WMO Announces Winners of 2027 Calendar Photo Competition Celebrating the Power of Weather
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has congratulated the winners of its 2027 calendar photo competition, recognizing photographers from around the...
International News
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...
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill Three and Injure 36 as Yemen Conflict Escalates
Three people were killed and 36 others injured after Houthi forces launched attacks targeting two major airports in Saudi Arabia,...
Bolsonaro Family Gains Political Momentum as Brazil Heads Toward a Crucial Presidential Contest
Brazil’s conservative political movement has gained fresh momentum as the Bolsonaro family strengthens its position ahead of the country’s next...
World Bank Data Shows Global Development Progress Has Slowed to Its Weakest Pace in 75 Years
Washington: Global development is advancing at its slowest pace in about 75 years, with progress weakening across several critical areas...
Prabowo Appoints Suyudi Ario Seto as Indonesia’s New Police Chief in Major Leadership Reshuffle
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Suyudi Ario Seto as the country's new National Police Chief, replacing General Listyo...
Brazil Opens Investigation Into Alleged US Funding of Political Groups Ahead of Election
Brasília, October 2, 2026: Brazil has opened an investigation into allegations that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump planned...
Trump Launches 32-Day Campaign Drive Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Washington, October 2, 2026: U.S. President Donald Trump has begun an intensive campaign schedule ahead of the November midterm elections,...
France Faces Nationwide Student Protests as School Unrest Escalates
Paris: France is facing growing political and social pressure as student protests over conditions in schools have spread across the...
Balad Leader Sami Abu Shehadeh Withdraws From Israel Election Race After Supreme Court Hearing
Jerusalem, October 2, 2026: Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn his candidacy for Israel's upcoming Knesset election after...
UK PM Andy Burnham Reopens Debate Over Britain’s Long-Term Relationship With EU
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened the debate over the United Kingdom’s long-term relationship with the European Union, saying...
South Korea Demands North Korea Halt Border Fortification Work After DMZ Mine Blast
South Korea has demanded that North Korea immediately stop its border fortification activities after an investigation into a recent landmine...
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill Civilians and Damage Energy Infrastructure Around Kyiv
Kyiv and surrounding areas came under a major Russian missile and drone attack on September 2026, with Ukrainian authorities reporting...
South Africa’s Johannesburg Mayoral Race Gains Attention as Veteran Politician Enters Contest
A veteran South African politician has entered the race to become Johannesburg’s next mayor, adding a new dimension to the...
Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman Prime Minister
Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as its first woman prime minister, marking a significant change in the country's...
Norwegian Parliament Examines Political and Diplomatic Links to Jeffrey Epstein
Norway's parliament has begun examining reported links between Jeffrey Epstein and individuals connected to Norwegian politics and diplomacy, opening a...
Israeli Minister Calls for Expanded Military Operation in West Bank
Jerusalem, September 28, 2026: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a major military operation in the occupied West...
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić Resigns Ahead of October Election
Belgrade: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigned on September ending his second presidential term early and preparing to participate in Serbia's...
Two Mass Shootings in South Africa Leave 27 Dead as Police Launch Manhunt
Johannesburg: South African police have launched investigations after two separate mass shootings killed at least 27 people and injured 26...
🇺🇦 Russian Drone Strike Hits Market Near Kyiv, Killing Two
Kyiv, Ukraine: A Russian drone strike hit the Stolychnyi market in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, on the western outskirts of Kyiv, on...
Iran Claims Seizure of US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its forces seized a US underwater drone in the strategically...
US-Iran Talks May Resume This Week as Qatar Pushes for Diplomatic Breakthrough
Washington: Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran could resume this week as mediators work to prevent the latest...
Azerbaijan Commemorates Remembrance Day, Honors Victims of the 2020 War
Azerbaijan is observing Remembrance Day on September with national commemorations taking place across the country to honor those who lost...
Ukraine Signals Readiness for Black Sea Maritime Truce as Russia Faces Call to Respond
New York: Ukraine has signalled that it is prepared to support a maritime truce in the Black Sea, with President...
Girls Outperform Boys in Health and Education, but the Human Capital Gap Reverses After School
A new analysis of global human capital data has highlighted a striking gender pattern: girls and young women often perform...
Pope Leo XIV’s Upcoming UNESCO Visit Revives Memories of John Paul II’s Historic 1980 Address
More than four decades after Pope John Paul II delivered a landmark address at UNESCO, Pope Leo XIV is preparing...
Flávio Bolsonaro Intensifies Criticism of Alexandre de Moraes After Private Jet Video Emerges
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has intensified his public criticism of Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after a...
Macron Highlights Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon as a Gateway Between France and North America
French President Emmanuel Macron has used his visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to highlight the French territory’s economic potential and its position...
Massive Drone Attack on Moscow Region Leaves Two Dead, Governor Says
Moscow, September 20, 2026: At least two people have been killed in a large-scale drone attack across Russia's Moscow Region,...
US Embassies Across Middle East Issue Security Alert Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Doha, September 20, 2026: United States diplomatic missions across several Middle Eastern countries have issued a security alert for American...
Drone Attack Damages Facility at Moscow Oil Refinery, Mayor Says
Moscow, September 20, 2026: A facility located on the premises of the Moscow Oil Refinery was damaged during an ongoing...
US-Iran Conflict Costs Rise to $45.1 Billion as Pentagon Reports Growing Military Burden
Washington, September 20, 2026: The financial cost of the ongoing US military conflict with Iran has climbed to an estimated...
Saudi Arabia Issues All-Clear in Riyadh After Overnight Aerial Threat Alert
Riyadh, September 19, 2026: Saudi authorities lifted an overnight security warning in Riyadh and the nearby city of Al-Kharj on...
WHO Releases 2026 Health Coverage Report for South-East Asia Region
South-East Asia: The World Health Organization has released its 2026 regional report tracking progress on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and...
Asia and Africa Account for More Than 80% of Reported Water-Related Disaster Deaths
Global Water Crisis: Asia and Africa have faced a disproportionate share of the human impact from floods, droughts and other...
Bulgaria Strengthens Regional Security and Economic Cooperation
Sofia, September Bulgaria is stepping up regional security and economic cooperation as the country works to strengthen its role within...
OSCE Opens Election Observation Mission in Serbia Ahead of October Vote
Belgrade, September Serbia has entered a closely watched pre-election period after the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights...
Croatia Moves to Protect Households and Businesses as Energy Prices Rise
Zagreb, September Croatia is preparing additional measures to protect households and businesses from elevated energy costs as international energy markets...
Slovakia Faces EU Pressure as Dispute Over Russia Sanctions Delays Decision
Bratislava, September Slovakia has become a central point in a new dispute over the European Union’s Russia sanctions regime after...
Hungary Moves to Reset Relations With Germany and the European Union
Budapest, September Hungary is entering a new phase of relations with Germany and other European Union partners following a change...
