An Indian citizen was among 12 people killed in a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, as Kyiv and surrounding areas faced another night of intense aerial bombardment. The latest assault marked the sixth consecutive day of Russian attacks targeting the Ukrainian capital and...
Several people were injured after gunfire erupted during a techno music festival in Schachen, Aarau, in northern Switzerland, early Sunday, prompting a major police operation and creating panic among people attending the event. The shooting took place while a large crowd had gathered for the music event. The sudden sound of gunshots reportedly caused confusion...
A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure exceeded the legal authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conflicted with federal immigration law. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, sitting in Manhattan, issued the ruling on Friday, August 21,...
US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Oman amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States could launch military action if Muscat interferes with Washington’s efforts to reopen and secure the strategically vital waterway. The warning came during a television interview on Monday, August 17, as the broader...
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, setting off a major emergency that was compounded by a suspected gas explosion at a shopping mall and leaving at least 13 people dead, several others missing and dozens injured. The earthquake hit the Kyushu region on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure and...
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...
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 man was arrested in Athens after allegedly stabbing and injuring two tourists near the Acropolis, one of Greece’s most visited historical landmarks, in an incident that raised concerns over public safety in a heavily frequented area of the capital. The attack reportedly took place in the vicinity of the Acropolis, where large numbers of...
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...