Asia and the Middle East
Iran: Mohammad Javad Zarif Resigns as Iran’s Vice President After 11 Days Amid Cabinet Disputes
Citing Unmet Expectations, Mohammad Javad Zarif Leaves Newly Elected President Pezeshkian’s Administration
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif has stepped down just 11 days after his appointment, marking a significant setback for President Masoud Pezeshkian. Zarif, a key figure in … Continue Reading
Murder Probe Launched Against Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina and Former Bangladesh Officials Face Murder Investigation
A murder investigation has been initiated against former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following the police shooting of a man during civil unrest in Dhaka last month. Six other high-ranking officials … Continue Reading
Earthquake Strikes Jordan, Syria, And Lebanon
The earthquake triggered memories of the devastating 2023 quake that killed over 50,000 people in Turkey and northern Syria.
A powerful earthquake struck Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon late Monday, causing widespread panic and injuring at least 25 people.
The 4.8 … Continue Reading
US Deploys Submarine to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
Pentagon Bolsters Presence: Aircraft Carrier and Submarine Sent to Region
The United States has escalated its military presence in the Middle East, sending a guided missile submarine, the USS Georgia, and expediting the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft … Continue Reading
Hyderabad’s Iconic Irani Cafes Face Extinction Amid Rising Costs and Changing Consumer Tastes
Hyderabad’s iconic Irani cafes, once bustling with the aroma of creamy chai and fresh samosas, are now on the brink of extinction.
These historic establishments, which have been a cultural staple for over a century, are struggling to survive against … Continue Reading
Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns Amid Student-Led Protests as New Interim Government Takes Charge
Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned on Saturday, just two days after the newly formed interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in. The resignation came in response to fresh protests at the Supreme Court, where demonstrators … Continue Reading
IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas Commander in Gaza Airstrike
Walid al-Sousi, Head of Hamas’s General Security Apparatus in Southern Gaza, Killed by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF)
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Walid al-Sousi, a senior Hamas commander, during an airstrike in Gaza on … Continue Reading
Japan issues rare earthquake warning after powerful quake in Kyushu
Japan has issued an unprecedented warning of an increased risk of a major earthquake following a 7.1 magnitude tremor off Kyushu’s coast.
The advisory, which was announced Thursday night, urges residents to stay alert but not to evacuate. Authorities stress … Continue Reading
Tensions Escalate: Israelis favor all-out War Against Hezbollah
As tensions with Hezbollah intensify, a recent poll among Israelis reveals a preference for a decisive military approach.
Amid ongoing hostilities, the IDF has swiftly e6liminated several top leaders from both Hezbollah and Hamas, underscoring Israel’s potent blend of … Continue Reading
Landslides in India’s Kerala Claim 45 Lives, Thousands Injured
Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed a devastating series of landslides in India’s southern state of Kerala, leaving a trail of destruction and death. At least 45 people have lost their lives, with hundreds more injured and thousands displaced. The disaster … Continue Reading