Young Kashmiris removing political tattoos amid rising fear

In Srinagar, the largest city in Indian-administered Kashmir, Sameer Wani watches as the tattoo on his arm fades under laser treatment. The word "Azadi" (freedom), once a proud symbol of resistance against Indian rule, is now a reminder of risks he no longer wants to bear. At 28, Sameer recalls......

Ramaphosa’s US Visit Aims to Mend Strained Ties with Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......

Iran condemns Trump’s Middle East remarks as offensive and misleading

Iran’s political and military leaders have strongly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump following a series of inflammatory remarks made during his visit to the Middle East. During a public speech in Tehran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump’s comments as disgraceful,......

Trump plans calls with Russian and Ukrainian leaders following Turkey talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday, after recent negotiations in Turkey. These talks marked the first direct meeting between the two sides since Russia launched a full-scale......

Pope Leo XIV begins papacy with historic Mass at St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United......

Populists Gain Ground in Pivotal Elections in Romania, Poland and Portugal

As voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal cast their ballots in key elections, the political landscape across Europe faces a potential shift toward populist influence. Sunday's votes could give right-wing parties enough support to shape future coalitions or legislative directions in their respective......

US senators move to block Trump’s arms deals with UAE and Qatar

A group of US senators is attempting to stop $3.5 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar amid allegations that these deals could personally benefit President Donald Trump’s family. On Thursday, Democratic Senators Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen, Brian Schatz, Tim Kaine, and......

Russia and Ukraine resume peace talks after three years

On May 16 in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met for their first direct peace discussions in over three years, amid growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict in Europe’s deadliest war since World War II. The meeting took place at Dolmabahce Palace by......

Germany renews commitment to UN peacekeeping with €82 million for MINURSO

Germany has reaffirmed its financial commitment to the United Nations Mission for Sahara (MINURSO), announcing a substantial contribution exceeding €82 million. This funding aims to enhance the mission's capabilities in critical areas such as training, equipment, renewable energy, digital transformation,......

Nato moves toward increased defense spending to appease Trump

NATO is close to reaching a new spending agreement aimed at satisfying former US President Donald Trump. The alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has proposed that member nations commit to allocating 3.5% of their GDP to direct defense spending by 2032, along with an additional 1.5% for broader......

Israel’s deadly assaults in Gaza mark Nakba’s 77th anniversary

Over 82 Palestinians, primarily women and children, have lost their lives amid a relentless wave of Israeli attacks across Gaza, worsening an already devastating situation after 19 months of continuous bombardment. These attacks coincide with the 77th commemoration of the Nakba, when more than 750,000......

South African president to meet Trump in Washington amid bilateral tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. This meeting comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, largely driven by Trump’s accusations of......

Trump proposes turning Gaza into a freedom zone

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred international attention with his recent remarks about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking from Qatar, Trump suggested that the United States should “take” control of Gaza and transform it into a “freedom zone.” “I have concepts......

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