Parts of Australia are bracing for extreme heat and elevated fire danger as a severe heatwave sweeps across much of the country. Officials have warned that Friday could see catastrophic fire conditions, the highest alert on Australia’s fire danger scale. Victoria has declared a total fire ban, with schools and childcare centres in affected areas…
Iran witnessed violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces on Wednesday as demonstrations fueled by economic hardship entered their 11th consecutive day. The unrest, initially sparked by the collapse of the Iranian rial and soaring inflation, has now spread to more than 100 cities across all provinces. Reports indicate that at least 36 people…
A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, sparking protests and sharp criticism from local officials who rejected the federal government’s account of the incident. The Department of Homeland Security described the woman, Renee Nicole Good, as a “violent rioter” who attempted to run…
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday as preparations continue for the semifinals and final of the Spanish Super Cup. The two Madrid rivals are set to face each other in a highly anticipated semifinal on Thursday. Players from both teams were given a warm welcome upon landing at King Abdulaziz International…
Russia has deployed a submarine along with several naval vessels to escort an oil tanker that the United States previously attempted to seize near Venezuelan waters, raising fresh concerns over growing military tensions at sea. The move follows Washington’s efforts to enforce sanctions on vessels accused of transporting oil linked to Venezuela and Iran. The…
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will hand over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States. The oil will be sold at market value, with the proceeds controlled by the US government. According to Trump, the revenue will be used to benefit both the…
Russia has dispatched naval assets to escort an oil tanker currently being monitored by US forces in the North Atlantic, amid rising tensions over sanctions enforcement. The tanker, which is not carrying cargo at present, has a history of transporting Venezuelan crude and was reportedly located between Scotland and Iceland on Tuesday. The move comes…
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is exploring multiple options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of military force, citing national security concerns. The semi-autonomous Arctic territory is part of Denmark, a fellow NATO member. According to the White House, Greenland represents a “national security priority,” and the President and his…
Netflix has removed the Chinese drama series Shine on Me from its Vietnam platform following objections from the Vietnamese authorities over a map depicting contested territorial claims in the South China Sea. The 27-episode romance drama included images of the so-called nine-dash line, which Vietnam described as “inaccurate” and a violation of its national sovereignty….
As US special forces executed a nighttime operation in Venezuela’s capital, President Nicolás Maduro was reportedly meeting with China’s top envoy to Latin America, praising Beijing’s leadership. Hours later, elite US commandos captured Maduro from his residence, sending shockwaves across international political circles. China and Venezuela have historically maintained close diplomatic and economic ties, underpinned…
