World Desk

The US is implementing secondary sanctions to restrict Iranian airlines globally, threatening foreign entities with exclusion from the US dollar system.

Dubai has declared a 10-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a pivotal figure in the emirate's development.

President Trump escalated rhetoric against Iran, outlining options ranging from military destruction to diplomatic talks at the UN General Assembly.

President Trump proposes a Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., to house drones and snipers, sparking lawsuits from veterans and preservationists.

Flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport faced severe delays and cancellations following a blaze at an Aramco fuel facility. The incident coincides with intensified Houthi military operations in Yemen.

Earl Spencer has intensified claims that King Charles III expressed elation following Princess Diana's death. Buckingham Palace responded by suggesting grief may cloud memory.

At least 16 to 21 people, including police officers, were killed in a suicide bombing targeting a mosque near a police compound in Kohat.

King Charles convened a summit with tech executives and government officials to discuss the ethical implications and existential risks of advancing AI systems.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned following a narrow election defeat. The Social Democrats, led by Magdalena Andersson, now face challenges in forming a government.

A new bill targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, granting President Trump discretionary power to impose secondary tariffs on countries importing Russian energy.

Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have announced the passing of their dog Sunny. The 13-year-old Portuguese water dog was a beloved fixture of the White House from 2013.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member to strengthen transatlantic ties amid trade tensions.

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, warning that attacks on holy sites cross a critical red line as regional oil infrastructure faces mounting threats.

A federal judge ruled that adding President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center requires congressional approval. Following the ruling, the board voted to close the venue for two years, citing safety concerns and financial instability.

The Supreme Court rejected a bid to impose new postal ballot requirements, ensuring states can continue using established mail-in voting systems.

A man in his sixties has admitted to drugging and raping his wife over a 20-year period in Stockport. The case is part of a larger process involving multiple defendants.

A man in his 30s was detained by PSNI firearms officers after hijacking a bus in Omagh. The incident led to a high-speed pursuit and multiple collisions.

Austin firefighters reflect on their harrowing 10-day deployment to Ground Zero after 9/11, discussing the enduring emotional trauma and health risks.

Twenty-five people have died after a blaze broke out on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship at a state-owned shipyard in Qingdao. President Xi Jinping has ordered an investigation into the tragedy.

President Trump has proposed a $5,000 cash dividend for every American adult if Republicans win the November 2026 midterms, sparking intense debate over its feasibility.