U.S. Hunts Sanctioned Tanker as Coast Guard Strains
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, Bella 1, which has refused boarding despite being under U.S. sanctions. Washington has ordered...
Arif Habib’s Winning Bid Marks a New Era for Pakistan’s PIA
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A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation has placed the highest bid of $482 million for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines, significantly...
Can Media Shape Russian-African Strategic Partnerships?
In a critical assessment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the plenary session of the Ministerial Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, noted completely the...
Silencing Dissent: How Pressure Toppled Tunisia’s Union Leader
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In a major blow to Tunisia's embattled opposition, the head of the nation’s most powerful labour union, Nourredine Taboubi, has abruptly resigned just...
Greta Thunberg Arrested Under Terrorism Act at Pro-Palestinian Protest
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London on Tuesday during a pro-Palestinian protest, where she was detained under the Terrorism Act for...
Israel Will Not Establish Civilian Settlements in Gaza, Minister Says
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the government has no intention of establishing civilian settlements in Gaza, seeking to counter international criticism while...
Five Pakistani Police Killed in Bombing and Shooting Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Tuesday when their van was ambushed in a combined bombing and shooting attack in Karak district, located...
CAR’s Touadera Seeks Third Term Amid Russian Ties and Crypto Push
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera, 68, is seeking a controversial third term on Sunday after more than a decade in power. In 2023,...
Trump announces new ‘Trump-class’ warships, pledges unmatched U.S. sea power
The U.S. Navy has not built a new battleship since World War II, shifting instead toward aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers and missile-equipped surface combatants....
Trump’s tougher Venezuela stance raises stakes for Maduro and region
U.S.–Venezuela relations have been hostile for years, marked by sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and disputes over Venezuela’s oil sector and governance under President Nicolás Maduro....