Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwait border crossing

Firefighters have brought a blaze at Kuwait’s Abdali border crossing under control after the facility was targeted by drones earlier on Thursday, authorities said.

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal requires Abraham

US President Donald Trump has said that a proposed civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia will only receive approval if the Kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel.

US strikes Iran for 12th night as regional

Iran has come under US attacks for a 12th consecutive night, with the latest strikes reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, border facilities and military-linked areas, as neighbouring countries raised security alerts over missiles, drones and hostile aircraft.

Record heat intensifies Europe’s drought

Record-breaking temperatures have become the main driver behind Europe's worsening drought crisis, with scientists warning that extreme heat is now having a greater impact than declining rainfall.

World Bank warns escalating US-Iran conflict

Chief Economist Indermit Gill warns prolonged fighting could fuel inflation, drive up interest rates and deepen economic hardship, particularly for developing nations.

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after historic $100

The Louvre Museum’s famed Apollo Gallery has reopened to visitors, months after it was shut following a daring October 2025 jewellery heist.

UNESCO resolutions support Palestine heritage

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the adoption of four resolutions by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee concerning the State of Palestine and the conservation of World Heritage sites listed as endangered.

Sonam Wangchuk sets condition to end hunger

Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has agreed to end his indefinite fast after receiving assurances from Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh that the government would positively consider key demands related to the recent examination paper leak.

US Secretary of State says Iran ‘In A Lot Of

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran is “in a lot of trouble”, claiming that the country’s economy and military have been badly hit amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Hundreds evacuated as wildfire spreads in

French authorities have evacuated around 400 people as a major wildfire spread through the Var province in southeastern France, burning an estimated 1,700 hectares of land.

Kuwait repels attacks by hostile drones

The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced that its air defenses had intercepted attacks by hostile drones.

US President plans tariffs of up to 200% on

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on imported generic drugs beginning in mid-2028, as part of efforts to encourage pharmaceutical companies to shift manufacturing operations to the United States.