Thailand Launches Air Strikes Against Cambodian Military

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In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Thailand has confirmed launching air strikes against Cambodian military positions along the disputed border region. The Thai Army says the strikes were carried out in retaliation to what it claims were “repeated provocations” and cross-border attacks by Cambodian forces. The incident has immediately raised alarms across Southeast Asia, […]

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Russia Blocks FaceTime: What Happened

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On December 4, 2025, the Russian state communications regulator Roskomnadzor announced that it had blocked access to FaceTime, the video-calling service from Apple — a move that further tightens Moscow’s clampdown on foreign technology platforms. According to the regulator, the decision was justified on the grounds that FaceTime was allegedly being used to “organize and

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Russia Will Finish the War When…What Putin Said ?

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again outlined his vision for how and when the war in Ukraine might reach an end — a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics, fractured international alliances, and pushed Europe into its most volatile security crisis since the Cold War. His message, delivered with characteristic firmness, suggests that peace

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Pakistan to Sell National Carrier PIA for IMF Loans

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Pakistan’s long-troubled national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has once again taken center stage in the country’s economic debate — this time as a key condition for much-needed financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The government has moved forward with plans to privatize PIA, and among the surprising bidders is a firm linked

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U.S. Pauses All Immigration Applications

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In a major development that could reshape global mobility and diplomatic relations, the United States has announced a temporary pause on immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including Afghanistan. The move has sparked debates across political, humanitarian, and international circles, raising questions about security protocols, fairness, and America’s commitments to vulnerable populations. Why the U.S.

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US Envoy Advised Russia On How To Pitch Ukraine Plan To Trump

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According to a report by Bloomberg, on October 14, 2025, Steve Witkoff — fresh from brokering a ceasefire in Gaza — made a short (~5-minute) phone call to a senior Kremlin official, Yuri Ushakov. During the call, he suggested that Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, approach Donald Trump by congratulating him on the recent Gaza deal

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Come to the U.S., train Americans, then go home

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In November 2025, the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly explained a new approach toward the H‑1B visa programme: the aim is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to fill current gaps, train American workers, and then return to their home countries. Key points: This isn’t about permanent immigration or long-term replacement of American

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Recent US shutdown & political fallout

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Setting the scene In the fall of 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass the necessary funding legislation. The core of the dispute? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits/subsidies which Democrats had prioritized renewing. Republicans pressing for a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government without those

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