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Amnesty International’s newly released Death Sentences and Executions 2025 report has revealed a sharp global rise in executions, with at least 2,707 people put to death across 17 countries last year. This is the highest figure recorded by the human rights organization since 1981, excluding China where execution data remains…
India condemned the drone attack targeting UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant while Trump warned Iran that “the clock is ticking.” New Delhi: 18 May 2026 India strongly condemned the drone attack targeting the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and called the incident a “dangerous escalation” at a time when tensions are…
Trump described the joint US-Nigerian operation against ISIS-linked leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki as a “meticulously planned and very complex mission” carried out in Africa New Delhi: US President Donald Trump claimed that American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria carried out a successful joint military operation in Africa that killed…
US President Donald Trump faced a major legal setback after a US federal court blocked his proposed 10% global tariff policy. The court called the move unlawful under existing trade laws. The ruling comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, putting additional pressure on the Trump administration.…
No direct US-Iran talks as Trump sends envoys to Islamabad; Pakistan mediates amid fragile ceasefire, rising tensions, and global oil concerns The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is now seeing fresh diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and continue ceasefire talks. US President Donald Trump sent his…
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, but U.S. blockade, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and Israel-Hezbollah clashes keep Middle East tensions high amid uncertain peace talks U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran just hours before it was set to expire. The move aimed to give more time for peace talks…
Iran rejects second round of US talks before April 22 ceasefire, citing naval blockade, ship seizure, and US demands, raising fears of rising Middle East tensions Iran has refused to take part in a second round of talks with the United States, raising tensions just days before the Middle East…
Israel signals possible Netanyahu-Aoun talks amid rising tensions; Lebanon denies any contact as war with Hezbollah continues and diplomatic efforts intensify Israeli security cabinet Minister Galia Gamliel has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may soon speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to Israeli media reports. The possible…
Donald Trump rules out extending ceasefire, signals possible breakthrough as US pushes for deal with Iran The US-Israel–Iran war has reached a very important stage, with U.S. President Donald Trump clearly saying that he is not planning to extend the current ceasefire. Instead, he believes that big developments could happen…
US-Iran talks are underway in Islamabad as JD Vance leads US efforts for ceasefire, with global tensions, oil routes, and regional stability at stake The United States and Iran have begun high-level talks in Islamabad (Pakistan) to reduce tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. team, led by JD Vance,…
