Israel is constructing a large earthen barrier inside the Gaza Strip, with satellite imagery showing the structure extending beyond the area designated as the “Yellow Line” under the US-backed ceasefire arrangement. The development is raising concerns that the division of Gaza could become increasingly entrenched. According to an Associated Press investigation based on satellite imagery,…
The United States has launched a fresh wave of heavy airstrikes against Iran, targeting dozens of facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in the latest escalation of the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces completed the operation at about 10 p.m. Eastern Time on…
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering widespread damage, power outages and an intensive search-and-rescue operation for people trapped beneath collapsed buildings and inside a heavily damaged shopping mall. Authorities have also been investigating an explosion that occurred at the mall shortly after the quake. Emergency crews, soldiers and firefighters have…
Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia have stepped up diplomatic efforts to strengthen regional security and maritime cooperation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf nations seek to safeguard one of the world’s busiest energy shipping routes. The discussions come amid efforts to maintain stability following months of heightened tensions in the Middle East….
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington today to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, where he is expected to press for additional Patriot air defense interceptors and stronger military support as Russia intensifies its missile and drone attacks. The visit comes shortly after Zelenskyy secured a defense cooperation agreement with newly appointed UK Prime…
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today for high-level talks focused on the Middle East, as a fragile pause in direct military exchanges between the United States and Iran creates room for renewed diplomacy. The meeting comes amid ongoing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan,…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that a potential “Super El Niño” weather event could inflict between $10 billion and $20 billion in economic losses across Africa, with Nigeria listed among the countries at risk of severe impacts. Speaking to Reuters, AfDB Director for Climate Change and Green Growth, Anthony Nyong, said the anticipated…
South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have secured a combined $950 billion in long-term agreements to supply advanced artificial intelligence and memory chips to some of the biggest technology companies in the United States, marking one of the largest semiconductor partnerships ever announced. The agreements were unveiled during South Korean President Lee…
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, July 27, after the United States and Iran paused military strikes, easing fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East and reducing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by 5.9% to around $91.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
Singapore has tightened its monetary policy for the second time in three months, as rising energy costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about inflation and global supply chains. On Monday, July 27, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a slight increase in the rate of appreciation of…
