New Zealand ends rescue after deadly landslide tragedy amid ongoing recovery operations New Zealand authorities have officially concluded rescue operations for six people who went missing after a landslide struck a popular campsite in the Mount Maunganui area. Officials confirmed that the focus has now shifted from rescue to recovery, as conditions at the site…
India and the European Union are moving closer to what leaders on both sides have described as a landmark free trade agreement, as global trade uncertainty grows and concerns over US tariff policies continue to loom large. European Council President Antonio Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set…
China is no longer the United States’ primary security concern, according to the Pentagon’s newly released National Defense Strategy, which places greater emphasis on protecting the US homeland and the Western Hemisphere. The strategy document, updated every four years, states that Washington has spent too much time focusing on global commitments while neglecting the direct…
Duke of Sussex Honors Fallen Allied Soldiers In a heartfelt address, Prince Harry tribute to Nato troops called attention to the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers who served in Afghanistan. Reflecting on his own deployments, the Duke of Sussex paid homage to the thousands of military personnel who risked, and in some cases, gave their…
Saudi Arabia has revealed that it holds an estimated $2.5 trillion worth of mineral reserves, a development that could position the kingdom as a major player in the global race for critical and rare earth minerals. The renewed global focus on minerals comes as major powers compete to secure supplies essential for clean energy technologies,…
Russia Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on Key Ukrainian Cities Following Diplomatic Talks Ukraine faced a devastating wave of Russian air strikes overnight, just hours after Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington held trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Missile and drone attacks targeted multiple cities, including the capital, Kyiv, causing widespread destruction, panic, and civilian injuries….
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized on Wednesday that the international stabilization force deployed in Gaza is a “temporary measure,” reaffirming that a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine remains the ultimate objective. Speaking at a press briefing, Sugiono said the international presence in Gaza is aimed at ensuring short-term stability and providing humanitarian support…
WASHINGTON: The Justice Department under the Trump administration has shifted its legal strategy in an ongoing push to obtain sensitive voter data from states, now relying heavily on a Civil Rights Act provision originally designed to protect Black voters from disenfranchisement during the Jim Crow era. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, appointed by former President…
KAMPALA: Uganda has temporarily suspended internet access nationwide ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, in a move authorities say is aimed at safeguarding public safety and ensuring a smooth voting process. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) directed all service providers to halt internet services starting at 18:00 local time on Tuesday, citing concerns over potential misinformation,…
Los Angeles — Actor Kiefer Sutherland, 59, has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Police said the incident occurred at around 12:15 a.m. local time on Monday at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. Sutherland is accused of entering…
