UN proclaims 2027-2036 as ‘Decade of Peace for Future Generations’, US casts sole vote against
THE United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the period 2027-2036 as the International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations. In a move that should shock and shame every American citizen, the United States was the ONLY country to vote against the resolution which was passed on June 25 with […]
Read MoreBelgium beat United States 4-1 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals
By AFP and published by CNA SEATTLE: Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup on Monday (July 6), as Charles De Ketelaere’s brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun’s ban. Victory means the Belgians face Spain in the quarter-finals, while the US […]
Read More2026 World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament
By Reuters – published by CNA, and AFP – published by Yahoo!News INGLEWOOD, California: The 2026 World Cup became the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history during the United States’ Group D match against Turkey on Thursday, with Auston Trusty’s early opener producing the record-breaking 173rd goal and eclipsing the previous mark of 172 […]
Read MoreTrump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Mideast war
By AFP and published by CNA WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump and Iran’s president signed a deal on Wednesday (June 17) meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during dinner […]
Read MoreTrump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Friday under US-Iran deal
By Reuters and published by CNA TEHRAN: United States President Donald Trump said on Monday (June 15) that ships were again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be “completely open” by Friday, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war. The reopening of […]
Read MoreShares surge, oil skids in Asia on news of US-Iran deal
By Reuters – published by CNA and Thai Newsroom SYDNEY: Share markets surged in Asia on Monday (June 15) while the dollar slipped and oil prices tumbled as a tentative peace deal between the United States and Iran promised to ease inflationary pressures globally and lessen the need for higher interest rates. In Thailand […]
Read MoreDeal is reached to end Iran war and Trump orders stop to US naval blockade
By AP and published by Yahoo!News ISLAMABAD: The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately available and Iran signalled implementation would not start […]
Read MoreUS and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says
By AP and published by Yahoo!News ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday (June 12) the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalise a deal. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US […]
Read MoreIran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official
By Reuters and published by CNA IRAN’S World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Friday (June 5), just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries. Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, said […]
Read MoreUS and Thailand speed LNG talks as war hits Qatar exports, sources say
By Reuters and published by The Los Angeles Post WASHINGTON: The US and Thailand are in talks on new long-term supply of US-produced liquefied natural gas, two sources said on Tuesday (May 26), negotiations that have accelerated since the US-Israeli-led war on Iran led to LNG production damage in key exporter Qatar. The talks […]
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