Fmr. Singapore Transport Minister sentenced to prison for corruption in unprecedented case
Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in prison on Thursday, marking the first instance of...
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Sudan army vow to fight on despite peace efforts
A top Sudan general has said the army will press on with its offensive despite international efforts to broker a...
World War II bomb explosion halts over 80 flights at Japanese airport
An unexploded World War II-era U.S. bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday. The sudden explosion ripped...
Israel banned United Nations chief in row over Iran
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has been banned from entering Israel over his response to Iran's ballistic...
Trudeau survived second parliamentary confidence vote
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has survived a second non-confidence motion in parliament in as many weeks.The motion, brought by...
Russian claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine east
Russian troops have taken complete control of the eastern city of Vuhledar, which Ukraine forces have been defending since the...
US intercepts Iranian missiles in defense of Israel amid rising tensions
The United States confirmed on Tuesday that it helped Israel intercepts a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at the...
US targets Israeli settlers with sanctions amid rising violence in West Bank
The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday against two Israeli individuals for their roles in fostering instability in the region....
Iran issues stark warning to Israel, following hypersonic missile strike
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, delivered a sharp warning to Israel and its allies on Wednesday, asserting that Iran...
Global Cybersecurity Forum kicks off Today in Riyadh
The fourth annual Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) will begin in Riyadh Today. The two-day forum, with the theme "Advancing Collective...
IDF strikes Beirut amid Iranian missile barrage on Israel
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched strikes against Hezbollah targets in Beirut early Wednesday, as Iran fired at least 180...
Sudan: RSF, Joint Force clash in North Darfur, both sides claim victory
Sudan:The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reported on Tuesday that they had successfully destroyed a significant convoy of armed movements, inflicting...
JCRC-NY condemns Iranian missile strikes, urges global support for Israel amid conflict
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has issued a stern condemnation of Iran’s latest ballistic missile assault...
World leaders urge restraint as tensions rise over Israel’s actions in Lebanon
World leaders have alarmed by the potential for a full-scale invasion of Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the...
Doctors in Kolkata resume strike, demand urgent hospital safety reforms
Doctors in Kolkata have resumed their strike to demand justice for a murdered colleague and push for critical safety improvements...
Global leaders laud China’s 75th anniversary, praise strong diplomatic ties
As China's celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, an impressive roster of world leaders reached...
Rutte takes NATO Helm, declares Ukraine ‘top priority’
Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, takes his role as NATO Secretary-General, declaring Ukraine as his "top priority."...
Israel begins ground incursion in southern Lebanon
Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon early Tuesday, marking a significant escalation of an offensive against Hezbollah militants and...
Senior adviser to Mayor Adams, Tim Pearson, resigns amid tumultuous period at city hall
Tim Pearson, a senior adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has announced his resignation Monday night, marking a...
Stabbing rampage at Shanghai Walmart leaves three dead, 15 injured
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of fear through Shanghai, a man went on a stabbing spree inside...
North Carolina struggles to recover from devastating Storm Helene
The town of Weaverville, North Carolina, is grappling with dire conditions in the aftermath of Storm Helene, which struck the...
US dockworkers strike shuts down ports, threatens economy ahead of elections
Tens of thousands of dockworkers across the United States have initiated an indefinite strike, effectively shutting down operations at 14...
Sudan denies UAE allegations of bombing diplomatic residence
The Sudanese army has categorically denied accusations from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that its forces bombed the residence of...
Orbán seeks support from China, Brazil for new Ukraine peace intiative
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is once again rallying international support for his controversial peacemaking efforts in Ukraine. On the...
Marine Le Pen faces trial over alleged misuse of EU funds
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally and a prominent presidential contender, goes on trial in Paris today,...
Sudan denies UAE claims of diplomatic attack, shifts blame to rival forces
Sudan's military government has fiercely denied allegations from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that its forces bombed the residence of...
Switzerland, Italy adjust border as glaciers melt due to climate change
Switzerland and Italy have been forced to redraw parts of their Alpine border due to the rapid melting of glaciers—a...
Austria: Far-right wins historic victory, Kickl declares “New Era”
Austria’s political scene has been dramatically reshaped as the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) claimed a historic electoral win, with leader...
Hurricane Helene devastates North Carolina, 30 dead in one county
At least 30 people have died, and hundreds remain unaccounted for in Buncombe County, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene unleashed...
Trump escalates attacks, calls Harris ‘mentally impaired’
Donald Trump has intensified his personal attacks on Democratic rival Kamala Harris, calling her “mentally impaired” and demanding she be...
US approves $567m in military aid for Taiwan
President Joe Biden has approved $567 million in military aid for Taiwan, further solidifying the U.S.'s support for the self-governed...
Zookeeper mauled to death by Lion in Nigeria
A zookeeper has tragically lost his life after being mauled by a lion at the Presidential Library Wildlife Park in...
Young girl fights for life amid intensifying Israeli strikes in Lebanon
The threat of death looms large as Israeli airstrikes continue to wreak havoc across the region. With over 30 bombings...
SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts
A SpaceX capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) has docked.The Dragon capsule,...
Ukraine launches massive drones barrage over Russia, sparking fires, damaging buildings
Russia officials reported the downing of over 100 Ukrainian drones on Sunday, marking one of the largest drone attacks on...
UK Conservatives search a new leader as party grapples with election defeat
Members of Britain’s Conservatives Party gathered in Birmingham for their annual conference on Sunday, focused on selecting a new leader...
France: New government signals hardline approach to immigration
France Minister Michel Barnier, has approach to take a tougher stance on immigration, with key officials vowing to reduce the...
Israel launches strikes on Yemeni power plants, ports
Israel launches strikes at Houthi targets in Yemen on Sunday after the Houthis fired missiles at Israel over the past...
Mass protesters erupt across Europe condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Europe cities on Saturday, voicing their outrage over Israel’s ongoing military operations...
Russia condemns Israeli actions as Lavrov calls for ceasefire
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday urged the nation to condemns what he described as “essentially Israeli methods of...
Egypt ramps up support for Lebanon amid rising regional tensions
Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pledged full support for Lebanon and directed the immediate deployment of aid to the...
Hezbollah: US political leaders unite in support of Israel following Nasrallah’s death
U.S. political leaders have rallied behind Israel after the assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a massive Israeli airstrike...
Sudan: Burhan vows victory as army gains ground in Khartoum Bahri
Army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan pledged victory as Sudan army advanced deep into Khartoum Bahri, intensifying their offensive against...
SpaceX launches critical rescue mission for stranded ISS astronauts
SpaceX has successfully launched a rescue flight to bring home two astronauts who have been stranded aboard the International Space...
Dubai Police crack down on noise disturbances, 11 vehicles impounded
Dubai Police have impounded 11 vehicles identified as sources of significant noise and disruption in residential areas. Major General Saif...
Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. The announcement, made...
Kyrgyzstan’s met with U.S. ties, seeks UN security council seat
Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev met with U.S. Under Secretary of State John Bass on the sidelines of the 79th...
Xi Jinping urged industrial workers to lead northeast China’s revitalization
President Xi Jinping has urged China’s industrial workers to play a pivotal role in the country’s manufacturing ambitions and the...
Australia urges Israel to head international law, calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon
Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to comply with the binding orders of the International Court of Justice...
Typhoon Yagi devastates northern Vietnam with $3.31b in damages
Typhoon Yagi Asia's most powerful storm has inflicted damages on northern Vietnam estimated at a staggering 81.5 trillion dong (approximately...
China prepares for record-breaking 1.9b passenger trips for National Day holiday
The Ministry of Transport has projected an extraordinary 1.9 billion passenger trips from October 1, signaling a major rebound in...
UEFA bans Barcelona fans from ticket sales after Nazi-Style banner incident
UEFA has banned FC Barcelona from selling tickets to fans for their upcoming Champions League match after supporters displayed a...
Public advocate prepares for potential leadership transition amid Adams’ indictment
As Mayor Eric Adams faces a federal indictment for bribery and fraud, the conversation around succession planning has intensified, according...
Myanmar rebel groups reject Junta’s peace offer amid ongoing civil war
Rebel groups have firmly rejected a recent peace offer as the nation’s civil war enters its fourth year. The junta,...
US offers $20m bounty for alleged Iranian assassination plot against John Bolton
The U.S. government has announced on Thursday a $20 million offers for information leading to the capture of Shahram Poursafi,...
Russia revamps nuclear strategy amid Ukraine’s striking attacks on munitions
Russia has responded by refining its nuclear response doctrine to address the growing threat posed by long-range strikes. President Vladimir...
Shigeru Ishiba secures leadership of Japan’s ruling LDP, poised to become next PM
Shigeru Ishiba has emerged victorious in the leadership race for Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), positioning him as the...
Mahmoud Abbas condemns US support for Israel amid ongoing Gaza conflict in UN address
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the United States for its unwavering support of Israel's military actions in Gaza, calling for...
Netanyahu orders army to fight on in Lebanon as US pushes for ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly dismissed reports of a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, asserting on Thursday that the...
Hong Kong sentences journalists in sedition case
A Hong Kong court has sentenced two journalists from the pro-democracy newspaper Stand News to prison for sedition, marking the...
