Hamas has called on Arab and Muslim‑majority countries to take a unified and forceful stand against proposals from senior Israeli ministers to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza, warning that such plans represent a “dangerous escalation” with serious humanitarian and legal implications. Spokesman Hazem Qassem said recent statements from members of Israel’s government show continued efforts
Former US President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest economic warnings yet, saying the United States could “stop trading” with countries that run large trade surpluses against Washington unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. His remarks came shortly after a strong August jobs report, which he argued should push the Fed toward
A new report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) warns that global illicit finance is entering a far more sophisticated phase, driven by the rapid evolution of underground banking, hawala networks, and digital money‑laundering ecosystems. The watchdog says these systems are increasingly using virtual assets, fintech platforms, and even formal banking channels to move
The US House of Representatives has passed a Republican‑backed bill that would block federal funding for universities engaging in boycotts of Israel, intensifying political battles over campus protests and the Gaza war. The measure, called the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, passed 237–169, with most Republicans supporting it and 33 Democrats crossing party lines
With the Iran war disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Syria is making an unexpected geopolitical play: positioning itself as a new energy corridor for West Asia. Damascus is promoting its Mediterranean coastline and emerging transit links as a workaround to one of the world’s most vulnerable chokepoints — and former US President Donald
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised India’s “clear position” on the Russia‑Ukraine conflict following a high‑level meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Kyiv. Zelenskyy said India’s consistent call for peace and its commitment to ending the war reflects a stance that “the world needs today.” During their discussions, the two leaders reviewed efforts
Nepal is shifting its diplomatic stance after the devastating August 26 Himalayan flood, insisting that the disaster was a “crisis we didn’t create” and demanding climate compensation from major emitters — China, India, and the United States — instead of traditional humanitarian aid. The flash flood, triggered by the collapse of a glacier and mountainside
As New Delhi prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit on 12–13 September, the question dominating diplomatic circles is whether the bloc is ready for another round of expansion. The summit marks 20 years since BRICS’ founding foreign ministers first met in 2006, and India — holding the chair for the fourth time — is
A committee representing protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir (PoK) has laid out a stringent 13‑point charter of demands before agreeing to any negotiations with the regional administration. The conditions come after weeks of unrest marked by curfews, arrests, clashes, and allegations of excessive force. At the core of the demands is the withdrawal of security forces
The United States has issued a sharp warning to countries, companies and financial networks that continue to support Iran, signalling that a new wave of sanctions could soon target airlines, maritime operators, and even digital‑asset platforms. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is prepared to widen its pressure campaign as the conflict involving Iran
