On Tuesday, Bitcoin approached the $90,000 mark, buoyed by a surge of optimism following Donald Trump‘s election as U.S. president, with many anticipating a favorable stance towards cryptocurrency from his administration. In the week following the election, the largest cryptocurrency has emerged as a significant player, reaching a notable high of $89,637 in Asia. This…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to discuss European security and the potential ramifications of a second Trump presidency during his talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. On Monday, President Macron and Sir Keir Starmer commemorated Armistice Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe. According to…
The US government has filed charges against an Afghan national linked to an alleged Iranian scheme to assassinate Donald Trump before he was elected president. On Friday, the Department of Justice revealed an indictment against 51-year-old Farhad Shakeri, accusing him of being assigned the responsibility of devising a plan to assassinate Trump. The US government…
On Thursday, the Israeli defence ministry announced that it had finalized an agreement to purchase 25 next-generation F-15 fighter jets from Boeing. The $5.2 billion agreement is reportedly part of a larger aid package sanctioned by the U.S. administration and Congress earlier this year, including an option for 25 additional aircraft. The introduction of the…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump steps into a complex landscape shaped by a recent recalibration of the United States-China relationship initiated by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. This diplomatic effort aims to elevate ties from a low point marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions surrounding Taiwan. Formal discussions are currently underway addressing a…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UK leader Keir Starmer have emerged as some of the initial world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump, who seems poised to secure victory in the US presidential election. The election of a new president holds significant implications for the United States and its global standing. A change in leadership…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned what he describes as “cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats” amid escalating tensions in the diplomatic dispute with Canada. Last month, diplomatic tensions escalated as both nations expelled their highest-ranking envoys. This move followed allegations from Canadian officials, who accused India of involvement in violent actions against Indian…
On Saturday, India’s foreign ministry announced that it had formally protested to Canada regarding the association of its home minister with purported schemes targeting Sikh separatists within Canadian territory. The ministry has levelled accusations against Ottawa regarding the surveillance of certain Indian consular personnel. Canada’s global affairs department has yet to respond to a request…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is set to campaign in Michigan on Sunday. At the same time, her Republican counterpart, Donald Trump, plans to visit three critical eastern battleground states in the crucial final days leading up to an election that may hinge on a narrow segment of American voters. Recent opinion polls indicate an…
On Friday, the United States revealed plans to deploy extra military resources to the Middle East, including ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range B-52 bomber aircraft. This move is seen as a cautionary measure directed at Iran amid ongoing exchanges of strikes between Iran and Israel. In a recent statement, Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat…
