QtrendsThe US and Iran have signed a landmark peace deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, waiving oil sanctions, and setting a two-month window for nuclear talks. More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, according to Palestinian authorities. Taiwan faces escalating Chinese pressure, calling it the 'new normal,' while bolstering self-defense efforts and seeking US weapons.
Taiwan has warned that Chinese pressure over the island has become the 'new normal,' as a senior diplomat told AP that Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense. Inspired by Ukraine's drone warfare, Taiwan is training its citizens to fly drones in preparation for potential conflict. The growing military and political pressure from Beijing has pushed Taiwan to accelerate its defensive preparations.
More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and Palestinian authorities. Despite the formal cessation of hostilities, the death toll has continued to mount, raising questions about the ceasefire's enforcement. International observers are calling for renewed efforts to protect civilians and ensure compliance.
The United States and Iran have signed a landmark peace deal that includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint. The agreement, brokered with Pakistani mediation, creates a two-month window for nuclear negotiations and waives certain oil sanctions. Analysts question whether the deal can fully restore shipping confidence through the strategic waterway.
Diplomatic sources confirm the US and Iran have signed the memorandum of understanding electronically, with the Trump administration releasing a preliminary 14-point agreement. China's foreign minister Wang Yi has urged concrete implementation of the Iran-US memorandum. Trump described the deal as averting a 'worldwide depression,' as the text reveals a structured pathway for nuclear negotiations.
An initial deal to end the US-Iran war has moved toward formal signing, with Pakistan's premier confirming the agreement takes 'immediate effect' after both sides signed. The deal waives sanctions, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and continues nuclear talks, though lingering questions remain about enforcement mechanisms. Pakistan played a key mediating role in bringing both parties to the table.