A Chinese national has been rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal, 10 days after devastating floods and landslides struck a Himalayan valley. Authorities said Lu Haitao survived inside the tunnel despite the extreme conditions. The Nepali army said rescuers found Lu inside a 225-meter tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project on Saturday. He… Continue reading Chinese National Rescued Nepal Tunnel After 10 Days
Drug cartels across Mexico are increasingly turning to car bombs, explosive drones and improvised explosive devices. The trend has raised concerns about a new phase of cartel violence. It could also add pressure to Mexico’s already tense relationship with US President Donald Trump. Trump has repeatedly threatened stronger action against Mexican criminal groups. His administration… Continue reading Mexican Cartels Turn to Car Bombs and Explosives
The United States is preparing to phase out its financial support for Namibia’s HIV programs, marking another major change in Washington’s approach to foreign health aid in southern Africa. Under a new agreement, the US will provide Namibia with $45 million for its HIV response during the 2027 fiscal year. After that, Namibia will begin… Continue reading Namibia HIV Funding: US Phases Out $45 Million Aid
The Reform UK tax-free allowance could rise from £12,570 to £15,000 if the party wins the next general election. Robert Jenrick, Reform UK’s economic spokesman, has promised to introduce the increase within the first 100 days of taking office as chancellor. He said the measure would give workers more money at a time when household… Continue reading UK Tax-Free Allowance Could Rise to £15,000
A Dover ferry protest involving dozens of masked men dressed in black caused delays at the Port of Dover on Saturday morning. The demonstration disrupted access around the Kent town and affected ferry passengers travelling between Britain and mainland Europe. Kent Police said officers attended the scene and engaged with the protesters. The force later… Continue reading Dover Port Protest Disrupts Ferry Services
The US military said Saturday that it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces targeted the vessels after Iran allegedly fired on US warships. According to CENTCOM, the strikes disabled two crude oil carriers near Iran… Continue reading Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed by US Military
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed four people and wounded 32 others overnight, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes hit several areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, with the Nabatieh region suffering some of the heaviest attacks. An 18-year-old woman was among those killed. Women and children were also among the wounded. Israel said the… Continue reading Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill Four
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced that talks with the government over the petroleum levy will begin on Monday. Speaking at a press conference at the party headquarters in Mansoorah, Hafiz Naeem said the government contacted JI after the nationwide strike held on September 3. The JI chief criticised the government over the… Continue reading Petroleum Levy Talks: Hafiz Naeem and Govt
The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has issued important guidance for Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia. The advice aims to help workers avoid legal, financial and workplace problems during their stay. The guidelines cover residence documents, workplace safety, salary records and employment contracts. They also highlight the importance of following Saudi laws and respecting… Continue reading Pakistani Workers in Saudi Arabia: Key Guidelines
Brazil’s Supreme Court is facing a growing institutional crisis as two of its prominent justices seek action against each other over the investigation into collapsed lender Banco Master. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, 57, and Justice André Mendonça, 53, have become central figures in the dispute. Their conflict comes as Brazil prepares for October elections and… Continue reading Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Deepens Over Bank Probe
