Saudi Arabia Gears Up for 95th National Day Celebrations RIYADH – Saudi Arabia will mark its 95th National Day with nationwide celebrations, honoring the historic 1932 decree of King Abdulaziz that united Nejd and Hejaz to form the modern Saudi state. The Kingdom first observed National Day in 1965 under King Faisal, and it became […]
Israeli ministers call to annex the West Bank after the UK, Canada, and Australia recognise the Palestinian state Two senior Israeli ministers on Monday urged immediate steps to extend Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank in response to Britain, Canada, and Australia formally recognising a Palestinian state. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — using […]
Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace Disrupts Major European Airports A cyberattack on Friday targeting Collins Aerospace, a check-in and boarding systems provider owned by RTX (RTX.N), caused widespread disruption across several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Berlin Brandenburg, and Brussels Airport. The attack crippled the company’s MUSE software, used by multiple airlines, forcing airports to […]
Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills Five, Including Children BEIRUT – An Israeli strike near the town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon has killed five people, including three children, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The strike reportedly targeted a motorcycle. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, saying it had “eliminated a Hezbollah […]
Kim Jong Un Recalls ‘Fond Memories’ of Trump, Rejects Nuclear Talks PYONGYANG – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he still remembers former U.S. President Donald Trump fondly, while firmly rejecting any chance of giving up his country’s nuclear weapons. Speaking at the Supreme People’s Assembly on Sunday, Kim said North Korea’s survival […]
Four U.S. Army ‘Night Stalkers’ Killed in Black Hawk Crash Near Tacoma Tacoma, Washington — A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter went down Wednesday night near a base about 15 miles southeast of Tacoma, leaving no survivors among the four crew members on board, officials confirmed. The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk crashed around 9 p.m. […]
Cyber Glitch Hits European Airports, Causing Flight Delays and Cancellations Several major European airports experienced disruptions over the weekend after a cyber-related issue affected MUSE, a system used for check-in and baggage processing. Collins Aerospace, the company behind the software, confirmed the incident and said manual operations could help minimize the impact. At Brussels Airport, […]
Tensions Rise as US Deploys Warships Near Venezuela Caracas/Washington — The United States has sent warships to international waters off Venezuela’s coast, supported by F-35 fighter jets deployed to Puerto Rico, in what Washington describes as an anti-drug operation. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez condemned the move, calling it “an undeclared war.” Speaking at […]
Steer, De La Cruz Power Reds Past Cubs in Wild-Card Chase CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer led the charge for the Cincinnati Reds with a pair of home runs, including a decisive two-run shot in the sixth inning, as the Reds topped the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Friday night. Steer wasn’t alone in the power surge. […]
Brits’ 171 Powers South Africa to Victory Despite Sidra Amin’s Record Ton LAHORE — Tazmin Brits’ unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt’s patient century guided South Africa to a commanding 292-3 in 46 overs, a target later revised to 313 runs, as the visitors sealed a hard-fought win over Pakistan in the second ODI. Pakistan, chasing […]
