WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, signaling a possible return to direct engagement between the two leaders as questions over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal and US-South Korea military exercises remain in focus.
टैग: Geopolitics
Donald Trump Shares AI Image Calling Strait of Hormuz New US Territory
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image portraying the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S. Territory”, escalating his administration’s rhetoric over the strategic waterway amid worsening tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Crude Oil Prices Rise Above $91 as West Asia Tensions Escalate
WASHINGTON, United States — Crude oil prices climbed to a two-week high above $91 a barrel as tensions in West Asia intensified and U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat involving Oman, raising concerns about the potential impact of the conflict on energy markets.
Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase Draw U.S. and Turkish Condemnation
DAMASCUS, Syria — Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with Syrian state media reporting eight strikes on the runway and storage facilities. The Israeli military did not comment, while the attacks drew criticism from a senior U.S. envoy and strong condemnation from Turkey.
Nuclear Energy Import Dilemma: India’s Challenge
NEW DELHI, India — The global push to expand nuclear power is being driven by two powerful demands: cutting carbon emissions while maintaining a reliable supply of electricity around the clock. But behind the promise of nuclear energy as a low-carbon alternative to coal lies a less visible challenge: countries that expand nuclear generation can remain dependent on foreign uranium, enrichment services, reactor technology and specialised components.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact
MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on August 7, 2026, committing to treat an armed attack on any one of the three countries as an attack on all. The pact comes as escalating conflict across the Middle East has increased security concerns for Gulf states and raised questions over the reliability of existing regional security arrangements.