Putin escapes assassination bid? Buzz over Limousine explosion in Moscow
MOSCOW (Agencies): A £275,000 Aurus Senat limousine, believed to be from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official car fleet, reportedly exploded and caught fire on a street in Moscow near the…
Pakistani-American Zegham Abbas Promoted to Captain in NYPD
New York (Agencies): Pakistani-American police officer Zegham Abbas has been promoted to the rank of Captain in the New York Police Department (NYPD), marking a significant milestone in his 16-year…
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 1,644 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Bangkok (Agencies): The confirmed death toll from Myanmar’s devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake has surged to 1,644, the country’s military government announced on Saturday. The sharp increase comes as more bodies are…
Trump to Review Golden Dome Missile Shield Plans Next Week
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): Former President Donald Trump is set to review three proposals for the Golden Dome missile-defense system next week, a defense official said. The ambitious project, which aims…
Saudi Arabia: Crescent moon sighted – Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday
RIYADH/JEDDAH (Agencies): The crescent moon for the Hijri month of Shawwal has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the end of the month of Ramadan, the Saudi Supreme Court said…
Australian Champion Pilot Glenn Collins Stable After Avalon Airshow Crash
VICTORIA: Aerobatics champion Glenn Collins is in stable condition after surviving a catastrophic crash during the Avalon Airshow in Victoria. The experienced pilot, a long-time member of Paul Bennet Airshows’…
RIP USAID! State Department moves to formally dismantle USAID
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has formally notified Congress of its intent to “undertake a reorganization” that would effectively dissolve the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington’s primary…
7.7 Earthquakes Devastate Thailand and Myanmar, Triggering High-Rise Collapse in Bangkok
BANGKOK (Agencies): A series of powerful earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, causing widespread damage and panic across Thailand and Myanmar. The initial 7.7-magnitude quake struck central Myanmar, with tremors…
French Army Restructures Infantry Battalions to Enhance Modern Warfare Capabilities
PARIS (Agencies): The French Army has unveiled a new infantry battalion model aimed at enhancing dismounted capabilities and adapting to the demands of modern warfare. This restructuring introduces advanced equipment,…
China-Thailand Joint Naval Training “Blue Strike-2025” Begins in South China
Beijing (Agencies): The sixth edition of the China-Thailand joint naval training, code-named “Blue Strike-2025,” officially commenced on Wednesday at a military port in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. This marks a significant…