North Korea’s Missile Program: Range, Arsenal and Hypersonic Weapons
With North Korea back in the headlines after its latest launch toward the East Sea, a lot of people are searching for basic context: how far can these missiles actually travel, what’s in North Korea’s arsenal, and who is really running the country. This explainer breaks all three down using publicly available, verified information. Background […]
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: Child Death Toll Nears 1,000 as Hospitals Overflow
The Bangladesh measles outbreak has become one of the deadliest public health emergencies the country has faced in decades. Health officials confirm that child deaths linked to measles are approaching the grim figure of 1,000 since the outbreak began in mid-March. Suspected and confirmed measles cases across Bangladesh have now crossed 180,000, leaving hospital wards […]
BYD Global Sales Rise 17.8% as Overseas Shipments Surge 134.5%
BEIJING: BYD global sales rose for the fourth consecutive month in August, as strong overseas shipments helped Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD offset weaker demand in its domestic market. According to figures disclosed by the company on Tuesday and calculations by Reuters, BYD sold 440,293 vehicles globally in August, marking a 17.8% increase from the […]
India to Buy Javelin Missiles: Price, Range, and What the US Deal Includes
India has signed a government-to-government agreement with the United States to procure the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile system for the Indian Army, marking one of the most significant defense deals between the two countries this year. The agreement was confirmed by the US Mission in India on Friday, deepening a defense partnership Washington has […]
Qatar-Iran Relations: PM Heads to Tehran as US-Iran War Nears Sixth Month
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is traveling to Tehran this week to revive stalled diplomacy between the United States and Iran, marking one of the most significant Qatar-Iran deal efforts since the conflict began. The visit comes just a day before the war reaches its six-month mark, with fighting largely paused […]
Mamdani Opposes RSS Event at Madison Square Garden But Says City Cannot Cancel It
New York City’s mayor has come out against a major event featuring the chief of India’s most powerful Hindu nationalist organization but he’s being careful about how far he’ll push it. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated Tuesday he opposes the rally, though he acknowledged the city lacks legal jurisdiction to cancel the private event scheduled for […]
Nepal Tibet Flash Flooding: 162 Dead, Nearly 1,000 Missing After Glacial Collapse Triggers Catastrophe
A glacial collapse in Tibet triggered devastating mudslides and flash floods that have left at least three dead and 558 missing in Tibet, while Nepal police confirmed at least 162 killed and hundreds more unaccounted for after the disaster struck border communities on August 26, 2026. The Nepal Tibet flash flooding has become one of […]
Pakistan Peace Talks Update: Islamabad Reports “Significant Progress” as Army Chief Returns from Tehran
Pakistan says significant progress has been made in ongoing Iran peace talks aimed at ending the war between Tehran and Washington, as Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir wrapped up another high-level visit to Iran this week. The update adds fresh momentum to Islamabad’s role as the primary mediator between the two sides. Background Pakistan has […]
Oil Prices Drop as Markets Await New US Sanctions on Iran
SINGAPORE: Global oil prices declined by more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits following recent gains, while markets awaited details of new US sanctions against Iran that could further disrupt crude supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures dropped $1.23, or 1.3%, to $93.16 a barrel by 0329 GMT. US […]
List of Sanctions Against Iran: Full Timeline as Tehran Announces Major Gas Discovery
Iran has announced the discovery of more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in its southern Fars province, a find state media says could add tens of billions of dollars to the country’s economy even as it remains under one of the most extensive sanctions regimes in the world. The announcement lands at […]
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