German foreign minister visits Kyiv, pledges continued support for Ukraine

KYIV: Foreign minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, in a show of continuing support for Ukraine’s fight to repel Russia’s invasion as US-led international peace efforts fail to make progress.Wadephul was due to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.Wadephul said in a statement that […]

Scars of strikes: Iran begins repairs at Fordow nuclear site, new satellite images reveal

This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies A few days after back-to-back US and Israeli strikes, Iran’s most fortified nuclear site seems to be busy as fresh satellite images reveal extensive surface damage and ongoing reconstruction. US and Israel have claimed that Fordow nuclear site, which is embedded deep within a mountain near Qom, […]

Israeli settlers rampage at military base in West Bank

TEL AVIV: Dozens of Israeli settlers rampaged around a military base in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, setting fires, vandalising military vehicles, spraying graffiti and attacking soldiers, the military said.Sunday night’s unrest came after several attacks in the West Bank carried out by Jewish settlers and anger at their arrests by security forces attempting to contain […]

‘Not offering Iran anything’: Donald Trump refuses to talk with Tehran; attacks Obama-era policy

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said that he is “not talking or giving anything” to Tehran after the deputy foreign minister has put a condition on any future diplomatic and nuclear talks with America. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not […]

Nearly 20% of cancer drugs defective in 4 African nations

Representative Image (AI-generated) An alarming number of people across Africa may be taking cancer drugs that don’t contain the vital ingredients needed to contain or reduce their disease.It’s a concerning finding with roots in a complex problem: how to regulate a range of therapeutics across the continent.A US and pan-African research group published the findings […]

Disney cruise mishap: Father dives in after child falls overboard; crew rescues both

In a horrifying incident on a Disney Cruise ship sailing back to Florida, a child fell into the sea, causing panic among passengers. However, her father immediately jumped in after her to rescue her, as reported by USA Today.The incident happened on June 29 while the Disney Dream was sailing back to Fort Lauderdale after […]

‘Not the language I use’: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani sidesteps condemning ‘globalise intifada’ phrase; vows to protect Jewish community

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (File photo) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani sidestepped from addressing concerns about the phrase “globalize the intifada” while asserting his commitment to protecting Jewish residents, in a recent “Meet the Press” interview with NBC’s Kristen WelkerMamdani said, “That’s not language that I use,” and emphasised his leadership would […]

Who is Travis Decker? Idaho shooting pulls back focus on missing ex-soldier; man wanted for killing three daughters

The shooting at Idaho which left two firefighters dead on Sunday brought back focus to Travis Decker, a former soldier who has gone missing and is wanted for killing his three daughters.The gunman in Idaho ambush, however, was later found dead by the authorities.Speculation that the shooter might be Travis Decker gained traction on social […]

Idaho shooting: Chilling audio reveals chaos as two firefighters killed; ‘everybody’s shot up here’

A procession from Kootenai Health headed to Spokane after firefighters were killed on Sunday (Image credit: AP) An audio clip is circulating on social media, providing chilling details of the attack near Canfield Mountain in northern Idaho, United States. The clip posted on Ready Breaking contains radio traffic in which an officer confirms there is […]

Trump’s tariffs: Why Canadians are saying ‘elbows up’ — this time with a hint of sarcasm

What began as a symbol of protest against President Donald Trump’s tariffs has now taken on an air of irony, as Canada resumed trade talks with the US and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government had “rescinded its plan to tax American technology firms.”Several Canadians expressed their disappointment over social media with some calling […]