The war in Iran has inflicted significant damage on US military assets, with losses and repairs estimated between $1.4 billion and $2.9 billion within the first three weeks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.The bulk of the damage has been attributed to Iranian ballistic missiles and drone strikes targeting US and allied…
Deepak Khadka (File photo/Facebook) Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Sunday arrested former energy minister Deepak Khadka in connection with a case linked to last September’s Gen Z protests, an agency official said.Khadka was “arrested in a case relating to money laundering,” CIB spokesman Shiva Kumar Shrestha told AFP.The Department of Money Laundering Investigation will…
Oman has taken a major step in reshaping its aviation sector by acquiring SalamAir, with a focus on strengthening connectivity, improving efficiency and supporting long-term economic growth.The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, making it clear that both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate…
On March 28th, the 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response under the supervision of the UAE National Medical and Volunteer Reserve Team, the forum followed the theme of “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.”Accredited…
The desert doesn’t usually give things back easily. Wind scrapes away at the surface, heat bends the horizon, and whatever once stood there tends to stay buried for good. Yet in the dry hills of Peru, something unexpected has surfaced. Discovered in 2025, the site known as Peñico is already shifting conversations about early civilisations…
Saudi Arabia issues helpline 992 for expired visa status queries/Image: File Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has directed visa holders to a single helpline for resolving status-related queries, as an earlier relief measure for expired visas approaches its final deadline. Unified helpline number for visa-related queries The General Directorate of Passports has stated that…
Rivers have been supporting life for centuries by giving us water, food, and a medium for transport. However, as cities grew in size, many of these rivers were altered to suit the rising demands of the infrastructure. Many of these rivers were diverted or completely covered by underground channels. Many of these rivers were completely…
The United States is preparing for a possible expansion of its military operations in Iran, drawing up plans that range from limited, targeted ground raids to a broader deployment of troops, even as the White House publicly maintains that no decision has been taken. The evolving strategy reflects a widening gap between operational readiness on…
JD Vance has said he believes UFOs may not be extraterrestrial at all, but “demons”, as he pledged to investigate long-promised government disclosures on unidentified aerial phenomena.Speaking in a wide-ranging podcast interview, the US vice president framed his views through religion while also pointing to ongoing efforts within the administration of Donald Trump to release…
Indian-origin US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal has called for reparations for undocumented immigrants, saying families were “traumatized” by immigration enforcement under US president Donald Trump.Speaking at a congressional hearing titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Attack on Children”, Jayapal said compensation may be needed for those affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. “We are going…
