Category: Politics

A United Nations special rapporteur has urged the world to take action to halt what she called “Israel’s genocide” in Gaza.The silence of the international community is allowing even more violence and destruction to take a hold of Palestine,” the UN expert on the human rights situation in the Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, cautioned. Thousands of Palestinians had killed since the start of the Israeli military action.Most victims are said to be women and children, according to recent health reports.The suffering in Gaza has reached a such a stage that…

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that relations between China and Australia had “turned around”, as he played host to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a high-level diplomacy meeting in Beijing. It is the first time in years that an Australian prime minister has travelled to China, and an indication of thawing relations from trade frictions and political tensions. Positive Remarks from Both Sides During the meeting, President Xi was positive about the outlook, noted that “the China-Australia relationship has recently experienced a turnaround and is developing in a…

Khartoum – Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed almost 300 people over the last few days in North Kordofan, a leading human rights group said.The killings are among what appears to be a broader wave of violence in the war-stricken country. The monitoring group, which tracks human rights abuses in Sudan, said many of the dead were noncombatants, including women, children and elderly people. Most of the violence centered in and around Al-Fulah, the state capital of North Kordofan.Eyewitnesses said that RSF fighters invaded the villages, looted homes and…

There’s a strong show of graceful solidarity with the Air India staff involved in the recent crash by the Indian Pilots’ Association. They called on the public, as well as the news media, to refrain from judging or blaming the pilots and crew until the official investigation is complete. The association describes the allegations against the crew as unfair and harmful. The Realities of Flight Under Stress Pilots cope with high levels of stress, particularly in emergencies. They are trained for hard moments, but the unexpected could easily occur, such…

China officially started mass production of its J‑35 stealth fighter jet after CCTV aired footage from the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation on July 8, 2025. The video showed several J‑35s in advanced assembly. This confirms that China now produces the jet at scale. Built for Carriers and Multiple Roles Footage from the factory revealed J‑35 jets with green primer, which is common for early production units. At least five or six jets carried codes like “040070,” placing them in the fourth production batch. Visible arrestor hooks show that these aircraft will…

Official Statement Sets the Record Straight Recent rumors on social media suggested the UAE was giving out lifetime Golden Visas to people from certain countries. UAE officials have now stepped in to clear up the confusion. They confirmed there is no policy offering lifetime Golden Visas based solely on nationality. The authorities encouraged everyone to check updates only from official government channels. Understanding the UAE Golden Visa The UAE launched its Golden Visa program in 2019 to attract skilled individuals, business owners, and professionals. This visa allows for extended residency,…

Top-Level Meetings in Washington Former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met twice at the White House within 24 hours, most recently on July 9. The back-to-back meetings show growing momentum toward a Gaza ceasefire as diplomats work to end the ongoing conflict. Ceasefire Deal Nearly Complete U.S. officials report that the current ceasefire proposal includes a 60-day pause in fighting, the release of 10 hostages, and the return of 9 bodies. The agreement also promises more humanitarian aid for Gaza. Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy,…

On Friday, Israel carried out extensive strikes on Iran, claiming it targeted nuclear sites, ballistic missile production facilities, and senior military officials, marking the beginning of a sustained campaign to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. Iranian media and eyewitnesses reported explosions, including at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, while Israel declared a state of emergency in preparation for possible retaliatory missile and drone attacks. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards corps said its top commander, Hossein Salami, was killed and state media reported the unit’s headquarters in Tehran had been…