Jerusalem: In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel, in coordination with the United States, has carried out targeted military strikes on Iran, declaring the mission was aimed at eliminating an “existential threat” to the Jewish state. Addressing the nation, Netanyahu said the operation focused on strategic Read More…
New Delhi: As tensions flare in the Middle East following Israel’s military action against Iran, India’s leading carriers — IndiGo and Air India — have suspended all flight operations to and from the region, citing passenger and crew safety as their highest priority. IndiGo announced the cancellation of its Middle East services until midnight, stating Read More…
Tehran: West Asia plunged into heightened tension after reported joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted multiple locations in Iran’s capital, Tehran, early this morning. Explosions were heard across the city as missiles struck key areas. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that strikes had been carried out. Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline trade stance has ignited fresh fears of global economic turbulence, as sweeping tariff threats and combative rhetoric unsettle international markets. By warning of heavy import duties on countries that fail to align with U.S. trade demands, Trump has intensified what many analysts describe as a widening “trade war.” The Read More…
Kuala Lumpur: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Malaysia in the early hours of Monday, triggering tremors across parts of the country and neighboring regions. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake originated near the island of Borneo in Sabah state. The epicenter was located about 100 kilometers Read More…
Washington: NASA has once again delayed the much-anticipated Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), citing unfavorable weather conditions along the launch trajectory. Originally scheduled for February 12, the launch will now take place on February 13 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. While weather at the launch site remains stable, strong winds Read More…
Mongolia is witnessing a sharp surge in measles infections, with the total number of confirmed cases rising to 14,123, according to the National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD). Health officials say the outbreak is spreading rapidly, raising concerns about public health, especially in urban and school settings where close contact accelerates transmission. Authorities have noted Read More…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed one fatal Nipah virus infection in Bangladesh, triggering fresh health alerts across South Asia. The development comes weeks after two Nipah cases were detected in West Bengal, India, leading to increased surveillance and precautionary measures in the region. In its assessment, the WHO stated that the risk of Read More…
Dubai is gearing up to transform urban travel with futuristic transport solutions aimed at beating traffic congestion and slashing commute times. One of the world’s most crowded cities during peak hours, Dubai is set to introduce driverless vehicles alongside a high-speed, fully electric underground transit system known as the Dubai Loop. Each autonomous vehicle will Read More…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has rejected a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend the cap on nuclear weapons deployments, stating that he prefers to negotiate a new agreement to replace the strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired. Trump said the previous treaty no longer reflects present-day security realities and needs a Read More…