Beijing’s muted response to Washington’s mounting pressure on Iran has prompted speculation that China is either unwilling or unable to stand by Tehran. Yet interpreting China’s restraint as abandonment misses the strategic logic underpinning its approach. Far from indifference, Beijing’s posture reflects a calculated long-term strategyone that prioritizes stability, leverage, and geopolitical advantage over overt confrontation. The image of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 16th BRICS Summit symbolized deepening ties between Tehran and Beijing. Since signing a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement in 2021, China and Iran have described their relationship as a…
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High-stakes nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran stretched late into the night in Geneva on Thursday, underscoring both the fragility of diplomacy and the growing possibility of US military action if talks collapse. With apparent gaps still separating the two sides, the shadow of President Donald Trump looms large. Trump has assembled an unprecedented concentration of US military assets across the Middle East, creating leverage at the negotiating table but also raising fears that a breakdown could trigger punitive strikes against Iran. Talks Continue Amid Signs of Deadlock Iran’s foreign ministry sought to dismiss speculation that negotiations had…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has described the situation across the Occupied Palestinian Territory as a “human-made disaster,” citing grave violations by Israeli forces as well as serious abuses committed by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups. Presenting a new report from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) covering the 12 months through 31 October 2025, Türk said that Israel had continued attacks on residential buildings and makeshift shelters in Gaza, resulting in the destruction of entire neighbourhoods and what he called “mass civilian deaths.” According to the report, more than…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran’s refusal to negotiate over its ballistic missile programme poses a serious obstacle to diplomatic progress, just as a new round of nuclear talks begins in Geneva. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis, Rubio stressed that while President Donald Trump prefers diplomacy, Washington expects broader discussions beyond Iran’s nuclear activities. His remarks come amid heightened tensions after Trump alleged that Tehran may be developing rockets capable of reaching the United States — a claim Iran has consistently denied. Diplomatic Push Amid Military Pressure The third…
As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine faces one of the most delicate assignments in modern civil-military history: preparing detailed military plans for a potential war with Iran while maintaining influence with President Donald Trump, a commander-in-chief known for unpredictability and public bravado. Behind closed doors at the Pentagon, Caine has been drafting a broad range of military options targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure, and even contingency scenarios involving regime change. At the same time, he has privately raised concerns about the scale, risks, and unintended consequences of such an operation, according to officials familiar with…
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026, he was greeted with a red-carpet استقبال by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport. Though framed as a strategic and economic engagement, the visit carries implications far beyond bilateral cooperation. For Pakistan, analysts say, the deepening India–Israel partnership could reshape regional security alignments, intelligence cooperation, defence balances, and Gulf geopolitics. Modi’s trip, his second to Israel after his landmark 2017 visit, comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Israel’s war in Gaza, shifting Gulf alliances,s and renewed India-Pakistan hostility following their…
A leading media watchdog has reported that 2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists worldwide, with Israel allegedly responsible for the majority of killings. In its annual report, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said at least 129 journalists and media workers were killed globally last year, the highest number since the organization began tracking such data in 1992. According to the report, Israel was responsible for at least 84 of those deaths, accounting for more than two-thirds of the global total. Targeted Killings and War Zones The CPJ further stated that Israel allegedly carried out 38 of…
“Ahead of talks, “As American and Iranian negotiators prepare to meet in Geneva, President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to sharpen his warnings toward Tehran, declaring he would not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon and strongly implying that military action remains on the table. The remarks come amid heightened military deployments in the Middle East and a renewed “maximum pressure” campaign, raising global concerns about whether diplomacy can avert another regional conflict. Trump’s Case Against Tehran In his address, Trump accused Iran of: Trump also referenced last year’s US strikes, claiming they had “obliterated”…
The longest State of the Union ” Nobel prize for fiction “address in modern history has left Washington more divided than ever, with Democrats condemning the speech as a “litany of lies” and Republicans celebrating it as proof of America’s resurgence under President Donald Trump. For nearly two hours, President Trump laid out an ambitious portrait of a nation rebounding economically, securing its borders, and reclaiming global strength. He touted tariffs as the engine of an industrial revival, insisted inflation was under control, highlighted record military recruitment, and promised what he called a new “golden age” for America. But as…
Helping children reach their full growth potential is a common concern for parents. While genetics plays the biggest role in determining height, proper nutrition is essential for healthy growth and development. Alongside balanced meals and physical activity, certain vitamins and minerals support bone health, hormonal balance, and overall growth in children. In this article, we’ll explore the best height growth vitamins for kids, how they work, recommended sources, and tips for safe supplementation. Can Vitamins Help Kids Grow Taller? Vitamins alone won’t make your child taller beyond their genetic potential, but they play a crucial role in growth processes, including:…