World

Azim Khan Ronnie of Bangladesh has won the top prize in the second annual International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition, leading a global field of winners honored for striking imagery captured high above landscapes, seascapes, and urban centers worldwide. Azim Khan Ronnie Claims Top Portfolio Honors The international competition judged 1,587 entries from around … Read more

The United States military launched a series of “heavy” retaliatory strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting military command centers and drone facilities. The operation followed attempted Iranian ballistic missile attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan and strikes on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation marks a sharp turn in a conflict that … Read more

The Israeli military has constructed a network of earthen barriers stretching more than 42 kilometers across the Gaza Strip since an October ceasefire, shifting de facto demarcation lines westwards and displacing local families as Hamas announces the dissolution of its de facto government. Barrier Construction and Displacement in Gaza Palestinian families living in the al-Tuffah … Read more

Indian markets face cautious openings as Moneycontrol signals a muted start following a Wall Street sell-off driven by artificial intelligence concerns and the US Federal Reserve’s policy decisions. According to Moneycontrol, the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, though a split vote among three dissenting policymakers keeps the policy data-dependent and removes a key … Read more

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Tuesday to explore diplomatic, economic, and military strategies regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The talks occurred as regional tensions escalated following recent aerial bombing campaigns and retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. Washington Talks Weigh Options for Iran’s Nuclear Program … Read more

A 55-year-old woman was arrested in the Ballynahinch area and charged by Police Service of Northern Ireland detectives with breaching the lifetime anonymity of victims in the Jeffrey Donaldson case. She is scheduled to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 24, as investigators warn that naming protected complainants carries criminal charges. Newry Criminal … Read more

As western Europe braces for its fourth summer heatwave, emergency crews in France and Spain are racing against time to contain massive wildfires. Tens of thousands have evacuated as historic burn totals outpace last year, while international assistance mobilizes to support strained local firefighters. What began as a volatile season of weather extremes has intensified … Read more

The Israeli state spent over NIS 2.7 million ($880,000) on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residences during 2025 and the first half of 2026. Data released following a court petition by the Movement for Freedom of Information reveals high costs for staff salaries, food deliveries, and luxury home maintenance across three different properties. Public records now … Read more

Firefighters in France and Spain raced on Tuesday to contain massive wildfires before a severe new heatwave arrives, threatening parched regions already scorched by record-breaking destruction and forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes across both countries. Emergency Containment Efforts and Rising Temperatures Fernando Grande-Marlaska and Pedro Sánchez Warn of Difficult Hours … Read more

For years, Benjamin Netanyahu’s trips to Washington followed a predictable script of red carpets and effusive praise from the start of the Iran war. But the atmosphere has visibly cooled since the two leaders last met five months ago. Netanyahu arrived in Washington for his seventh visit since Donald Trump returned to power—more than any … Read more

The European Commission has unveiled its Electrification Action Plan, targeting 46% electricity consumption across energy use by 2040. Aimed at reducing a €260 billion fossil import bill, the strategy pairs cross-sector reforms with grid and data center mandates to strengthen EU industrial competitiveness and energy security. Europe has long operated on an energy model that … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States early Tuesday and is expected at the White House for talks with United States President Donald Trump, according to reporting by France 24 and The Jerusalem Post. The visit, scheduled for 9:30 am (1330 GMT), aims to secure ongoing American support against Russia and bring peace … Read more