Doha :The Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025 — widely regarded as the most prestigious global airline ranking — has named Qatar Airways the World’s Best Airline, maintaining its top position from 2024. The awards were announced this week during a grand ceremony held at the Paris Air Show, attended by airline executives and aviation experts from across the globe. The Skytrax…
Forensic teams have officially begun excavations at the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland, where the remains of up to 796 infants and young children are believed to be buried in an underground septic system. This site, long associated with abuse and neglect in Ireland’s religious institutions, has drawn global attention…
Tehran/Jerusalem: Tensions between Iran and Israel reached a new peak this week as Iran launched a powerful counterattack in response to previous Israeli airstrikes. Multiple international media outlets have confirmed that Iran fired a barrage of missiles targeting strategic Israeli locations, including an area near the Mossad (Israeli intelligence agency) headquarters. Iran’s Missile Offensive Hundreds…
In a dramatic escalation of regional hostilities, Iranian state media has confirmed the death of a newly appointed senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Ali Shadmani, in an Israeli airstrike. The incident, which took place four days ago, has triggered nationwide mourning and heightened tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv. Commander…
Amid rising regional instability following Israeli strikes on Iranian strategic areas, Pakistan has shut down its border with Iran. The move comes as a surprise shift from Pakistan’s previously Iran-leaning stance, raising concerns over the future of bilateral ties and cross-border trade. Iran and Pakistan share a long and sensitive border of over 900 kilometers,…
Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, came under attack following prior warnings from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. The incident, marked by dramatic visuals of chaos during a live broadcast, has further intensified the already fraught Iran-Israel tensions. Iran’s official state television channel, IRIB, was struck in a targeted attack on Sunday. During the live transmission, a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Honoured with Cyprus’ Highest Civilian Award: The Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III Nicosia, Cyprus | June 16, 2025 — In a significant diplomatic gesture, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour bestowed by the Republic…
In a remarkable tale of loyalty and bravery, a Buddhist monk in central Japan was rescued by his adopted dog during a terrifying encounter with a bear. The incident occurred on May 29 near Youkoku Temple in Niigata, highlighting the deep bond between man and animal. Tougen Yoshihara, the abbot of the historic Youkoku Temple,…
Blaise Metreweli, a veteran intelligence officer, will become the first female chief of Britain’s foreign intelligence service, MI6. She will succeed Sir Richard Moore later this year, marking a historic leadership transition in the 115-year-old agency. In a landmark appointment, Blaise Metreweli has been chosen to head the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, becoming the…
Rising Tensions: Heavy Civilian Casualties and Strategic Strikes as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates The Israel-Iran conflict has intensified dramatically following Israel’s major offensive beginning on June 13. Iran has reported widespread casualties, including key military and nuclear personnel. In retaliation, Iran launched a series of missile attacks on Israeli cities and infrastructure, further deepening the crisis….
