A growing rift exposes cracks in Western alliances over the Iran conflict. Tensions have escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after Trump publicly accused his close ally of failing to support Washington’s position on Iran. In a media interview, Trump described Meloni’s stance as “unacceptable” and questioned her commitment…
Seoul moves fast to shield energy supply from global tensions. South Korea has secured more than 270 million barrels of crude oil from suppliers unaffected by the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring stable energy supply despite rising geopolitical risks. The announcement was made by Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the president,…
A social media post sparks outrage and is quickly taken down. U.S. President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image he shared on his social media platform that appeared to depict him as a Jesus-like figure. The post, uploaded late Sunday, drew swift criticism from religious conservatives and some of his political allies, prompting its…
Historic negotiations begin amid regional tensions and diplomatic rifts. The United States is set to host landmark peace talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic engagement between the two sides. The meeting, brokered by Donald Trump, will take place at ambassador level and be hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio….
Rome halts military cooperation as diplomatic friction escalates. Italy has suspended its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, signaling a sharp shift in relations between the two allies. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed that her government has frozen the automatic renewal of the deal, which covers the exchange of military equipment and defence technology collaboration. She…
John Dramani Mahama, president of Ghana, says he prays daily for Nigeria to improve, noting that the country is important to Ghana’s stability and prosperity. Mahama spoke during the African Heritage Awards 2026, where he delivered a speech emphasising unity and innovation as drivers of Africa’s development. “Every day I wake up, I pray for…
A sanctioned vessel exits strategic waters, raising questions over enforcement. A U.S.-sanctioned tanker linked to China has exited the Strait of Hormuz without interception, testing the effectiveness of the blockade ordered by Donald Trump. The vessel, identified as the Rich Starry, reportedly sailed out of the strait early Tuesday after initially appearing to reverse course…
A strong quake shakes Nevada, triggering aftershocks but no immediate damage reports. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Silver Springs on Monday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit at about 6:30 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located roughly 11 miles southeast of Silver Springs in Lyon County. The…
Tensions rise as nuclear demands stall fragile negotiations. The United States has proposed a 20-year suspension of uranium enrichment by Iran, as talks to ease escalating tensions between the two countries hit a major roadblock. Donald Trump confirmed that Iran’s nuclear programme remains the central issue preventing a breakthrough. According to sources familiar with the…
The Pope doubles down on his message of peace amid rising global tensions. Pope Leo XIV has responded firmly to criticism from Donald Trump, saying he has “no fear” of the U.S. administration and will continue to speak out against war. Speaking during a visit to Algeria, the Pope said his mission is guided by…
