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12 May 2026


World News

Iran offers 14-point peace plan, Trump doubtful

Iran has come forward with a 14-point plan in an effort to ease tensions with the United States, offering a possible path…

Donald Trump warns of 25% tariffs on EU cars

U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled a sharp escalation in trade tensions with the European Union, warning that tariffs on European cars…

Pakistan opens six land routes to Iran

Pakistan has opened six land routes to Iran to keep trade moving as tensions in the Gulf disrupt shipping through the Strait…

Myanmar moves Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest

Myanmar’s former state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to state media reports, in…

Iran signals tough stand on Hormuz, hits out at US

Mojtaba Khamenei has delivered a strong message against the United States, saying a “new chapter” is beginning in the Gulf region as tensions…

Trump considers pulling US troops from Germany

Donald Trump has said he is considering reducing the number of US troops stationed in Germany, following growing tensions between the two…

US cites Iran ceasefire to bypass Congress war deadline

The Trump administration has said that a ceasefire with Iran has effectively ended active fighting, as it faces a key deadline to…

China to offer zero-tariff to 53 African nations

China has announced that it will extend zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it, starting May 1.…

Iran under UN scrutiny for executions and mass detentions

Iran has stepped up a widespread security crackdown since the start of the ongoing war, carrying out at least 21 executions and…

NYC Mayor urges return of Kohinoor to India

The long-standing debate over the return of the Kohinoor diamond has once again come into focus after Zohran Mamdani said he would…