An albino buffalo in Bangladesh returned to its farm after authorities stopped its planned sacrifice The buffalo was subsequently sent back to the farm where it had been raised. PHOTO: South China Morning Post An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” has been returned to its farm after Bangladeshi officials stepped in to stop its planned…
The programme aims to strengthen India’s air force, whose fleet has fallen below 30 squadrons Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, at the “Aero India 2025” air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 11, 2025. REUTERS India has sought…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issues order to reopen international internet access An Iranian woman, Samaneh, tries to connect to the internet to check on her visa status for her migration process, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026. Photo: Reuters Iranians, isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the…
Gaza still faces Israeli strikes after ceasefire; most residents depend on humanitarian aid to live A girl holding a piece of candy stands among Palestinians performing morning prayers marking the start of Eidul Azha, on a heavily damaged street in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 27, 2026. AFP New clothes for…
Security official says 400kg stockpile is off table as Trump demands it be destroyed or transferred to US Deputy for Foreign Policy and International Security at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani. Photo: Anadolu Agency Deputy for Foreign Policy and International Security at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani once again…
Reiterates that armed forces will continue to pursue all facilitators and abettors of terrorism with full force Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir spends Eidul Azha with troops deployed along the western frontiers in Zhob, Balochistan. PHOTO: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on…
From mass prayers to preparing animals for sacrifice, Muslims mark occasion with community, togetherness People offer Eidul Azha prayers at the Railway Ground in Karachi, Pakistan, on May 27, 2026. Photo: Reuters Muslims around the world are celebrating Eidul Azha with prayers, animal sacrifice, and togetherness. The occasion commemorates the willingness and devotion of Hazrat…
Spiegel reports fewer strategic bombers, warships available to alliance in crisis WASHINGTON: The US intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft, German news outlet Spiegel reported on Tuesday. The NATO alliance is under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned…
Odeh’s relative confirms death, family statement says chief killed with wife, son A Palestinian man inspects the site of an Israeli airstrike on a residential building on Tuesday, in Gaza City, on May 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it…
Strikes hit five towns despite ceasefire; US deploys F-22s, refueling aircraft at Israeli bases, airports Smoke billows following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon May 26, 2026. REUTERS At least 31 people were killed and 40 injured in Israeli airstrikes Tuesday in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strikes targeted the towns…