Author: Onu Akter

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog confirmed that its inspectors have returned to Iran for the first time since Israeli and U.S. strikes earlier this year disrupted cooperation. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said preparations are now underway to restart monitoring operations at Iranian nuclear facilities. Rafael Grossi, the IAEA’s director general, confirmed the development during an interview with Fox News. He said the first team of inspectors is “back in Iran” and that practical arrangements are being discussed to resume inspections. “When it comes to Iran, as you know, there are many facilities. Some were attacked, some were not,”…

Australia has dismissed claims that Israeli interventions influenced its decision to expel Iran’s ambassador, following a series of anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ordered Ahmad Sadeghi, Iran’s ambassador to Canberra, to leave the country after blaming Tehran for orchestrating the assaults. “Complete nonsense,” said Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke during an interview on ABC Radio on Wednesday, responding to suggestions that Israel pushed Australia to act. Albanese said on Tuesday that Australian intelligence had reached a “deeply disturbing conclusion” that Iran’s government directed at least two attacks targeting the country’s…

At least two current and three former Microsoft employees, along with two other tech workers, were arrested at the company’s Redmond, Washington, headquarters after staging a sit-in at the office of Microsoft president Brad Smith. The demonstrators urged the company to sever ties with the Israeli government. Police used full-body harnesses to remove the protesters, according to Abdo Mohamed, a former Microsoft worker who helped organize the demonstration. “No arrests, no violence, will deter us from continuing to speak up,” Mohamed said. The sit-in is part of a broader series of protests by current and former employees over Microsoft’s cloud…

Global reactions to President Donald Trump’s trade policies are intensifying as nations in the global south push back against what they see as economic overreach. Analysts suggest that lessons from early 20th-century British tariffs, championed by Joseph Chamberlain, offer historical insight into how trade policies can unite or divide nations. Chamberlain promoted Imperial Preference, a system of preferential trade within the British Empire, arguing it strengthened ties between colonies and the mother country. Trump, in contrast, has used tariffs primarily as a tool of U.S. dominance, targeting countries to correct trade imbalances rather than foster alliances. Initially, this approach forced…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday publicly urged Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to revert to its previous logo after the restaurant chain unveiled a new design that sparked backlash and affected its stock. On his social media platform, Trump wrote that Cracker Barrel should “go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate Poll), and manage the company better than ever before.” He added that the company should hold a major news conference to signal a fresh start and make Cracker Barrel a “winner again.” The comments came as the company’s rebranding effort…

Israel carried out a devastating strike on one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 20 people and wounding many more, according to local health authorities. A second strike targeted the same facility shortly after, hitting journalists and rescue workers who rushed to help the victims. The attack marks one of the deadliest incidents in a series of Israeli strikes against hospitals and media personnel during the 22-month conflict in Gaza. Israel’s military has intensified its operations as it plans to expand offensives into heavily populated areas, aiming to eliminate Hamas after the group’s…

President Donald Trump said on Monday that a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea will remain in place despite South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Washington, D.C. The announcement reaffirmed Trump’s commitment to his trade policies, even as the two nations work through lingering disputes over recent trade agreements. “We stuck to our guns,” Trump told reporters after meeting with President Lee. The United States and South Korea struck a deal in July that allowed Seoul to avoid an even steeper 25% tariff on exports to the US. However, despite the agreement, tensions between the two allies…

Politicians in Britain risk losing a large share of the electorate by refusing to engage with voters on TikTok, according to Conservative MP Luke Evans, one of the few UK politicians with a notable following on the platform. Evans, who ranks as the sixth most-followed UK politician on TikTok, argued that many MPs are missing a vital opportunity to connect with younger audiences because of security concerns and a lack of understanding about how the app works. TikTok has become the fastest-growing source of news in the UK, with Ofcom data showing that 11% of adults now use it to…

Former US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year, signaling a fresh attempt to revive stalled nuclear diplomacy. Speaking alongside South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae Myung, at the Oval Office, Trump said he looked forward to renewing direct dialogue with Kim, whom he has met three times in the past. “I’d like to have a meeting. I look forward to meeting with Kim Jong-un in the appropriate future,” Trump said, adding that he hoped the talks would take place this year. He praised his past relationship with Kim, saying he…

Australia has suspended most postal deliveries to the United States, becoming the latest country to respond to a major policy shift under President Donald Trump. The move, announced Tuesday, affects parcels and merchandise but excludes letters, documents, and gifts valued under US$100. Australia Post said the suspension would remain in place “until further notice,” citing a “complex and rapidly evolving situation” as it seeks to adjust to the new requirements. The decision follows similar steps by other national postal operators, including those in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, New Zealand, and Japan. Taiwan also announced it would no longer…