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"Precise Hit": Houthis Claim Sunday's Drone Attack On Saudi Aramco Refinery
The agency reported that the source said the strike was a response to a Saudi "violation of Yemeni airspace and the country's sovereignty in the Saada and Hajjah governorates".
Ukraine Drone Terror Makes Russian Ships Use 'Mad Max' Style Nets, Cages
Anti-drone nets, metal cages and even water tanks are being strapped to vessels sailing through the Black Sea and nearby waters as Moscow tries to shield its maritime infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks.
When USAID Shut In Nepal, Mothers And Babies Started Dying
In Nepal, a five-year, $35 million program cancelled by the U.S. cuts reached more than 100,000 women and girls in its first three years.
Mark Zuckerberg Predicts More Jobs Even As AI Transforms Workplaces
Mark Zuckerberg says AI will not eliminate jobs and small businesses will thrive with AI help.
Bangladesh Imposes Curbs On Shopping Centres, Markets To Manage Power Crisis
The Power Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has ordered keeping shopping malls, markets, and shops open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM only to conserve energy.
Mystery Military Aircraft Caught On Camera Near US Airbase, B-21 Raider Theory Emerges
The sighting has fuelled speculation on social media, partly because of the aircraft's proximity to the airbase. Some internet users believe it may have been involved in a test or training flight.
Forbes Fires Top Editor Over Secret $6 Million Payment From Research Firm Founder
According to the Times, Lane and Shook had known each other for years, while their professional relationship grew alongside Forbes' partnership with the firm.
Opinion: Opinion | China's PLA Is Entering A Dangerous New Phase, And India Can't Afford To Look Away
As the final year in the run-up to the PLA's 100-year goals commences, three problems stand out as unresolved.
US Revokes Over 600 Visas In Crackdown On Birth Tourism
The US State Department said it had established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to identify visa holders who travelled to the United States to give birth and individuals who facilitated such travel.
Telangana Man Dies In US After Battling Burn Injuries For 15 Days
Reddy went to the United States in 2023 for higher studies. After completing his education, he started working in a part-time job there.
How A Faint Cry Helped Rescue A Baby, Father From Colombia Earthquake Rubble
The earthquake killed at least 265 people and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, according to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Under Its Control: Report
The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the US had "total control" of the strategic waterway.
SpaceXAI Unveils Grok Bot To Work Like A Team Of AI Agents
The new product, called Grok Bot, is designed to seamlessly handle a wide range of professional work.
Meet Gautam Rangarajan, The Indian-Origin Strategist Taking Key Role At No. 10
Gautam Rangarajan has spent more than three decades working at the BBC before taking up his new role in the UK administration.
Ex-Pak Minister's 'I'm Hafiz Saeed's Ghulam' Remark And Threat Against India
Rasheed had served as Pakistan's Interior Minister from 2020 to 2022 and has close ties with former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
At $927 Million, Trump's White House Makeover Could Be Most Expensive In 80 Years
The projects include Donald Trump's planned East Wing ballroom, a new visitor screening centre, a helipad, and upgrades around Lafayette Square.
US Man Kills Wife, Daughter At Family Daycare In Triple Murder-Suicide
The 41-year-old man fatally shot himself after stabbing his wife and child at their in-home daycare in Hopkins, a suburb of Minneapolis, police said.
Al-Assad Faces Death, But Sleeps Safely In Russia. What Syrians Think
A court in Damascus sentenced Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother, Maher al-Assad, in absentia for murder, torture and crimes against humanity committed before and during Syria's 14-year civil war that left about half a million people dead.
China's Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji, Who Led Beijing Into World Trade Body, Dies At 97
Zhu led efforts to secure WTO membership following marathon negotiations that began in the 1980s. That status would enshrine free trade as a national commitment, giving Zhu a tool to force local officials to stop protecting favored companies.
US Plans To Give Electric Shock Gloves To ICE Agents Amid Misuse Fears
The devices known as the GLOVE, which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, are normal patrol gloves until an officer presses a button to activate its electrical mode.
News from Arabic Countries
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province
Ebola outbreak has killed 2,128 people out of around 4,566 recorded cases in the DRC, according to government figures.
China and Indonesia’s joint naval drills anger Taiwan
Chinese state media have released footage of a joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan.
Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.
Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?
Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.
Turkiye’s AK Party turns 25: A journey of change and renewal
In a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.
Pro-Palestine football fans lament West Ham for signing Manor Solomon
The 27-year-old Israeli player has used his platform to defend Israel amid the genocide in Gaza.
Oman says massive oil spill reaches coastline: What damage could it do?
Oil has been spilling from the Caroline Bezengi, a tanker that has been leaking crude since running aground off Oman.
Ukraine attacks key Russian grain terminal on Black Sea port
Ukraine has damaged Russia’s grain export terminals in an attack on the Novorossiysk port.
Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means
More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers
Lebanese Americans sue US over Israel’s rights abuses in Lebanon war
Michigan-based group leads class action lawsuit against US government and defence contractors over Lebanon war abuses.
Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027
The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant
Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.
US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest?
The US and Iran continue their standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as mediators try to coax talks.
Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government
Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.
More than 135 million people in Europe face temperatures over 35C
Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.
Israel trucks out Gaza’s rubble to ‘hide genocide’ and ‘redraw the map’
Israel carts away Gaza's rubble to destroy war crimes evidence and make the landscape unliveable, rights groups say.
Fulham walk off in Malaga in friendly repeat of Senegal AFCON final protest
Fulham's friendly in Malaga turned sour as the Premier League club walked off ahead of a penalty shootout.
Civilian deaths in Ukraine in July hit highest level since May 2022: UN
At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said.