Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected U.S. criticism of Tehran’s nuclear program, stating that Iran does not need American approval to enrich uranium. Speaking at a memorial for the late President Ebrahim Raisi, Khamenei dismissed U.S. warnings as “nonsense,” emphasizing that “no one in Iran is waiting for their permission” and that the country will continue to follow its own policies.

King Charles has personally written a message of support to former U.S. President Joe Biden, who was recently diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the monarch, currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer, reached out with a heartfelt note. On May 18, Biden’s office announced that the 82-year-old was battling cancer that has spread to his bones, following symptoms that

Months after their heated Oval Office exchange, US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met again on Sunday in Rome. This marked their first face-to-face since the February 28 debate at the White House, where tensions rose over differing views on the war in Ukraine. In Rome, both leaders appeared cordial, sharing smiles in photos posted online. “Our countries share the goal of ending unnecessary bloodshed in Ukraine,” Vance wrote on X, adding

Balochistan’s decades-long struggle for autonomy resurfaced this week as Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch symbolically declared independence from Pakistan. Though largely symbolic, the announcement has reignited global attention on the region’s historical grievances and ongoing unrest.

In a historic first, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi was closed to the public to welcome US President Donald Trump during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit, part of Trump’s wider Middle East tour including stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, began with a solemn tribute at the mausoleum of the UAE’s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. Citing national security, India paused the 1960 World Bank-brokered agreement and linked its resumption to Pakistan ending support for terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "Water and blood cannot flow together," emphasizing that terror and talks or trade cannot coexist.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel's war in Gaza will continue, even if a new deal is struck to release more hostages. His statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the region and the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, negotiated directly by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit two hospitals in Khan Younis, killing at least eight and wounding dozens. Netanyahu insisted the mission to "destroy

President Donald Trump has begun a four-day Middle East trip with high-stakes meetings in Saudi Arabia. His first stop is with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, resolving the Gaza conflict, and maintaining low oil prices. A formal dinner and Gulf Cooperation Council gathering will follow. Trump values cheap oil as key to controlling inflation and countering Russia's war in Ukraine. Yet, with Brent crude at $64.77 a barrel, Saudi Ara

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without preconditions. The offer follows a joint call from France, Germany, the UK, and Poland—backed by U.S. President Donald Trump—for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has insisted on a ceasefire before talks.

In a significant show of international presence, leaders from 27 nations gathered in Moscow alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The commemorative Victory Day parade was held at Red Square, where President Putin addressed the gathering with a message highlighting unity and shared sacrifice.

Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American prelate and member of the Augustinian order, has been elected the new Pope, making him the second consecutive pontiff from the Americas after Argentina's Pope Francis. Born in Chicago, Prevost had served extensively in Peru and was appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America in 2023. These roles were entrusted to him by Pope Francis, who also made him a Cardinal.

Following India's precision missile strikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, border states Rajasthan and Punjab are on high alert. The strikes, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, destroyed Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed training centers.

Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, aiming to address rising hostilities between the two nations. Carney’s unexpected election win was fueled by growing public anger over Trump’s actions—particularly his call to make Canada the 51st U.S. state and the imposition of harsh tariffs affecting key Canadian industries like auto manufacturing and energy. These moves, widely seen as an attack on Canada’s sover

Iran's Defense Ministry revealed its latest ballistic missile, Qassem Basir, on May 4, during a televised interview with Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh. The solid-fueled missile boasts a range of at least 1,200 kilometers and features a thermal imaging guidance system that enables high precision, even without GPS and under electronic interference. Designed to bypass advanced missile defense systems, it enhances Iran’s strategic deterrence capabilities. The missile w

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, warned of potential nuclear retaliation. Speaking to Russian broadcaster RT, Jamali claimed Islamabad has credible intelligence suggesting imminent Indian military strikes. He declared Pakistan would respond with "the full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear" if attacked or if India disrupts its water supply.

Israel launched an airstrike early Friday near Syria’s presidential palace in Damascus, following intense clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters. The strike, the second this week, was a direct message to Syria’s leadership, now increasingly influenced by Islamist groups such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Israeli leaders warned Damascus against advancing on Druze-populated areas, vowing to protect the minority community.

The United States and Ukraine have signed a pivotal minerals deal aimed at deepening economic ties and supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction. Signed in Washington by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, the agreement establishes a joint investment fund and grants the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth mineral reserves. The deal comes after a tense Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leadershi

The United Kingdom joined the United States in a fresh wave of airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, marking its first involvement in America’s intensified Operation Rough Rider campaign under the Trump administration. The UK Ministry of Defense stated Royal Air Force Typhoon jets targeted a drone manufacturing site 15 miles south of Sanaa with Paveway IV bombs. Conducted at night to limit civilian risk, the strike aimed to counter threats to Red Sea shipping

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to remain in power, but his hopes for a majority government appear uncertain. Late Monday night, with results in from nearly all ridings, the Liberals were projected to win 163 seats—just short of the 170 needed for a majority—while the Conservatives trailed closely with 146. Carney, making his electoral debut, secured a commanding win in Nepean, Ontario, garnering nearly two-thirds of the vote.

Canadians head to the polls today in a pivotal election that could redefine the nation's political and economic direction. New Liberal leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney, 60, a former central banker, faces stiff competition amid inflation, housing crises, and a worsening trade war with the US under President Trump