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‘I’m not suicidal’: US congressman says UFO secrets he knows could keep Americans ‘up at night’ and ‘the country unglued’ | World News

During a recent Newsmax appearance, Rep. Tim Burchett said classified UFO secrets could keep Americans ‘up at night’ and ‘the country unglued’/ Image: Youtube NewsMax A sitting member of Congress has claimed that classified briefings on unidentified aerial phenomena contain information so unsettling that, if released, it would fundamentally shake public confidence. The remarks, made […]

Meet Rini Sampath: Indian-born candidate becomes first South Asian to enter Washington DC mayoral race

Rini Sampath, an Indian-origin professional, has made history by becoming the first South Asian candidate to secure a place on the mayoral ballot in Washington, DC.Sampath was born in Theni in Tamil Nadu. She moved to the United States at the age of seven with her family. She has lived in Washington, DC, for over […]

Trump: Donald Trump mulls big Cabinet shake-up as Iran war backlash deepens: Report

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump is weighing a broader Cabinet reshuffle after attorney general Pam Bondi’s ouster this week, amid growing concern inside the White House over the political damage caused by the war with Iran.As per news agency Reuters, internal White House discussions have turned towards […]

Projectile from US-Israeli strike hits near Iran’s only functioning nuclear facility in Bushehr

A projectile struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing a security staff member and damaging a nearby building, in the latest attack on the country’s only functioning nuclear facilityReuters citing Tasnim news agency said, the projectile hit the perimeter of the plant, causing damage to a structure close to the site. The […]

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones: 5 killed, 19 injured as strikes hit Nikopol market

Picture source: X/Kyiv Independednt At least five people were killed and 19 others injured after a Russian drone strike hit a market in the frontline Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday morning, Ukraine’s prosecutor general’s office said.Earlier, regional governor Oleksandr Ganja said in a Telegram post that three women and two men were killed. A […]

Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction | World News

This photo provided by NOAA Fisheries shows a Rice’s whale at the surface in the Gulf of Mexico. (NOAA Fisheries (Permit #779-1633) via AP) A rarely used federal panel with the authority to override endangered species protections has approved a request from the Trump administration to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of […]

‘Figment of imagination’: Pakistan rejects reports of failure to initiate US, Iran talks

Pakistan on Saturday dismissed media reports claiming that its efforts to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran to resolve the ongoing West Asia conflict had run into hurdles following an initial exchange of peace proposals.“We have noted several reports in the media, including on social media, citing so-called official government sources regarding the […]

Saudi Arabia: Planning Hajj 2026? Key updates, visa rules, Nusuk registration and important deadlines you shouldn’t miss | World News

Hajj 2026 preparations intensify with early visas, strict deadlines and Nusuk bookings as registrations cross 1.2 million globally / Image: file Saudi Arabia has accelerated preparations for Hajj 2026 (1447 AH), introducing earlier visa processing, stricter timelines and a fully digital system to manage millions of pilgrims.According to official timelines, Hajj is expected to take […]

Saudi Arabia Travel Rules: Saudi Arabia travel ban: New ministry rules bring up to SR30,000 fine, 5-year ban for restricted countries | World News

Visit restricted countries? Saudi warns of SR30,000 fine, 2-year ban / Image: file Saudi Arabia introduced new travel regulations for its citizens, imposing financial penalties and travel bans on those who visit restricted countries without official approval. The updated rules fall under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, which was implemented through executive regulations approved by […]

A 1,000-year-old structure found under Norway’s sea may reveal how whales were once trapped | World News

In western Norway, a quiet underwater discovery is drawing attention from archaeologists and historians who study early coastal life. Beneath the seabed near a narrow channel in Grindasundet, close to the village of Telavåg in Øygarden, researchers have identified a long stone formation that appears to have been deliberately constructed. It lies not far from […]