The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Prominent American marine biologist shot dead, companion injured in the Philippines
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippines
A distinguished American marine biologist has been shot dead by three men who entered his house in the central Philippines, police said on Tuesday. Kent Carpenter, 73, was with his Filipina companion ...
Earthquake of magnitude 6.05 strikes Philippines’ Mindanao
A magnitude 6.05 earthquake struck Mindanao in the Philippines on Tuesday, according to a Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), ...
Has Balochistan declared independence from Pakistan? Here’s what is known so far
A viral letter claiming that Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan has triggered widespread discussion on social media. The document says a 'Republic of Balochistan' has been formed and ...
Asim Munir meets Erdogan as Pakistan, Turkiye deepen defence ties
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and senior military leaders in Ankara as the two countries moved to deepen defence cooperation and strategic ...
Balochistan ‘declares independence’ from Pakistan, claims control of 85% territory and vast mineral wealth
A viral statement claims Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan and established the "Republic of Balochistan." The claims remain unverified, while Pakistan has not issued an official ...
Indonesia raised Anak Krakatau’s alert after the volcano roared back to life
Indonesia’s volcano monitoring agency raised the alert level at Anak Krakatau to Level 3, known as Standby, on 2 July 2026 after the island volcano in the Sunda Strait resumed explosive activity. By ...
Singapore, Indonesia launch defence alumni initiative
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing - who is in Jakarta for a working visit - and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin also reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to explore new areas ...
Taiwan Semiconductor Reports Earnings July 16. Here’s What to Watch.
The company that builds the world's most advanced chips is about to tell investors how hot AI demand really is.