Debris found from missing medical plane off Massachusetts coast, six on board
Debris from a Canadian-registered air ambulance jet that disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston has been found off the coast of Massachusetts, the United States Coast Guard said. The Gulfstream aircraft was carrying six people, including four crew members and two passengers,
Indian-run Kusum pharma plant in Ukraine badly damaged in Russian drone strike, 1 killed
A pharmaceutical manufacturing facility operated by India-linked Kusum Group in Ukraine’s Sumy region was largely destroyed in a Russian drone attack on October 4, killing one person and injuring several others, according to Ukrainian officials and media reports. The main structure of the
Russia vows more strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine weighs ceasefire proposals
Russia has warned that it will continue what it describes as targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, while urging foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel to leave Ukraine as fighting intensifies. The Russian Foreign Ministry said its military would continue carrying
UAE shared FlyDubai flight details with Israel, including pilots’ names and nationalities
The United Arab Emirates shared passenger and crew information with Israeli authorities before a FlyDubai flight to Israel, including details about the pilots, according to regional officials, raising fresh questions about how the alleged cockpit attack was able to occur. The development comes
Flydubai flight triggers hijack alert after cockpit incident, lands safely in Saudi Arabia
A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely at Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport on Wednesday after triggering emergency and hijack alerts during a dramatic cockpit incident. Flight FZ1073, carrying around 180 people, was heading toward Ben Gurion Airport when it
Trump and Xi seek to ease tensions and stabilise ties
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington as both sides seek to prevent tensions from escalating and maintain a fragile period of stability in relations between the world’s two largest economies. Analysts say the summit is expected
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs as US trade talks stall
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday, escalating a trade dispute with its largest trading partner as negotiations between the two countries remain stalled. The counter-tariffs cover about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, with duties ranging
Kremlin says it does not rule out restarting Ukraine peace talks with US
The Kremlin said Monday that it does not rule out restarting trilateral peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, although Moscow said it was too early to discuss specific dates or a venue. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments following
Iran targets Jordan after first U.S. attack in a month
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply after the U.S. carried out its first reported strikes on Iranian territory in a month, targeting sites on Larak Island. Iran responded by launching attacks toward locations in Jordan hosting U.S. forces, according to
H-1B shock: US weighs $103,265 visa fee, Indians likely to feel the heat
The Trump administration is considering major changes to U.S. immigration fees and rules that could significantly affect foreign workers, international students and employers, with Indian nationals likely to be among the most affected. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to propose
583 US firms went public under Trump: SEC
A total of 583 companies have gone public in the United States since President Donald Trump took office, raising $208 billion, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins. Atkins said the figures reflect a significant revival in the US initial
North Korea launches more than 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward waters east of the Korean Peninsula on Thursday, prompting South Korea to convene an emergency security meeting as joint US-South Korea military exercises entered their final stage. South Korea’s presidential office condemned the
North Korea launches more than 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the waters off its eastern coast on Thursday, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula as joint US-South Korea military exercises approach their conclusion. South Korea’s presidential office convened an emergency security meeting following
South Korea alarmed as Trump’s Iran stance shakes 72-year alliance
Seoul is facing renewed uncertainty over its long-standing security partnership with Washington after US President Donald Trump ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, while criticising Seoul for declining to join the US-Israel war against Iran. The decision came
Indonesia earthquake: Thousands evacuate after quake kills at least 53
Around 5,000 people have been forced to evacuate after a powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53 people and leaving more than 130 injured, according to authorities. The disaster triggered landslides, damaged homes and public facilities, and blocked roads across
Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz negotiations
Tensions surrounding the U.S.-Iran war escalated on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States could attack Oman if Muscat interferes with Washington’s efforts to resolve the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came as Oman continued its
No ship can safely pass Hormuz without our permission: Iranian army
Iran’s main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Thursday that no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without permission from Iranian authorities, local media reported. A spokesman for the headquarters rejected US claims that ships were passing normally through the
US lawmaker revives bill to create Green Card pathway for H-1B visa holders
A Democratic lawmaker has reintroduced legislation aimed at creating a pathway to lawful permanent residency for millions of H-1B visa holders, renewing efforts to address the long-standing employment-based Green Card backlog in the United States. The proposed legislation seeks to provide greater certainty
US commander urged Trump to pause Iran strikes after campaign reached limits
President Donald Trump reportedly halted plans for further military strikes against Iran after receiving advice from the top U.S. military commander overseeing operations in the Middle East, who concluded that the bombing campaign had largely achieved its objectives. According to reports, Trump had
Several killed after powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, leaving several people dead, dozens injured, and causing widespread damage to roads, buildings, and public infrastructure. Authorities have warned residents to remain alert as strong aftershocks continue across the region. The earthquake,