Category: 2. World

Pilgrimaging the world’s expansive Ramadan map, we find that the gist of this holy month remains unchanged — with fasting, worship, and communality at its very core — yet its stunning cultural diversity — traditions, rituals, and celebrations — never fail to awe us. Our… Continue Reading

The European Commission announced Wednesday it launched a series of countermeasures against the US’ additional tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU. The commission recalled the suspended “rebalancing measures” against US President Donald Trump’s 2018 tariff moves during his… Continue Reading

Following talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv has accepted a proposal by Washington for a 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, according to Saudi official media. The Saudi official Al-Ekhbariya channel said on X late Tuesday: “The US-Ukrainian talks in Jeddah succeeded under Saudi diplomatic… Continue Reading

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The European Union has finalized its strategic defense roadmap which aims to bolster Europe’s preparedness against potential military threats. Andrius Kubilius, the EU commissioner for Defense and Space, announced the completion of the “White Paper,” highlighting its importance in securing the… Continue Reading

US President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC,US on February 13, 2025. — Reuters Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea among most… Continue Reading

People hold signs during a rally at Cordell Hull State Office building in Nashville, Tennessee, US on March 11, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Education said on Tuesday it would lay off nearly half its staff, a possible precursor to… Continue Reading

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian looks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran. February 19, 2025. — Reuters Comments follow Trump urging Tehran to strike new deal on its nuclear programme. Pezeshkian has advocated reviving 2015 nuclear accord agreed with… Continue Reading

China voiced support for any action that is “conducive to a peaceful resolution” to the Ukraine-Russia war, as US and Ukrainian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to end the war. Beijing “hopes all parties can reach a just, lasting and acceptable solution,” Foreign Ministry… Continue Reading