Donald Trump claimed that Iran killed 42,000 protesters during its recent crackdown, a figure that differs from earlier numbers he cited and remains unverified by independent monitors. Human rights groups and activist networks have reported significantly lower confirmed death tolls, though estimates vary widely.

US-Iran War: Trump Claims Iran Killed 42,000 Protesters, Contradicts Himself

Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 324 drones and missiles in a single night, marking one of the largest strikes in recent months of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Ukrainian air defenses worked to intercept the barrage as explosions were reported across multiple regions.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Fires 324 Drones & Missiles at Ukraine in Single Night

International Atomic Energy Agency has warned of a “very serious escalation” in nuclear risks as North Korea continues expanding its nuclear weapons capacity. The alert raises fresh global concerns over Pyongyang’s growing arsenal, regional instability in East Asia, and renewed pressure on international diplomacy to curb nuclear proliferation.


IAEA Warns of Very Serious Escalation, N Korea Expands Nuke Capacity

Security forces in Nigeria have destroyed bandit enclaves in Bauchi State and recovered arms during a coordinated operation in the Kumbodoro Forest. Officials say the crackdown targeted criminal hideouts used for attacks, kidnappings, and illegal activities in the region. 


Nigeria: Bandit Enclaves Destroyed in Bauchi; Arms Recovered in Kumbodoro Forest

The Andhra Pradesh government is using drones to deliver critical medicines to remote and hard-to-reach villages, improving access to healthcare in rural areas. The initiative aims to overcome geographical barriers and reduce delays in emergency medical supply delivery.

India: Andhra Govt Delivering Critical Meds to Remote Villages Via Drones 

Mumbai has launched India’s first electronic Transferable Development Rights (e-TDR) platform, marking a major step toward digitising urban planning and real estate transactions. The new system aims to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and speed to the issuance and trading of development rights, reducing paperwork and streamlining approvals.


India: Mumbai Launches India's First E-TDR Platform 

In Wales, scientists are studying a herd of Peruvian alpacas to understand how animals graze. They say the findings could help protect biodiversity around the world and even help prevent climate change.

Scientists Look to Alpacas for Climate Answers 

Severe storms that tore through parts of the U.S. Midwest and Plains are triggering renewed warnings of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds in the region after a violent system left behind widespread damage, power outages and multiple injuries across several states.

Upper Great Lakes Flood Warning Issued Amid Heavy Rain Alerts

Water supplies in Afghanistan’s capital are falling fast, as groundwater levels drop, demand surges, and long-delayed infrastructure projects struggle to catch up. Kabul is facing a worsening shortage driven by shrinking underground reserves that many residents rely on for daily survival. Watch the full video to know more on this!

Kabul Water Crisis:  Major Water Crisis Looms Over Afghan Capital 

Super Typhoon Sinlaku moved across Saipan and Tinian early Wednesday, packing sustained winds of up to 150 miles per hour. Weather officials described it as the strongest tropical cyclone anywhere in the world so far this year. The slow-moving storm prolonged dangerous conditions for several hours, increasing the risk of structural damage, flooding and power outages.

Strongest Storm of the Year Strikes Remote US Islands

Japan has announced plans to significantly reduce its dependence on fossil fuels as part of a long-term energy transition strategy aimed at boosting renewable energy and nuclear power usage. The government says the shift will be gradual but steady, focusing on energy security, carbon reduction, and technological innovation.

Japan Targets Sharp Cut in Fossil Fuel Dependence; Energy Transition Gradually Advances 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could push the global economy toward a recession if tensions worsen further. Rising energy prices, supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, and tighter financial conditions are already weighing on growth prospects. 

IMF Warns of Potential Global Recession if Iran War Worsens 

Meta is reportedly developing an advanced AI version of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg as part of its broader push into artificial intelligence and digital assistants. The AI model is expected to simulate Zuckerberg’s communication style, decision-making patterns, and public interactions, potentially being used for internal tools, user engagement, and product demonstrations across Meta’s platforms.


Meta Developing AI Version of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Norway and Ukraine have agreed to expand defence cooperation with a new focus on joint drone production and military technology sharing. Under the deal, Ukraine will assist Norway with battlefield-tested drone expertise, while Norwegian facilities will help scale up production for both domestic use and battlefield deployment.

Norway-Ukraine Expand Defence Cooperation With Joint Drone Production

The United States has hosted rare direct talks between Israel and Lebanon as part of a renewed diplomatic push to ease regional tensions and support a broader ceasefire framework. The discussions, mediated by Washington, focused on border stability, security concerns, and steps toward future negotiations between the two sides, which have technically remained in a state of conflict for decades.


US Hosts Rare Israel-Lebanon Talks Amid Regional Ceasefire Push Efforts

Sudan is facing a worsening hunger crisis as the ongoing conflict devastates food supplies and basic services. UN reported that at least 700 people have been killed, while millions struggle with severe shortages of food and aid.

Sudan Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Amid War, At Least 700 Killed 

The Trump Administration has claimed that Cuba sent around 5,000 troops to Russia. Officials say the alleged deployment could deepen military cooperation between Havana and Moscow. The claim has heightened tensions between United States and Cuba.

US-Cuba Tensions: Trump Administration Claims Cuba Sent 5,000 Troops To Russia 

Four people were killed after the U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to officials. The operation was conducted by U.S. Southern Command, which said the vessel was moving along known narcotics-smuggling routes in the region.


US Drug Boat Strike: Four Killed In Eastern Pacific Strike

Beef prices in the U.S. continue to rise sharply, even as some other food staples ease.
Ground beef and steak prices are now up nearly 16 percent from a year ago.

US Grocery Bills Rise as Beef Costs Climb

Rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating a strategic shift in regional trade and energy routes.
Reports suggest China and Pakistan increasingly turning to Central Asia as an alternative corridor.


Hormuz Crisis: Hormuz Risk Drives New Asia Trade Corridors

Rising tensions in West Asia are now hitting American farms hard.
As the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, fertiliser supplies are shrinking and prices are soaring, right in the middle of the crucial spring planting season.
Farmers across the United States are now facing higher costs, delayed deliveries and tough decisions that could impact crop yields and food prices.

 Hormuz Crisis: West Asia Tensions Hurt US Agriculture 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine is facing shortages of U.S.-supplied missiles amid the ongoing war. He stressed that limited air defense and missile stocks could weaken Ukraine’s ability to counter attacks.


US-Iran War: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Raises Alarm Over US Missile Supply 

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US-Iran War: Trump Claims Iran Killed 42,000 Protesters, Contradicts Himself

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Fires 324 Drones & Missiles at Ukraine in Single Night

IAEA Warns of Very Serious Escalation, N Korea Expands Nuke Capacity

Nigeria: Bandit Enclaves Destroyed in Bauchi; Arms Recovered in Kumbodoro Forest

India: Andhra Govt Delivering Critical Meds to Remote Villages Via Drones

India: Mumbai Launches India's First E-TDR Platform

Scientists Look to Alpacas for Climate Answers

Upper Great Lakes Flood Warning Issued Amid Heavy Rain Alerts

Kabul Water Crisis: Major Water Crisis Looms Over Afghan Capital

Strongest Storm of the Year Strikes Remote US Islands

Japan Targets Sharp Cut in Fossil Fuel Dependence; Energy Transition Gradually Advances

IMF Warns of Potential Global Recession if Iran War Worsens

Meta Developing AI Version of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Norway-Ukraine Expand Defence Cooperation With Joint Drone Production

US Hosts Rare Israel-Lebanon Talks Amid Regional Ceasefire Push Efforts

Sudan Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Amid War, At Least 700 Killed

US Hosts Rare Israel-Lebanon Talks Amid Regional Ceasefire Push Efforts

Norway-Ukraine Expand Defence Cooperation With Joint Drone Production

US-Cuba Tensions: Trump Administration Claims Cuba Sent 5,000 Troops To Russia

US Drug Boat Strike: Four Killed In Eastern Pacific Strike

US Grocery Bills Rise as Beef Costs Climb

Hormuz Crisis: Hormuz Risk Drives New Asia Trade Corridors

Hormuz Crisis: West Asia Tensions Hurt US Agriculture

US-Iran War: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Raises Alarm Over US Missile Supply