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Department of Emergency Management of Hunan Province in China has decided to immediately suspend production at all fireworks factories in the province to conduct a comprehensive safety overhaul aimed at eliminating potential safety hazards.The repair operation came in the aftermath of an explosion on Monday at a fireworks factory in the city of Liuyang, a county-level city under Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, which resulted in 26 deaths and 61 injuries.Luoyang, a major fireworks manufacturing hub in China, is home to more than 400 fireworks companies whose annual output was projected to exceed 50 billion yuan (about USD 7.29 billion) in 2025.The city’s fireworks account for about 70 percent of China’s total fireworks exports. Source link
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks to the media, on the day he attends a working lunch with EU ministers responsible for trade, in…
A supporter with the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) party election symbol painted on his body sits next to posters of West Bengal chief minister and…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Europe needs Turkiye more than Turkiye needs it, adding that it must be recognized that the European Union will not be a global actor and center of attraction without Turkiye's accession.Erdogan pointed out at a press conference following a government meeting that his country was pushed off the EU accession negotiating table for purely political reasons, explaining that they did not find, in subsequent meetings with the Europeans, an encouraging picture that would overcome the current stalemate and move Turkiye-EU relations forward.He stressed that Turkiye, despite all the double standards to which it was exposed, persistently continued its efforts towards full membership, and that it is still intensifying its mutual contacts with the Union's institutions and countries.He added that closer ties would benefit Europe as a whole, stressing that Turkey is an integral part of the continent, and said that the country would pursue this path with patience and dignity, guided by the interests of its people.Turkiye has been an official candidate to join the European Union since 1999, and membership negotiations began in 2005, but the negotiations have been stagnant for about a decade. Source link
India condemned the recent airstrikes carried out by drones and missiles on Fujairah, on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates, which resulted in the injury of three Indian nationals.It described the act as “unacceptable”, calling for an immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure.Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs of India affirmed in a statement that India continues to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation, so that peace and stability may be restored across West Asia.”We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues,” the statement added.The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates announced that three Indian nationals were injured in the attacks on Fujairah. It said that their condition is moderate and that they are receiving the necessary medical care in coordination with local authorities, after being injured in a fire that broke out in a petroleum industries area. Source link
US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport. (AFP) US President Donald Trump said yesterday that US officials were holding “very positive discussions” with Iran over potential steps toward ending the war that has upended the Middle East. “I am fully aware that my Representatives are having very positive discussions with the Country of Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.Iran’s foreign ministry earlier said that Tehran had submitted a 14-point plan “focused on ending the war” and that Washington had responded to it in a message to Pakistani mediators. Trump also said the United States will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz from today, claiming that “countries from all over the world” had requested it. “For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time.” Earlier, Iran said it had received a US response to its latest offer for peace talks, a day after President Donald Trump said he would probably reject the Iranian proposal because “they have not paid a big enough price”. Related Story Source link
Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, the Vatican said Monday, just weeks after serious criticism of the pontiff by US President Donald Trump.The private visit with the top US diplomat, who is a Catholic, will take place at 11:30 am (0930 GMT), according to a calendar published on the Vatican’s media site.A Vatican source on Sunday confirmed for AFP Italian media reports that the meeting was an attempt to “thaw” relations between the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and the US government.Rubio is also expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani while in Rome, according to an Italian government source on Sunday. Rubio had also asked for a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of Trump’s closest European allies, against whom he turned after she defended the pope, the source added.Leo has increasingly spoken out against international conflicts and the politicians waging them, and last month issued his most forthright critique yet of the Trump administration’s actions.Thursday’s visit will be the second time that the pope and Rubio have met. The secretary of state was received at the Vatican with US Vice President JD Vance in May 2025, just days after Leo was elected pope. Related Story Source link
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement as key tools for promoting peace and stability both regionally and beyond.His remarks came during a meeting on Monday with Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, who is currently visiting Pakistan.According to officials, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities to expand cooperation across sectors of mutual interest. The two sides also exchanged views on recent regional developments.Pakistan has in recent years emphasized diplomacy as central to its foreign policy, particularly in addressing regional challenges and fostering international partnerships. Source link
Three of the world's leading health organizations have condemned the international community's failure to protect healthcare providers and patients in conflict zones.In a joint statement, the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders called on world leaders to take action to protect health service providers. They stressed that the situation today is worse compared to 10 years ago.In their statement, the organizations pointed out that the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286 ten years ago, which condemns attacks and threats against the wounded, the sick, medical personnel, hospitals and other medical facilities.’As violence affecting medical facilities, transport and personnel continues unabated, the harm this resolution sought to prevent has not diminished. It has continued and, in many contexts, intensified,’ the statement explained.It added, ‘when health care is no longer safe, it is often the clearest warning sign that the rules and norms intended to limit the harm of war are breaking down.”States and all parties to armed conflict must comply with the rules protecting health care,’ the statement continued. ‘We urge world leaders to act and show the needed political leadership to end this violence.’ Source link
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it will begin supporting “Project Freedom” starting Monday to help merchant vessels get through the Strait of Hormuz.In a statement, CENTCOM explained that its forces, under the direction of US President Donald Trump, will support commercial vessels seeking free passage. It noted that the Departments of State and War launched the Maritime Freedom Construct initiative to enhance coordination in the strait.For his part, Commander of CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper said that supporting this defensive mission is essential for regional security and the global economy, pointing out that the military support will include guided-missile destroyers.He added that the operation will involve more than 100 aircraft and approximately 15,000 military personnel, emphasizing that support for Project Freedom comes at a time when the United States is also continuing to enforce a naval blockade.The US President had previously announced the launch of an operation to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He said, in a post on his Truth Social account, that countries that have no connection to the conflict in the Middle East have asked the United States for help in freeing their ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Source link