Hundreds of thousands of people from across Bangladesh gathered in the capital, Dhaka, on Wednesday to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, as the nation observed a state funeral in her honor. Khaleda Zia, the country’s first woman to serve as prime minister, passed away on Tuesday at the age of…
Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers who had been held since July, following a ceasefire agreement reached between the two neighboring countries over the weekend. The soldiers were detained during earlier deadly clashes along the Thailand–Cambodia border. Their release was initially expected earlier but was delayed by one day after Thai authorities raised concerns over…
A deadly train collision near Peru’s world-famous Machu Picchu site has left one person dead and at least 40 others injured, according to local authorities. The accident occurred on Tuesday when two trains traveling on a single-track railway crashed head-on while heading toward the historic Inca destination. The deceased was identified as a train driver,…
Signs of growing public defiance are increasingly visible across Iran as economic hardship, environmental strain, and social unrest place mounting pressure on the country’s leadership. In early December, hundreds of women participated in a marathon on Iran’s resort island of Kish, wearing athletic outfits with uncovered hair. Despite official dress requirements, participants ran without headscarves,…
UAE forward Yahya Alghassani is emerging as a leading figure in Emirati football, not just for his performances on the pitch but also for his efforts to nurture young talent across the country. The Shabab Al-Ahli star recently captained the national team in the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, showcasing his growing leadership role….
Al-Fateh continued their strong run in the Saudi Pro League, registering back-to-back victories for the first time this season with a 1-0 win over Al-Khaleej on Monday, moving to 11 points in the standings. The decisive moment came in the 41st minute when Matias Vargas calmly chipped the ball past Anthony Moris after a precise…
Saudi Arabia’s National Afforestation Program has identified more than 165 native plant species suitable for afforestation projects in the Asir region, underscoring the area’s rich environmental diversity and its role in the Kingdom’s long-term sustainability strategy. The initiative forms part of national efforts to increase vegetation cover, reduce land degradation, and support environmental objectives aligned…
The United Kingdom has stated that it does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement issued on Monday, the UK government said it continues to view Somaliland as part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, despite the region’s long-standing self-declared independence. London emphasized…
Severe disruption hit Eurostar services on Tuesday after a technical fault in the Channel Tunnel’s overhead power system brought cross-Channel rail travel to a near standstill. Large crowds formed at London’s St Pancras International as passengers faced cancellations, long delays, and uncertainty over their journeys. Eurostar confirmed that the issue was linked to a failure…
Ukraine has firmly denied allegations from Moscow that it launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s official residences, calling the claims false and warning that Russia may be using them as a pretext to intensify military action. President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the accusations as “typical Russian lies,” saying they were intended to…
