Global oil prices have surged to a four-year high. The rally reflects growing anxiety over energy security, as the gulf remains critical to global crude flows. Analysts point to grave consequences if oil production stops in Iran, with other regions already struggling to restart operations.


West Asia War: Oil Chaos, Markets Shake As War Risk Surges 

Former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested over alleged war crimes committed during the Afghanistan conflict.
Authorities say he faces five counts of war-crime murder linked to incidents between 2009 and 2012. Investigators claim the victims were unarmed Afghan civilians who were under military control at the time.

Australia EX Soldier Arrested For War Crimes, Arrest Over Alleged Afghanistan Crime

Gaza Ceasefire: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are expected to be released by next week, following diplomatic efforts. Watch the video to know more on this!

Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Says Iran Will Be Part Of Peace In West Asia

Bombardments have intensified in Gaza City, leading to the widespread destruction of buildings and significant civilian displacement. As airstrikes continue, humanitarian concerns grow amid mounting casualties and escalating violence.

Israel-Gaza war: bombardments intensify in Gaza city, several buildings destroyed 

#Gravitas Amid tensions with China, Australia has unveiled a major step in strengthening its naval firepower.  The government announced it will roll out a fleet of advanced underwater combat drones, known as 'Ghost Shark.'

Australia's 'Ghost Shark Drone' fleet to counter China's pacific push 

After weeks of violent protests, a leading rights activist and former chief justice have emerged as presidential contenders -- but can they succeed in the bare-knuckle world of Kenyan politics?

Kenya's deadly protests spur outsiders into election battle 

Perth has been identified as Australia’s meth capital, with 70 doses consumed per 1,000 people daily. Authorities warn of rising drug abuse and its social impact.


Perth named Australia's meth capital, 70 doses per 1000 people everyday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 120th edition of his radio program, Mann Ki Baat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, highlighted India’s unity in diversity as various states celebrate their traditional New Year and upcoming festivals, including Eid. He urged people to strengthen this spirit and extended his greetings to all.

PM Modi Mann ki Baat: PM Modi highlights unity amid festive celebrations in India

Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery, growing at its fastest pace in three years with a 3.8% GDP rise in 2024. As Ramadan begins, food prices have dropped, bringing some relief to households. However, soaring rent prices in Lagos continue to strain finances. What’s driving these economic shifts?

Nigeria's economy grows as food prices drop amid Ramazan

Thirty-three of a total of 55 BRO workers trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district have been rescued, with concerns over the safety of the remaining 22 mounting as night fell on the snowbound slopes and the rescue efforts came to a temporary halt.

India: Uttarakhand rescue team battle heavy snow, tough terrain and adverse weather

Thirty-nine people have died in two provinces in Afghanistan due to hail and heavy rain. . .

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Death toll hits 39 after floods and hail in Afghanistan

Twenty-nine people have died in two provinces in Afghanistan due to hail and heavy rain. . .

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Afghanistan hit by rain, hail, flash floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 119th edition of his radio program, Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi mentioned about ICC Champions Trophy and ISRO's 100th mission last month.

PM Modi Mann Ki Baat: 119th edition of PM Modi's monthly radio show

North Korea has issued a warning of potential military retaliation in response to what it claims was a drone attack from South Korea. Pyongyang alleges that South Korean drones entered its airspace, escalating tensions on the already volatile Korean Peninsula. While South Korea has not confirmed any such incursion, North Korea's leadership has condemned the alleged breach, threatening to take decisive military measures. This incident adds to the ongoing friction between the two nations, raising concerns about further escalation in the region.

North Korea Threatens Military Action Over Alleged South Korean Drone Incursion

Tories record highest poll ratings since September, Labour party still leads opinion poll. In response to widespread support for the tax-cutting initiatives in Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement, the Conservatives have seen their highest poll rating since September.

Tories set to face 1997-style wipeout: Poll, Labour Party expected to sweep elections in UK

The United Kingdom's family Visa salary threshold hike is to be spaced out instead of being implemented all at once. The salary threshold will determine the eligibility to sponsor a spouse or partner on a family Visa. The threshold hike will take place in incremental stages the move is being seen as a step down by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who is pushing for immigration reforms in the country.

New eligibility requirements for visa in UK

In a widely expected move, the European central bank has left interest rates unchanged and signalled the imminent conclusion of its last remaining bond purchase scheme. Meanwhile, the Bank of England has chosen to maintain its key interest rate at a substantial 15-year high of 5.25%. Governor Andrew Bailey dismissed speculations of rate cuts, asserting it's premature to consider such measures.

ECB leaves rates unchanged, eyes conclusion of bond scheme

UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt is all set to unveil a fiscal proposal that may include an extension of a large tax holiday for firms. This the government believes will encourage investment and boost the sluggish British economy. A Bloomberg report quoting sources shows that Hunt wants to extend the so-called "Full-expensing" policy, which offers businesses complete tax relief on capital expenditures, beyond the 2025-26 fiscal year, when it is now set to expire.

Jeremy Hunt may extend tax holiday for firms: UK government looking to encourage investments

Criticisms will be seen as attack on Met chief Mark Rowley for allowing pro-Palestinian march in London on Armistice Day.

UK: Suella Braverman accuses police of double standards on rallies

The former cabinet minister Brandon Lewis has taken a six-figure job advising a company part-owned by two sanctioned Russian oligarchs. Lewis, a former justice secretary and ex-chair of the Conservative party, was given approval to take up the position at LetterOne, which is 49% owned by Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven.

Former Tory chair takes six-figure job at firm part-owned by sanctioned Russians

The British Retail Consortium estimates the cost of theft in the sector has reached 1 billion pounds ($1.24 billion) a year and local convenience stores are reporting the highest levels of shop theft recorded in the last decade.

UK retailers on shoplifting ‘epidemic’: Almost 1 billion pounds a year stolen

Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, has found itself on the brink of financial collapse. The Birmingham city council has effectively declared bankruptcy, shutting down all nonessential spending, following equal pay claims totaling 956 million dollars.

Equal pay crisis hits UK's Birmingham

Government plans to accommodate asylum seekers on a barge on England's south coast face a possible legal challenge over fire safety.

UK: Migrant barge faces legal challenge over fire safety

Contractors linked to hostile foreign powers such as China will be targeted by a new security task force if Labour wins the next general election.

Labour plans new taskforce to target contractors linked to hostile nations | Report

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that aims to strengthen access to contraception in the United States, as the country nears the one-year anniversary of a Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to abortion.

US: Joe Biden unveils new order to protect access to contraception

The cost of living crisis is forcing more university students to take on more hours in their part-time jobs, with most saying that supporting themselves is affecting their studies, according to a new study.

UK: Cost of living crisis forcing students to take on more hours of paid work

Amanda Zurawski, a resident of Texas, almost died waiting for an abortion she desperately didn't want.

"I Nearly Died": Texas Abortion case reveals new US reality

Boris Johnson was accused on Friday of a new breach for taking a newspaper columnist job without waiting for required ethics vetting. Remember, the former British prime minister quit parliament last week over a finding that he misled lawmakers about covid lockdown parties. The Tories are divided over whether to endorse the findings of a panel of lawmakers that he deliberately misled parliament over parties at his office during the pandemic. Johnson started his working life in journalism, sacked by the Times newspaper for making up a quote. He went on to have a career at the daily telegraph, whereas a Brussels correspondent, he lambasted the EU in vivid, if not always accurate prose. He later pursued parallel media and political careers as editor of the Spectator magazine and as a member of parliament. Before becoming prime minister, he wrote a column for the daily telegraph. That column often saw him criticized for his views, and he was accused of islamophobia.

UK Panel: Boris Johnson took job without vetting, a clear breach

The Party Gate Report, which accuses former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson of purposefully misleading the parliament, has caused a split within the Conservative Party in the UK. Conservative MPs are now split over whether to approve the report or not, with Johnson's supporters already planning to vote against it.

UK: Conservative party in split over partygate report

Several British soldiers were overcome by the heat on Saturday as they turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats to salute Prince William.

Several British royal guards faint due to heat during ceremony with Prince William

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration has refused a demand from the government-appointed COVID-19 inquiry to hand over former prime minister Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages and pandemic diaries, setting off allegations of cover-up and obstruction.

UK: Rishi Sunak faces allegations of cover-up after refusing to handover chats to covid inquiry

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