
Pakistan Halts $1.5 Billion Sudan Arms Deal After Saudi Arabia Withdraws Support
Apr 21, 2026 06:22 am UTC| Politics
Pakistan has reportedly paused a $1.5 billion defense deal to supply weapons and fighter jets to Sudan after Saudi Arabia withdrew financial backing and urged Islamabad to abandon the agreement. According to Pakistani...

US-Iran Peace Talks Fuel Market Optimism Amid Ongoing Tensions
Apr 21, 2026 05:54 am UTC| Politics Economy
The United States has expressed renewed confidence that peace talks with Iran could resume soon in Pakistan, raising hopes of easing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted global energy markets. A senior Iranian...

UN Secretary-General Race 2027: Key Candidates Competing to Replace Antonio Guterres
Apr 21, 2026 05:52 am UTC| Politics
The race to select the next United Nations Secretary-General is gaining momentum as global leaders position themselves for the top diplomatic role. The 10th UN chief will assume office on January 1, 2027, for a five-year...

Philippines Says U.S. Access to EDCA Bases Limited by Land Issues and Delays
Apr 21, 2026 02:09 am UTC| Politics
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has revealed that the use of military bases accessible to the United States under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) remains limited, citing unresolved land...

Trump Maintains Iran Naval Blockade as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
Apr 21, 2026 01:55 am UTC| Politics
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the naval blockade against Iran will remain in force until a formal agreement is reached with Tehran, adding uncertainty ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline later this week. In...

Gaza Violence Continues Despite Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes and Clashes Escalate
Apr 21, 2026 01:30 am UTC| Politics
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians on Monday, according to Palestinian health officials, highlighting ongoing violence despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. The incidents occurred in...

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost U.S. Energy Supply Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Apr 21, 2026 01:21 am UTC| Politics Governance
U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic energy production, according to a White House announcement. The move comes as the administration seeks to counter rising fuel...