Author: Barry

Washington D.C. — July 3, 2025 — Dubbed by its supporters “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” an expansive new piece of legislation introduced this week is stirring debate on Capitol Hill–and sparking curiosity among Americans eager to understand exactly what it contains. Proposed by bipartisan lawmakers and supported by former President Donald Trump, this bill brings...

On Wednesday, the 14th Dalai Lama made an unprecedented statement that clearly states he will not become the final spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and instead confirms that his centuries-old lineage will continue through reincarnation, determined solely by his foundation and Tibetan elders. These comments represent a direct challenge to Beijing’s claims over succession issues...

Washington D.C. — July 1 2025 — The United States today pledged its dedication to alleviating Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, promising intensified efforts in providing critical food, medical supplies and logistical aid. This announcement follows violence across the region for 20 months – which has left tens of thousands dead Palestinian civilians and millions displaced due...

As diplomatic momentum increased this month, efforts to reach an effective ceasefire agreement in Gaza became stalled by unresolved core disputes that are holding back progress towards lasting ceasefire. Negotiators still face fundamental disagreements on issues like war termination, hostage exchanges and Israeli troop withdrawal–raising doubts about its durability and prospects for wider peace. At...

On June 28th, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly warned that the corruption trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel could derail delicate negotiations with Hamas and Iran regarding a hostage deal for Gaza. Speaking on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump requested Israeli judicial authorities halt this proceeding as legal pressure would interfere...

Tel Aviv, June 28 2025 —Israel’s military confirmed Saturday that it is actively working to intercept a missile reportedly launched from Yemen by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels and represents yet another step in escalation stemming from Gaza war which has brought in actors far beyond immediate conflict zone. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an official statement...

Qingdao, China/ Islamabad / New Delhi – June 27 2025: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the joint communique at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao after being denied another opportunity to speak, according to Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s announcement on Geo News Thursday evening. Asif noted that...

2025 — Washington, D.C Former President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding U.S. military pressure influencing Iran to engage in diplomacy have raised fresh doubts as to whether similar leverage could bring an end to Gaza’s conflict, yet Trump has shown no indication he intends to use his influence to de-escalate it. Trump touted at a...

Former President Donald Trump strongly rejected media reports–including one by CNN–that U.S. intelligence assessments showed his June attacks against Iran’s nuclear facilities only temporarily “set back” their progress rather than completely dismantle them. According to CNN and The New York Times, an early Pentagon/DIA damage assessment presented to congressional leaders on June 24 indicated that...

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s Foreign Minister, stated on Tuesday that Iran’s military operations “continued right up to the last minute” before an apparent cessation in hostilities; his comments shed light on recent clashes and any potential ceasefire arrangements with Israel that are yet to be confirmed. At a press conference held via satellite in Tehran, Amir-Abdollahian...