Iran has condemned US President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, joining other countries in the region in rejecting the plan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the international community should help Palestinians “secure their right to self-determination … rather than pushing for other ideas that would be…

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the vote to break a 50-50 tie, underscoring the controversy over his nomination which has been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Friday’s confirmation of Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News personality and decorated veteran,…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to the United States to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreed with Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, his office says. Negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire are due to begin in Washington, DC on Monday, Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday as the…

NewsFeed Arab League chief warns of regional instability over Trump’s Gaza plan “Unacceptable.” Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit rejects US President Donald Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza of Palestinians, warning it could destabilize the entire Middle East. Published On 12 Feb 202512 Feb 2025

Taipei, Taiwan – As United States President-elect Donald Trump gears up for a second trade war with China once he takes office on January 20, the rare earth minerals essential to the production of electronics, vehicles and weapons are one resource expected to be caught up in the fray. While rare earths are plentiful across…

Asian stock markets have dived over fears of a global trade war as the United States prepares to impose trade tariffs. Indices retreated in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea by about 2 percent as they opened on Monday, after US President Donald Trump confirmed he would impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico….