Saudi Arabia is appealing to the United States to reconsider its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and engage in diplomatic talks with Iran. This call comes as regional tensions rise, with Saudi officials warning that the current strategy could lead to wider economic and geopolitical ramifications, according to a report from The Washington Post. Arab officials expressed apprehension that the blockade, originally imposed under...

Author Jung Chang reveals how Wild Swans chronicled three generations, exposing hidden China stories, family struggles, women’s lives, and emotional truths that reshaped global understanding. She says China has grown restrictive again, blocking her return, while stressing writers must remain fair, research-driven, and emotionally honest when documenting lived history today.