Watch: Trump accuses journalist of “hurting Australia” Donald Trump has accused an Australian journalist of “hurting Australia” after he was asked about his business deals while in office. John Lyons from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) asked Trump how much wealthier he had become since returning to the White House in January during Trump’s state…
Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that his administration is working to regain control of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, a facility once central to America’s two-decade war effort. Speaking at a press event, Trump described Bagram as strategically vital, noting that it lies “about an hour away from where China builds its nuclear…
Yemen’s coastal region witnessed a major internet disruption after five undersea cables were severed, severely affecting connectivity across the region. According to Pakistan’s IT Secretary, two of the damaged cables directly connected to Pakistan, resulting in a significant slowdown in internet speed nationwide. In an official statement, the ministry clarified that the restoration process of…
A 20-day-old baby girl who was found buried alive in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is fighting for survival, hospital authorities say. She was found by chance when a shepherd, who had taken his goats to the area for grazing, heard faint cries coming from under a mound of earth. Once he went…
A former defence minister and vocal critic of Togo’s government, Marguerite Gnakadé, has been arrested, according to security sources. Gnakadé, the sister-in-law of long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé, recently called for his resignation and urged the military to stand with the people in ending decades of dynastic rule. “She was arrested for serious acts, including her…
Beirut:Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Hajjar met with Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari to discuss the overall situation in the country, highlighting that combating drugs in cooperation with the Kingdom remains a top priority. The two officials also exchanged views on bilateral relations, security cooperation, and regional developments. Minister Al-Hajjar emphasized that Lebanon is committed to strengthening…
Washington — Syria’s Foreign Minister and an accompanying delegation have arrived in the U.S. capital, marking the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Washington in a quarter of a century, according to the Syrian News Agency. The trip is being viewed as a potential opening for renewed dialogue between Damascus and Washington after…
Harare — Zimbabwe’s popular drama group Naiza Boom has suspended production after actress Svinurai, widely known as Tete VekuMasvingo, collapsed during the filming of a skit. What began as a routine shoot quickly turned into a medical emergency when the actress lost consciousness on set. “We thought she had fainted,” the group said, “but doctors…
Harare — Opposition legislators in Zimbabwe are demanding electoral reforms ahead of the 2028 general elections, urging the government to implement recommendations from the 2023 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Observer Election Report. During a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs pressed authorities to clarify steps being taken to ensure…
Beirut — President Michel Aoun received eight newly appointed Lebanese ambassadors before their departure to take up foreign postings, urging them to project Lebanon’s image as a unified state on the international stage. “Lebanon has returned to the international arena after a long absence,” Aoun said, calling on the envoys to represent all components of…
