China issued an ultimatum to the US to cease any efforts to topple Venezuela’s government and release President Nicolas Maduro, inflaming diplomatic tensions as global scrutiny of Washington’s actions toward Caracas increases. Remarks delivered by China’s Foreign Ministry cast this dispute as a test of international law, sovereignty and limits of unilateral power. At a...
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Trump Warns of Iran Protests as “Reckless,” according to Foreign Minister.
Iran’s foreign minister recently took aim at former US President Donald Trump over recent remarks related to protests in his home country of Iran, calling the warnings “reckless” and accusing Washington of inflaming tensions rather than supporting stability. These remarks add an additional level of diplomatic friction as Iran faces continued demonstrations and increased international...
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Head of Indonesia’s Largest Muslim Organization Urged to Resign After Inviting a Pro-Israel Scholar
The leader of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is facing mounting calls to resign after inviting a pro-Israel scholar to speak at an internal event, triggering widespread backlash among members and the broader public. The controversy has sparked intense debate within Indonesia’s Muslim community, highlighting sensitivities surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the role...
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Trump and MBS deliver major address at the White House — expected to reshape U.S.-Saudi relations.
Donald Trump met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) of Saudi Arabia at the White House for a highly publicised meeting that signaled an important revival in U.S.-Saudi relations. Al Jazeera and Reuters reported it while The Guardian posted their coverage.MBS will visit Washington for his first trip since journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder strained bilateral...
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Iran and Afghanistan Foreign Ministers Convene to Discuss Bilateral Ties and Tensions Between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, and Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister for Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, spoke by phone recently about how to deepen bilateral cooperation and address tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. IRNA +2 by Afghan Voice AgencyAraghchi also highlighted Iran’s dedication to regional peace, calling on neighbouring states to coordinate closer for greater stability....
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Netanyahu has come under criticism for his efforts to block a national inquiry into the events surrounding October 7th.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under increasing scrutiny for his government’s response to calls for an investigation of Hamas militants’ deadly assault on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, when militants from Hamas launched a massive strike – which resulted in numerous deaths, opposition parties, and security officials demanding such an inquiry; instead of...
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Shotgun blast at start of Bangladesh election campaign results in death of one person
Bangladesh was rocked by an attack at the start of their election campaigning that claimed one life and raised alarming concerns over political stability ahead of their national vote scheduled next month. Armed men on motorbikes opened fire at a political rally in Chattogram city, killing one person while injuring two more–including a candidate–officials reported.The...
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South Korean President Reaches Out to China for North Korea Engagement
President Lee Jae-Myung of South Korea made an official request of Chinese President Xi Jinping that he help open dialogue between North and South Korea as part of a broader plan to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula. His request came during his historic 11-year visit to Gyeongju for the APEC 2025 Summit that started...
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President Trump Lauds Tariffs and Rare Earth Agreement with China Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping made history on 30 October 2025 when they jointly declared a breakthrough in trade relations, unveiling an agreement that includes tariff relief combined with China relaxing its restrictions on rare-earth materials. This landmark meeting took place during APEC Summit in Busan, South Korea and marks a...
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Iran Critiques UN’s Failure to Act against Israeli Aggression, Demands Change for Global Peace
Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, issued a pointed criticism at the United Nations on its 80th anniversary by lashing out against its failure to adequately respond to Israel’s military actions against Iran earlier this year. Baqaei noted that due to American influence over its Security Council members, no condemnations was issued of this 12-day...