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Iran president offers US olive branch, hails Russian support
President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed readiness to respond to US efforts to revive a previous agreement. This diplomatic gestu
topicTanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
A supertanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of further escalation. Iran's IRGC claims the vessel hit mines af
topicUkraine's military intelligence reveals capabilities of Russian Zircon missiles
Ukraine's military intelligence has analyzed the Russian 3M22 Zircon missile, identifying 70 companies involved in its production
topicNotting Hill Carnival's 60th year celebrated on family day
The 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival in west London featured large crowds for the parade and family day, but the celebrat
topicAndy Burnham to promise 'sense of optimism' in first Commons statement as PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has delivered his first statement to MPs, blaming austerity and Brexit for 10 years of stalled growth.
topicXi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
President Xi Jinping has utilized the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek to demonstrate solidarity with Russia, I
topicA fire at a gas and chemical plant in Russia’s Far East has killed 15
China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told President Vladimir Putin on September 3 that prospects to strengthen development cooperati
topicTrump promised a short Iran war. Six months later, he has few good options.
The United States has launched fresh military strikes against Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first
Before The Nepal Flood, A Glacial Fall: Tracing The Trigger, And A 100-km Killer Run
A mountain collapse near Langtang Lirung peak on August 26, 2026, unleashed a torrent of ice, rock, and debris that traveled nearl
topicHusband Slapped With Prison Sentence After Cleverly Using Robot Vacuum To Catch His Wife Cheating
A man received a prison sentence for making an illegal recording of his wife's affair using a robot vacuum cleaner. While the cove
topicPutin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'
Vladimir Putin asserts Russia is winning the war in Ukraine, claiming advances in the Donetsk region and the encirclement of some
topicSweden Inks Contract with France for Four FDI Frigates
Sweden has officially signed a contract with France to acquire four FDI frigates to strengthen its national defense. The deal, val
topicJoshua Wong, Jailed Hong Kong Activist, Pleads Guilty to Foreign Collusion
Joshua Wong, a 29-year-old pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to colluding with foreign entities under Hong Kong'
topicXi Jinping visits Egypt in rare foreign travel flurry ahead of Donald Trump summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt as part of a rare series of foreign trips before a scheduled summit with Donald
topicNBC News Reporter Matt Bradley Speaks Out After ‘Masked Settlers Beat Our Team’ While on Assignment
NBC News reporter Matt Bradley and his crew were beaten by masked Israeli settlers while on assignment in the West Bank. The attac
topicPutin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their strategic alliance during a gathering of E
topicMan accused of stealing plane prompts fighter jet response, lands in sunflower field
A 24-year-old man allegedly stole a Cessna 172 from a Hungarian airport and flew toward the Paks nuclear power plant. The flight p
topicBiker has miracle escape after crashing into bus at high speed
A speeding motorcyclist in Colombia survived a high-speed collision by crashing directly into the open doors of a moving bus. Vide
topicUkraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country
Ukraine is accelerating the development of new interceptors to counter a surge in Russian drone and missile strikes. Russia has tr
topicIsrael says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid
Israeli special forces captured Muin al-Arabid, the head of Hamas's internal security service, during a raid in Gaza City on Tuesd
topicIsrael signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece
Israel and Greece signed a defense agreement on August 31 to build the Achilles Shield, a multi-layered aerial defense network. Th
topicA Principal Saved 900 Children Before His School Was Washed Away in Nepal
Principal Rajendra Dawadi saved between 900 and 1,643 students by ordering an immediate evacuation minutes before flash floods and
topicUkraine's Fedorov says Palantir CEO will be first major investor in new defence company
Ukraine's former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has secured Palantir CEO Alex Karp as the first major investor in his new defen
topicHimalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns
The Himalayas are at risk of severe glacial floods in the coming years, according to a UN official. This warning comes after recen