Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, secured Tehran’s agreement to a US-proposed ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Iran, a senior official involved in the negotiations said, as reported by Reuters. The move came after US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance reached out to Qatar’s Emir, urging him…
Iran is reportedly planning to strike back the United States after recent military tensions, according to a report by The New York Times. According to the report, American military and intelligence officials have noticed signs that Iran-backed militias are preparing to attack US bases in Iraq and possibly in Syria. This comes as potential retaliation…
The United States has conducted strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. Saudi Arabia and Iran have confirmed there is no radiation threat in the region. The strikes come amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with Israel claiming Iran has capabilities to produce nuclear weapons. The conflict has reportedly degraded Iran’s…
War, tariffs and inflation are not the only things driving up the price of food. Widespread drought is also looming over what people around the world eat. In Brazil, parched coffee farms have affected latte prices everywhere. In the Midwestern United States, years of poor rains have led ranchers to cull cattle herds and have…
The transcript discusses conflicting views on Iran’s nuclear capabilities between US President Donald Trump and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Trump dismissed intelligence reports, stating Iran could have nuclear weapons within weeks or months. Gabbard clarified her position, accusing media of misrepresenting her testimony. The situation draws comparisons to pre-Iraq war intelligence debates. Source…
Masked immigration agents seizing a graduate student on a suburban street. Officers marching into campus housing and arresting another, ignoring his distraught wife as she asks where he is being taken. They have been among the defining images of President Trump’s second term. But with Mahmoud Khalil’s release on bail from federal detention on Friday,…
Barbara Slevin, fellow at the Stimson Center and author, discusses the possibility of regime change in Iran following recent Israeli strikes. An expert from the Stimson Center explains why regime change is not easy, citing Iran’s robust theocratic system, the loyalty of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, and the lack of a strong opposition. The expert…
With tensions escalating between Iran and Israel, the United States has ramped up its military presence in the Middle East — a move aimed at shielding Israel from Iranian attacks and protecting American forces in the region. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the deployments, saying the movements were made to “ensure that our people…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a defiant statement praising the Iranian nation’s response to Israeli attacks and warned the United States that any military intervention would cause irreparable damage. Khamenei emphasised that Iran will not surrender and will stand firm against both imposed war and peace. The statement comes amidst escalating tensions between…
International students hoping to begin or continue their studies in the United States in 2025 are confronting an unprecedented convergence of policy disruptions. As of mid-June, U.S. embassies and consulates have paused nearly all new student visa interviews globally—a freeze that has now entered its fourth week. This development, with no clear end in sight,…