Category: Foreign News

Donald Trump claims victory in 2024 Presidential race, projects powerful comeback

Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential race after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris.



Israel strikes military sites in Iran amid rising tensions

Israel conducted a series of airstrikes on military sites in Iran early Saturday, targeting locations around Tehran in retaliation for recent Iranian attacks.



Iran fires over 180 missiles at Israel in retaliation, escalating regional tensions

Iran fired over 180 missiles at Israel in a large attack, raising fears of a regional war.



Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike

Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and founding member, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut.



Secret Service foils assassination attempt on Donald Trump at Florida golf course

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service thwarted what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.



Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country with her sister.



Donald Trump shot in right ear at campaign rally, shooter dead

Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a Saturday campaign rally, causing blood to streak across his face. His security agents quickly surrounded him, but he emerged shortly after, pumping his fist in the air and appearing to mouth the words “Fight! Fight! Fight!”



Keir Starmer calls for national reset in first speech as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, addressed the nation from 10 Downing Street, calling for Britain to rediscover its identity and undergo a broader reset. He promised to restore trust in politics and serve all voters.



Julian Assange freed after deal with U.S., returns to Australia

After a prolonged legal battle, Wikileaks announced that founder Julian Assange has left the UK following an agreement with US authorities. This deal allows him to plead guilty to criminal charges and gain his freedom.



Narendra Modi secures third term as Prime Minister despite BJP’s reduced majority

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election on Tuesday (June 04).



Singapore Airlines flight diverts after severe turbulence leaves one dead, dozens injured

According to Reuters, more than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence, resulting in dozens of injuries and one death, finally arrived in Singapore on a relief flight Wednesday morning after making an emergency landing in Bangkok.



Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found

Hopes are fading for the survival of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister following a helicopter crash in mountainous and icy conditions, an Iranian official stated on Monday after search teams found the wreckage.



Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashes in heavy fog

Reuters reports that a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday while navigating mountainous terrain in dense fog.



End of Lee era for Singapore as Prime Minister steps down

Singapore’s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation.



Former Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Joins BJP, Contests Lok Sabha Election

Former Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has joined India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is contesting in the elections.



Israeli missile strikes Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions

An Israeli missile has struck Iran, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with CBS News, the BBC’s US partner.