International

August 29, 2025 7:34 AM August 29, 2025 7:34 AM

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US investigators say Minneapolis attacker was obsessed with idea of killing children

In the US, investigators say that the attacker who opened fire on pupils as they were praying at a church in Minneapolis was obsessed with the idea of killing children. According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, the shooter, Robin Westman, did not seem to have any specific motive. Acting US...

August 29, 2025 10:05 AM August 29, 2025 10:05 AM

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Russian airstrikes on Ukraine claim 23 lives in capital Kyiv

The death toll in Kyiv has risen to 23 following Russian strikes, with at least 48 people injured, Ukrainian officials said. Powerful explosions rocked the city, damaging buildings across seven districts, including the European Union mission and the British Council headquarters. Rescue teams continu...

August 29, 2025 6:53 AM August 29, 2025 6:53 AM

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Trump administration approves sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles to Ukraine

The Trump administration has approved the sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munitions (ERAM) missiles to Ukraine, providing a potentially powerful tool to Kyiv as it continues to face a relentless assault by Russia. The announcement of the proposed 825 million sale comes as diplomatic efforts to e...

August 28, 2025 10:11 PM August 28, 2025 10:11 PM

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Indian Naval ships Tamal & Surat arrive at Jeddah port for naval exchanges 

  Indian Naval Ships Tamal, a newly commissioned multi-role frigate, and Surat, a guided missile destroyer, arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port on August 27-28, 2025, as part of ongoing naval exchanges between India and Saudi Arabia. INS Tamal, commissioned recently in Russia and en route to India, is th...

August 28, 2025 9:54 PM August 28, 2025 9:54 PM

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India, Bangladesh agree to curb trans-border crime by increasing Coordinated Patrols

 India and Bangladesh have agreed to intensify joint efforts to combat trans-border crimes by enhancing vigilance, increasing coordinated patrols, and sharing real-time intelligence. The commitment was made in a joint statement issued after a four-day Director General-level border conference held at...

August 28, 2025 6:43 PM August 28, 2025 6:43 PM

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Abu Dhabi signs agreement with IOC to provide one million tonnes of LNG per year

  Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement with Indian Oil Corporation to supply one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from its lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. Under the agreement, LNG will be delivered to ports across India, supportin...

August 28, 2025 6:44 PM August 28, 2025 6:44 PM

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Australia plans to curb more nuisance tariffs to encourage free trade

  The Australian government has announced that it will cut another 500 tariffs, which it describes as nuisance tariffs, as part of a push to encourage free trade. Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Trade Minister Don Farrell and Industry and Innovation Minister Tim Ayres announced in Canberra today that the sm...

August 28, 2025 6:19 PM August 28, 2025 6:19 PM

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UAE celebrates Women’s Day to honor  achievements of Emirati women across all fields

  The United Arab Emirates today marks the 10th annual Emirati Women’s Day, celebrating the contributions of women to the nation’s development and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s Union (GWU), founded by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak in 1975. The day, first celebr...

August 28, 2025 5:56 PM August 28, 2025 5:56 PM

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Japan: Volcanic eruption at Mount Shinmoe; plumes rise to over 5500 mts

In Japan, a volcano eruption at Mount Shinmoe on the southwestern island of Kyushu is reported today with plumes rising to 5,500 meters. Local media quoting the Japan Meteorological Agency reports that the 1,421-metre volcano straddling Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures erupted at 4:53 a.m. local t...