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Maldives police arrests two organizers of Dhuleh Nukuraanan protests
On May 1, 2025, Maldives police arrested Aishath Shiman Ahmed and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, two organizers of the youth-led Dhuleh Nukuraanan protests.
Man drives into group of seven schoolchildren in Osaka, Japan
Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Tokyo, Japan and took him into custody after he allegedly intentionally drove his car into a group of seven you
United States sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East, extends ''Truman'' deployment
The United States is deploying a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, to the Middle East. Reportedly, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ann
Turkish court sentences journalist to prison for "insulting Erdoğan"
On Wednesday, a Turkish court sentenced Swedish journalist Joakim Medin to eleven months in prison for allegedly "insulting the President Recep Tayyip
Indian government bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels in India
On Monday, April 28, the Government of India has blocked sixteen YouTube channels based in Pakistan, citing concerns over content it described as inci
Thai officials seize 238 tons of illegal e-waste at Bangkok port
In a press conference on Wednesday, Thai officials said local authorities had seized 238 tons of electronic waste hidden in ten storage containers fal
Thousands of pagers explode in Lebanon killing twelve people and injuring thousands
On Tuesday, a series of coordinated pager explosions occurred in southern Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in Lebanon, resulting in twelve deaths and 2,80
Explosion in Iran's largest port, Shahid Rajaee, heard 50 km away, leaves dozens killed, thousands injured
On Saturday morning, an explosion occurred at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, leaving at least 40 dead and over 1000 injured, according
Iran and United States schedule fourth round of talks
On Saturday, April 26, Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United States (U.S.) delegation led by U.S. Special Envoy Steve W
Hot air balloon crashes in Turkey, killing pilot and injuring tourists
A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, killing its pilot and injuring nineteen tourists from Indonesia, according to Turkish media. Th
Football: Japan beats Indonesia with score 6-0 for 2026 FIFA World Cup
On June 10, Japan beat Indonesia 6–0 in the final Group C match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Sui
U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan overnight
The United States launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, overnight between June 21 and 22, aimed at disablin
Sushila Karki becomes Nepal’s first female Prime Minister; to lead Interim Government
Nepal plunged into a new political phase late Thursday after President Ramchandra…
Indian-Origin Motel Manager beheaded in Texas after dispute over Washing Machine; Co-Worker Arrested
A 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager was brutally killed in front of his…
Israel PM Netanyahu approves controversial Gaza settlement plan
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has officially advanced…
North Korea says it is committed to protecting China’s interests
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has concluded a significant diplomatic visit…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un joins World Leaders in Beijing for WWII Commemoration
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in China to attend…
India’s Modi meets with Xi and Putin at SCO summit to reset ties despite US trade pressure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leveraging his first trip to China in…
Afghanistan rocked by a deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake claiming 600+ casualties so far: Report
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, leaving a trail…
UN-Backed Experts declare famine in Gaza City due to Israel-Gaza war
A UN-backed food security body has formally declared a famine in Gaza’s…
Israel approves Gaza City offensive as ceasefire talks hang in balance
Israel’s defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza…
Al Jazeera Journalist Anas al-Sharif killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City
Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif, 28, was killed late Sunday alongside four…
Israel Security Cabinet approves PM Netanyahu’s Gaza strip takeover plan
Israel’s government has approved a plan to expand its war in Gaza…