Assad-Era Weapons Remnants Discovered Syria’s transitional leadership has reported the discovery of remnants linked to former President Bashar al-Assad’s clandestine chemical weapons programme, including raw materials and munitions that officials say resemble items used in gas attacks during the country’s civil war. The disclosure adds a serious new dimension to Syria’s transition, as authorities seek

Marco Rubio’s India visit became more than a routine diplomatic tour. The US Secretary of State’s trip brought together serious India-US discussions, Quad cooperation, regional security concerns, critical minerals strategy and public attention around India’s extreme summer heat. Rubio visited India from May 23 to May 26, 2026, with his schedule covering Kolkata, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. His visit came at a time when Washington and New Delhi were trying to stren

A serious train crash in Buggenhout, Belgium, has left four people dead after a train struck a school minibus at a level crossing on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2026. The accident happened in the town of Buggenhout, located north of Brussels, during the busy morning travel period. The minibus was carrying schoolchildren along with adults when it reached the railway crossing. Shortly after, the vehicle was hit by an approaching train. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the area