Malaysia Retains Tier 2 Human Trafficking Ranking as Forced Labour Concerns Persist
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Malaysia has retained its Tier 2 ranking in the 2026 United States Trafficking in Persons Report for...
World Space Week 2026 Highlights Rocket Revolution and Stunning James Webb Telescope Discoveries
GLOBAL UPDATE: Space exploration is attracting international attention as World Space Week 2026 continues from October 4 to October 10,...
Pakistan Navy Seizes Drugs Worth $96 Million in Two Arabian Sea Operations
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Pakistan's Navy has seized narcotics estimated to be worth approximately $96 million during two counter-narcotics operations in the...
Hurricane Isaias Disrupts Gulf of Mexico Oil Production as US Coast Prepares for Landfall
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES: Hurricane Isaias has disrupted offshore energy operations in the Gulf of Mexico, forcing oil and gas producers...
Record-Strength El Niño Raises Global Climate Concerns as Ocean Temperatures Surge
GLOBAL: The world is facing growing climate concerns as the El Niño weather phenomenon strengthens rapidly, with international meteorological agencies...
US Budget Deficit Approaches $2 Trillion as Government Spending Outpaces Revenue
WASHINGTON: The United States recorded a federal budget deficit of approximately $1.993 trillion in fiscal year 2026, highlighting growing concerns...
Three Teenagers Arrested After Alleged Crime Spree in Australia
KATHERINE, AUSTRALIA: Police in Australia's Northern Territory have arrested three teenage boys in connection with a series of alleged offences...
Indonesian Forest Fires Trigger Severe Haze Crisis as Malaysia Closes Schools
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Forest and land fires in Indonesia have triggered a worsening air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, forcing...
ICE Officer Shoots Man During Arrest Operation in New York, Five-Year-Old Child Unharmed
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: A federal immigration officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old man during an enforcement operation in New...
Asian Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
SINGAPORE: Asian financial markets experienced mixed trading conditions as investors assessed global economic developments, energy prices, interest rate expectations, and...
Deadly Prison Riot in Mexico Leaves 10 Dead and 16 Injured in Sinaloa
MAZATLÁN, MEXICO: A violent clash inside a prison in Mexico's northwestern state of Sinaloa has left 10 people dead and...
Oil Prices Decline as US-Iran Diplomatic Signals Ease Global Supply Concerns
NEW YORK: International crude oil prices moved lower amid renewed attention to diplomatic developments between the United States and Iran,...
Fatal Knife Attack at Polish Primary School Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
LESZCZYDÓŁ-NOWINY, POLAND: A deadly knife attack at a primary school in northeastern Poland has left a 37-year-old female school employee...
Riyadh Flight Disruptions Raise Aviation Safety Concerns Amid Regional Tensions
RIYADH: International aviation services connecting Saudi Arabia with other destinations have faced disruptions amid heightened security concerns in the Middle...
Missile Attack Claim Targets Riyadh Airport as Saudi Arabia Faces Escalating Security Crisis
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia faced heightened security concerns on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a...
Critical Minerals Explained: Why Lithium, Cobalt and Rare Earths Are Becoming Geopolitical Weapons
WASHINGTON: The next major geopolitical struggle may not be fought over oil alone. Explainer AI Generated Symbolic Photo A new...
US Debt Explained: Who Owns America’s $40 Trillion Debt and Why It Matters
WASHINGTON: The United States has crossed a historic financial milestone, with its federal debt now above $40 trillion. Explainer AI...
AI Debt Boom Explained: Why Big Technology Companies Are Borrowing Billions for Artificial Intelligence
NEW YORK: The artificial intelligence revolution is entering a new financial phase. Explainer AI Generated Symbolic Photo For years, technology...
Global Oil Prices Explained: Why Middle East Tensions Are Pushing Crude Above $100
LONDON: Global oil markets are once again facing a major geopolitical shock. Brent crude, the international benchmark, moved above $100...
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over European Anti-Disinformation Conference
VILNIUS: A diplomatic dispute has emerged between the United States and several European countries over an international conference focused on...
Yemen Crisis Explained: Why the Houthi-Saudi Conflict Is Escalating Again
YEMEN: Yemen's long-running conflict has entered another dangerous phase, with fighting between Iran-aligned Houthi forces and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces spilling...
UN Urges Immediate Protection of Civilians as Deadly Russian Strikes Intensify Across Ukraine
GENEVA: The United Nations has renewed its call for the protection of civilians in Ukraine after a series of deadly...
Ancient Egyptian Skulls Reveal New Clues About Royal Retainer Sacrifice
ABYDOS, EGYPT: A new forensic examination of ancient human remains from Egypt has provided fresh evidence that some people buried...
UN Raises Alarm Over Arrests of Afghan Women and Girls Under Dress Restrictions
KABUL: The United Nations has raised serious concerns over the detention of Afghan women and girls by the Taliban authorities,...
Scientists Identify Five Emerging Threats That Could Reshape the Future of the Ocean
LONDON: Scientists studying marine pollution have identified five emerging issues that could become increasingly important threats to the world's oceans,...
EU Extends Russia Hybrid-Activity Sanctions Through October 2027
BRUSSELS: The European Union has extended its restrictive measures against individuals and entities it holds responsible for Russia’s destabilising activities...
UNESCO Warns of Global Teacher Shortage as World Needs 50 Million More Educators by 2030
PARIS: The world is facing a major shortage of teachers, with new UNESCO data warning that an additional 50 million...
Malaysia Pushes for Myanmar’s ASEAN Reintegration During Landmark Min Aung Hlaing Visit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has signalled its willingness to support Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),...
UNESCO and ICESCO Expand Global Partnership on Education, Science and Artificial Intelligence
PARIS: UNESCO and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) have strengthened their institutional partnership through a new...
Vatican Diplomat Begins Historic Pakistan Visit as Both Sides Mark 75 Years of Relations
ISLAMABAD: A senior Vatican diplomat has arrived in Pakistan for a landmark three-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties, promoting...
700,000-Year-Old Elephant Tooth Reveals a Lost Green World Shared by Early Humans
NORTHERN ISRAEL: A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back around 700,000 years has given scientists an extraordinary glimpse into an...
China and France Set for Strategic Talks as Beijing and EU Navigate Growing Trade Tensions
BEIJING: China and France are preparing for a new round of high-level strategic dialogue as the two countries seek closer...
Shreyas Iyer Climbs to Career-Best No. 7 in T20I Rankings as Shubman Gill Holds ODI Crown
DUBAI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has made a major jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I batting rankings, moving 18...
Togo Leader to Visit China as Beijing Seeks to Deepen Strategic Ties With Africa
BEIJING: Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, is set to make an official visit to China...
Mitchell Starc Compares Australia’s Tough Cricket Mission to Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam
DURBAN: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has described the national team’s upcoming 12-month cricket schedule as one of the most...
UN Chief and Pakistan PM Discuss Regional Peace, Diplomacy and the Future of Multilateralism
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have held high-level talks in Islamabad focusing on...
Manchester City Return to Anfield Under Intense Spotlight After Financial Verdict
LIVERPOOL: Manchester City will return to Premier League action this weekend with their highly anticipated trip to Liverpool, but the...
UN Leadership Race Enters a Crucial Phase as Seven Candidates Face Tough Global Questions
The race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has entered a critical stage, with seven candidates remaining...
NBA and FIBA Push Ahead With European League Despite EuroLeague Setback
GENEVA: The National Basketball Association and the International Basketball Federation have reaffirmed their plans to establish a new professional men's...
IndiGo Patna-Lucknow Flight Suffers Nose Damage Amid Severe Weather, All 110 on Board Safe
An IndiGo flight operating from Patna to Lucknow encountered severe weather during its journey on Wednesday, with the aircraft's nose...
