Indian pilgrims missing after devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border have left families waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones. Among them is 43-year-old Subhrasree Chakraborty from Kolkata, who had travelled to the Himalayas to fulfil her long-held dream of visiting Mount Kailash. Her husband, Sudipto Bhattacharya, received her final WhatsApp message on… Continue reading Indian Pilgrims Missing After Tibet Border Floods
Pakistan Moves Ahead With Refinery Upgrade Plan Pakistan is moving forward with plans to modernise its oil refining sector, with all five refineries now ready to sign agreements for major upgrades. The Petroleum Division said the companies expect to sign the agreements at the beginning of next month. The planned projects could attract more than… Continue reading Pakistan oil refineries upgrade set for agreements
Will Smith is back on a movie set after a two-year break from film production. The 57-year-old actor has started filming his new thriller, Supermax, in Sydney, Australia. Production is taking place across New South Wales. Smith was recently seen on location wearing a metallic copper tracksuit, a white T-shirt and Nike sneakers. The upcoming… Continue reading Will Smith Supermax: Actor Returns to Film Set
Aryna Sabalenka has brushed aside concerns about her recent form as she prepares to defend her US Open title and chase a historic third consecutive championship in New York. The world No. 1 from Belarus enters the tournament after a difficult stretch of results. She has not won a title since lifting the trophy at… Continue reading Aryna Sabalenka Confident Ahead of US Open Title Defense
Americas Prepare for a Spectacular Lunar Show A near-total lunar eclipse is set to give millions of people across the Americas a spectacular view of the night sky. The event will take place Thursday night into Friday. Earth’s shadow will cover about 96% of the Moon’s surface, making it one of the deepest partial lunar… Continue reading Near-total lunar eclipse gives Americas prime view
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a leading opposition candidate in the country’s presidential election, has promised to accept the result of the October vote. Speaking to TV Globo’s Jornal Nacional on Friday, Flavio said he would respect Brazil’s electoral process and its final outcome. He also stressed that he wants to win the election under the… Continue reading Flavio Bolsonaro Election: Senator Vows to Respect Vote
Somali piracy is surging as the wider impact of the US-Iran war creates new risks for commercial shipping around the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Pirates seized two cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden within four days last week. The incidents brought the number of reported attacks this year to at least… Continue reading Somali Piracy Surges as US-Iran War Disrupts Shipping
A foil balloon fire has been identified as the likely cause of a blaze that destroyed homes in Kenninghall, Norfolk, earlier this month. UK Power Networks (UKPN) said an independent forensic investigation linked the fire to a foil-coated helium balloon that came into contact with overhead power lines. The investigation found debris on equipment attached… Continue reading Foil balloon blamed for fire that destroyed homes
Germany is expanding its fleet of Schakal armoured vehicles as the Bundeswehr prepares for a changing security environment in Europe. The new vehicles will play an important role in Germany’s Medium Forces. These units aim to combine rapid mobility with strong combat capabilities. The Bundeswehr originally ordered 150 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles. It has now… Continue reading Schakal Fleet Expands as Germany Boosts NATO Eastern Flank
AIPAC spending has surged during the 2026 US midterm elections, making the powerful pro-Israel lobby the largest outside political spender while facing growing criticism from voters and candidates. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has directed tens of millions of dollars toward congressional races through its main election vehicle, the United Democracy Project (UDP).… Continue reading AIPAC Spending Surges in US Midterms as Israel Backlash Grows
