France calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting on Iran 2026 following US and Israel strikes, raising global concern over escalating Middle East tensions. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that the outbreak of hostilities could have “serious consequences” for international peace and security. France was joined in requesting the Security Council session by Bahrain, Colombia,…
Iran has launched a series of retaliatory strikes against US military bases across the Middle East, including a reported attack on the US naval base in Bahrain, following a joint US-Israel operation targeting Iranian sites. Massive plumes of black smoke were reported near the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain, although…
US forces have launched a major military operation against Iran in 2026, signaling a decisive move to protect American national security. President Trump described the campaign as “massive and ongoing,” noting that US lives may be at risk during the operation. Weeks of diplomatic efforts and internal deliberations preceded the military strikes. Despite attempts to…
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has won an appeal against his 2022 fraud conviction, which had previously sentenced him to nearly six years in jail. The Court of Appeal in Hong Kong on Thursday quashed the convictions of Lai and another defendant accused of illegally subletting office space. Despite the ruling, the 78-year-old…
North Korea could get along with the United States if its nuclear status is recognised, leader Kim Jong Un has said, while reaffirming plans to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal and operational capabilities. Speaking at the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang, Kim delivered a rare direct message to Washington, indicating…
US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Geneva as pressure builds for a new nuclear deal, with both sides facing mounting diplomatic and military tensions across the Middle East. Officials from Washington and Tehran are scheduled to meet in Switzerland for a third round of indirect negotiations aimed at addressing concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear…
Cuba shot dead four people on a US-registered speedboat following an armed confrontation in waters near the country’s northern coast, according to an official statement released by Cuban authorities. The incident took place close to an island in Villa Clara province when border guards detected a Florida-registered vessel entering Cuban territorial waters. Authorities said officers…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for his second official visit to the country, aiming to strengthen strategic cooperation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders. The two-day visit focuses on expanding collaboration in security, trade, innovation, and advanced technologies. Modi is scheduled to hold talks with Netanyahu…
The UN Security Council on Tuesday strongly condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan for ongoing assaults, atrocities, and destabilization across the country. Council members expressed alarm at violations against civilians, including arbitrary detention, conflict-related sexual violence, and reports of systematic killings, mass displacement, and summary executions in Kordofan and Darfur. The Security Council…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for his inaugural trip to China, bringing a sizable business delegation amid growing concerns over a widening trade imbalance. German imports from China in 2025 were more than double the value of goods exported, highlighting a challenge for Europe’s largest economy. “We want a partnership with…
