On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that hostilities with Iran were "terminated" in a letter to US lawmakers. This as Iran reportedly provided its newest proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday.

Trump has since said he's not satisfied with the recent submission and is unsure if ne...

The Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are having a big impact on farmers around the world. Not only are they paying more for energy to run their machinery, but the price of fertilizer has also gone up more than 30%.

With the higher cost of production, some farmers are leaving th...

The US has been intervening militarily in countries from Asia to the Middle East to Latin America for decades causing massive death and devastation. Nations it has attacked since 2001 include #Afghanistan, #Iraq, #Syria, #Libya, #Iran and #Venezuela.

Why have there been so many over the decades?...

China says Japan is disregarding its history with its decision to export weapons. Since adopting its postwar constitution in 1947, Japan has followed a pacifist framework renouncing war. But last week, the Japanese government reversed its longstanding limits on the sale of weapons overseas.

The ...

On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes after Araghchi visited Pakistan and Oman over the weekend to discuss the ongoing regional conflict.

Meanwhile, reports say that Tehran has offered to open the Strait of Hormuz if...

An overwhelming majority of Americans say the country is heading in the wrong direction. How will that impact upcoming elections?

The war against Iran is having a big impact on domestic politics in the United States. As inflation creeps up, more Americans are dissatisfied with the White House’s...

China continues to lead the world in green technology and innovation, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to combating climate change for the benefit of all humanity.

From transforming vast deserts into forests to nurturing urban nature preserves, China is committed to protecting the enviro...

Anand Naidoo sat down with Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank, at this year’s IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to talk about growth, infrastructure, energy and AI investment in one of the world's most overlooked economic regions.

#Heat #IMF #Eurasia #E...

Iran seized two container ships on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz for maritime violations. The vessels came under fire just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was extending the ceasefire to give Tehran more time to present for a unified proposal.

Iran says it will not partic...

US President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before the previously agreed-upon two-week period was set to expire.

Trump directed the military to continue the blockade while extending the ceasefire until Iran's leaders submit a "unified proposal." #...

Malaysia's Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says his country is in decent shape despite mounting global pressures, pointing to record foreign investment and a booming digital sector. #Heat #Malaysia #Economy #IMF #Asia

Egypt’s Vice Minister of Finance Yasser Sobhi says the country's reform agenda is delivering results and outlines how Egypt plans to stay the course despite regional tensions. #Heat #Egypt #Economy #Iran #MiddleEast

Speaking to Anand Naidoo during the IMF-World Meetings in Washington, Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber discusses the fragile ceasefire with Israel, the scale of the humanitarian crisis and economic pressures. #Heat #Lebanon #Beirut #Israel

Speaking to Anand Naidoo during the IMF-World Meetings in Washington DC, Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses how the Iran conflict is impacting the country’s economy. #Heat #China #Pakistan #Economy #Iran #IMF #worldbank

A high-level delegation led by Pakistan’s army chief held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran in hopes of scheduling a second round of negotiations.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says if negotiations fail the United States military is ready to resume combat operations. #Heat #Iran #Pa...

The courtroom clash over social media and its impact on minors is intensifying. Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico delivered powerful verdicts that could reshape Big Tech accountability.

What does it mean for families, platforms, and the future of online safety? Heat #meta #trial #socialmedia...

Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, marking Sánchez’s fourth visit in four years.

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and pledged to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.

They also emphasized the ne...

The U.S. and the Iranian delegations spent 21 hours in Islamabad trying to find a resolution to the war against Iran, but the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement.

In the aftermath of the failed talks, U.S. President Trump has imposed a naval blockade of the Straits of Hormuz. #Heat #US #Iran...

US and Iranian negotiators are expected to meet on Saturday in Islamabad for negotiations amid a fragile two-week ceasefire. The two sides are expected to discuss a range of issues including Tehran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear enrichment program. #Heat #Iran #ceasefire #US #w...

Thousands attended this year's HumanX AI conference bringing together the "who's who" of the artificial intelligence world. Coined the Davos of AI, the event focused on infrastructure, operations, governance, investment and partnerships.

The industry, which generated more than 200 billion dollar...

Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement came shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country will cease “defensive operations” if a...

The fallout from the US and Israeli war on Iran is also being felt in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine is targeting Russian oil facilities, aiming to cut into Moscow’s energy revenues. As a major oil exporter, Russia has been benefiting from rising prices.

At the same time, ...

U.S. President Trump has significantly escalated his rhetoric against Iran on his Truth social media platform, saying if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz, they will be "living in hell."

Tehran responded saying it would retaliate against any attack. #Heat #Trump #war #Iran #hormuz

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A United Nations report, "Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era," outlines the scale of the crisis with billions already facing severe water stress and insecurity.

As climate change, conflict, and economic instability exacerbate the strain, a pressi...