Cambodian Lawmakers Approve Controversial Citizenship Revocation Bill PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a new bill that would allow authorities to revoke the citizenship of individuals deemed disloyal to the nation. All 120 lawmakers present, including Prime Minister Hun Manet, voted in favor of the legislation during Monday’s session. Rights groups have […]
Girl Trapped Overnight in Odisha School After Being Locked Inside KEONJHAR — A seven-year-old girl, who was accidentally locked inside her classroom overnight, was rescued on Friday morning from Anjar Government Upper Primary School in Banspal block, Keonjhar district. The child, identified as Jochna Dehuri, had fallen asleep under a bench on Thursday evening. Around […]
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 […]
Jaffar Express Suspended for Two Days as Pakistan Railways Pushes Digitization Drive QUETTA — Pakistan Railways has announced that the Jaffar Express will remain suspended on August 25 and 26, halting its usual Quetta-to-Peshawar service as a precautionary step. Railway officials confirmed, however, that the Chaman Passenger Train departed from Quetta on schedule on Sunday, […]
Karachi Braces for Humid Spell with Chances of Light Rain KARACHI — The port city is likely to experience cloudy weather with chances of light rain and drizzle over the next four to five days, according to the Meteorological Department. This morning, Karachi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.9°C, while the current temperature stands at […]
