Author: Onu Akter

Iran is under mounting pressure from the international community to restore full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after months of restricted access to its nuclear facilities. Officials in Tehran have signaled that a compromise could be possible, though they continue to accuse Western powers of hypocrisy in their approach to nuclear oversight. Diplomatic sources say talks aimed at reviving inspections are expected to restart soon, with negotiators hoping to break a stalemate that has lasted for much of the year. The IAEA has repeatedly raised concerns about Iran’s limited transparency and its refusal to grant inspectors access…

Hispanic Heritage Month events across the United States are being scaled back or canceled as organizers grapple with growing concerns about safety, immigration enforcement, and heightened political tensions. What is usually a time of celebration and cultural pride has instead become a reflection of the anxieties facing Hispanic communities under the current administration. Traditionally observed from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month highlights the contributions of more than 60 million Americans of Hispanic and Latino descent. Parades, concerts, and community gatherings often draw thousands of participants, showcasing art, music, dance, and food. This year, however, the festive atmosphere…

Preparations are in full swing in the United Kingdom as King Charles III readies an elaborate welcome for U.S. President Donald Trump during his upcoming state visit from September 16 to 18. The visit is expected to showcase the strength of U.S.-UK relations through a blend of royal tradition, symbolic gestures, and carefully planned ceremony. British officials have described the event as a moment to reinforce historic ties between the two nations, with Buckingham Palace at the center of the pageantry. The term “tiara diplomacy” has already been coined to describe the use of royal elegance and cultural grandeur as…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Madrid on September 14 for the fourth high-level dialogue in as many months. The talks aim to stabilize US-China trade relations, strained by tariff conflicts during the Trump administration. China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, also attended the discussions. The last meeting, held in Stockholm in July, led to a 90-day extension of a truce that eased triple-digit retaliatory tariffs and reopened the flow of rare-earth minerals to the US. President Trump has approved keeping US tariffs on Chinese goods, totaling roughly 55%,…

Ricky Hatton, the former world boxing champion and one of Britain’s most popular sports figures, has died at the age of 46. He was found at his home in Greater Manchester early Sunday morning. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 a.m. today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. Officials said they were working closely with the family during this difficult time. News of Hatton’s death sent shockwaves through the boxing community. Friends,…

The Gaza war entered another deadly phase on Sunday as Israeli strikes leveled a high-rise building in northern Gaza and killed at least 12 Palestinians, hours after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel for high-level talks. His two-day visit underscores Washington’s challenge in balancing support for Israel with global outrage over civilian casualties and strained relations with regional allies. Rubio, who traveled to Israel after meeting with Qatari leaders alongside President Donald Trump, said his focus would be on understanding Israel’s strategy in Gaza following last week’s controversial strike in Doha that targeted Hamas operatives. That attack,…

Political violence in the United States is once again dominating the national conversation after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, forcing political leaders across party lines to confront escalating threats to their safety and democracy itself. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a leading Democratic figure and possible 2028 presidential candidate, revealed that the issue has struck deeply in his personal life. Just five months ago, his home was set on fire in an overnight arson attack while he and his family were inside. Shapiro, who has four children, said the most difficult part has been coming to terms with how…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace was “unacceptable and dangerous,” though it remains unclear whether Moscow deliberately targeted Poland. The incident has raised fears of direct escalation between Russia and NATO at a critical moment in the war in Ukraine. The confrontation unfolded earlier this week when Poland shot down drones that crossed its airspace, marking the first known instance of a NATO member firing on Russian drones since the conflict began. NATO announced on Friday that it will strengthen defenses along its eastern flank in response. “We think…

Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead Wednesday at a Utah university while engaging in a Q&A session. The fatal incident occurred moments after an attendee asked about transgender people and mass shootings. Kirk responded, “Too many,” a statement fact-checked as inaccurate by multiple sources. Kirk, 31, became a prominent figure in the MAGA movement, credited with inspiring young Republicans to engage in politics and support former President Donald Trump. Over the past decade, he cultivated a reputation as a provocateur, often mixing free speech advocacy with controversial statements on LGBTQ rights, immigration,…

Labor has claimed a decisive victory in the New South Wales Kiama byelection, with Katelin McInerney set to replace disgraced former MP Gareth Ward. Ward, who resigned in August ahead of a parliamentary expulsion, was convicted of sexual and indecent assault in July. His departure ended a controversial chapter in the Kiama electorate, which Labor had held for three decades until Ward captured the seat for the Liberals in 2011. McInerney’s win represents a significant electoral test for the Minns government. Initial results show the Labor candidate securing 60.6% of the two-party preferred vote, while Liberal candidate Serena Copley received…