Category: Foreign News

Donald Trump shot in right ear at campaign rally, shooter dead

Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a Saturday campaign rally, causing blood to streak across his face. His security agents quickly surrounded him, but he emerged shortly after, pumping his fist in the air and appearing to mouth the words “Fight! Fight! Fight!”



Keir Starmer calls for national reset in first speech as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, addressed the nation from 10 Downing Street, calling for Britain to rediscover its identity and undergo a broader reset. He promised to restore trust in politics and serve all voters.



Julian Assange freed after deal with U.S., returns to Australia

After a prolonged legal battle, Wikileaks announced that founder Julian Assange has left the UK following an agreement with US authorities. This deal allows him to plead guilty to criminal charges and gain his freedom.



Narendra Modi secures third term as Prime Minister despite BJP’s reduced majority

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election on Tuesday (June 04).



Singapore Airlines flight diverts after severe turbulence leaves one dead, dozens injured

According to Reuters, more than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence, resulting in dozens of injuries and one death, finally arrived in Singapore on a relief flight Wednesday morning after making an emergency landing in Bangkok.



Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found

Hopes are fading for the survival of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister following a helicopter crash in mountainous and icy conditions, an Iranian official stated on Monday after search teams found the wreckage.



Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashes in heavy fog

Reuters reports that a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday while navigating mountainous terrain in dense fog.



End of Lee era for Singapore as Prime Minister steps down

Singapore’s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation.



Former Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Joins BJP, Contests Lok Sabha Election

Former Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has joined India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is contesting in the elections.



Israeli missile strikes Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions

An Israeli missile has struck Iran, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with CBS News, the BBC’s US partner.



Iran Claims It Warned of Attack on Israel; U.S. Denies Receiving Notice

According to a Reuters report, Turkish, Jordanian, and Iraqi officials confirmed that Iran had issued a broad notification prior to its recent drone and missile strike on Israel, contrasting with U.S. claims that Washington received no prior warning.



Pakistan’s new president Asif Ali Zardari decides to forgo salary

Pakistan’s newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.



Moon landing today: US clinches first touchdown in 50 years

A spacecraft built and flown by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines landed near the south pole of the moon on Thursday, the first U.S. touchdown on the lunar surface in more than half a century and the first ever achieved by the private sector.



Pakistan elections: Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif both claim wins

Former Pakistani prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan on Friday both declared victory in elections marred by delayed results and militant attacks, throwing the country into further political turmoil.



Poonam Pandey dies at 32 of cervical cancer

Indian actress Poonam Pandey passed away today (February 02) at the age of 32.



Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets.