Drones Strike US Embassy in Riyadh, Fire Quickly Contained Amid Regional Tensions

In the early hours of the morning, two drones struck the US Embassy compound in Riyadh, sparking a limited fire and causing material damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry. … Read More

UK Mobilizes Rapid Response Teams to Support 300,000 British Nationals in Gulf Region

Britain is moving quickly to look after its people living and traveling in the Gulf, where around 300,000 British nationals are currently based. Today, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed … Read More

Australia Launches Online Crisis Portal as 115,000 Nationals Stranded in Middle East Amid Airspace Closures

Australia has revealed that around 115,000 of its citizens and permanent residents are currently stuck in the Middle East, unable to leave due to airspace closures triggered by recent conflict … Read More

Anwar: Malaysia Stands in Solidarity with Those Affected by US–Israel Attacks in the Middle East This Ramadan

Malaysia has voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on targets in Iran. Prime … Read More

Embarrassing Loss for Labour as Greens Claim Historic Manchester Seat

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a humbling blow today as the Green Party captured Gorton and Denton, a Labour stronghold in Greater Manchester that had remained in the party’s hands … Read More

US Eases Cuba Oil Embargo but Calls for “Dramatic” Change in Havana

The United States has eased an oil embargo on Cuba, offering a glimmer of relief for the island’s struggling economy. However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that true … Read More

Modi Affirms India’s Support for Israel Amid Trade, Defence Talks, Sparking Debate at Home

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s “firm” support for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that left many lives lost. Speaking in the … Read More

Germany’s Merz Seals Chinese Airbus Deal Amid Push to Strengthen Ties with Beijing

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that China will purchase up to 120 aircraft from Airbus, following high-level talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing yesterday. The landmark deal comes as … Read More

Trump Declares “Turnaround for the Ages” in Marathon State of the Union as Political Storm Clouds Gather

In a high-stakes and record-long State of the Union address, Donald Trump stood before a sharply divided Congress and declared what he called a “turnaround for the ages.” The primetime … Read More

China Imposes Export Restrictions on 40 Japanese Companies Amid Military Tensions

China has announced export restrictions on 40 Japanese companies and organisations, citing concerns that some of their work could strengthen Japan’s military capabilities. The announcement on Tuesday marks a significant … Read More