As US President Donald Trump edged closer to his self-imposed 48-hour deadline for possible military action against Iran, an unusual social media post by Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, briefly uploaded as a “draft”, raised questions over whether Washington used Islamabad to signal an off-ramp before announcing a ceasefire. According to The New York Times,…
Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and a central figure in popularising modern mountaineering, has died at the age of 97. His life combined high-risk exploration with business leadership and environmental advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on outdoor culture. The Everest climb that made history On May 1, 1963,…
Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry unveils discount initiative for pilgrims via Nusuk Card. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new initiative offering deals and discounts for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims through the Nusuk Card, aiming to improve their overall experience during the pilgrimage.The Nusuk Card serves as an official identification for pilgrims…
For decades, the US and its allies poured billions into cyberattacks, assassinations of scientists, economy-destroying sanctions and grueling diplomacy to block Iran’s nuclear ambitions.Yet after a brutal month-long war with joint US-Israeli forces, Tehran may have gained something deadlier than any atomic bomb from President Donald Trump: Dominance over the Strait of Hormuz. Watch Iran…
Two people have died in a fiery plane crash at a small airport in Arizona, officials said on Wednesday.The plane went off the runway and burst into flames, Marana Mayor Jon Post said.City spokesperson Vic Hathaway said there were two people on board the plane. They have not been identified. No other injuries were reported,…
Israel is reportedly dissatisfied over the United States’ handling of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, with a WSJ report indicating it was informed and brought into loop only at the final stage of the truce, even as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly backed the move while drawing clear limits on its scope.According to The…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first briefing since the two-week ceasefire with US-Iran ceasefire, signalled that the truce remains fragile, asserting that it is “not the end” and that Israel retains the option to resume military action if its objectives are not met. Emphasising a cautious stance, Netanyahu said Israel has its “finger…
Michael David Hicks, who served as a scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, died on July 30, 2023, at the age of 59. The scientist dedicated his life’s work to planetary science and small body dynamics in the solar system. Hicks worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory between 1998 and…
A New York City mental health nurse was fired after a video of her harassing a group of Israeli tourists in bustling Times Square went viral online. In the video, the nurse can be seen confronting the men — who were simply sitting with their luggage, and shouting incendiary remarks including “baby killers” and “terrorists,”…
US is negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take 1100 Afghans who have been stuck in Qatar for over a year now. The United States State Department has been negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take the 1100 Afghans who have been stranded on a former US military base in Qatar…
