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...
The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified further on Tuesday as fresh military strikes, missile and drone attacks and growing threats to maritime traffic deepened fears of a wider regional confrontation. The latest escalation unfolded across multiple fronts, with US forces continuing their campaign against Iranian military targets while Tehran claimed that it...
Russia carried out one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, launching a coordinated overnight attack involving approximately 40 missiles and 120 drones. The extensive bombardment resulted in the death of at least one person, left several others injured, and caused widespread destruction across multiple districts of the city. The attack once again...
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a deadly drone attack on a logistics centre that claimed the lives of seven people and left at least 24 others injured, marking one of the latest incidents in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The strike reportedly targeted a civilian logistics facility, causing significant destruction and...
The United States has temporarily suspended the immediate evacuation of its citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), citing growing concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of the Central African nation. The decision reflects the government’s efforts to balance the safety of its citizens with strict international public health measures aimed...
An Indian sailor was killed after a suspected Iranian attack targeted oil tankers operating in Gulf waters, according to an official confirmation from the United Arab Emirates’ defence authorities. The incident has heightened concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime regions and has once again drawn...