Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Kill 18 Across Ukraine
At least 18 people were killed and more than 100 injured after large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes targeted multiple areas across Ukraine.At least 18 people were killed in a large wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes targeted several cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, causing […]
Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill Five Despite De-escalation Announcement
At least five people were killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon shortly after reports of a new de-escalation agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. At least five people have reportedly been killed in a series of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese state media, only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced efforts […]
Iran Reviews Proposed US Agreement as Regional Stalemate Continues
Iran is reportedly reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States aimed at extending the ceasefire and reducing tensions as the regional conflict remains unresolved. Iran is reportedly examining a proposed agreement with the United States designed to reduce tensions and help end the ongoing conflict between the two countries, according to Iranian media reports. […]
Taiwan President Says Stability Is Vital for Global AI Supply Chains
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says maintaining peace and political stability is essential for protecting global technology and AI supply chains. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has stressed the importance of maintaining political stability across the Taiwan Strait, saying it is necessary for protecting global technology and artificial intelligence supply chains. Speaking during the opening ceremony of […]
Iran Seeks Temporary Deal With US to Ease Economic Pressure
Iran is reportedly pursuing a temporary agreement with the United States to reduce economic pressure and avoid further regional tensions without major nuclear concessions. Officials in Tehran are said to be focusing on a short-term arrangement that could provide financial relief while avoiding major compromises related to the country’s nuclear programme. Analysts believe the strategy […]
Live updates: Heathrow resumes some flights after fire and power outage shut down London airport
Heathrow Airport’s Terminals 2 and 4, and 5,000 homes near the substation fire, are still without power as of this afternoon, according to the London Fire Brigade. The fire caused the airport to close and for many planes to be rerouted. “Disruption is expected to continue, and we urge people to avoid the area where […]
Congo’s friends may force it to sit down and talk with Rwanda-backed rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels rampaging through eastern parts of his country, but a string of defeats and waning regional support have forced him to think again. Neighboring Angola caught many by surprise this week by saying Congo and M23 would sit down for direct […]
Man gets prison in U.S. for helping pressure Chinese expat to return home
NEW YORK — A real estate businessman who aided a Chinese effort to pressure an expatriate to return home has been sentenced to over a year in a U.S. prison. U.S. prosecutors say Quanzhong An’s activities were part of the Chinese government’s “Operation Fox Hunt,” which Beijing says is about pursuing people who have fled […]
Turkey warns against growing street protests over detained Istanbul mayor
Turkey’s government warned on Friday against “illegal” calls from the main opposition for street protests over the detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, after thousands demonstrated across the country in the last two days. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said 53 people were detained and 16 police officers were injured in protests that began at university […]