In a startling revelation, former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran gave advance notice before launching a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar earlier this month. Speaking at the conclusion of a NATO summit, Trump said Iranian officials contacted the US and asked if “1 o’clock was OK” for the…
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has issued a stark warning that Iran could restart uranium enrichment within months, despite recent US and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear infrastructure. In a televised interview, Grossi emphasized that while Iran’s facilities suffered damage, its technical knowledge and industrial capacity remain intact, making a rapid…
In a dramatic twist to a week of conflicting reports, Ali Shamkhani, a top aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appeared on Iranian state television on Saturday, dispelling widespread rumors of his death in an Israeli airstrike earlier this month. The televised interview marked his first public appearance since the June 13 attack…
In a surprising strategic pivot, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to reduce military spending from 2026, even as NATO allies commit to Cold War-level defence budgets. The move, revealed during a press conference in Minsk, comes amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine and intensifying East-West tensions. 💸 Putin’s Rationale: Inflation and Economic Rebalancing 🛡️…
The European Union has extended its economic sanctions on Russia for another six months, reaffirming its stance against Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The decision, made during a high-level summit in Brussels, ensures that the sweeping measures—first imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion—will remain in effect until at least early 2026. 🛑 What the Sanctions Cover…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will no longer engage in “one-sided” relations with the West, accusing NATO and Western powers of repeated betrayals and ignoring Moscow’s security concerns. His remarks came during a press conference at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk, just days after the NATO summit in The…
The recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have sent a powerful strategic message to China, signaling Washington’s readiness to act decisively in defense of its global interests—including Taiwan. However, analysts caution that the nuclear capabilities of China make any direct comparison with Iran fraught with complexity. 💣 What the Iran Strikes Revealed “This operation…
In a sweeping escalation of its anti-corruption campaign, China has officially removed General Miao Hua from the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), the country’s top military decision-making body. The move, approved by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, underscores President Xi Jinping’s intensifying crackdown on graft within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). 🛡️ Who Is…
Iran held a solemn state funeral on June 28 for over 60 military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians killed during its recent 12-day conflict with Israel. The ceremony, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior military officials, marked the first major public mourning since the ceasefire was declared on June 24. 🇮🇷 A Nation in…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated all trade negotiations with Canada, calling it a “very difficult country to trade with” and slamming Ottawa’s decision to implement a 3% digital services tax (DST) on American tech giants. The move signals a sharp escalation in trade tensions between the two North American neighbors. 💻 Digital…
