Dozens of American and Canadian citizens are among hundreds of people missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides struck near Nepal’s border with Tibet, according to Nepali authorities. The disaster has killed more than 350 people, while rescue teams continue searching for missing residents and tourists across the affected areas. The Nepal Tourism Board said… Continue reading Nepal Floods: Dozens of US and Canadian Citizens Missing
Qatar and Iran have discussed a joint project to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz as both countries explore ways to reduce tensions and create conditions for renewed dialogue. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the two sides discussed plans to implement the joint mine-clearing project during talks focused on the security situation in the strategic… Continue reading Qatar Iran Hormuz Corridor: Talks Focus on Mine Clearing
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered the removal of the entire staff at a regional passport office in Gujranwala after finding the facility closed before official working hours. Naqvi made an unannounced visit to the office and found its doors locked at around 4pm. The office should remain open until 4:30pm. Citizens seeking passport services… Continue reading Pakistan Passport Office Staff Removed After Naqvi’s Surprise Visit
China deployed a record number of government vessels around Taiwan in July, raising concerns over Beijing’s growing maritime pressure on the self-governing island. Taiwan’s coast guard detected 244 Chinese ships around the island during July, according to official figures shared with AFP. That equals an average of almost eight vessels each day. The number represents… Continue reading China Ships Around Taiwan Reach Record High in July
At least 23 people have been killed, including two children, after a minibus and a lorry collided head-on in southern Brazil. Highway police said another five people were injured in the Brazil bus crash. The collision happened early Wednesday on the BR-373 highway in Paraná state. The crash took place near kilometre 209 of the… Continue reading Brazil Bus Crash Kills 23 in Head-On Collision
Nigeria kidnappers collected more than $5 million in ransom payments over the past year, highlighting the growing scale of the country’s security crisis, according to a new report. SBM Intelligence, a Lagos-based intelligence group, said kidnappers received 7.78 billion naira, or about $5.8 million, between July 2025 and June 2026. The report also recorded 7,825… Continue reading Nigeria Kidnappers Collect $5.8 Million in Ransoms, Analysts Say
Burnham plans UK nations summit Andy Burnham has announced plans for a UK nations summit in October, bringing together the leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to discuss ways to strengthen the economy. The announcement came during Burnham’s first official visit to Wales. He visited the Tata steelworks in Port Talbot, where he met… Continue reading UK nations summit: Burnham brings leaders together
Ratko Mladić Dies in Hague Prison Hospital at 84 Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić has died at the age of 84 in a prison hospital in The Hague, according to Serbia’s state broadcaster RTS. Mladić became one of the most notorious figures of the Bosnian War. The International Criminal Tribunal for the former… Continue reading Ratko Mladić Dies at 84 in Hague Prison
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly warned Russia against attacking NATO member states during an unusual visit to Moscow this week, according to US media reports. The visit came as concerns grow in Washington and across Europe about Russia’s intentions toward the NATO alliance. US intelligence officials reportedly believe Moscow could test the alliance in the… Continue reading CIA Director Warned Russia Against NATO Attack: US Media
The Israeli army says it has carried out strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon. The military said the operation followed an earlier attack involving two explosive drones. According to the Israeli army, the drones targeted Israeli soldiers. The military described the incident as a serious security threat and said its… Continue reading Israel targets Hezbollah site in south Lebanon
