US Revokes Colombian President Petro’s Visa After Controversial NYC Speech New York, Sept. 27 — The United States has announced it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following his comments urging US soldiers to disobey orders and resist military directives. The State Department condemned Petro’s actions as “reckless and incendiary.” Earlier today, […]
U.S. Government Shutdown Threat Raises Fears for Markets and Regulators A potential U.S. government shutdown is raising alarms across Wall Street, with analysts warning it could disrupt financial markets, delay crucial economic data, and stall regulatory oversight. According to a note from Nomura, a prolonged shutdown could postpone or even cancel the release of key […]
Trump Delays TikTok Ban as $14 Billion U.S. Deal Takes Shape WASHINGTON – A new U.S.-based TikTok company is moving closer to reality, with an estimated value of around $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance confirmed Thursday. The figure is far below some Wall Street projections, but marks a major step in Washington’s effort to […]
US-Pakistan Ties Improve as Trump Hosts Army Chief, Signs Trade Deal WASHINGTON – Relations between the United States and Pakistan have seen a notable thaw under President Donald Trump, following years of Washington’s tilt toward India as a counterweight to China’s influence in Asia. Ties between Washington and New Delhi, however, have faced strains. India […]
US Lawmakers Urge China to Open Military Talks Amid Rising Risks Beijing, China – Adam Smith, the top Democrat on Washington’s Armed Services Committee, called on China to increase military communication with other global powers to prevent accidents and misunderstandings. Speaking at a news conference at the US Embassy in Beijing, Smith highlighted close encounters […]
US Weighs Expanding Sanctions Against ICC, Raising Diplomatic Tensions WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – The United States is considering unprecedented sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a whole, a move that would mark a sharp escalation in Washington’s standoff with the tribunal. According to six people familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of […]
Tensions Rise as US Deploys Warships Near Venezuela Caracas/Washington — The United States has sent warships to international waters off Venezuela’s coast, supported by F-35 fighter jets deployed to Puerto Rico, in what Washington describes as an anti-drug operation. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez condemned the move, calling it “an undeclared war.” Speaking at […]
US Vetoes UN Resolution on Gaza; Pakistan Condemns Move Amid Rising Humanitarian Crisis New York, Thursday – The United States blocked a UN Security Council resolution calling for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and demanding that Israel lift restrictions on aid deliveries to the besieged enclave. Pakistan expressed “profound regret” over the veto, criticizing the […]
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution as Gaza Inquiry Accuses Israel of Genocide UNITED NATIONS – A draft resolution in the U.N. Security Council, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, failed after the United States cast its veto. The text, prepared by 10 of the 15 council […]
PM Shehbaz to Visit Saudi Arabia, UK, and US Between September 17–27 Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a diplomatic tour covering Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States from September 17 to 27, official sources confirmed. The visit comes soon after his return from Doha, where he […]
