Typhoon Podul struck Taiwan on August 13, shutting businesses, grounding flights, and cutting power to tens of thousands. Wind gusts hit 178 km/h in Taitung County. One person is missing, 33 injured, and over 7,300 evacuated. Trees and ...more

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Taiwan is developing a next-gen anti-ship missile, including a long-range subsonic cruise missile, under the Defence Industry Development Act. The country will also spend NT$40 million over two years to purchase components for the missi ...more

Indian and Pakistani embassies in Washington had no immediate comment on the report released on August 12, 2025, which documented instances in 2024

US President Trump praised European leaders before a virtual meeting on the Ukraine war. He will speak with European leaders to ensure their positions are heard.

Mediators say a deal can be pushed through in the weeks before Israel's planned expansion of the war.

Wednesday brings a "complex picture" as high temperatures coincide with a yellow warning for thunderstorms in Scotland.

President Trump deployed National Guard members to Washington, D.C., asserting federal control over the city's police to combat what he claims is rampant lawlessness, despite data indicating otherwise. This action follows Trump's vow to ...more

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North Korea's tightly controlled press has never spoken her name, referring to her only as the leader’s "most beloved" or "respected" daughter

Reports suggest the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) is a top Army-run real estate brand, valued in billions, with the Army’s total business estimated at around $100 billion

The man filmed himself making the voyage and later live streamed a question-and-answer session on the platform.

Kuwait has eliminated the minimum salary requirement for family visit visas, allowing all expatriates to invite extended relatives up to the fourth degree without income restrictions. Applications are processed quickly through the new K ...more

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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi issues a stark "BrahMos" warning to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif over water threats. India's response intensifies amid Indus Waters Treaty dispute.  

Kuwait experienced a significant improvement in road safety during the first half of 2025. Traffic accidents plummeted by 45%, and fatalities decreased by 34% following the implementation of a stringent new traffic law in late April. Tr ...more