The United States is considering deploying elite airborne troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict. Reports indicate that thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division—known for rapid deployment and high-risk operations—could be sent to strengthen the US military presence in the region....
At least 70 people, including seven women and 13 children, were killed in a devastating attack on a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur region, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The strike targeted El-Daein Teaching Hospital, leaving the facility severely damaged and no longer operational. Health officials reported that the number of injured rose...
Canadian Sikh activist Moninder Singh has said that “silence is not an option” after receiving fresh threats against himself and his family, reaffirming his commitment to continue speaking out despite growing risks. Singh, chairman of the Sikh Federation of Canada, revealed that he was recently informed of assassination threats, adding to fears within the Sikh...
The ongoing Iran-Israel war has intensified, with fresh missile attacks, continued airstrikes, and rising regional tensions marking a dangerous escalation. According to live updates, Iran launched new missile barrages targeting Israeli cities, while Israel and its allies continued strikes on Iranian and Hezbollah-linked positions. Reports indicate casualties on both sides, including deaths and injuries from...
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors has unanimously approved a safeguards agreement with Pakistan for Unit-5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday. The approval underscores the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and adherence to non-proliferation obligations, the...
Astronomers studying the distant reaches of our galaxy have detected dramatic changes in one of the universe’s largest known stars, surprising researchers and shedding new light on how massive stars evolve before they die. The star in question, designated NML Cygni, is a red hypergiant—one of the largest and most luminous stars ever recorded. It...
US President Donald Trump expressed frustration over stalled nuclear negotiations with Iran, while Omani mediators claimed a “breakthrough” agreement on uranium restrictions, suggesting diplomatic progress despite rising tensions. WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced growing frustration with Iran’s stance in ongoing nuclear negotiations, even as an Omani mediator described significant progress that could avert a...
TEHRAN/TEL AVIV (Feb 28, 2026) — The Middle East crisis has intensified dramatically as the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, triggering explosions in Tehran and other Iranian cities and renewed military confrontation that risks a broader regional war. According to official statements, Israel carried out preemptive strikes against Iranian military...
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates withdrew from India’s AI Impact Summit just hours before his scheduled keynote address, dealing a significant blow to the high-profile global event and fuelling criticism over organisational failures. The Gates Foundation said the decision was taken to ensure focus remained on the summit’s priorities, despite earlier assurances that he would attend....
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly condemned Israel’s recent decision to declare large areas of land in the occupied West Bank as Israeli state property, calling the move illegal and a serious violation of international law. In a joint statement, the countries warned that such actions undermine peace efforts and threaten the prospects...