While this may appear to some as merely a challenge, it is, in reality, extremely hazardous and poses serious health risks.
With direct flights curtailed because of airspace closures and security concerns, many students embarked on gruelling overland journeys to neighbouring country Armenia.
US defence secretary Hegseth, who has a history of defending the Crusades, has openly justified US involvement in Iran using pro-Christian rhetoric.
Russia and China are perhaps pleased to see America's anti-missile systems and other military equipment being depleted. The US has moved its military assets from the Indo-Pacific to the Gulf, which benefits China.
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 Live Updates: The celebrations in the Middle Eastern nations will remain low-key due to the ongoing Iran war.
Russian military seems to be preparing for a spring and summer campaign to claim Ukrainian-controlled parts of the eastern Donetsk region.
Anmish began his climb from Mount Elbrus in Russia on October 23, 2024.
Sandrine Couturier was on the Brussels metro when a suicide bomber struck the morning of Belgium's worst-ever jihadist atrocity.
Iran has repeatedly said its nuclear programme is for civilian use only, a point made by the ex-Ayatollah in October 2003 when he said the 'use of such weapons (nuclear, biological, and chemical) is haram (i.e., forbidden)'.
America may now well be trapped in a war of its own making.
The US wants to contain the Iranian threats in the waterways so that it can send US warships to escort vessels in and out of the Persian Gulf.
Despite rising oil prices and US casualties, those faithful to the "Make America Great Again" cause still broadly support Trump's actions in Iran.
JackLynn Blackwell, 9, died participating in the blackout challenge on social media, which involves restricting oxygen until one passes out.
China will be in a stronger position to extract concessions from Donald Trump when the US president finally visits Beijing, analysts say.
The French Navy's flagship, the Charles de Gaulle, is reportedly the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in operation outside the US military.
The arrests of foriegn nationals have brought the focus back on the porous Indo-Myanmar border and India's interests in the region in terms of security.
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Hours after Naini's statement, the Guards said their spokesperson was "martyred in the criminal, cowardly terrorist attack by the American-Zionist side at dawn".
Sri Lanka refused permission to the United States to station two of its warplanes at a civilian airport in the island's south in early March, President...
NASA on Thursday began returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the Moon.
Israeli and US air attacks pound Iran as assassination campaign of country's leadership continues.
US preparations fall behind for FIFA World Cup 2026, leading to growing concerns about security risks at events.
Slovenia's election sees the centre-left coalition take on the populist right amid claims of foreign meddling.
Israeli air strikes target army camps in response to alleged attacks on the Druze community in Suwayda on Thursday.
Women's Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women's football team.
What is being done to Iran today could be done to Africa tomorrow. Africa must reject this illegal war.
The real risk lies not in closure, but in disruption in the strait’s approaches.
Lloyd's List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through 'safe corridor' once they are approved by IRGC.
People gather with family and for congregational prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month.
Economic crises and conflict dampen traditional Eid celebrations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.
From the Iranian threat to his own domestic legal and political troubles, war with Iran has advantages for Netanyahu.
Environment advocacy groups are suing the US government over climate change policy rollback.
Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya mine, source of much of the world’s coltan.
US charges men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer for helping to smuggle billions of dollars' worth of AI chips.
Attacks stretch from Kuwait to the UAE as analysts warn conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.
Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.
Tighter restrictions on goods and aid are driving shortages, adding to the strain on families in Gaza on Eid.
Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.
Iran’s national women’s football team has been given a hero’s welcome home, weeks after they were thrust into a crisis.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.”
Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ruler.
Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.
Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.
Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come.