On Wednesday, Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with a solemn ceremony that served as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. This observance comes at a time when escalating tensions between the United States and Russia have positioned the nuclear “Doomsday Clock” perilously close to midnight….
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to propose a complete reoccupation of the Gaza Strip during his upcoming meeting with the security cabinet, according to reports from Israeli media. The decision has been made. A senior official has reportedly stated, “We are pursuing the complete conquest of the Gaza Strip and the defeat of…
In a bold move, Democratic state lawmakers have left Texas to obstruct a vote on a proposed congressional map that is poised to benefit Republicans significantly. Last week, Texas’s majority Republicans revealed a proposed redistricting plan, which has garnered support from President Donald Trump. This plan aims to establish five new Republican-leaning seats in the…
On Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed a senior official from the Labour Department following the release of disappointing job market figures that rattled the markets. He accused her, without providing evidence, of tampering with the data, further intensifying worries regarding the reliability of economic statistics released by the federal government. In a notable turn of…
On Thursday, Myanmar’s junta officially concluded its state of emergency, intensifying preparations for a December election. Opposition groups have announced their intention to boycott the vote, which observers claim will serve to entrench the military’s authority further. In February 2021, the military announced a state of emergency following the ousting of the civilian government led…
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will implement a 25% tariff on goods imported from India, effective August 1. India, recognised as the world’s fifth-largest economy, is set to encounter an undisclosed penalty on August 1, according to statements made by officials. However, details regarding the specific amount or the reasons…
On Tuesday, Iran denied any involvement in the negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, following claims from US President Donald Trump that Tehran had given “orders” to the Palestinian group Hamas. During a visit to Scotland on Monday, Trump addressed reporters, stating that the Iranians had “interjected themselves in this last negotiation” between Israel and…
In a significant development, Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” following five days of intense conflict along their border, which resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals and the displacement of tens of thousands of people. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by his Thai and…
Thailand and Cambodia are set to engage in discussions in Malaysia on Monday, aiming to resolve a conflict that has persisted for four days. On Sunday, Thailand announced that a delegation headed by acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai would participate, following a call from US President Donald Trump to the leaders of both nations on…
On Saturday, a significant number of Malaysians gathered in the capital to voice their concerns over escalating living costs and what they see as insufficient reforms from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government. The protest orchestrated by opposition parties signifies the inaugural major demonstration in Southeast Asia’s sixth-largest economy following Anwar’s ascent to power after…
