Britain condemns Israeli settlement tender in

Britain has condemned Israel’s announcement of a tender for a settlement project in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, calling the move “unacceptable and destructive” to efforts to achieve peace and a two-state solution.

Four rare renaissance paintings stolen from

Another major art theft has occurred in Italy, as four paintings by the famous Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen from the Museo Regionale in the Sicilian city of Messina.

Bangladesh votes in first contested presidential

Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years on Thursday, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir facing retired army officer Oli Ahmad, backed by the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance.

GCC youth outpace global peers in digital skills,

Young people across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are significantly outperforming their global peers in several key technology and communication skills, highlighting the region’s growing investment in education and human capital.

Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs for three days,

The three-day pause is expected to provide additional time for negotiations between the two countries.

UN says attacks on aid workers reached record

The United Nations confirmed that 2025 witnessed an unprecedented number of attacks against aid workers, noting that the increasing use of armed drones added to the risks facing humanitarian operations.

Climate change pushes Europe’s sea temperatures

Sea temperatures across Europe have reached record levels this summer, with climate scientists warning that human-induced climate change is placing increasing pressure on marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

UAE residents receive missile alert as air

The United Arab Emirates activated its air defence systems on Tuesday after detecting a missile threat targeting the country.

Massive fuel depot fire in Iraq injures around

Around 30 people, including four Civil Defense personnel, were injured after a massive fire swept through a fuel storage facility in the Tanjaro industrial area of Sulaymaniyah in northern Iraq on Tuesday.

Pakistan Supreme Court orders former Prime

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be transferred to hospital, granting a longstanding demand from his family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) amid growing concerns over his health.

Wildfire crisis deepens across Europe as France

France has announced €12 million in immediate aid for areas devastated by wildfires in the southwest, alongside tax relief and reconstruction measures, as severe fires continue to affect several parts of Europe amid prolonged drought and extreme heat.

Indians in Qatar can now send funds directly to

According to an official statement by the ministry, the new Qatar-India remittance service based on PosTransfer powered by UPI enables customers in Qatar to initiate money transfers by visiting a Qatar Post outlet and providing the UPI ID of the recipient in India, along with the required customer identification details.