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    India Watches Closely as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Forge New Defence Alliance

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    A new defence pact linking Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is drawing close attention in New Delhi, with India now assessing how the emerging three-country security arrangement could reshape the strategic balance across South Asia and West Asia. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed on August 7, commits the three countries to deeper defence cooperation and builds on their existing military and security relationships. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has…

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    Six Dead After Houthi Strike on Cargo Ship as Yemen’s War Spills Back Into the Red Sea

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    A commercial vessel in one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints has become the latest casualty of Yemen’s renewed conflict. At least six people were killed and 10 wounded after Houthi forces allegedly launched a missile attack on the Egyptian-owned cargo ship Tihamah in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, according to Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The attack is the first reported fatal Houthi strike on commercial shipping since the US-Israel…

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    Typhoon Dolphin Loses Strength but Not Its Threat as Flooding Spreads Across China

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    Typhoon Dolphin may have weakened after making landfall in China, but its danger has hardly disappeared. The storm system has pushed deep into central China, unleashing torrential rain across Hubei province while sending huge amounts of moisture toward Beijing and neighbouring Henan. Authorities have closed tourist attractions, halted high-risk construction projects and moved thousands of people away from flood-prone areas as the threat of more extreme rainfall grows. The latest…

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    Syria’s Dramatic Break With the Assad Era: Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    More than a year after Bashar al-Assad was driven from power, Syria has delivered one of the most dramatic legal verdicts in its modern history. A Syrian court has sentenced the former president to death in absentia, finding him responsible for crimes including killings, torture, arbitrary detention and crimes against humanity committed during his decades-long rule. His brother Maher al-Assad and former security official Atef Najib also received death sentences.…

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    Ceuta’s Migrant Crisis Deepens as Mayor Demands Detention Centres and Faster Expulsions

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    A migration emergency on Spain’s North African doorstep has taken a sharp political turn, with the mayor of Ceuta calling for the creation of a dedicated detention facility for thousands of migrants and asylum seekers still stranded in the territory. Juan Jesús Vivas, the conservative Popular Party mayor-president of Ceuta, says the situation has become “unsustainable” after an extraordinary wave of crossings from Morocco at the end of July. He…

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    Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 240 as Rescuers Race Against Time

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    Colombia is facing a devastating rescue operation after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through parts of the country’s west, killing at least 240 people, according to local authorities. The earthquake struck on Monday and caused widespread destruction across several areas, including the coastal Chocó region, Cali and parts of Colombia’s coffee-growing belt. But with rescue teams still searching damaged buildings and communities cut off by destruction, the final human cost…

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    Three Decades After Entering the US, Indian-Origin Man Faces Loss of Citizenship Over Alleged Identity Fraud

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    Nearly 35 years after first arriving in the United States, an Indian-born man is now facing a legal battle that could strip him of the American citizenship he obtained years ago. The US government has filed a civil denaturalisation lawsuit against Harinder Singh, also known as Harinder Singh Sanghera and Rushpal Singh, alleging that he built his immigration history on a false identity and concealed crucial information from authorities. The…

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    I’m Just Pregnant”: Woman at Trump Event Turns Viral Conspiracy Into a Reality Check

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    A brief moment at the White House became an unlikely internet mystery this week after social media users began intensely analyzing the movements of a woman standing beside President Donald Trump. The woman, later identified as Jayme Leagh Franklin, was present in the Oval Office on Monday as Trump signed an executive order concerning federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations. Video from the event showed Franklin standing between Trump and Health…

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    U.S. Helicopter Fires on Cargo Ship as Iran Blockade Turns the Gulf of Oman Into a New Flashpoint

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    The confrontation between the United States and Iran has moved into an increasingly dangerous arena: commercial shipping. A U.S. military helicopter fired missiles at a Panama-flagged cargo ship after the vessel allegedly attempted to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports, marking another escalation in a conflict that is already putting pressure on one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. The incident involving the M/V Vela Nova occurred…

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    Trump’s Secret Escape From Air Force One: A Security Move That Raises Bigger Questions

    August 12, 2026 - By 

    President Donald Trump has confirmed an extraordinary security operation in Turkey in which he was secretly moved away from Air Force One after U.S. security officials warned of a potential threat. The revelation came after reports detailed how Trump quietly left the presidential aircraft following a NATO summit in Turkey and boarded another military plane. According to reports, the operation was designed to make it appear as though Trump was…