In a groundbreaking moment for space exploration, the four-member crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission has entered the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence, marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to deep space. The astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are now on a historic trajectory that will take them around the Moon’s far side, pushing…
Amid escalating military commitments and the growing cost of the ongoing conflict with Iran, Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping proposal for a $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, setting the stage for a fierce debate in Congress. The proposed budget represents a dramatic increase of more than 40 percent in Pentagon spending within a…
The United States has taken decisive action against two relatives of slain Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, following the revocation of their legal residency status. According to a statement released on Saturday by the U.S. State Department, the niece and grandniece of the former Iranian general were taken into custody by federal agents after their…
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul on Saturday, April 4, for high-level discussions centered on energy security, safe navigation in the Black Sea, and ongoing efforts to bring an end to the war with Russia. The meeting, held at the historic Dolmabahce Palace, underscores Turkey’s continued role as…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a critical phase, with tensions intensifying following reports of a missing American pilot after two warplanes were downed over Iranian territory and the Gulf region. Search efforts were underway on Saturday, involving both Iranian and U.S. forces, to locate the pilot whose fate remains uncertain….
Ukraine has strengthened its defence partnerships in the Gulf, signing a new agreement with Qatar focused on countering missile and drone threats, as regional tensions continue to escalate. The deal was confirmed by Qatar’s defence ministry during a visit by Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been on a fast-paced diplomatic tour across the Gulf. The agreement…
Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of central London on Saturday in a large-scale rally aimed at pushing back against the rise of far-right politics in the country. The protest, branded the “March to Stop the Far Right,” drew widespread support from trade unions and civil society organisations, with turnout estimates reaching around…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has taken another dangerous turn, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces launched missiles toward Israel on Saturday, marking their first direct strike since the war involving Iran began. The attack signals a widening of hostilities in a conflict that has now stretched into its fifth week, raising fresh concerns…
Authorities in Kuwait have confirmed that the country’s main commercial hub, Shuwaikh Port, was hit by a drone strike early Friday morning, in what officials described as a “hostile” attack. According to the Kuwait Ports Authority, multiple unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the port, causing material damage to facilities within the complex. Fortunately, no injuries were…
Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, urging its leadership to agree to a deal that would end ongoing U.S. and Israeli military strikes or risk further escalation. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Iran still has an opportunity to change course by abandoning its nuclear ambitions and…
