A commercial ship sailing through the Red Sea caught fire after being hit by unidentified projectiles near the coast of Yemen, according to reports from maritime security sources. The vessel, whose name and origin have not yet been disclosed, was traveling through one of the world’s most vital shipping routes when it came under attack….
In a symbolic diplomatic gesture, US President Donald Trump is set to meet with a former American hostage recently freed from Gaza, just ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to the White House. The meeting is seen as a move to underscore US-Israel ties amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The…
In a major legislative milestone, the US Senate has passed former President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Mega Bill,” a sweeping policy package covering immigration, trade, energy, and defense reforms. The bill, long championed by Trump and his allies, cleared the Senate following intense partisan debate, marking a pivotal moment in shaping America’s domestic and foreign policy…
A coalition of Muslim lawmakers in the United States has strongly condemned the wave of Islamophobic attacks directed at New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani after his historic re-election victory. Mamdani, a Ugandan-born Muslim of Indian descent, recently secured a decisive win in his district, reinforcing his progressive political stance and grassroots support. However, his victory…
US President Donald Trump has declared the termination of ongoing trade negotiations with Canada, marking a significant downturn in bilateral economic relations. Citing a lack of progress and what he termed as “unfair treatment of American interests,” Trump announced the decision during a press briefing at the White House. The abrupt end to the talks…
Forty UK-based organisations have called on the British government to delist Hamas from its official list of terrorist organisations. In a collective letter, the signatories argue that the proscription of Hamas—particularly its political wing—undermines efforts for justice in Palestine and criminalises legitimate solidarity. The joint statement was released by groups including the Muslim Association of…
Japan has withdrawn from its scheduled July 1 “2+2” security dialogue with the United States after Washington demanded Tokyo raise its defense budget to 3.5% of GDP—up from the previously discussed 3%. The meeting was to feature U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and…
Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that the US intelligence community misjudged Iran’s nuclear capabilities, leading to flawed decisions on international policy and military strategy. Speaking at a recent press event, Trump criticized US intelligence agencies for what he termed “inaccurate assessments” of Tehran’s nuclear intentions and capabilities. He argued that this miscalculation resulted…
In a world often hardened by conflict and confinement, a story of extraordinary compassion has captured global attention. Hamza, a U.S. prison inmate earning just 13 cents an hour, managed to send his entire prison earnings — a humble $17.74 — to support the people of Gaza, a region devastated by war and blockade. Over…
The White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will make a final decision within two weeks on whether to launch a military strike against Iran. This statement comes amid rising tensions between the two countries, following a series of escalating confrontations and mutual threats in the Middle East. A senior U.S. official stated…
