Naresh Kaushik

Trump may offer China concessions at the expense of US allies — and to the detriment of his own country's interests.

The pause in "Project Freedom", aimed at pressuring Iran to agree to a deal to end the war, came just a day after it began. The plan involved guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, and 15,000 US troops.

Trump is giving Iran only a few days to decide and present a counterproposal for talks. But there are no indications that the president wants to resume the war, which has already become hugely unpopular in the US.

Trump joined Netanyahu in the war without clearly defining its objectives or giving any thought to an exit strategy. If Iranians play hardball and drag out the conflict until the US mid-term elections, deepening the energy crisis, Trump's Republican Party could lose control over Congress, making him a lame-duck president.

Trump threatened Iranians that the US was "going to hit them extremely hard to bring them back to the Stone Age, where they belong." Will Iran surrender?

Donald Trump is keen to cut losses and end the Iran war before it becomes even a bigger liability for him and the United States. However, Iran is reluctant to play ball.Its reluctance stems from its experience negotiating with the Trump administration.

The conflict initiated by Donald Trump has escalated into a difficult war with Iran, but European Nato allies have largely refused to support it, arguing it is not their responsibility and prioritising their own security concerns. Europe's reluctance stems from lack of consultation, domestic opposition, and fear of weakening defenses against Russia, while instead pushing for a diplomatic resolution.

Trump doesn't care about any alliance or international agreements, as he has made clear by his actions and words.

The US action in Venezuela is being seen by most of the world with anxiety but powerful countries like Russia and China may see this as an opportunity. India's official reaction has been cautious because it doesn't want to annoy Trump while it waits to sign the trade deal and the removal of extra US tariffs.

There have been reports of Islamophobic attacks in Australia since the massacre, including one at a Muslim cemetery, where pig heads have been found. This indicates that Australia and the rest of the world must unite to fight terror and hate.

Andriy Yermak, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Chief of Staff, was forced to resign following a police raid on his home linked to a widening corruption scandal. A key figure in war-end negotiations with Russia, his exit jeopardises the talks.

Shabana Mahmood, once a pro-Palestine activist, has reinvented herself as the Labour government's hardline Home Secretary, pushing Denmark-style asylum restrictions that have won her praise from Britain's far-right. But her tough stance has triggered backlash within her own party, exposing deepening political and social divides over immigration in a country already under strain.

Mamdani's victory is significant because he didn't play down his Muslim, or migrant identity, unlike other political aspirants in America and other Western countries had done in the past.

The UK has been affected by the "grooming gangs" scandal for over 20 years, involving thousands of child sex abuse cases. Most perpetrators were of Pakistani origin, often in Labour-governed areas. Labour politicians initially suppressed the perpetrators' identity to protect votes, but were eventually forced to act due to mounting public pressure.

As the Gaza war nears its end, Israel faces global scrutiny and internal unrest, while questions linger over whether true peace and justice for Palestinians can finally take shape.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has shaken Britain's political landscape, forcing major parties to toughen their migration stance as his far-right movement gains momentum and reshapes debates on nationalism and immigration.