On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi…
‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases
‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases Just miles from one another, along the coast of the small African nation, sit military bases of rival…
Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire
In Pictures Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire Iran hailed the ceasefire as a ‘victory’, crediting national unity and patience for securing US negotiation agreements. Save Iranian…
Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80
Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80 Lucescu, one of the most successful football coaches and players, won Euro 1984 and several European club titles. Save Mircea Lucescu, 80,…
Gulf, Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement
Gulf, Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war’s permanent end. Save A government supporter chants…
US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan
Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on Iran’s 10-point plan.
In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony
In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony Tehran and Beijing both stand to gain from boosting status of the Chinese yuan. Save Oil tankers…
‘Fearless’ teen sensation Sooryavanshi aces Bumrah test in IPL blitz
‘Fearless’ teen sensation Sooryavanshi aces Bumrah test in IPL blitz The 15-year-old opener hit 39 off 14 balls as Rajasthan Royals put on 150-3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians.…
Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’
Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’ Israeli prime minister’s office welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the two-week truce does not apply to Lebanon.…
World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East
World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce. Save Demonstrators protest against military…