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Scientists Link Glacier Collapse to Devastating Nepal-Tibet Floods Scientists say a glacier collapse likely triggered the devastating flash flood near Nepal’s border with Tibet on August 26. Satellite images reviewed by experts show that the lower section of a glacier broke away at about 5,200 metres and plunged roughly 1,200 metres into the valley. The … Read more
Trump Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress, Demands Israel Recognition President Donald Trump has sent a proposed Saudi nuclear deal to Congress for review, opening a formal process for the 30-year civilian nuclear agreement. The pact would allow US companies to export civilian nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. However, the Trump administration has maintained that … Read more
Mamdani Opposes NYC Event Featuring RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he does not support an upcoming event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, scheduled at Madison Square Garden. He said: “I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on … Read more
China Expands South China Sea Build-Up as New Installations Emerge New installations have appeared on Yagong Island in the disputed South China Sea. The small island lies near Antelope Reef in the Paracel archipelago. Satellite imagery shows fresh construction at the site, adding to concerns over China’s expanding presence in the region. Analysts say the … Read more
Netanyahu Targets Turkey as Israel’s Latest Security Challenge, Ahead of Elections As Israel’s October 2026 election approaches, national security is again becoming a central part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political message. Netanyahu has long presented himself as Israel’s “Mr. Security,” and rising tensions with Turkey have given him another regional challenge to highlight. He … Read more
Iran Invited to Join Mecca Defense Pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Iran has received an invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed this pact earlier in the month. Mehdi Rahimi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s Khaneh Mellat news agency, confirmed the invitation to Al Mayadeen. All … Read more
Russia Withdraws UK Ambassador as Britain’s Ukraine Support Deepens Rift Russia’s ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, has left his post as tensions between Moscow and London have grown over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21 after more than seven years in London, and Moscow has not yet named … Read more
China Media Praises Canada’s ‘Chinese-Style’ Response to US Tariffs Canada has answered Washington’s latest tariffs with a dollar-for-dollar response, winning praise from China’s state-run Global Times. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the retaliatory measures on Saturday, hours after new US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect. The announcement followed the collapse of US-Canada trade talks … Read more
Yan Diomandé : How a Teenager Became Africa’s Most Expensive Soccer Player Yan Diomandé has completed a remarkable rise. At 19, the Ivory Coast forward has joined Real Madrid in a club-record transfer. The deal makes him the most expensive African player in history. Real Madrid agreed terms with RB Leipzig this summer. The Spanish … Read more
FBI Arrests Woman Over Alleged New York State Capitol Bomb Plot The FBI has arrested 35-year-old Jessica Bowie of Albany over an alleged plot to bomb the New York State Capitol. Authorities said she had planned to target state lawmakers because she believed certain laws were offensive to Islam. Prosecutors have charged Bowie with providing … Read more