Flash floods in Nepal have swept away homes and bridges, leaving five people missing as rescue teams evacuate residents from high-risk areas. Nepal Flash Floods Leave Five Missing as Homes and Bridges Are Swept Away KATHMANDU, NEPAL — Flash floods in central Nepal have swept away homes, destroyed bridges and damaged infrastructure, leaving at least…
Strait of Hormuz attacks intensify as US-Iran peace talks stall, threatening oil shipments, global energy supplies and regional security. Hormuz Attacks Intensify as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall TEHRAN, IRAN — Attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran remain deadlocked. Renewed…
Two people were killed after a seven-storey building partially collapsed in Istanbul. Rescue teams searched the rubble for possible survivors. Istanbul Building Collapse: Two Killed as Rescue Teams Search Rubble At least two people have died after a seven-storey building partially collapsed in Istanbul, Türkiye, raising fresh concerns about the safety of older and potentially…
Saudi Arabia intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait as Yemen fighting and displacement worsen. Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Houthi Ballistic Missiles Saudi Arabia says its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward Saudi territory on Thursday. Two of the missiles were reportedly heading…
A Russian attack on two buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 33 people, as deadly strikes raise fears for civilians near the front line. Russian Attack on Buses in Kramatorsk Kills 33 A Russian attack on two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, has killed at least 33 people and injured 18 others, according…
Learn how Israel’s skunk water was developed, used against Palestinian protests and became a controversial crowd-control weapon in Palestine. Why Israel Uses Skunk Water Against Palestinians For years, skunk water has been used as a crowd-control weapon by Israeli security forces during protests involving Palestinians. The foul-smelling liquid was developed as a supposedly non-lethal alternative…
US stocks fall as Iran war fears push oil prices higher, Treasury yields surge and investors worry about inflation and global energy supplies. US Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Rise on Iran War Fears US stocks fell on Wednesday as renewed fears over the Iran war and Middle East oil supplies unsettled financial markets. Investors…
Democrats sue Trump over taxpayer-funded ads, challenging $20m spending and raising questions about federal funds, propaganda and campaign rules. Democrats Sue Trump Over Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads The Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump over a taxpayer-funded television advertising campaign that critics say promotes his political agenda ahead of the…
France halts police stun grenades as student protests grow over school funding, poor facilities, police brutality and injuries to teenagers. France Halts Stun Grenades as Student Protests Escalate France has temporarily banned police from using stun grenades during student protests following growing concerns over police brutality and the use of force against teenagers. The decision…
Finland halts work at two Google data centre sites over environmental concerns as AI expansion raises questions about forests, energy and permits. Finland Orders Halt on Google Data Centre Projects Finland has ordered a temporary halt to work at two planned Google data centre sites after authorities found that environmental impact assessments may have been…