Meta’s flagship platforms — Facebook and Instagram — experienced a widespread global outage on Sunday, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to log in, refresh feeds, or access basic features. The disruption began early in the day, with users across multiple countries reporting sudden error messages stating their accounts were “currently unavailable due to […]
Israel has taken a highly unusual step by reclassifying crocodiles as “captive‑bred wildlife” for security use, opening the door for the reptiles to be deployed around prisons under a proposal championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The regulatory change, approved by Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman, shifts oversight of Nile crocodiles from the
Pakistan is increasingly alarmed that it may be pulled into the escalating US–Iran conflict, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia triggered fresh security concerns in Islamabad. The strikes — part of a widening regional confrontation — have raised fears that Pakistan’s defence commitments in the Gulf could force it into a conflict it has long
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The US–Iran war has entered a dangerous and unprecedented phase, with water infrastructure emerging as a major target alongside oil facilities, ports, and military bases. As hostilities intensify across the Gulf, both sides are striking assets that directly affect civilian life — a shift that raises the stakes for regional stability and global humanitarian security.
Pakistan and Kuwait have begun early discussions on a significantly expanded defence partnership, a move shaped by the rapidly shifting security landscape in the Gulf as US–Iran tensions intensify. According to officials familiar with the talks, the proposed arrangement could extend beyond defence cooperation to include energy collaboration and new investments, though no final decision
India’s space journey entered a transformative new phase on 18 July, when Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram‑1 became the first privately developed Indian rocket to achieve orbital flight. The successful launch from Sriharikota marks India’s entry into the exclusive global club of nations with private orbital‑launch capability — a group previously limited to the US and China.
The confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered its most volatile stage yet, with both sides now striking critical civilian and strategic infrastructure rather than limiting operations to traditional military targets. This shift marks a dangerous escalation that threatens Gulf stability, global energy supplies, and the broader West Asian region. After seven consecutive
