The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has voiced significant uncertainty regarding the continued military objectives in Iran, following assertions from US President Donald Trump that Tehran’s military infrastructure has been effectively dismantled.Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday, Albanese noted that while the initial goals of the campaign appear to have been
Pakistan’s Hidden Crisis: SPDC Exposes 43.5% Poverty Surge, Urban Hardships Outpace Official Data
Pakistan’s poverty levels have surged dramatically to 43.5 per cent, according to a comprehensive report from the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC). This figure starkly contrasts with official estimates of 28.9 per cent provided by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Planning Commission.The SPDC report reveals a significant 14.6 percentage point discrepancy between its
Over 1,200 Indians Extricated From Iran As Regional Conflict Escalates
The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that more than 1,200 Indian nationals have been successfully evacuated from Iran as volatility continues to sweep across West Asia.This strategic operation is being managed by the Centre with precise coordination on the ground to ensure the safety of those caught in the crossfire of the regional conflict.In a recent inter-ministerial briefing held in
Orion Separates From Rocket’s Upper Stage As Artemis-II Progresses Towards Moon
The dawn of a new era in deep space exploration has been marked by the successful separation of the Orion spacecraft from its rocket upper stage, a pivotal moment for the Artemis-II mission.Following a flawless launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre, NASA confirmed that the spacecraft is now operating independently as it begins its historic journey towards the lunar vicinity. This manoeuvre
Beijing Rebukes Washington’s ‘Stone Age’ Rhetoric As Trump Signals Imminent Escalation Against Tehran
The Chinese government has issued a formal response to recent provocative statements by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to "bring Iran back to the stone ages."Beijing has categorised the rhetoric as counterproductive, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning asserting that military force is fundamentally incapable of resolving deep-seated international issues.The spokesperson
‘Israel has been avoiding any diplomacy’ and pursuing escalation
‘When the only tool you have in your toolbox is a hammer you can solve everything with the hammer’.
US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: President Trump Conditions Middle East Ceasefire On Unrestricted Access To Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have reportedly entered preliminary negotiations regarding a potential ceasefire, with the primary condition being the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to recent reports, President Donald Trump has linked any cessation of hostilities to the strategic waterway being "open, free, and clear."This development comes amidst escalating tensions, with the
Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show
The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties, a three-judge panel said, after rejecting a United Nations investigation of alleged sexual misconduct with a female aide, according to conclusions vie…
German artist sentenced to prison by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin
Jacques Tilly has been designing and building floats for Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade, one of Germany’s best-known, since 1984.
Iran and Oman drafting protocol to ‘monitor’ Hormuz Strait traffic: IRNA
The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global oil transit, has been effectively closed since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran started in late February.