April 15, 2025 1:06 pm

Author: International Desk

China Tightens Control Over Rare Earth Exports, Impacting US Defense Industry

China has escalated its trade conflict with the United States by imposing new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals essential to American defense technology. The move is widely viewed as a warning to Washington, highlighting the Pentagon’s reliance on Chinese-sourced materials.The restrictions require special export licenses for six heavy rare earth metals, which […]

China Accuses US NSA of Cyber Attacks During Asian Winter Games

Harbin, China – Chinese police have accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of launching cyber attacks against critical industries during the Asian Winter Games in February. The allegations, reported by state news agency Xinhua on April 15, claim that US intelligence operatives attempted to sabotage China’s digital infrastructure and steal sensitive information.Authorities in […]

Lavrov Highlights Challenges in US-Russia Peace Talks Over Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has acknowledged the difficulties in reaching agreement with the United States on key components of a potential peace deal to end the three-year war in Ukraine. Lavrov emphasized that Russia would never again allow itself to depend economically on the West, underscoring the broader geopolitical tensions shaping the negotiations.US President […]

US Envoy Reports Putin Open to “Permanent Peace” Deal with Ukraine

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating a “permanent peace” deal with Ukraine. The announcement follows a series of talks aimed at ending the more than three-year-long conflict. Despite repeated efforts, the Trump administration has yet to secure significant concessions from the Kremlin.On […]

UN Chief Alarmed Over Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Amid Humanitarian Crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep alarm over an Israeli strike on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, further exacerbating an already fragile healthcare system in the region. The attack, which took place on Sunday, severely damaged the hospital’s emergency department and other facilities, intensifying concerns over the dwindling availability of medical supplies, […]

Israel Proposes New Ceasefire Deal for Gaza

Israel has proposed a new ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip through two mediating countries, Egypt and Qatar. The proposal has already been delivered to Hamas, the group that controls Gaza, according to a report by Egypt’s state-run TV channel Al Qahera News. Hamas spokesperson Abu Zuhri confirmed that the group has received the proposal […]

Crackdown on Turkish Artists Amid Rising Political Repression After Imamoglu’s Arrest

Since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, political repression against dissenters in Turkey has intensified significantly—extending into the country’s arts and entertainment industry. Particularly, actors who have supported opposition calls for boycotts have become prime targets of attacks. The opposition’s campaign has urged citizens to boycott pro-government companies, […]

At Least 39 More Palestinians Killed in Gaza, Death Toll Nears 51,000

At least 39 more Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip, with over a hundred others injured. As a result, the total number of deaths in the blockaded enclave has nearly reached 51,000. According to a report published by Anadolu Agency on Monday (April 14), more than 1,600 Palestinians have […]

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Passes Away at 85

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has passed away at the age of 85. According to a report by British news agency Reuters, quoting the former leader’s family and Malaysian medical authorities, Abdullah died on Monday. He breathed his last at 7:10 PM local time at the National Heart Institute in the capital, Kuala […]

Thailand Welcomes the New Year with the World’s Largest Water Festival

Thailand is celebrating the New Year with grandeur, embracing its unique cultural tradition known as Songkran, observed annually from April 13 to 15. During this time, the country transforms into a land of joy and festivity, centered around playful water fights. Due to its inclusivity, uniqueness, and deep cultural significance, UNESCO recognized Songkran in 2024 […]