TIRANA: Student-led anti-government protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes in the capital, Tirana, with demonstrators setting fire to the Ministry of Education and damaging nearby businesses. Police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters as demonstrations over education costs, university conditions and alleged government corruption intensified. According to reports by international…

Battle for the Red Sea coast intensifies; government forces seek to regain Houthi-held territory — independent verification of casualty figures remains unavailable YEMEN: The conflict in the Middle East is entering a more volatile phase, with fighting intensifying near the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. Yemen’s internationally recognized government forces have launched a major military…

TEL AVIV/TABUK: What began as a routine Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a terrifying mid-air emergency when violence erupted inside the cockpit. Within seconds, the aircraft plunged thousands of feet, leaving passengers facing what could have become a catastrophic disaster. At the centre of the dramatic rescue was Indian pilot Captain…