A federal judge in the United States has delivered a significant blow to the previous administration’s efforts to curtail the operations of the Voice of America (VOA), ruling that the effective closure of the international broadcaster last year was "illegal" and ordering the reinstatement of hundreds of its journalists. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth issued […]

The intricate web of India’s energy supply, already navigating the ripples of the "Iran war" on its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market, now confronts intensified scrutiny over another vital energy artery: the nation’s burgeoning network of piped natural gas (PNG). This infrastructure, delivering gas directly to homes and businesses, is a cornerstone of India’s energy […]

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing regional conflict, Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, and the head of the powerful paramilitary Basij force, Gholamreza Soleimani, have been confirmed killed in Israeli air strikes. The assassinations, which also claimed the lives of Larijani’s son and several bodyguards, represent a significant blow to the Iranian leadership, […]

The Trump administration has been rocked by the high-profile resignation of its top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, who publicly denounced the ongoing military operation in Iran and implored President Donald Trump to "reverse course." In a scathing letter shared on his X account, Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, asserted that Iran posed […]

More than 100 individuals lost their lives in a Pakistani military air strike on a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, according to forensic laboratory sources who spoke to the BBC. The devastating attack, which occurred late Monday evening, has sparked international condemnation and intensified an already volatile cross-border conflict between the two nations. […]

In a scene that has become an enduring, albeit unconventional, tradition following Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony, actor Michael B. Jordan chose to commemorate his recent Academy Award triumph not with champagne and caviar at an exclusive after-party, but with the distinctly Californian comfort of a cheeseburger. Fresh from accepting his statuette for Best Actor, […]

Reunion Island, a French overseas department nestled in the Indian Ocean, has become the focal point of a mesmerizing natural spectacle as the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, one of the world’s most active, continues an eruption that commenced over a month ago. On Sunday, March 17, 2024, a significant milestone was reached when a […]

US President Donald Trump’s latest declaration regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that a failure to secure the vital waterway would be "very bad for the future of NATO," has ignited a fresh wave of consternation and outright rejection among Washington’s European allies. This assertion, coming from a leader who has consistently challenged the […]

The arrest of a former elite police unit member, Matipandile Sotheni, on charges related to the murder of whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, has sent shockwaves through South Africa, highlighting the perilous risks faced by those who expose corruption within the state apparatus. Sotheni, 41, appeared in court accused of the cold-blooded killing of Van […]

Hollywood’s most prestigious night, the 98th Academy Awards, unfolded on Sunday, March 9, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, delivering a captivating blend of emotional triumphs, comedic interludes, and unexpected behind-the-scenes drama. While the live broadcast showcased the glitz, the speeches, and the celebrated winners, a wealth of compelling moments transpired beyond the […]