Two Helicopters Collide Over Greece During Firefighting Mission
Two crew members were killed when two helicopters collided in mid-air while taking part in a firefighting operation in Greece, where devastating wildfires have spread across several areas amid hot and dry conditions. The accident occurred on Sunday in the border area between Attica and Boeotia, about 65 kilometres west of the capital, Athens. One […]
Oil Prices Plummet Following Trump’s Decision to Halt Iran Strikes
Global crude oil prices dropped sharply by more than four dollars per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing progress towards a potential diplomatic agreement. According to market data, Brent crude fell by $4.08, or 4.64 per cent, to settle at $83.85 per barrel. Simultaneously, US […]
Gaza Strikes Claim 19 Lives Despite Trump Peace Plan
US President Donald Trump’s latest declaration outlining a peace and security framework for the devastated Gaza Strip has been immediately overshadowed by a surge in regional violence. Despite diplomatic efforts to transition towards a stabilized post-conflict phase, Israeli military strikes across the enclave have resulted in at least 19 Palestinian fatalities within a 24-hour period, […]
Trump Calls Off Planned Military Strikes on Iran Following Framework Agreement
United States President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing progress towards a potential diplomatic agreement aimed at resolving longstanding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump stated that the decision to stand down came after Iran and several Middle […]
Russia’s Massive Ukraine Strikes Kill At Least 14
At least 14 people have been killed in a wave of Russian air strikes across Ukraine, with casualties reported in several regions from the capital Kyiv to the western city of Lviv. The attacks came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia could be preparing a major assault, according to reports. The […]
Solar Impulse 2 Completes Epoch-Making Solar Circumnavigation
The notion of circumnavigating the globe in an aeroplane without utilizing a single drop of fossil fuel was once viewed as pure fantasy. Yet, through the pioneering application of solar energy, this ambitious vision has been transformed into a landmark achievement. The story of Solar Impulse 2 represents a major breakthrough in aeronautical engineering, signaling […]
Oil Prices Plunge 5% Following De-escalation in US-Iran Conflict
A tentative pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran following weeks of heightened military confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz has brought temporary relief to global markets, triggering a drop of more than five per cent in crude oil prices. During early Asian trading hours on Monday, Brent crude—the international benchmark—dropped to $91.87 […]
US Launches 13th Night of Strikes on Iran Following Trump Warning
The United States military launched air strikes against target sites across Iran for a thirteenth consecutive night, central command officials confirmed on Friday morning, following explicit warnings from US President Donald Trump regarding an intensification of military operations. According to a formal statement released by US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest wave of targeted bombardments […]
Iran Executes Man Accused of US, Israeli Espionage
Iran has executed a man accused of carrying out espionage and operational activities in the interests of the United States and Israel, according to a report by the Iranian state-affiliated Fars News Agency. The man, identified as Mehdi Khanki, was sentenced to death following judicial proceedings, with Iranian authorities alleging that he had links to […]
Honouring Anti-Apartheid Hero Nelson Mandela on International Day
The enduring legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, an iconic figure in the global struggle against racial oppression and a towering symbol of peace and reconciliation, is being celebrated worldwide. Born into the noble Thembu royal family on 18 July 1918 in the village of Mvezo, located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Mandela’s life journey […]