An American media figure has gone viral after making bold claims about US military strength during a briefing on tensions with Iran.Riley Podleski, an American journalist and conservative media personality, said this week that the US used “less than 10%” of its combat power in operations against Iran. Her remarks came in an official video…
China has established a new county in its Xinjiang region near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the Afghanistan border, a move that comes amid ongoing tensions with India over disputed territories, particularly in Ladakh.The county, named Cenling, was announced by the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region government on March 26 and will be administered by Kashgar prefecture, according…
An anti-India US reporter says she was assaulted by protesters while covering a demonstration in Minneapolis. Conservative reporter Savannah Hernandez was assaulted while filming an anti-ICE protest outside the Whipple ICE Facility. According to witnesses, a group of demonstrators surrounded her, shoved her, and knocked her to the ground. After the confrontation, Hernandez got back…
Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sparked a diplomatic controversy after demanding $1 billion from Turkey along with what he described as “the most beautiful woman” in the country, while threatening to sever ties if his conditions are not met.In a series of posts on X on Saturday, Kainerugaba said the payment should serve as…
An Easter ceasefire between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly unravelled on Sunday, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a temporary pause in fighting for the Orthodox holiday.The 32-hour truce, ordered by Moscow from Saturday evening, had been presented as a humanitarian gesture, with Kyiv agreeing to observe…
Saudi Arabia launches 5 rail routes to cut cargo time and costs / Image: file Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward reshaping regional trade by rolling out five new rail logistics routes that promise faster cargo movement and lower transport costs. The move is set to strengthen connections between Gulf ports and key…
China on Sunday announced plans to restore select suspended ties with Taiwan, including direct flights to more mainland cities and the resumption of imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products.The announcement came as senior leaders from China’s ruling Communist Party and Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang held talks, signalling a possible thaw in limited areas of engagement.China’s Taiwan Work…
Qatar reopens sea routes, all vessels cleared to operate from Sunday / Image: file Qatar officially resumed full maritime traffic for all vessels starting Sunday, signalling a return to normal sea operations after days of precautionary restrictions linked to regional tensions.In a statement, the Qatar Ministry of Transport confirmed that navigation across the country’s territorial…
The UAE Ministry of Defence recently announced on April 9, 2026, that the country’s skies were free from aerial threats after 40 days of war. Now, religious institutions that had been closed for a limited period of time due to the regional tensions have been reopened for the general public. BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu…
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has postponed his planned visit to the United States and the United Nations, citing “current internal circumstances” and the need to focus on national security.“In light of the current internal circumstances… I have decided to postpone my trip to the United Nations and the United States,” Salam said in a…
