Trump threatens Taliban after they declare Afghanistan will not allow US military base at Bagram
President Donald Trump has threatened Afghanistan with “bad” consequences if it does not hand over the former air base which US forces abandoned in 2021, after occupying it for two decades.
UN Security Council reimposes comprehensive international sanctions on Iran
Months after facing Israeli and US aggression, Iran presented a resolution in the IAEA general conference demanding the prohibition of attacks or threats of attacks on nuclear sites under its safeguard.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign landmark defense agreement in a step toward regional alignment
It is speculated that the agreement may change the geopolitical equation in the Persian Gulf, providing countries in the region greater freedom from their current political and strategic dependence on the US.
West Asian countries demand collective international action to stop Israel in UN special debate
The UNHRC special debate was held to discuss Israel’s attacks on Doha earlier this month targeting Hamas leaders engaged in ceasefire negotiations.
China warns of retaliation as US pushes 100% tariffs for importing Russian oil
The Chinese warning comes amidst renewed US pressure on its NATO and European allies to impose up to 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, blaming it for funding the war in Ukraine and controlling Russia.
Left-ruled Indian state of Kerala achieves lower infant mortality rate than US and developed countries
The Left’s dedication to strengthening the public health system has resulted in the improvement of health indicators in Kerala at a time when rampant privatization has made proper health services inaccessible to most other Indians.
Iran warns it will withdraw from fresh IAEA agreement if Europe invokes “snapback” sanctions
After halting cooperation with it for over two months, Iran signed a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) earlier this month to allow it conditional and limited access to its nuclear sites.
Indian Left condemns BJP government for hosting Israeli minister Smotrich
Smotrich is one of the architects of Israeli genocide in Gaza and has been banned by several countries for incitement of violence against Palestinians. There is a pending ICC warrant against him.