Vietnam Braces for Typhoon as Mass Evacuations Begin HANOI — Vietnam is preparing for its fifth typhoon of the year as the powerful storm churns through the Gulf of Tonkin, whipping up waves nearly 10 meters high and forcing mass evacuations along the country’s coast. Authorities said more than 325,000 residents from five coastal provinces […]
Israeli Strikes Hit Houthi Sites in Yemen After Missile Attack TEL AVIV / SANAA — Israeli warplanes struck multiple sites in Yemen over the weekend, escalating more than a year of back-and-forth attacks between Israel and the Houthis movement. The latest strikes come amid rising regional tensions linked to the war in Gaza. According to […]
Panic on Iraqi Flight Ends Safely with Emergency Landing in Baghdad BAGHDAD — Panic gripped passengers onboard an Iraqi aircraft after a sudden cabin pressure issue forced the crew to initiate emergency landing procedures on Monday. Videos circulating on social media show tense moments inside the cabin, with frightened passengers reacting anxiously as the situation […]
Trump Considers Expanding Troop Deployments to Chicago and Baltimore Amid Crime Concerns WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Guard may soon play a larger role in President Donald Trump’s efforts to combat urban crime, with officials confirming that troops authorized to carry M17 pistols or M4 rifles could be deployed in new cities. For the past […]
Oman Unveils Golden Visa to Attract Global Investors MUSCAT — Oman has announced the launch of its new Golden Visa program, a major initiative aimed at attracting foreign investment and strengthening the country’s economy through regulatory reforms and digital transformation. The program, introduced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP), will offer […]
Ex-Worker Arrested Over Grave Allegations at Karnataka’s Dharmasthala Temple KARNATAKA — Indian authorities have arrested a former employee of the Dharmasthala temple after he alleged shocking crimes, including mass rapes, murders, and secret burials at the centuries-old shrine. The man, who claimed to have worked at the temple between 1995 and 2014, told a magistrate […]
North, South Korea Trade Fire Over Border Clash Amid Tense Ties SEOUL – Hopes for renewed dialogue between the two Koreas took another blow this week after a border clash raised tensions along the heavily fortified frontier. South Korea’s military said on Tuesday that several North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) before […]
India Pushes Fighter Jet Engine Production with French Partnership NEW DELHI – India has taken another major step toward building advanced fighter jets at home, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirming plans to produce aircraft engines in the country in partnership with a French company. Speaking at a defence conference in New Delhi on Friday, […]
Iran, Europe in Talks as Snapback Sanctions Threat Looms TEHRAN – Iran and European powers will resume high-level talks next week amid growing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program, with the threat of sweeping UN sanctions hanging over the Islamic Republic. Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in July following its 12-day […]
He said the government did not support additional measures against Israel over Gaza and plans for the occupied West Bank. “I have felt pushback in the cabinet for additional measures,” he said, adding he would formally tender his resignation. The Dutch government collapsed on June 3, and the caretaker minority government is expected to stay […]