14 killed, over 120 injured as Russian drones strike shopping centre in Zelenskyy's hometown
Aug 22, 2026, at 12:09 am
At least 14 people were killed and more than 120 injured on Friday after two Russian drones struck a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, a central Ukrainian city and the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Reuters reported.
UAE halts all trade, financial deals with Iran amid rising Middle East tensions: What happened?
Aug 19, 2026, at 09:52 am
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
UAE issues missile threat alert, urges residents to seek safe shelter
Aug 18, 2026, at 09:19 pm
The United Arab Emirates has issued its first major missile threat warning in months, urging residents to remain in safe locations after the country's air defence systems detected a potential missile threat targeting the UAE.
Aug 17, 2026, at 12:06 pm
Ukraine has claimed that Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal’s ArcelorMittal mining and metallurgical complex in Kryvyi Rih was targeted in Russian strikes, according to media reports.
Aug 16, 2026, at 09:02 pm
Russian authorities have claimed that more than 800 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight in one of the largest aerial attacks launched by Kyiv since the war began in 2022.
Aug 16, 2026, at 08:11 pm
Russian authorities have claimed that more than 800 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight in one of the largest aerial attacks launched by Kyiv since the war began in 2022.
Who is Margarita Reut? Russian escort accused of bombing Ukrainian defector
Aug 16, 2026, at 06:11 pm
A Russian escort has been charged with the alleged assassination of a high-ranking Ukrainian defector who was killed in a bomb blast involving a trash can, according to media reports.
Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on Ukraine, 3 killed
Aug 16, 2026, at 02:50 pm
The latest wave of suspected Russian attacks on Ukraine on Sunday killed at least three people, according to media reports.
Who is Jason Arday? Former Cambridge professor found dead days after resignation amid plagiarism row
Aug 15, 2026, at 02:44 pm
Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge who had been at the centre of a plagiarism controversy in recent days, was found dead in south London on Friday, media reports said.
Cambridge University appointed academic who backed 'terrorist' group Hizb ut-Tahrir
Aug 13, 2026, at 03:24 pm
London/IBNS: A University of Cambridge academic is facing scrutiny over writings she contributed to a Hizb ut-Tahrir publication more than two decades ago, including criticism of Western education, democracy and aspects of the British school system.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards East Sea ahead of major South Korea-US exercise
Aug 12, 2026, at 04:20 pm
North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, marking the country’s second such launch in less than a week amid heightened tensions over an upcoming joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States.
Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian Court for war crimes
Aug 11, 2026, at 03:41 pm
A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his younger brother, Maher al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Child among 13 killed in suspected Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Nizhnekamsk
Aug 10, 2026, at 05:04 pm
At least 13 people were killed after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack struck the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk on Monday, media reports said, escalating tensions in the region.
Australia: Roadside suitcase horror takes a bizarre turn as 'victim' Is identified as a sex doll
Aug 10, 2026, at 04:19 pm
A homicide investigation in regional New South Wales took an unusual turn after forensic tests revealed that what was initially reported as a female body inside a roadside suitcase was actually a highly realistic sex doll.
Major blow to Trump’s Gaza plan as Netanyahu rejects proposal over Hamas disarmament
Aug 09, 2026, at 11:05 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, saying Israel will not withdraw its forces from the territory until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed.
Iran releases new video of Mojtaba Khamenei amid health speculation
Aug 09, 2026, at 11:55 am
Iranian state-controlled media has released a short, undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in what appears to be an effort to counter months of speculation about his health and whereabouts.
Aug 08, 2026, at 06:26 pm
At least three people, including a child, died in a Russian drone strikes in Ukraine's Kyiv city, said Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday.
Thailand school bloodbath: Suspect killed grandparents before attack that left six dead
Aug 07, 2026, at 02:56 pm
At least seven people, including three teachers, three students and even the suspect, died in a shooting incident at a secondary school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province on Friday, an incident that has left the country shocked.
Horror in Thailand: Teacher among 2 killed in deadly school shooting
Aug 07, 2026, at 10:19 am
At least two people were killed and 10 others injured after a shooting at a high school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province on Friday, according to local media reports.
Iran's President meets Mojtaba Khamenei in 'darkened' car, later asks: 'Was it really him?'
Aug 06, 2026, at 11:38 pm
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei under highly unusual and secretive circumstances, later questioning whether the person he spoke to was actually the country's top leader, according to a report by Iran International.
Princess Isabella makes history as first Danish royal woman to begin full military service
Aug 05, 2026, at 09:40 pm
Princess Isabella of Denmark has begun her 11-month military service, becoming the first female member of the Danish royal family to complete full military conscription.
Zelenskyy shares chilling video of Russian drone 'hunting' civilian in human safari attack
Aug 05, 2026, at 03:11 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared a video on X that allegedly shows a Russian drone chasing a civilian in southern Ukraine, describing it as part of a "human safari" campaign carried out by Moscow against civilians.
Why is Nauru now called Naoero? All you need to know
Aug 04, 2026, at 03:56 pm
The Pacific island nation of Nauru, the world's third smallest nation, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, marking a return to its traditional identity.
Drone horror at Russian beach: Seven killed as tourists watch in shock
Aug 04, 2026, at 10:16 am
At least seven people, including children, were killed after a drone struck a crowded beach in southern Russia, according to media reports.
Ferry horror in Indonesia: Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire
Aug 02, 2026, at 05:38 pm
At least five people died, and 41 others went missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying them caught fire while at sea, media reports said.
Explosion rocks Moscow restaurant: 3 dead, 21 injured as banquet turns into horror
Aug 02, 2026, at 01:55 pm
At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at a restaurant in the Russian capital, Moscow, on Saturday, according to local media reports.
41 dead as Morocco-Ceuta migrant crisis spirals; Spain rushes troops, EU sounds alarm
Jul 31, 2026, at 11:46 pm
A humanitarian crisis unfolded at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after at least 41 migrants died while attempting to cross from Morocco, prompting the Spanish government to deploy additional security forces as European leaders expressed concern over the escalating situation.
Europe on edge: Spain deploys troops after thousands of migrants storm Ceuta from Morocco
Jul 31, 2026, at 10:25 am
Spain is deploying a large number of troops to its North African territory of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed into the enclave from neighbouring Morocco on Thursday, according to media reports.
Hundreds of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta by sea from Morocco, crisis deepens
Jul 30, 2026, at 11:30 pm
Hundreds of migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday, with many swimming around the frontier fence from Morocco, AFP reported.
UK couple opens mysterious paint can hidden inside their 1900 home—Couldn't believe what was inside
Jul 27, 2026, at 04:25 pm
A UK couple were left stunned after discovering what appeared to be a hidden stash of cash concealed inside an old paint tin while exploring a secret room in the cellar of their historic home, according to media reports.