U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, holding high-level talks on extending a naval blockade while urging Tehran to agree to a comprehensive deal addressing its nuclear programme and regional tensions. The move comes amid a deepening standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil chokepoint, where ongoing conflict has disrupted […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has discussed a potential ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising fresh hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in a conflict now entering its fifth year. Speaking at the White House, Trump described his recent phone call with Putin as constructive, revealing that he proposed […]
The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, according to a senior Pentagon official, marking the first official public estimate of the war’s financial toll since hostilities began earlier this year. The figure was disclosed during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee by the Pentagon’s acting comptroller, who said […]
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit New York City to commemorate victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, during a high-profile diplomatic trip to the United States that underscores the enduring ties between London and Washington. The visit forms part of a four-day state trip to the U.S., during […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reviewing its participation in multilateral organisations following its decision to withdraw from OPEC, but has ruled out further departures for now, according to a senior official. The statement comes amid heightened speculation that Abu Dhabi could reassess its membership in other regional blocs, including the Arab League and the […]
AstraZeneca has announced a fresh $405 million investment in the United Kingdom, a move described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a strong vote of confidence in Britain’s life sciences and pharmaceutical sector. The investment, confirmed during discussions between the government and the UK-based pharmaceutical giant, is expected to support advanced research, development and manufacturing […]
Taiwan has emerged as the top priority for China ahead of a highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, setting the stage for a tense and consequential diplomatic encounter that could reshape global geopolitics. The meeting, expected in the coming weeks, comes at a time of heightened friction between the world’s two largest […]
Equity Group Holdings is accelerating its pan-African expansion strategy, with plans to pursue acquisitions in Zambia, Angola, and Mozambique, according to Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi. The move signals a renewed push by one of East Africa’s largest lenders to deepen its footprint across the continent, targeting fast-growing economies rich in natural resources and benefiting […]
Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran to agree to a nuclear deal, even as reports indicate the United States is preparing to extend its naval blockade of Iranian ports raising fears of a prolonged geopolitical and economic standoff. In a series of public remarks and social media posts this week, Trump urged Tehran to […]
A major legal confrontation between federal regulators and U.S. states has intensified after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin, marking a critical escalation in the nationwide battle over the regulation of prediction markets. The case underscores a deepening conflict over whether these fast-growing digital platforms should be […]