Diplomatic breakthrough raises hopes of easing long-standing tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon are set to hold direct talks on Thursday, marking a rare moment of engagement after more than three decades. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the discussions aim to create “a…
Social media post deepens tensions between the White House and the Vatican. U.S. President Donald Trump has shared another controversial AI-generated image on social media, this time depicting himself being embraced by Jesus, as his public dispute with Pope Leo XIV intensifies. The image, posted on Trump’s platform, showed a symbolic scene of Jesus placing…
Newly empowered government moves quickly to ease pressure on households. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the country’s federal fuel tax in his first major policy move after securing a parliamentary majority, citing rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict. Carney announced that the federal fuel excise tax will be paused from…
Civilians urged to flee as military operations escalate against Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents in southern Lebanon, calling on those living south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately as airstrikes intensify. In a statement shared on social media, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the…
Protesters interrupt vice president amid rising tensions over Iran and Gaza. U.S. Vice President JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, as critics accused the United States of harming civilians in ongoing conflicts. During the college event, protesters shouted accusations including “You’re killing children” and condemned U.S. involvement in…
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…
