Talks in Istanbul Stall as Both Sides Trade Blame Over Violence In a sharply escalating development, the peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a standstill, with Islamabad declaring that talks in Istanbul are “deadlocked” following explosive border clashes that have claimed civilian and military lives. The breakdown comes after a week of shooting…
Tokyo/Washington, October 29, 2025:Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again captured global attention after being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second time in a single week, this time by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The nomination, which comes during Trump’s ongoing Asia visit, is being viewed as a symbolic gesture highlighting…
In a move that signals a recalibration of diplomacy, Japan’s newly instated Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first major policy address to the national legislature on October 24, 2025 — and observers note a clear softening of tone toward neighbouring China. While Takaichi emphasised that China remains a “serious concern” in terms of security,…
In a sudden escalation that tests a fragile truce, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it carried out an air-strike in the central Gaza Strip aimed at a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). The strike took place despite an existing U.S.-brokered cease-fire in the region, raising questions about the durability of the…
In a fresh escalation of tensions between Caracas and Washington, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Saturday that his country has “fully completed” a comprehensive national defense plan to counter what he called “American threats.”The statement comes amid an ongoing U.S. military buildup near Venezuela’s maritime borders and increased diplomatic hostility between the two nations….
In a further sign of the fragile peace process between Israel and Hamas, Israel confirmed on Saturday that it has received the remains of two more individuals whom Hamas claims were among hostages taken from Israel. The hand-over of the coffins, facilitated via the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), raises both hope and…
A diplomatic storm has erupted on social media after American singer and cultural icon Mary Millben sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, telling him to “return to your ‘I Hate India’ tour.” The comments came after Gandhi’s post alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “frightened of Donald Trump.” Millben’s statement has since gone viral,…