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A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe | World News

A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe Wildfires continue to burn across the south of Europe amid record-breaking summer heatwaves in many fire-prone regions. In some places, these fires have been exacerbated by wet spring months, which have helped vegetation growth capable of catching alight with ease during a dry summer.Already, an area equivalent […]

Saudi Arabia approves digital ID to allow foreigners to own property ahead of 2026 law | World News

The Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law will come into force on 21 January 2026, 180 days after its publication in July 2025/ Representative image In a landmark move reshaping property rights in Saudi Arabia, the government has approved the use of a digital identity system for non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own real estate. This comes […]

Alaska summit: Vladimir Putin says 2020 US elections were not ‘honest’; calls them ‘rigged’

US President Donald Trump said that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, reportedly described the 2020 presidential elections as “rigged” because of mail-in voting.“Vladimir Putin said your election was rigged because you have mail-in voting. He said no country has mail-in voting. It’s impossible to have mail-in voting and have honest elections,” Trump said in an […]

Show of force by US: B-2 stealth bomber thundered across skies over Putin’s head in Alaska; watch | World News

B-2 stealth bomber thundered across skies over Putin’s head in Alaska US in a dramatic display of power used B-2 stealth bomber as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Friday.The two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands on the runway when Putin arrived at the base […]

Can Myanmar’s 2025 quake data predict the next big one?

Scientists say earthquake prediction is impossible, but studying the 2025 Myanmar earthquake may help forecast when and where the next big tremor could strike.During the midday prayers on March 28, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar along the Sagaing Fault. With an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city, it was the most […]

Magic Johnson’s wife Cookie Johnson celebrates the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s 66th birthday at world famous chef’s restaurant | NBA News

Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie Johnson. Image via: magicjohnson/ Instagram Earvin “Magic” Johnson celebrated his 66th birthday with fine dining, family love, and heartfelt tributes. The Los Angeles Lakers legend spent the evening at Wolfgang Puck’s famed Spago restaurant, where his wife, Cookie Johnson, organized an intimate dinner surrounded by close friends. Both Magic […]

‘Make a deal’: Trump’s blunt message to Zelenskyy after meeting Putin; shifts ‘onus’ on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump (File Photo) US President Donald Trump on Friday, after a nearly three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the onus was now on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to secure a deal and bring the war to a complete end.“Now it’s really up to President Zelenskyy to get it done. And I would […]

Blast at Russian gunpowder plant kills 5, injures 20; Ukraine strikes oil refinery, arms ship in Caspian

At least 5 civilians were killed after a massive blast broke out at the Elastik gunpowder plant near Ryazan, about 100 miles (approximately 160 km) southeast of Moscow, on Friday. In the blast, 20 people were injured, including 10 in serious condition.The blast took place just a few hours before US President Donald Trump and […]

Pakistan floods kill 243: Buner hit hardest with 157 deaths; helicopter carrying aid supplies crashes

A neighborhood of Mingora, the main town of Swat Valley, northwestern Pakistan (AP photo) Flash floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 243 people in Pakistan, with dozens still missing. The worst hit was Buner district in the northwest, where 157 people died on Friday after homes and villages were swept away. Authorities […]

Rivals no more? Hillary Clinton backs Trump for Nobel if he ends Ukraine war; US president reacts

US President Donald Trump and former rival Hillary Clinton’s relationship seems to be taking a new turn. From rivalry to maybe friendly, as Clinton promised to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he ended the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump on Friday described it as “very nice” and said, “Well, uh, that was … very […]