The United States is intensifying pressure on Iran’s financial networks, focusing increasingly on cryptocurrency exchanges and digital assets that Washington says have helped Tehran move money internationally and bypass sanctions. The action comes as tensions remain high over commercial shipping and negotiations involving the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. authorities have previously targeted Iranian exchanges and individuals accused of facilitating transactions connected to t

Spain’s temporary checks on arrivals from Italy have intensified the Spain Italy border row triggered by the Ceuta migration crisis. The dispute now touches Schengen rules, EU migration policy and relations between Madrid and Rome as both governments defend their border measures. Ceuta The confrontation began after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African

A devastating Thailand school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, northwest of Bangkok, has renewed concern over school safety, youth wellbeing and firearm access. Police said a 14-year-old student first shot his grandparents at home before travelling to school with his grandfather’s handgun. He later opened fire inside the campus, killing five teachers and staff members before shooting himself. Authorities reported 23 people wounded, including nine in crit

A missing family member in the U.S. can leave relatives unsure where to begin. This guide explains when to contact law enforcement, what information to provide, how NamUs and NCMEC may assist, how to preserve useful records and how to use community and social media searches responsibly. Report the disappearance promptly When a family member cannot be located, contact the law enforcement agency serving the place where the person was last

Sangeetha divorce update: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s wife has withdrawn her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu family court. She joined the hearing by video conference, after which the court closed the case as withdrawn, according to PTI. Court Allows Sangeetha to Withdraw Plea Sangeetha appeared before the Chengalpattu family court through video conferencing on Friday,

A community appeal is seeking the family of a Telugu-speaking woman in Dallas who has reportedly remained near a Downtown Dallas court area for several days. The unverified social media post says she is waiting for her husband and may have links to Plano or Frisco. Community appeal spreads across Dallas A social media appeal is asking residents in North Texas to help locate the family of a Telugu-s

Iran has sharply criticised Washington’s handling of the latest Iran-US tensions, with Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accusing the United States of practising “theatre diplomacy.” His remarks came as President Donald Trump expressed optimism about negotiations while Tehran continued to dispute Washington’s account of direct talks. The conflicting statements highlight the de

Pakistan and Somalia have signed a new defence cooperation agreement as security tensions rise around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. The Pakistan Somalia defence deal focuses on military training, counterterrorism and capacity building, while its timing puts Islamabad’s expanding defence diplomacy in the Horn of Africa under fresh attention. Pakistan Somalia defence deal expands military cooperation

Israel Lebanon strikes have renewed fears of a wider regional conflict just as Iran and Oman move closer to an agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The violence in southern Lebanon, threats against Gulf infrastructure and stalled Iran-US diplomacy show how fragile the search for peace remains. Israel Lebanon strikes hit southern villages Israel carried out strikes in southern Leb

The proposed Trump-class battleship fleet could cost the United States about $275 billion and place severe pressure on an already strained shipbuilding industry, according to a new Congressional Budget Office estimate. The first nuclear-powered vessel alone could cost $23.4 billion. President Donald Trump announced the new battleship programme on December 22, 2025, as part of what his administration calls the Navy?

At least 30 Yemeni government soldiers were killed and 15 others wounded after Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks on military camps in Marib and Hadramout on Thursday. The Houthi Yemen attacks mark one of the deadliest escalations in the country in years, raising fears of renewed large-scale fighting. Marib strike targets government military camps Yemeni government and military so

The Shops at North Bridge renovation will modernize the Chicago mall with redesigned Michigan and Grand avenue entrances, an LED archway, hospitality-inspired interiors and a new tenant strategy. Work begins in August 2026, with the exterior due in 2027. Chicago’s Shops at North Bridge announced on Thursday, August 6, 2026, that it will begin a phased, multimillion-dollar renovation intended to modernize the shopping complex and strengthen its connection to the Ma

The USCIS denial without RFE or NOID policy gives officers broader discretion to reject immigration benefit requests that lack required evidence. Effective Wednesday, August 5, 2026, it applies to pending and newly filed cases, while evidence requests remain available. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has restored broader officer discretion to deny immigration benefit requests without first issuing a Request for E

Daughters watched their father’s funeral on video call after 74-year-old Shivcharan Ramratan Gupta died at a Sonipat old-age home. Staff and residents performed the cremation as his daughters joined the last rites online and sent Rs 5,100.   Sonipat old-age home death raises concerns Shivcharan Ramratan Gupta, a 74-year-old former textile trader originally from Mumbai, died following a prolonged

Marine One is under investigation after a reported loss of separation with a commercial passenger aircraft near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Federal aviation authorities say President Donald Trump was never in danger, but the incident has renewed attention on flight safety around Washington’s crowded airspace. Marine One Near Miss Investigated by FAA and NTSB The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Tran

Trump tariff refunds have reached about $100 billion after the Supreme Court rejected the president’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping import duties. The repayments are helping importers recover IEEPA charges while opening a new legal battle over replacement tariffs. Trump Tariff Refunds Reach $100 Billion The Trump administration has processed approximately $100 billion in refunds for importers that paid tariffs imposed unde

The AI chip stock selloff has erased vast amounts of market value even as semiconductor companies report strong demand, limited supply and record earnings. Investors are no longer questioning whether AI needs more chips. They are questioning whether the companies buying them can earn enough to justify the spending. AI Chip Stock Selloff Reflects Higher Expectations Semiconductor shares experienced sharp volatility after years of gains dr

Sri Lanka cybercrime networks are facing greater scrutiny after the suspected murder of a Chinese national exposed possible links to transnational scam operations. Police raids, foreign arrests and concerns over tourist visa abuse suggest fraud groups may be shifting into the country. Sri Lanka Cybercrime Networks Expand Sri Lanka is confronting an increase in suspected online scam operations as international criminal groups search for n

North Korea warns Japan that its growing long-range strike capability could trigger new military responses from Pyongyang. Kim Yo Jong cited Japan’s Tomahawk test, Pacific drills and higher defence spending, while Tokyo insisted that its military policy remains defensive. North Korea Warns Japan Over Military Buildup North Korea has accused Japan of transforming itself into a “war state” as Tokyo expands its military budget, acquir

The Shakib Al Hasan house attack in Magura involved vandalism and an attempted fire hours after the former Bangladesh cricket captain appeared at a media event connected to Sheikh Hasina. Police reported no injuries and opened an investigation as political tensions remained high. Shakib Al Hasan House Attack in Magura Unidentified attackers targeted the Magura residence of former Bangladesh cricket captain and former Awami League lawmake