Pakistan has reportedly approached the United States with a proposal for a $10 billion exchange facility aimed at reinforcing its foreign exchange reserves and enhancing the country’s financial stability. The move comes as Islamabad continues to navigate persistent economic challenges, including pressure on its external accounts, currency volatility, and the need to maintain sufficient foreign...
The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated further on Wednesday as US forces carried out another round of airstrikes across Iranian territory, marking the 11th consecutive night of attacks and deepening concerns that the military confrontation could expand into a wider regional crisis. The latest strikes reportedly targeted a range of military infrastructure,...
The cost of the United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has climbed beyond $37.5 billion, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who urged lawmakers to approve a major additional funding package to sustain military operations and strengthen American defence capabilities. Hegseth disclosed the latest estimate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, saying the...
A fast-moving wildfire in California’s Alameda County intensified rapidly on Tuesday, scorching hundreds of acres of dry grassland and prompting mandatory evacuation orders in areas near Sunol and Pleasanton. The blaze, known as the Little Fire, was reported at around 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of Vallecitos Road and Little Valley Road in the Sunol...
Chile has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country after intense and prolonged rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslides and severe damage, leaving at least 10 people dead and affecting more than 1,000 homes. The extreme weather has created a major humanitarian and emergency response challenge, with authorities working to assess the full...
A US federal judge has granted final approval to a landmark $1.5 billion settlement resolving a class-action copyright lawsuit brought by authors against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, bringing one of the most closely watched legal battles over the use of copyrighted books in AI development to a major conclusion. The settlement, approved in federal court...
A vegetation fire reported near Rogers Road in Patterson, California, triggered concern among local residents on Tuesday after flames spread across an estimated 100 to 120 acres in Stanislaus County. Fire crews were called to the scene as the blaze expanded, with smoke reportedly raising alarm in nearby communities. The fire, identified as the Zacharias...
A fresh diplomatic initiative aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran has emerged as the conflict continues to intensify, with regional mediators reportedly proposing a 10-day ceasefire to create an opportunity for negotiations to resume. The proposal comes at a critical moment in the confrontation, with Washington and Tehran continuing to exchange...
An Indian national has been sentenced to more than two years in prison in Singapore after admitting to his involvement in the theft of a valuable diamond from a jewellery store in the Chinatown area. The stolen gemstone, valued at approximately SGD 200,000, or around ₹1.49 crore, was targeted in what authorities described as a...
A devastating bus fire in Vietnam has claimed the lives of several passengers, triggering an emergency response and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident. The tragedy has raised fresh concerns over passenger safety, emergency preparedness and the ability of people to escape quickly from vehicles engulfed in flames. The incident occurred when...