DUBAI, July 30 – A drone attack that struck vessels at Egypt’s Damietta Port has heightened concerns that the ongoing military confrontation between the United States and Iran is expanding into new territory, bringing one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors into focus. The incident has raised fresh questions about the security of … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 29 – Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination during a tense Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, declining to answer more than 100 questions from Republican lawmakers examining his role in the United States’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The high profile hearing, led by Republican Senator Rand … Read more
JEDDAH, July 29 – A sharp escalation in regional tensions unfolded early Wednesday after Jordan said it intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles, while the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated airstrikes against Iran backed militia positions inside Iraq. The latest military exchanges have shattered a short period of relative calm that had briefly … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 28 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his first White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump since the launch of the joint military campaign against Iran as “excellent,” portraying the talks as a sign of close coordination despite recent reports of tensions between the two leaders. The meeting, held in Washington … Read more
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France, July 28 – Firefighters kept a vast wildfire in southwest France from advancing overnight Tuesday, offering a brief moment of relief after days of relentless firefighting. However, officials warned that the return of hotter temperatures and drier conditions could quickly reverse the progress achieved on the ground. The wildfire, which has devastated vast stretches … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 28 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched diplomatic meetings since the recent military campaign against Iran. The talks mark the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since the United States … Read more
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France, July 27 – French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to the heart of France’s largest wildfire emergency on Monday, delivering a message of solidarity to exhausted firefighters and thousands of displaced residents as authorities continued efforts to contain a blaze that has devastated vast stretches of woodland in the country’s southwest. Standing alongside … Read more
DUBAI, July 27 – The fragile calm that followed President Donald Trump’s decision to halt a two week U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has already begun to show signs of strain. On Monday, multiple drone incidents were reported across the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq each confirming separate attacks or interceptions. The … Read more
TEHRAN, July 28 – The United States and Iran refrained from launching new military attacks for a second consecutive day on Sunday, offering a rare pause after nearly two weeks of dangerous escalation that pushed the Middle East closer to a wider regional conflict. While neither side formally announced a ceasefire, the absence of fresh … Read more
NEW DELHI, July 25 – India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of mounting protests led by students and young activists over examination paper leaks, marking a significant political setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The resignation followed sustained demonstrations that spread across multiple states and culminated in large gatherings at … Read more