Typhoon Podul Makes Landfall in Taiwan, Triggering Major Disruptions Across the South

Typhoon Podul struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, bringing wind gusts of up to 191 kph (118 mph) as it made…

Trump Orders National Guard on Washington DC Streets Amid ‘Lawless City’ Claim

The Washington DC National Guard began deploying on the city’s streets Tuesday night, following President Donald Trump’s order to mobilize the force…

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Heads to Berlin for Pre-Trump-Putin Summit Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Berlin on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other…

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Surge Poses New Deadly Threat in War-Torn Gaza: Lancet Study

War-ravaged Gaza is now confronting a dangerous new health crisis, with antibiotic-resistant diseases spreading rapidly across the territory and endangering millions of…

Israeli Opposition Leader Backs Nationwide Strike to Demand Hostages’ Return Amid Gaza Crisis

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) threw his weight behind calls for a general strike on Sunday, August…

PM Modi Expected to Address UN General Assembly in September; Trump to Speak on Opening Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to represent India at the upcoming annual high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)…