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Warning: This article contains distressing content Palestinian detainees released back to Gaza have told the BBC they were subjected to mistreatment and torture at the hands of Israeli military and prison staff, adding to reports of misconduct within Israel’s barracks and jails.One man said he was attacked with chemicals and set alight. “I thrashed around like an animal in an …

The Australian stock market experienced a historic downturn as the ASX 200 plummeted, shedding a staggering $100 billion in market value. This marks the worst single-day loss in five years, with investors scrambling in response to a fresh wave of tariff threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Catalyst: Trump’s Tariff Shock Market volatility spiked after Trump announced a …

The global economy is an intricate web of trade, investment, and interdependence. Any disruption in one part of the world can send shockwaves across continents. One such disruption was the trade war initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which sent ripples through financial markets, supply chains, and global GDP growth. But does this trade war have the potential to …

The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the human toll of the intensified hostilities in Gaza. He condemns the reported killing of over a thousand people, including women and children, since the collapse of the ceasefire. Large-scale Israeli bombardments and ground operations have resulted in widespread destruction and the displacement of over 100,000 Palestinians from Rafah in the last two days …

Pakistan has called for an international crackdown on the illegal flow of arms to terrorist organisations, warning that groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) are using advanced weapons, abandoned in Afghanistan, to carry out cross-border attacks.

Dubai is set to unveil a groundbreaking $5 billion resort, designed as a 900-foot-tall replica of the moon, atop a 100-foot base building. Envisioned by Canadian entrepreneur Michael Henderson, this lunar-inspired destination is slated to open in 2027 on Palm Jumeirah. The resort will feature a 10-acre lunar colony, 300 residential Sky Villas, a private club, spa, event center, and …

The Banaue Rice Terraces of the Philippines are an ancient wonder, referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The stunning terraces were created more than 2,000 years ago on the mountains of Ifugao by local people using rudimentary tools and traditional methods. They are still utilized for rice cultivation to this day, highlighting the wisdom and resilience of …

Pakistan’s state-owned energy companies have raised their investment in the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project to $1.25 billion, reinforcing their stake in one of the world’s largest undeveloped mineral reserves. The project, a joint venture with Barrick Gold, is set to be a key driver of economic growth, with mining operations expected to begin in the coming years.Reko …

The human cost of last month’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand is still rising more than a week later, with Myanmar state media revising the country’s death toll up to at least 3,354 on Saturday.

Geographical Location & Topography. The Diomede Islands are a pair of small islands in the Bering Strait between Russia and the United States. They consist of:- Big Diomede (Russia): The larger of the two, located at 65°46′N 169°03′W, is controlled by Russia and uninhabited, primarily serving as a military outpost.- Little Diomede (USA): Located at 65°45′N 168°57′W, this island belongs …