File photo: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) and US President Donald Trump Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said Tehran does not want to escalate tensions in the Middle East but will “act with its full capabilities” to defend the country’s security, national interests and territorial integrity, even as US President Donald Trump warned that…
Ask most people to name Africa’s deadliest snake, and the black mamba usually comes up first. The black mamba is “widely considered the world’s deadliest snake,” pointing to its potent venom and its habit of striking more than once when it feels cornered. But the snake’s fearsome reputation can make it easy to forget that…
Europe’s shrinking Donbe river has hit power supply, transport and businesses Europe’s major rivers are shrinking as extreme heat and drought continue across the continent, creating several issues. Falling water levels are reducing electricity production, disrupting the transport of goods and affecting businesses that depend on rivers.From the Rhine in western Europe to the Danube…
A commercial airline pilot in the UK reported seeing a mysterious disc-shaped object pass alarmingly close to a passenger aircraft while approaching London Gatwick Airport, triggering an official aviation safety investigation. The incident took place on 29 April 2026 but only came to wider public attention after the UK Airprox Board published its report. According…
Representative Image of thawing Arctic permafrost releasing ancient carbon into coastal waters (AI-generated image) As Arctic permafrost thaws and coastlines erode, enormous quantities of ancient carbon that has sat frozen in the ground for thousands of years are being carried into the sea. Scientists have long worried that microorganisms in the ocean would break this…
NEW DELHI: In what is being seen as a major public confession from within the ranks of Lashkar-e-Taiba, senior operative Rizwan Hanif has confirmed that more than three dozen terrorists linked to the outfit have been targeted and killed across several major Pakistani cities since 2020.Delivering a fiery, hate-filled address to a Pakistani audience, Hanif…
As Pakistan-occupied Kashmir goes through its so-called assembly polls, reports of brutality, violence and unrest continue to surface, with global human rights and press freedom watchdogs raising alarm over an escalating crackdown on protesters and the media.International organisations, including Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), have flagged allegations of state-backed violence, restrictions…
A parody account on X went viral after sharing quotes attributed to Clavicular, claiming he believes he is among the world’s most influential people and on a “once in a generation” rise. The post also included ambitious remarks about changing culture and even ruling beyond the planet. While the account is clearly labelled as parody,…
Asmongold strongly criticised Candace Owens over her Charlie Kirk conspiracy claims, arguing she has severely damaged her credibility and alienated mainstream audiences. He claimed there was little chance of repairing her public image and suggested her remaining supporters would continue demanding more extreme claims. His remarks, shared widely on social media, sparked fresh debate, with…
Fifty years ago, American red crayfish were introduced to Spain’s Guadalquivir River basin, and they have since established a permanent presence. These aggressive invaders have wreaked havoc on local wildlife and disrupted aquatic ecosystems. Yet, local communities have successfully built an economy around their harvesting and processing. This dependence has sparked legal disputes, resulting in…