Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in China, Forcing 340,000 Evacuations and Travel Disruptions

China’s strongest typhoon of 2026 batters Guangdong with winds exceeding 160 km/h, causing mass evacuations, flight cancellations, and widespread emergency response efforts. BEIJING: Typhoon Noul, the strongest storm to strike China this year, made landfall in the early hours of Sunday, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rainfall across the country’s southern coastline while forcing hundreds […]

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Arrives in Syria on Historic First Visit Since Civil War

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday for a landmark three-day visit, becoming the first UN chief to travel to the country since before the outbreak of Syria’s devastating civil war more than a decade ago. The visit marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the United Nations seeks to reinforce its support […]

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. […]

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, […]

Saudi Arabia Introduces One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa for Pilgrims

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, allowing pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within a year while staying for a cumulative period of up to 90 days, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The ministry said the new visa is part […]

Iran Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Arrives in Pakistan for Key Bilateral Talks

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Pakistan on Monday on an official visit, leading a high-level delegation for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on security, border management, and regional stability. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received the visiting dignitary at the airport. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam and Minister of […]

Two US Service Members Killed in Iranian Attack on Jordan, Washington Responds with Fresh Airstrikes

WASHINGTON: Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted American forces in Jordan, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. CENTCOM said four additional U.S. service members who were injured during […]

JD Vance Alleges Some Israeli Officials Tried to Influence US Opinion on Iran Deal

US Vice President says certain members of Israel’s government sought to undermine Washington’s diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Iran. US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that some members of the Israeli government attempted to influence American public opinion in an effort to weaken US support for a diplomatic agreement aimed at ending […]

Cyberattack Raises Security Concerns After Nuclear Plant Data Allegedly Leaked in India

A major cybersecurity incident has raised fresh concerns in India after ransomware group World Leaks claimed to have published thousands of files allegedly linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, the country’s largest nuclear facility. According to Reuters, the hackers uploaded a large cache of documents on the dark web, including what they claimed were […]

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at 71; South Carolina Prepares for Senate Succession

(By Staff Reporter, WASHINGTON, D.C.) Veteran Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most influential voices on national security and foreign policy in Congress, died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 71 following a brief illness, according to a statement released by his office. Senator Graham had returned to Washington just one day […]