The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft that killed four people. The US Justice Department announced charges against Raúl Castro and five others over the 1996 shootdown of planes near Cuba. US prosecutors accused Castro of conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of aircraft,…
Taiwan’s president says the island remains committed to peace despite rising tensions with China and renewed comments from Donald Trump. Lai Ching-te has said Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China but will also not give up its sovereignty or democratic way of life. In a statement posted on Facebook, Lai said Taiwan remains an…
Football fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will no longer need to pay the controversial US visa bond. The administration of Donald Trump has announced that foreign football fans from 50 countries will be exempt from the $15,000 visa deposit requirement if they hold valid World Cup match tickets. The policy change applies…
Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising global tensions. Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing war in Iran. The US president received a high-profile welcome at Beijing…
Top American tech and finance executives are accompanying President Donald Trump on a crucial visit to China. US President Donald Trump has taken a powerful group of American business leaders to China as he prepares for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among the executives joining the trip are Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim…
President Donald Trump says Taiwan weapons sales will be discussed during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The United States’ policy on Taiwan is expected to face intense scrutiny during President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China. Trump confirmed that weapons sales to Taiwan would likely be part of his discussions with Chinese…
Iran says Washington is escalating conflict even as ceasefire talks continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of choosing a “reckless military adventure” whenever diplomacy is possible. His comments came after both countries blamed each other for fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Araghchi said…
Mediator warns fresh strikes risk derailing fragile peace efforts in the Gulf. Shehbaz Sharif has condemned reported missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, calling for the ceasefire with Iran to be respected. He said the strikes on civilian infrastructure threaten ongoing diplomatic efforts and must not continue. Pakistan, acting as a mediator…
Tehran escalates threat as Washington prepares major naval escort operation. Iran has warned it will attack US forces if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions after Donald Trump announced a plan to escort commercial ships through the route. A senior Iranian commander, Ali Abdollahi, said any “foreign armed force,” especially the US…
Search intensifies as multinational forces launch rescue operation. Two US service members have been reported missing during a joint military exercise in Morocco, according to US Africa Command. The personnel disappeared near the Cap Draa training area, close to Tan Tan, during operations linked to African Lion 2026. A coordinated search and rescue mission is…
