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The White House is engineering a diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and Lebanon, with President Donald Trump announcing that leaders from both nations will speak on Thursday. This potential dialogue follows the first direct, high-level meeting between officials from the two rivals since 1993, held in Washington on Tuesday. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform…
The United States has expressed renewed confidence in securing a diplomatic resolution to the six-week war with Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that discussions are underway for a second round of peace talks to be held in Islamabad. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to deliver a fresh message from…
Moscow launched a massive aerial assault on its neighbour overnight, killing at least 12 people in a series of coordinated drone and missile strikes. The southern port city of Odesa bore the heaviest toll, where local authorities confirmed six fatalities following the bombardment. In the capital, Kyiv, rescuers recovered the bodies of four victims, including…
US President Donald Trump has warned that the existing trade agreement with the United Kingdom “can always be changed,” castigating Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for failing to support American military efforts. In a blunt interview with Sky News on Wednesday, Trump suggested the current deal was a concession he did not have to make….
The United States has deployed over 15 warships to the Strait of Hormuz to enforce a counter-blockade, halting maritime traffic in the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. The move follows the collapse of regional peace negotiations and a directive from Washington to secure the waterway against Iranian influence. Two China-linked oil tankers, the Rich Starry…
Global energy markets were upended on Monday as Brent crude prices jumped 8% to top $103 a barrel. The spike follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports. Prices surged past the psychologically critical $100 mark shortly after ceasefire talks in Islamabad collapsed over the weekend. US Central Command confirmed the…
Vladimir Putin has stepped into the diplomatic void left by the collapsed US-Iran peace talks. In a Sunday phone call to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Russian leader offered to mediate a “just and lasting peace” for the Middle East. The Kremlin confirmed Putin’s readiness to facilitate a diplomatic settlement just as the American delegation…
A high-stakes diplomatic effort to end the war between the United States and Iran has collapsed in Islamabad without a deal. The failure of the summit, mediated by Pakistan, leaves the Middle East in a state of precarious ceasefire. Following hours of negotiations, US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that no agreement was reached. He…
Pope Leo XIV has declared a “moral obligation” to shield Lebanese civilians as diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war falter. His appeal follows a collapsed summit between Iran and the United States in Pakistan. The 70-year-old pontiff spoke to crowds at St Peter’s Square during a period of escalating regional bloodshed. He insisted…
International students in Canada no longer require a separate work permit to participate in mandatory internships or co-op placements. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the reform on 1 April 2026 to eliminate the administrative burden of holding two distinct documents for a single educational programme. Under the new rules, a standard study permit…
