World

Jul 22, 2026

France Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

France has moved a step closer to banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media after a…

Jul 22, 2026

New UK government to cut tax on household electricity bills

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Tuesday the removal of value added tax (VAT) on UK domestic electricity bills…

Jul 21, 2026

US warns citizens worldwide over Middle East tensions

The United States has issued a worldwide security alert urging its citizens to exercise increased caution because of escalating tensions…

Jul 18, 2026

Heatwave claims nearly 2,000 lives in Belgium in 15 days

Nearly 2,000 people died in Belgium during a severe heatwave between June 18 and July 3, according to the country’s…

Jul 18, 2026

US, Iran Exchange Major Strikes as Full-Scale War Escalates

The United States and Iran exchanged large-scale military strikes on Friday, marking the most significant escalation since the two countries…

Jul 18, 2026

Iraq Moves to Bypass Strait of Hormuz, Signs Over a Dozen Major Deals

Amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran that have severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq…

Jul 18, 2026

One of the Century’s Longest Total Solar Eclipses to Cross Saudi Arabia in 2027

Saudi Arabia is set to witness one of the longest total solar eclipses of the 21st century on Aug. 2,…

Jul 18, 2026

Pakistan, Kuwait Hold Talks on Expanding Defence Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan and Kuwait are holding early-stage discussions on expanding their defence cooperation in a move that could be tied to…

Jul 16, 2026

Kaaba witnesses rare solar alignment

The Kaaba witnessed a rare astronomical event on Wednesday as the Sun passed directly overhead, an alignment that occurs only…

Jul 16, 2026

Marriage fraud warning for Chinese citizens in Bangladesh

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has issued a stern warning to Chinese citizens living in or visiting Bangladesh against using…

Jul 16, 2026

US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department said Wednesday it has approved the sale of an estimated $1.96 billion in weapons to Saudi…

Jul 14, 2026

Heat wave claims over 10,000 lives in Europe in 8 days

The last eight days of June has claimed more than 10,000 lives across continents in Europe. A Europe-based organization EuroMOMO…