Saima Wazed, Bangladesh PM’s Daughter Takes Charge As WHO’s Southeast Asia Regional Director
During her acceptance speech at the WHO executive board meeting in Geneva, Wazed highlighted her top priorities. These include a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, an often neglected area.
Putin: US-Made Missiles Shot Down Plane Transporting Prisoners of War
Following months of requests from Kyiv, the United States decided to provide Patriot missile systems to Ukraine
Russia Says It Destroyed 20 Ukrainian Missiles
Sevastopol is home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which has been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian attacks during Moscow's nearly two-year war
United States Destroys Houthi Missile That Could Have Hit US Aircraft
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that troops destroyed a Houthi missile poised for launch, recognizing its impending threat to US aircraft
Israeli Prime Minister Claims United Nations Aid Agency Infiltrated By Hamas
Netanyahu's remarks came as UNRWA stated that it is extremely important to launch an impartial investigation into Israeli charges that 12 of its staff were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack
United States Warns Against Pointing Lasers At Planes After Reports Of Eye Injuries
A laser strike can temporarily blind a pilot or cause severe eye injury, and the FAA takes this threat very seriously
White House Acknowledges “Substantial Promise” in US-India Drone Agreement
The agreement was disclosed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit last year, reflecting significant advancement in the defense collaboration between the United States and India throughout the past decade.
Resistance Forces In Myanmar Propose Conditions For Eventual Transfer of Power from Military
When the military seized control of the nation and used lethal force to put down widespread peaceful protests, it unleashed a political crisis in Myanmar that the army has not been able to contain.
China Executes Couple Who Cast Off 2 Young Children From 15th Floor
Zhang Bo and Ye Chengchen were earlier found to be guilty of the death of a two-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy after they fell from the 15th floor of a residential tower in Chongqing
Iran-Backed Group Pulls Out Iraqi War Against US Troops
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed that the United States would take all necessary actions to defend its troops following the deadly drone attack
