Gazan children start medical treatment abroad after war leaves lasting scars
A group of wounded children from Gaza, many of them missing limbs and grieving the loss of family members, have begun traveling abroad for medical treatment as part of an international humanitarian initiative. Doctors say the young patients, injured in months of airstrikes and ground battles, require specialized surgeries and long-term rehabilitation not available in […]
Syria resumes crude exports with first official shipment in 14 years
Syria has exported 600,000 barrels of heavy crude oil from the port of Tartus, marking its first official oil shipment since 2011 as the government seeks to revive its war-battered energy sector. The cargo, carried by the tanker Nissos Christiana, was sold to the trading firm B Serve Energy. Officials described the shipment as an […]
Balochistan launches special anti-polio drive to reach millions of children
Balochistan’s government has launched a targeted anti-polio campaign aimed at vaccinating large numbers of children across the province as Pakistan gears up for a nationwide immunization push starting September 1; provincial officials say the special drive will cover dozens of high-risk districts and vaccinate roughly two million under-five children. The campaign was formally kicked off […]
Erdogan Urges Global Action on Gaza and Praises Türkiye–Japan Partnership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used a high-profile piece in a Japanese paper to highlight growing Türkiye–Japan ties and to plead for urgent international action to stop what he called Israel’s oppression in Gaza; he urged a ceasefire, stepped-up humanitarian aid and a renewed push for a two-state solution. Erdogan described the relationship with Japan […]
Smotrich Urges Phased Annexation of Gaza, Igniting Alarms at Home and Abroad
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has urged the government to begin a phased annexation of the Gaza Strip if the militant group Hamas does not disarm, framing the move as part of a plan to “win in Gaza” this year; his remarks drew fierce condemnation from Palestinian groups and renewed international concern about steps that […]
Russian Strikes on Kyiv Kill 10 and Injure 38 in Overnight Assault
Kyiv was rocked by a deadly overnight assault as Russian missiles and drones struck the Ukrainian capital, killing at least 10 people and injuring 38 more. Officials described the attack as one of the most intense in recent weeks, with explosions tearing through residential neighborhoods and damaging vital infrastructure. Ukraine’s military reported that Russia launched […]
SBP and UN Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the United Nations have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening financial inclusion, supporting sustainable development and enhancing resilience against economic shocks. The collaboration reflects Pakistan’s push to integrate global expertise into its financial system while aligning with the UN’s broader goals of poverty reduction and inclusive growth. […]
Xi Brings Putin and Kim to Beijing, Sending a Clear Signal to Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at high-profile events in Beijing this week, including a major Victory Day parade on September 3; the rare trio of appearances is being read across capitals as a deliberate display of Beijing’s rising diplomatic leverage and a rebuke […]
China Hit With $2.2B Road Damage From Torrential Rains
Torrential summer rains have wreaked havoc across China, destroying vital transport infrastructure and leaving the government to contend with billions in repair costs. The Ministry of Transport said that since early July, relentless downpours have damaged roads in 23 provinces and municipalities, with losses exceeding 16 billion yuan or about $2.24 billion. The damage comes […]
First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Sparks Nationwide Alarm
The United States has confirmed its first human infection from the flesh-eating screwworm parasite, a rare but dangerous condition that burrows into living tissue. The case was detected in a Maryland resident who recently returned from abroad. Officials say the patient has recovered and there is no sign of further spread. The screwworm, caused by […]
