Monkey with orange lips identified as newfound species
2026-07-17
A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the DemocraticContinue Reading
Iran says it hit US jets in Jordan, several locations in Kuwait
2026-07-17
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has hit US fighter jets stationed in Jordan, Iranian state TV reports. IranianContinue Reading
Singapore may block under-18s from social media platforms that fail child safety standards
2026-07-17
Social media platforms that fail to meet child safety standards could be blocked for users under 18, while those thatContinue Reading
New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native bird
2026-07-17
The first infection of a native bird by the deadly H5N1 bird flu, days after confirming a migratory seabird hadContinue Reading
US Vice President says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
2026-07-17
United States Vice President JD Vance has accused some members of Israel’s government of trying to influence US public opinionContinue Reading
Modi’s New Zealand visit revives India-NZ ties after four decades
2026-07-16
The visit focuses heavily on expanding economic ties. While bilateral trade currently stands at around $2.4 billion, a newly signedContinue Reading
Nine killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes
2026-07-16
Clashes between security forces and supporters of a banned protest group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir killed nine people on Tuesday, officialsContinue Reading
People in many countries now view China more positively than the US – new study
2026-07-16
Global perceptions of the United States have taken a downturn, with fresh survey data showing China now viewed more positivelyContinue Reading
France’s parliament passes assisted dying law
2026-07-16
France’s parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The law would allow anContinue Reading
Iran threatens wider disruption to regional energy routes as US launches fresh strikes
2026-07-15
Iran has threatened to block additional oil and gas export routes across the Middle East as the United States launchedContinue Reading
Oil rises after US-Iran hostilities flare again with strikes on energy targets
2026-07-15
Oil rose on Wednesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Iran launched retaliatoryContinue Reading
IRGC says destroyed several targets at US Navy Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain
2026-07-15
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims it has destroyed the command and control centre, naval support management centre, warehouses, and fuel tanksContinue Reading
UK plans default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
2026-07-15
Britain will introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for 16- and 17-year-olds, the government said, adding newContinue Reading
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
2026-07-14
A Singapore court has awarded Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng damages of S$230,000 (US$177,874)Continue Reading
Modi’s New Zealand Visit Closed a 40-Year Gap
2026-07-14
Modi’s visit signaled India’s willingness to strengthen ties with New Zealand, despite the geographical distance. With an official visit toContinue Reading
Visa restrictions considered if Pakistan does not take back grooming gang leader
2026-07-14
Pakistan could be threatened with visa restrictions unless it takes back grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed, the Government has indicated.Continue Reading
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure – report
2026-07-14
The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a new port and container terminal on the opposite side of theContinue Reading
Inside Pakistan’s never-ending War within its own borders
2026-07-14
Pakistan, which played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, is embroiled inContinue Reading