By: The Trek News Desk Amid a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, Iran has responded with strong criticism of the United States and the Trump administration, accusing them of promoting misguided economic and security narratives. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, took to social media to mock senior US officials, including Treasury…
By: The Trek News Desk Global crude oil markets have witnessed a sharp spike, with Brent crude prices crossing a new wartime high of $125 per barrel on Wednesday morning. The surge has intensified volatility across global energy markets. The latest jump comes shortly after prices had already climbed to $119.71 earlier in the day,…
By: The Trek News Desk Press freedom across the world continues to weaken amid rising political pressure, according to the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The report highlights a worsening environment for journalism in a large majority of countries. RSF notes that nearly three-quarters of the 180 countries assessed…
By: The Trek News Desk US President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration is considering a potential reduction in the number of American troops stationed in Germany, as tensions rise over the ongoing conflict involving Iran and growing friction within NATO allies. In a social media post on Wednesday (April 29, 2026), Trump said…
By: The Trek News Desk New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he would personally encourage Britain’s King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India, sparking renewed discussion around the historic gemstone’s ownership. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday (April 29, 2026), Mamdani made the remarks ahead of a scheduled…
By: The Trek News Desk A senior figure linked to the banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba has been killed in a targeted shooting in Pakistan. The deceased, identified as Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, was considered a close associate of Hafiz Saeed and an influential member within the organisation. According to police officials, the incident occurred on Sunday…
By: The Trek News Desk The United States has reiterated its firm stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that the issue continues to be the most critical challenge in relations with Iran. Speaking during a media interview, Rubio responded to Tehran’s recent proposal, in which Iran suggested delaying discussions…
By: The Trek News Desk A tragic railway accident in Indonesia has resulted in the deaths of 14 people, while 84 others have been reported injured after two trains collided in the Bekasi region of West Java. Authorities have launched an immediate investigation as rescue operations continue at the site. According to local officials, the…
By: The Trek News Desk A deeply unsettling incident from a rural part of Odisha has brought attention to the harsh realities of poverty and bureaucratic challenges faced by marginalised communities. A man reportedly carried his deceased sister’s skeletal remains to a bank in an attempt to access her savings of just ₹19,300. According to…
By: The Trek News Desk Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has arrived in the United States along with Queen Camilla for a four-day official visit, marking the first such royal trip since Queen Elizabeth II visited the country in 2007. The royal couple landed at Andrews Military Airbase in Maryland before heading to the White…
