International

August 4, 2025 11:22 AM

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council approves formation of new defence council

Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved the formation of a new defence council led by President Masoud Pezeshkian. The Official media reported, the council will centralize the review of defence plans and boost the capabilities of the Iranian armed forces. It includes the heads of the e...

August 4, 2025 11:08 AM

Pakistan: Over 300 people died since June 26 due to monsoon-triggered rains and landslides

In Pakistan, over 300 people, including 140 children, have died and over 715 people have been injured since June 26 due to monsoon-triggered rains and landslides. In its latest report, the National Disaster Management Authority said that out of the total death toll, 140 were children, 102 men and 57...

August 4, 2025 9:43 PM

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Arrives in New Delhi for Five-Day Visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. arrived in the national capital today for a five-day state visit to India. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal informed that Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita received and accorded ...

August 4, 2025 8:16 AM

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to Arrive Today on 5-day State Visit To India

President of Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will arrive in New Delhi this afternoon on a five day State Visit to India. He will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high level delegation including several Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries and senior officials, in addition ...

August 3, 2025 7:15 PM

Iran Fully Reopens Airspace Following Ceasefire With Israel

Iran has fully reopened its airspace following a ceasefire with Israel. The country's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) confirmed that both domestic and international flights have returned to normal. Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran resumed 24-hour operations, and airlines are once agai...

August 3, 2025 8:18 PM

Julian Assange Joins Massive Pro-Palestinian March on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive pro-Palestinian protests erupted worldwide today against the ongoing war and famine in Gaza. In Sydney, tens of thousands of people marched across the Harbour Bridge in solidarity with Palestine. Among them were WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, and retired fo...

August 3, 2025 4:32 PM

China’s Guangdong and South Korea Brace for Severe Storms, Flood Risks

Guangdong Province in southern China and South Korea are both facing severe weather conditions as heavy rain and strong winds threaten to cause widespread damage. In Guangdong, the provincial government has activated a Level-IV emergency response due to anticipated torrential rain from today ti...

August 3, 2025 3:54 PM

Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts After 600 Years, Sends Ash 4 km High

The Krasheninnikov Volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for the first time in recorded history, its first in 600 years, today. Local authorities reported that the eruption began at 2:50 AM local time, sending ash clouds up to 4 km above sea level. The volcano has been gi...

August 3, 2025 2:05 PM

Fire at Sochi oil depot after Ukrainian drone strike

A big fire broke out at an oil depot near Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi. Russian officials said it was caused by a Ukrainian drone attack. Sochi’s nearby airport has stopped flights. Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed that drone debris had hit a fuel tank and 127 firefigh...

August 3, 2025 2:01 PM

6.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Russia’s Kuril Islands

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands this morning. The quake triggered a tsunami warning for parts of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Russian officials said the tsunami could cause high waves. However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre confirmed there was no tsunami t...