US House Approves Resolution Urging Trump to End Military Action Against Iran Without Congressional Approval
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to end military action against Iran unless he first receives formal authorisation from Congress, marking another challenge to the administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict. The resolution was passed by a 214-208 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats […]
Ukraine Overhauls Military Leadership Despite Battlefield Gains Against Russia
Kyiv replaces its defence minister and army chief in a major leadership shake-up as Ukrainian forces report significant successes on the battlefield. KYIV: Ukraine has carried out a major overhaul of its military and political leadership, replacing its defence minister and top military commander despite what many analysts describe as one of the country’s strongest […]
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Civilians After New Evacuation Orders Across Gaza
Fresh Israeli bombardment follows displacement warnings, with attacks hitting multiple neighborhoods and refugee camps in Gaza. GAZA CITY: Israeli forces carried out a new wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday after issuing fresh evacuation orders for several areas, killing at least two Palestinians and injuring several others, according to local medical sources. […]
Sri Lanka Warns of Severe Drought and Devastating Floods as El Niño Threat Grows
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has warned that the country could face a severe drought followed by widespread flooding as the El Niño weather phenomenon intensifies, prompting authorities to prepare for extreme weather conditions expected over the coming months. Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi said the government is closely managing irrigation systems and drinking water reserves as forecasts […]
Adani Group Weighs Launching New Airline to Challenge IndiGo and Air India
Billionaire Gautam Adani is reportedly exploring an aviation venture as India seeks stronger competition in its airline industry. NEW DELHI: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is reportedly considering launching a new commercial airline, a move that could significantly reshape India’s aviation landscape and challenge industry leaders IndiGo and Air India. According to sources familiar with the […]
Houston Mayor Honors Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, Announces Pakistan Visit After Sitara-e-Khidmat Award
HOUSTON: Houston Mayor John Whitmire has honored prominent Pakistani-American community leader Muhammad Saeed Sheikh for his decades of humanitarian service following his recent receipt of Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Khidmat (Star of Service), one of the country’s highest civilian awards. Speaking at a special recognition ceremony in Houston, Mayor Whitmire also revealed plans to visit Pakistan during his […]
Texas Cracks Down on ‘Birth Tourism’ as Governor Greg Abbott Orders Statewide Investigation
DALLAS: Texas has intensified its crackdown on what officials describe as “birth tourism”, with Governor Greg Abbott signing Executive Order GA-57, authorizing a statewide investigation into healthcare providers and organizations suspected of helping foreign nationals travel to Texas to give birth so their children can obtain U.S. citizenship. The new directive marks one of the […]
MrBeast Marries Thea Booysen in Private Island Wedding at Richard Branson’s Necker Island
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: YouTube sensation James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has tied the knot with longtime partner Thea Booysen in a private and elegant wedding ceremony held at Necker Island, the exclusive Caribbean retreat owned by billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson. The intimate celebration brought together around 70 close family members and friends, […]
Japan Bets on Artificial Intelligence to Overcome Labour Shortages and Revive Economic Growth
TOKYO: Japan is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle one of its most pressing economic challenges—a rapidly shrinking workforce caused by an aging population. From managing critical infrastructure to developing next-generation AI technologies, the country is embracing automation as a key pillar of its long-term economic strategy. Beneath Tokyo’s bustling Otemachi business district, […]
Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 12 Palestinians, Including Six Family Members, in Gaza
GAZA CITY: At least 12 Palestinians, including six members of the same family, were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local medical officials. One of the deadliest attacks occurred overnight in the al-Sabra neighborhood of western Gaza City, where an Israeli strike hit a residential apartment, leaving it […]