In a week marked by intense diplomatic activity, Xi Jinping held a significant meeting with Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, signaling a renewed push for closer cooperation between China and Russia amid growing global uncertainty. This high-level engagement comes as several world leaders affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict arrive in China, highlighting Beijing’s increasing […]
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Iran has responded to the recent stalled discussions with the United States in Islamabad, stating that the lack of progress was not unexpected and that no realistic observer anticipated an agreement in a single round of talks. According to Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, expectations of a quick breakthrough were never part of the […]
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In a bold and controversial move, Donald Trump has formally requested funding from Congress to revive one of America’s most infamous prisons — Alcatraz Island. The proposal seeks US$152 million (approximately RM612.8 million) as part of the White House’s 2027 budget to begin transforming the historic site into a cutting-edge, high-security federal prison. According to […]
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In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional ships sailing under the Pakistani flag to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has remained largely restricted for several weeks due to heightened tensions in the region, according to reports by Anadolu Ajansi. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed […]
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Taiwan is raising alarms that China could exploit the United States’ distraction with the ongoing Middle East conflict. State media in Beijing have used examples from the war to question the effectiveness of US weaponry that Taiwan would rely on if faced with a Chinese invasion. As one of the world’s most sensitive flashpoints, Taiwan […]
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