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Kim Jong Un Says He Will Strengthen Ties With China "More Vigorously"
Sep 23, 2025 09:33 am CST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would promote relations with China "more vigorously," state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.
France Recognises Palestinian State, Macron Says "Time For Peace Has Come"
Sep 23, 2025 03:42 am CST
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Monday in a UN speech recognizing a Palestinian state that he would continue to fight against antisemitism, after criticism from Israel and the United States.
Russia Offers To Extend Nuclear Arms Limits With US By 1 Year
Sep 23, 2025 12:14 am CST
Russia offered Monday to keep abiding by the nuclear warhead limits in a key treaty with the United States once it expires in February, but only for one year and if Washington did the same.
Explained: Who Recognises Palestinian State, Who Doesn't, And Why It Matters
Sep 22, 2025 10:20 am CST
Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in Gaza, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to follow suit at the UN General Assembly.
"We Want It Right Away": Trump Warns Taliban Over Bagram Airbase
Sep 21, 2025 01:27 pm CST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not "give Bagram Airbase back."
Why Amitabh Kant Doesn't See $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee As Setback For India
Sep 20, 2025 01:31 pm CST
US President Donald Trump's decision to raise the annual fee for H-1B visa to $100,000 will prove to be the country's loss and India's gain, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Saturday.
Venezuela Accuses US Of Waging "Undeclared War", Urges UN Probe
Sep 20, 2025 09:46 am CST
Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean and called for a UN probe of American strikes that killed over a dozen alleged drug traffickers on boats in recent weeks.
Trump Unveils $1 Million 'Gold Card' Visa Program For US Residency
Sep 20, 2025 08:17 am CST
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a 'Gold Card' visa programme with fees set at USD 1 million for individuals and USD 2 million for businesses.
Saudi Pact Puts Pakistan's Nuclear Umbrella Into Middle East Security Picture
Sep 19, 2025 05:14 pm CST
With many Arab nations feeling a rising threat from Israel, the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact announced this week brings Pakistan - and its nuclear umbrella - into the region's security equation.
US Again Vetoes UN Security Council Gaza Ceasefire Call
Sep 19, 2025 04:16 am CST
The United States on Thursday again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure.