Two Ships Sink Near Hormuz Following Projectile Strikes Amid Rising Tensions
LONDON: A container ship and a dry bulk carrier sank near the Strait of Hormuz in separate incidents over the past 24 hours after...
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Zelensky Meets Burnham in London to Strengthen European Alliances Amid War
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday, aiming to reinforce European support for Ukraine...
Student Protesters Clash with Authorities in Albania Over University Conditions
TIRANA: Thousands of students in Albania are protesting against poor university conditions and limited job prospects, leading to violent clashes with authorities. The unrest...
EU Allocates $3.2 Billion to Ukraine for Drones and Missile Defense Systems
BRUSSELS: The European Union has announced a significant financial package of $3.2 billion to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing military aggression. This funding,...
Pakistani and Chinese Armies Launch Joint Training Exercise in Xinjiang
KORLA, XINJIANG: A joint training exercise between the Pakistani and Chinese armies, named ‘Karakoram 2026’, commenced on Wednesday in the Xinjiang province of China....
Netflix Announces Layoffs of 1,000 Staff in Largest Cuts Since 2022
LOS GATOS: Netflix has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,000 employees, marking its most significant workforce reduction since 2022. This decision affects around...
Singapore-Flagged Container Ship GFS Pride Sinks After Projectile Strike
SINGAPORE: The Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday after being struck by a projectile, according to maritime...
South Australia Celebrates First Michelin Stars Awarded to 11 Restaurants
ADelaide: In a historic moment for the culinary scene, South Australia has become the first state in Australia to receive Michelin stars, with 11...
Pope Francis Recovers Well After Lung Surgery, Doctors Confirm Progress
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis is reportedly recovering well after undergoing a 90-minute surgery for lung cancer on Tuesday. The 71-year-old pontiff’s medical team has...
Hundreds of Thousands of Workers Strike Amid Pay Dispute in Ireland
DUBLIN: Hundreds of thousands of workers across the Republic of Ireland are currently on strike, protesting against ongoing pay disputes with the Irish government....