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The United States is moving ahead with plans to establish a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in southeastern Australia, marking the first such facility for the service in the country as Washington strengthens its military posture in the Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns over China’s expanding military capabilities. […]
US law enforcement agencies say they have foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event attended by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other senior officials. FBI Director Kash Patel announced that multiple individuals had been taken into custody […]
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £8 million in funding to strengthen joint efforts with Pakistan to combat organised crime, people smuggling and illegal migration, with the package aimed at improving border security, visa systems and law enforcement capabilities. According to a statement issued by the British High Commission, […]
The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 2 held the 2026 South America Women’s Peace Education Completion Ceremony online on May 29 (local time in Colombia), marking the graduation of 36 participants who completed the peace education programme. The ceremony was led by Director Seo Yeon Lee and organised […]
WEB DESK: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Antonov An-32 transport aircraft crashed and caught fire while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in the northeastern state of Assam on Saturday, killing all five personnel on board. The aircraft, assigned to the IAF’s 43 Squadron, was carrying out a […]
TEHRAN: Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in early July, with events planned in several major cities before his final burial in Mashhad, Iranian state media announced on Saturday. According to official reports, the funeral programme will commence in Tehran on July 4, followed by […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have expressed confidence that a long-awaited framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran is close to completion, although Tehran has cautioned that no signing is expected on Sunday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said both sides had agreed on the […]
WEB DESK: Iran has announced that it will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman under international law, underscoring the strategic importance of the key maritime route for global shipping and energy transport. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that the two countries bordering the strait have […]
WEB DESK: Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to North Korea from June 8 to 9, Chinese state media reported on Friday, marking his first trip to Pyongyang in nearly seven years as Beijing seeks to reinforce its influence over its long-time ally. The announcement by China’s […]
WEB DESK: Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 sustained extensive damage after an overnight barrage of missiles and drones reportedly struck the facility, forcing authorities to suspend all commercial flight operations indefinitely. According to reports, several airport employees and personnel were injured in the attack, although officials have not yet confirmed […]