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Russia’s defense ministry has announced that its armed forces are preparing massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, according to CNBC.

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has issued a written appeal urging Muslim nations—particularly across the Gulf—to consolidate against a shared adversary, warning that infighting directly benefits external opponents. Published on August 30, the directive arrives amid an ongoing economic crunch driven by U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade, six months into a regional war sparked … Read more

The intensifying military friction between Turkey and Israel in Syria poses a distinct regional challenge due to Ankara’s NATO’s way of warfare, according to expert Dr. Eitan Hai Cohen during a 103FM interview with Prof. Aryeh Eldad and Ron Koffman on Friday. This escalating geopolitical test involves overlapping U.S. interests, economic ambitions in post-Assad Syria, … Read more

Rescue teams are racing against time along the Nepal-China border as the confirmed death toll from a catastrophic August 2026 flash flood reaches 469 in Nepal, with more than 1,500 people still missing across both countries following a massive Himalayan glacier collapse. According to authorities, thousands have been evacuated by air while emergency crews search … Read more

Malaysia is overhauling its airport security protocols through a newly announced government plan, deploying risk-based screening, multi-agency coordination via the National Immigration Command Center, and enhanced screening equipment across major hubs like KLIA to address long-standing challenges in managing security across multiple agencies’ mandates. A Unified Multi-Agency Framework for National Gateways For years, managing security … Read more

Russia is preparing a military escalation in Ukraine after concluding peace talks have reached a dead end, according to sources close to the Kremlin.

Police in Spain are investigating the deaths of an Irish couple whose bodies were found in a hot tub at a rented villa in Cullera, south of Valencia. Homicide Investigation Launched in Cullera After Jacuzzi Discovery Local law enforcement and the Civil Guard rushed to the scene on Tuesday afternoon after the teenagers alerted the … Read more

As Malaysia approaches its celebrations, cities are gearing up for a packed calendar of cultural exhibitions, foodie dashes, and rooftop coffee festivals. From historical walking quests through Kuala Lumpur to free sunset air shows in Putrajaya, here is how the nation is marking the Merdeka celebrations. Music and Nostalgia Take Center Stage Music lovers heading … Read more

Ireland faces mounting financial pressure as the European Commission refers the State, alongside Spain, France, and the Netherlands, to the Court of Justice of the European Union over delays in transposing the NIS2 Cybersecurity Directive into national law, carrying an initial exposure of €2.8 million plus daily penalties according to professional services firm Aon. The … Read more

A 19-year-old Bangladeshi woman named Rima endured a harrowing ordeal involving alleged forced drug dependency, deception, and human trafficking to China before escaping and returning home on a Tuesday night, according to an investigation by The Daily Star and support from the organization Justice and Care. From Bagerhat to a North Badda Flat: How the … Read more