Trump extends Hormuz deadline even as strikes continue; oil prices ease: What’s happening in US-Israel vs Iran war

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until early April, as Washington signals that diplomacy remains its preferred path forward in the escalating conflict. The temporary halt, announced as a 10-day window, comes amid claims from Trump that negotiations with Tehran are progressing, though the situation on […]

Are US-Iran talks happening in Pakistan? What White House said

[ad_1] The White House on Monday said there is no confirmation yet regarding reports that US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and former presidential adviser Jared Kushner may meet Iranian officials in Islamabad.US press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the situation remains “sensitive” and “fluid,” cautioning against drawing conclusions. Responding to an ANI […]

US government ‘shutdown’ again: Why these crises keep happening and what they really mean?

[ad_1] Government shutdowns in the United States can sometimes feel like a long-running TV soap. Just as one funding standoff is resolved, reports of another closure begin to surface.The repetition of the term “shutdown” can create confusion, raising many questions like, “Didn’t this just happen? Does a shutdown mean the entire government simply goes on […]

What’s happening in Sudan? UN warns of grave humanitarian crisis following El Fasher’s fall

[ad_1] The city of El Fasher, in North Darfur, has become the epicentre of one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters after falling to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the national Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The takeover follows an 18-month siege and has led to mass killings, widespread starvation and mass displacement, according […]

US Government shutdown: Will the Statue of Liberty go dark? Here’s what’s happening

[ad_1] The United States government officially shut down at 12.01 am Wednesday (October 1), leaving citizens with a lot of questions, including whether the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will be open or not. And the answer is yes, both of them will be open during the partial government shutdown, the Department of the […]

What happens in Vegas… isn’t happening: Tourist numbers drop, casinos sit empty; internet declares Sin City ‘dead, bro’

[ad_1] Las Vegas is no longer the unstoppable tourism titan it once was, with visitor numbers plunging and online chatter echoing a grim reality — empty casinos, rising costs, and a hospitality industry struggling to keep up appearances.By the numbers: Vegas feels the burnAccording to the latest figures from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors […]

Why do air disasters keep happening in African skies?

[ad_1] In recent months, Africa’s skies have been under intense scrutiny as a series of fatal crashes have raised questions over pilot training, regulatory enforcement, maintenance standards, weather preparedness and other key issues pertaining to the safety of the continent’s aviation industry.On August 6, a Harbin Z-9EH military helicopter used by Ghana’s air force slammed […]

Alberta wants separation after the Liberals win election: What’s happening in Canada?

[ad_1] Alberta wants separation from Canada amid Donald Trump’s repeated calls for making Canada its 51st state. Thousands of Albertans have been holding rallies, signing petitions to vote for separation from Canada as the Liberals make their fourth consecutive win in the country that US president Donald Trump wants to convert into the 51st state […]