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Hormuz Shipping Falls to Two-Month Low as Oil Tops $100
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a two-month low as tanker attacks disrupted crude flows and pushed Brent…
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IMF Warns Global Economy Faces Triple Challenge From Energy Prices, Debt and AI
The IMF warns that high energy prices, record public debt and the rapid AI investment boom are creating new risks…
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Russia Launches Major Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine, Killing Civilians
Russia launched a large missile and drone attack across Ukraine on October 7, killing at least 20 people and damaging…
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Tanker Carrying 23 Indians Catches Fire After Reported Drone Attack Off Russia
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying 23 Indian crew members caught fire near Sochi after what Russian authorities described as a…
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Russians Turn to Chinese EVs as Ukrainian Attacks Fuel Gasoline Shortages
Russian EV and plug-in hybrid sales more than doubled this summer as Ukrainian refinery attacks tightened fuel supplies, pushing buyers…
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Israeli Airstrike in Central Gaza Kills One, Injures 11
An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in central Gaza killed one Palestinian and wounded at least 11 others, according to…
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Smit Machchhar: Inside the Flydubai FZ1073 Crisis
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured during a cockpit attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 but managed to help…
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Bangkok Declares All 50 Districts Disaster Zones as Severe Flooding Continues
Bangkok declared all 50 districts flood disaster zones after nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours, as more heavy rain…
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Fighting Intensifies in Northern Ethiopia as Armed Groups Challenge the Federal Government
A new seven-group armed alliance has clashed with Ethiopia's federal forces across Tigray, Amhara and Afar, raising fears the 2022…
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U.S. Rejects Iran's Proposal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Military Activity Increases Near the Waterway
Trump rejected Iran's seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end regional fighting, as Gulf tensions and shipping…
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Russia-Ukraine War: Frontline Movement Remains Limited as Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Continue
In the Russia-Ukraine war latest, frontline movement remains limited while long-range strikes on Ukraine energy infrastructure severely impact the broader…
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South Korea Turns E-Commerce Delivery Boxes Into a Tool to Find Missing People
Discover how South Korea’s Hope Tape campaign transforms everyday e-commerce delivery boxes into a powerful public safety network to find…
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European Nations Strengthen Defences Amid Rising Tensions With Russia
European countries are raising defence budgets and NATO readiness amid Russia tensions, with Germany, Poland and the Baltics leading a…
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North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Within Three Hours Off Eastern Coast
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles nearly three hours apart on September 20, 2026, prompting an emergency South Korean security…
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Global Road Quality Comparison: How Road Infrastructure Varies Across the World
A global look at how road infrastructure is measured, how conditions vary across economies, and how new technologies and sustainable…
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Russia Faces Fuel Shortages After Ukrainian Strikes on Oil Refineries
A sustained campaign of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries has severely disrupted the country's domestic fuel supply, prompting…
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Australia to Restrict International Students From Bringing Families During Studies
Australia's government has announced that most future international students will no longer be able to bring family members with them…
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Indian and Pakistani Warships Collide in Arabian Sea Off Oman, Triggering Competing Claims and Diplomatic Protests
An Indian Navy warship and a Pakistani naval vessel collided about 220 km east of Oman on September 15. Both…
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Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 Suffers Tyre and Engine Trouble After Takeoff as Dramatic Cabin Footage Emerges
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency return to Mashhad, Iran, after a landing-gear tyre tread separated and the…
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Ukraine Rejects Immediate Energy Ceasefire Claim as Russia Talks Continue
Ukraine denies reaching a formal energy ceasefire with Russia, demanding strict international guarantees to halt strikes as winter quickly approaches.
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China Urges International AI Cooperation Amid Growing Global Safety Concerns
China has renewed its call for comprehensive international AI cooperation, advocating for inclusive global governance and warning against geopolitical fragmentation…
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Beijing Rebuts Anthropic CEO's Call to Restrict China's AI Access
China's Foreign Ministry and state media have pushed back against Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent essay advocating for continued U.S.…
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Beijing to Ban Drone Possession Citywide From November 15, 2026
Beijing will implement a sweeping ban on the possession and storage of drones within city limits starting November 15, 2026,…
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7,000-Foot Hike With Broken Bones: Inside a US Fighter Pilot’s 50-Hour Survival Story in Iran
After his F-15E was shot down over Iran, a US Air Force colonel survived a 100-mph fall and hiked to…