How close is too close when it comes to geopolitics? Just 110 km from Taiwan, Japan’s tiny island of Yonaguni is quietly becoming a frontline. And now, Japan has put a date on it—surface-to-air missiles are expected to be deployed there by 2031. Why now? Tensions with China have been rising steadily. Beijing claims Taiwan
What turns a routine journey through the mountains into a tragedy in seconds? In Kathmandu, the answer came brutally. A bus travelling from Pokhara veered off a narrow mountain road and plunged more than 200 metres into the icy Trishuli River. Nineteen lives lost. Dozens more injured. Among the victims, a British tourist—far from home,
What does it take to end a 46-year wait? Grit, nerves of steel—and one perfect moment. The United States stunned Canada 2-1 in a dramatic overtime finish to claim Olympic men’s ice hockey gold at the 2026 Winter Games. The hero? Jack Hughes, who buried the winner just 101 seconds into overtime. It’s a historic
What happens when a fragile peace begins to crack? Overnight, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan took a sharp—and deadly—turn. Pakistan launched air strikes across the border, saying it was targeting militant hideouts. They were linked to groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and Islamic State-Khorasan Province. Officials called it a “retributive response” to recent suicide bombings inside
Is France witnessing a political role reversal? For decades, the far right was the outsider. Now, the spotlight is shifting—and not in a good way. It all follows the shocking killing of student Quentin Deranque in Lyon, allegedly by militants linked to the far left. The brutality—caught on camera—has sparked outrage and raised uncomfortable questions.
At a high-profile meeting led by Donald Trump, a new “Board of Peace” claimed $7 billion in pledges to rebuild Gaza Strip. With talk of a future filled with skyscrapers, tech hubs, and seaside resorts. Sounds ambitious, right? But scratch the surface, and cracks quickly appear. Yes, countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE
What begins as an adventure in the mountains—how quickly can it turn into a nightmare? Rescuers searching the backcountry near Lake Tahoe have recovered the bodies of eight skiers buried in a powerful avalanche. One more remains missing and is now presumed dead. The disaster struck near Castle Peak, where a “football-field-sized” wall of snow
After indirect talks in Geneva, Iran says it has reached an understanding with the US. The understanding is on the main “guiding principles” over its nuclear programme. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the discussions constructive but admitted “work still needs to be done.” Washington’s verdict? “Progress was made.” The meeting, mediated by Oman, comes
Could a small chunk of bone rewrite one of history’s most legendary war stories? Archaeologists in southern Spain think it just might. While digging near Córdoba, researchers uncovered a 10-centimetre elephant foot bone. It was an extraordinary find in Europe, where elephant remains are almost unheard of. Why is this so exciting?Because it could finally
In Bnei Brak, two female soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces found themselves running for safety, chased by an angry crowd of ultra-Orthodox men. Police rushed in, forming a human shield as rubbish flew and stun grenades echoed through the streets. More than 20 arrests followed. So what sparked this chaos? Reports suggest the soldiers
Imagine trusting a bank vault with your life savings — and then discovering it was emptied over a quiet holiday weekend. That nightmare became reality in Gelsenkirchen. Thieves pulled off what officials are calling one of Germany’s most “spectacular” bank heists in years. Sometime between December 27 and 29, the gang slipped into a Sparkasse
Donald Trump has ordered the USS Gerald R Ford — the world’s largest aircraft carrier — to leave the Caribbean and head for the Middle East. In about three weeks, it will join the USS Abraham Lincoln, doubling America’s floating firepower near Iran. Why now? Talks are simmering. The US and Iran recently held indirect
