‘Uncalled for and unsound’: Chicago Mayor hits out at Donald Trump’s threat to send in National Guard; cites crime drop, legal limits

FIle photo: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (Picture credit: AP) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy the National Guard to the city, calling the plan “uncoordinated, uncalled for and unsound”.Speaking on Friday, Trump described Chicago as “a mess” and singled out Johnson as “an incompetent mayor.” He […]

Early morning earthquake hits Oman’s Madha region near UAE border amid recent tremors | World News

The 2.2-magnitude earthquake hit Oman’s Madha region near the UAE border at 5:13am, occurring 5km underground with no reported damage A low-magnitude earthquake struck the Omani exclave of Madha early Thursday morning, part of a recent string of minor seismic events recorded across the region. Though the tremor was not felt by residents and had […]

‘You’ve got to be yourself’: JD Vance hits out at Newsom for imitating ‘Trump-style’ posts; says Democrats need authenticity

File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (right) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday ridiculed California Governor Gavin Newsom for imitating President Donald Trump’s social media style, calling the approach inauthentic and unlikely to help Democrats win over voters.Speaking on Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle, Vance […]

‘These people are sick!’: Donald Trump hits back at ‘fake news’ over Alaska Summit criticism; slams senator Chris Murphy

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has lashed out at the media and Democrats, rejecting claims that he suffered a setback after hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Alaska summit on 15 August.In a series of posts on Truth Social late Sunday, Trump said: “The Fake News […]

UAE: Etihad hits record 20.3 million passengers in 12 months for the first time | World News

In 12 months, Etihad Airways transported 20.3 million passengers, driven by fleet growth to 111 aircraft and 81 destinations/Representative Image Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has achieved a major operational milestone, carrying over 20 million passengers in a 12-month span for the first time. The airline also posted strong growth in July 2025, supported by an […]

Watch: Buildings collapse after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey; tremors felt in Istanbul

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck western Turkey on Sunday, causing damage in the country’s northwestern Balıkesir province. The tremors were felt as far as 200 kilometres south in Istanbul, according to officials. Videos from the affected area showed buildings collapsing during the quake. At least 29 people were injured.Officials reported that the earthquake destroyed approximately […]

Oman’s electricity output jumps a record 12.6% in 2025 as demand hits an all-time high | World News

Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6%/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6% to 18,948.9 GWh by end-May 2025, up from 16,829.3 GWh a year ago, with notable growth in various governorates. Net electricity generation, used for actual consumption, grew by 13.1% year-on-year, but water production dropped 0.9% to about 206.6 million […]

Another earthquake hits Russia: 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region; back-to-back tremors raise alarm | World News

Another earthquake hits Russia; 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region Fresh tremor of magnitude 5.1 struck far-east in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia today, reported the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded at 07:17:36 (UTC+05:30), with its epicentre located 144 km southeast of the Kamchatsky region at a depth of 25 km.Tremor follows a powerful 8.8-magnitude […]

Surf’s on! Prince Harry, Meghan Markle enjoy beach day in California; son Archie hits the waves with surfing lessons

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted enjoying a relaxed family day out with their 6-year-old son, Prince Archie, at Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria, California, on Friday. The outing offered a rare glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex soaking in the summer sun while cheering on Archie, who was seen taking surfing […]

Earthquake hits New Jersey; tremors felt across parts of New York – What we know so far

A mild earthquake struck parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).The magnitude 3.0 quake hit at 10:18 pm and was centered about six miles underground in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, at a depth of 10 kilometers (40.865°N, 74.073°W). People across the area, including parts of […]