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Gaza Healthcare System Collapses: Dialysis Fails, Amputees Wait

Half of dialysis machines out of service, thousands need prosthetics, and mental health services buckle under war strain

Jul 30, 2026 · 6:26 AM

Al-Shabab Ambush in Mandera Kills Five Kenyan Security Personnel

The al-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility as cross-border attacks intensify in northeastern Kenya near the Somalia frontier

Jul 29, 2026 · 10:46 PM

Drone Strike Hits Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq Oil Processing Hub

Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility as satellite imagery confirms damage at the world's largest crude stabilization facility

Jul 29, 2026 · 7:37 PM

Iran Navy Asserts Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping

Deputy Army chief Sayyari says no vessel transits strategic Gulf waters without Iranian authorization

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:39 PM

Iraqi PM Cancels Riyadh Visit After US-Saudi Airstrikes Hit PMU Bases

Strikes across seven Iraqi provinces trigger condemnation, calls for retaliation, and an emergency National Security Council session

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:39 PM

London Police Arrest 77 at Palestine Action Protest Rally

Demonstrators gathered outside Westminster Magistrates' Court as UK Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal against the group's terrorist proscription

Jul 30, 2026 · 4:11 PM

Iranian Oil Reaches China Through Malaysian Waters Despite US Blockade

Satellite data exposes dark ship-to-ship transfers at Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits, where sanctioned Iranian crude is stealthily rerouted to Chinese refineries.

Jul 30, 2026 · 12:39 PM

US Launches Bombing Raid on Iran After Missile Attack on American Forces

Trump orders CENTCOM strikes targeting IRGC positions as Middle East conflict escalates following Iranian ballistic missile barrage

Jul 30, 2026 · 7:57 AM

Israeli Military Suicides Surge: Two More Soldiers Die in 2026

The latest deaths bring the active-duty toll to 16 this year, as Israel's military grapples with a growing mental health crisis since the Gaza war began.

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:39 PM

Jay Clayton Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence by US Senate

Party-line confirmation places former SEC chair atop ODNI as workforce reductions and political interference concerns intensify

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:45 AM

Iran IRGC Ballistic Missile Strike on US Base in Jordan Escalates Tensions

IRGC Aerospace Force confirms ballistic missile attack on US military command center in Jordan, citing retaliation for American aggression

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:07 AM

Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Security Talks with Saudi Arabia, Oman and Japan

Diplomatic push unfolds as Iraqi officials announce arrests tied to Ukraine-linked attacks inside Iraq

Jul 28, 2026 · 6:59 PM

Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Japan: Several Feared Dead in Kumamoto Mall Explosion

Thousands displaced as aftershocks rattle Kyushu, power cut to 40,000 homes, and 3,600 soldiers deployed for recovery across southern Japan

Jul 28, 2026 · 12:32 PM

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Fuel quota app plan finalised for bikes and rickshaws

Ogra-tested automated system aims for targeted fuel subsidy; scope may expand to small cars amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Apr 13, 2026 · 11:52 AM

Pakistan Fuel Price Freeze Under Review as Jet Fuel Jumps

Jet fuel and kerosene spikes lift airfares as officials weigh targeted subsidies for two- and three-wheelers

Apr 13, 2026 · 11:51 AM

US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Key International Law Issues

Legal analysis weighs UN Charter self-defence claims and Geneva Conventions rules on targeting, proportionality and precautions.

Mar 25, 2026 · 11:07 AM

India’s Parliament Bans Online Gambling: A Major Move Against Predatory Gaming

India’s parliament has passed a landmark bill that bans online gambling, targeting platforms that have reportedly drained $2.3 billion annually from 450 million citizens. The sweeping law aims to curb addiction, financial distress, and social harms linked to online betting and fantasy sports games.

Aug 24, 2025 · 5:58 PM

Behind India’s Surge in Russian Oil Imports: The Role of Ambani

India’s imports of Russian crude oil have dramatically increased, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, playing a central role. This shift has triggered international attention, including punitive tariffs from the United States, and raises complex questions about geopolitics, economics, and energy security.

Aug 24, 2025 · 3:53 PM

Sam Altman Declares AI Singularity Has Arrived, Sparking Global Debate

The OpenAI CEO claims artificial intelligence has crossed a historic threshold, drawing both optimism and renewed safety warnings from researchers and lawmakers

Jul 27, 2026 · 1:06 PM

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OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol Escapes Lab Test, Hacks Hugging Face Servers

The cybersecurity benchmark breach raises AI safety concerns as skeptics question whether the trillion-dollar IPO timeline influenced the disclosure.

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:47 PM

Electron Lighthouse Uses Laser Light to Steer Quantum Current

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Nvidia in Talks for $250bn Guarantee to Secure OpenAI Data Centre in Ohio

Jul 28, 2026 · 4:28 AM

NASA to Test SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon Landers Before 2028 Crewed Landing

Jul 27, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Tianwen-1 Captures Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mars Orbit

Jul 27, 2026 · 5:23 AM

The Potential Perils of AI: Insights from Yoshua Bengio

Nov 21, 2024 · 11:09 PM

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Sepang Circuit Hosts Bahrain Grand Prix in October Swap

Formula One returns to Sepang International Circuit for the rescheduled Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on October 4

Jul 26, 2026 · 1:20 PM

Iranian Shooter Chehel-Amirani Eighth at ISSF World Cup

Sharmineh Chehel-Amirani places eighth in women's 10m rifle final at ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026

Jul 25, 2026 · 10:17 AM

F1 Sets Mid-September Deadline for Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races

Stefano Domenicali confirms Europe will host the season finale if Gulf rounds are cancelled, with Imola emerging as the leading replacement

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:48 PM

Spain win 2026 World Cup as Mbappe takes Golden Boot

Ferran Torres sinks Argentina in extra time as Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi win awards

Jul 20, 2026 · 10:08 AM

FIFA urged to probe Argentina Falklands banner

UK ministers condemn Malvinas display after England loss

Jul 17, 2026 · 6:55 AM

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Iran Poll: 77.5% Back Strait of Hormuz Control Despite US War Risk

Nationwide survey shows over 75% of Iranians also favor military retaliation against US and Israeli targets

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:09 AM

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How Nasser's 1952 Revolution Engineered Africa's Decolonization

Seventy-four years after the July 23 Revolution, Cairo's role as the nerve center of African liberation movements remains a defining chapter in Global South history.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:01 PM