Israel Reopens Gaza Rafah Crossing in Pilot Operation
Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt under a limited pilot operation marking the first partial resumption of movement after...
Thaipusam Festival Draws 1.8 Million to Malaysia’s Batu Caves
An estimated 1.8 million devotees and visitors have gathered at Malaysia’s Batu Caves to observe the annual Thaipusam festival one of the largest...
SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 with 25 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites into orbit marking another expansion of the company’s global broadband network....
Afghanistan Taliban Plans Dams on Kunar River
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has announced plans to construct a series of dams along the Kunar River as part of a broader...
Bangladesh Student Protest at Dhaka University Over Controversial Remarks
Students at Dhaka University have staged protests following remarks by a public figure that were widely viewed as degrading toward working women. Demonstrators...
Ukraine and Moldova Power Outages Halt Kyiv’s Water and Metro
Widespread power outages in Ukraine and Moldova have disrupted essential services including water supply systems and metro operations in Kyiv raising concerns about...
Syrian Forces Enter Al Hasakeh Under Ceasefire Deal With Kurdish Forces
Syrian government forces have entered parts of the city of Al Hasakeh following a ceasefire arrangement reached with Kurdish led forces aimed at...
UNIFIL Reports Chemical Substance Impact Near Lebanon Peacekeepers
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has reported that its peacekeepers were affected by exposure to a chemical substance released near the...
Texas Democrats Flip State Senate and Pick Up Congressional Seat
Democrats have secured significant electoral gains in Texas flipping control of the state Senate and winning an additional seat in the United States...
Iranian Authorities Arrest Oscar Nominated Screenwriter
Iranian authorities have arrested a prominent screenwriter whose work previously received international awards attention including an Oscar nomination. State linked media confirmed the...
