Hegseth, Pete
United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump's directive on nuclear weapons testing, describing it as both "reasonable and prudent". The directive has sparked widespread global concern since its announcement on Thursday and has raised concerns over escalating tensions among major powers.
Tariffs
The deal between the US and China has de-escalated tensions between the world's two largest economies, but it's a mistake to think this returns us to the pre-pandemic era of globalisation. The world has changed, primarily due to the two Cs: Covid and China. The pandemic
Lawyers
Israeli police have confirmed that they have located ex-Military Advocate-General Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, a day after her family reported her missing. According to reports, Tomer-Yerushalmi's car was found near the beach with a letter inside, leading authorities to begin a search. After an hour of searching, she
Mamdani, Zohran
The New York City mayoral election is heating up, with a new poll showing Zohran Mamdani's lead narrowing to just 6.6 points over Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a Democratic candidate, has consistently held a double-digit lead since his primary win in June, but Cuomo's recent gains
Landslides
As rescuers continue their search for 25 people still missing, the death toll from the Marakwet East landslide in Kenya's Elgeyo Marakwet County has risen to 26. The government has announced that the bodies of the deceased have been taken to the nearby Kapteren Airstrip for identification and
Karl, Andy
Australian stage favourite Elise McCann, who has been taking on roles in various musicals in her career, will be seen alongside her fiancé, US Broadway star Andy Karl, in the long-awaited Brisbane debut of Beetlejuice the Musical in 2026. The show, which will open at QPAC from June 7, has
Astronomy
As the western horizon of Bengaluru took on a breathtaking show on Saturday evening, many residents of the city were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the hazy green comet, C/2025 A6 (Lemon). With many sharing photos of the celestial phenomenon on social media, the excitement was palpable.
Bacteria
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, women are most vulnerable to UTIs due to their shorter urethra. A study published in the Journal of the American Society for Microbiology on October 23, 2025, shed light on the
Hegseth, Pete
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Vietnam has underscored the importance of addressing the legacies of the Vietnam War in the bilateral defense relationship. Hegseth's trip marks 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two former foes, which were upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic
Assault and battery
British police have confirmed that ten people were hospitalized in a mass stabbing attack on a passenger train in Britain, with one victim remaining in life-threatening condition. Witnesses described scenes of panic as bloodied victims ran from car to car. A 32-year-old British national is in custody and is being
Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to continue targeting militant cells in the Gaza Strip, reaffirming his government's goal of disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the region. Speaking to ministers, Netanyahu outlined areas in southern Gaza where Hamas cells remain active, vowing to eliminate them systematically. His remarks came
Terrorists
Counterterrorism police assisted the initial investigation into the mass stabbing of passengers on a train in eastern England, but the incident has been classified as non-terrorist-related. Two men, both British nationals and born in the UK, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. One is a 32-year-old Black British
