North Korea has conducted a test on a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media reports, adding that it also launched a new type of anti-aircraft missile. “The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for ‘Hwasal-1 Ra-3’ strategic cruise missile”, KCNA news agency reported on…
India kicks off its general elections today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, faces significant scrutiny amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and social tensions. The election, spread over 44 days and 554 constituencies, is expected to be a test of Modi’s popularity and the performance of his Bharatiya Janata Party…
Israel reportedly carried out unprecedented airstrikes on Iran, triggering fears of a wider regional conflict and sending shockwaves through global markets. The strikes, which targeted locations near the city of Isfahan, were met with Iranian air defense responses, exacerbating an already volatile situation. According to reports, Israel had notified the United States about the planned…
Björn Höcke, a prominent member of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has gone on trial for allegedly using a banned Nazi slogan. Höcke, the 52-year-old leader of the AfD in the eastern state of Thuringia, faces charges related to his use of the phrase “Alles für Deutschland” (“Everything for Germany”)—a slogan associated with…
In response to Iran’s recent missile and drone attack on Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Iran. The attack, which heightened tensions in the Middle East, prompted swift action from both Western powers. The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against more than a dozen individuals and two entities…
Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, in a retaliatory assault that wounded a seven-year-old girl and caused minor damage at an Israeli military facility. The late Saturday night attack set off air raid sirens in cities across Israel, including Tel Aviv and West…
Russia achieved a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors as it successfully launched the Angara A5 rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East. This successful lift-off comes after two aborted attempts earlier in the week due to technical glitches. The launch of the Angara A5, a heavy-lift rocket designed to carry payloads…
Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, has been sentenced to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, over her role in the country’s largest financial fraud case on record. The 67-year-old real estate tycoon was found guilty of embezzlement, bribery, and violations of banking rules at the end…
Barcelona orchestrated a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash at the Parc des Princes. The opening stages of the match saw PSG dictating the tempo, pressing high up the pitch, and enjoying the lion’s share of possession. However, Barcelona’s well-organized defense,…
Standing outside the White House, Mohamad Habehh placed his right hand on his face and closed his eyes in a sign of spiritual devotion, reciting the Muslim call for prayer. “Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar [God is greatest, God is greatest].” The words announced the end of a day of fasting as dozens of people gathered…
