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- [Iran’s Khamenei Issues Fierce Warning to U.S., Rejects Nuclear Limits Amid Rising Gulf Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-khamenei-issues-fierce-warning-to-u-s-rejects-nuclear-limits-amid-rising-gulf-tensions-5010/) - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a sharp and defiant message on Thursday, escalating rhetoric against the United States and firmly rejecting any restrictions on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. In a strongly worded statement marking developments in the Persian Gulf region, Khamenei declared that the United States has no legitimate role in the
- [Cole Allen agrees to stay in jail before Trump assassination attempt trial](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cole-allen-agrees-to-stay-in-jail-before-trump-assassination-attempt-trial-5007/) - A California man accused of attempting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump during a high-profile Washington event has agreed to remain in federal custody as the case against him moves forward, according to court proceedings on Thursday. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is facing multiple serious federal charges stemming from an
- [US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-official-says-iran-war-truce-terminated-hostilities-for-war-powers-deadline-5004/) - The United States administration has declared that its hostilities with Iran, which began in late February, have effectively “terminated” under a controversial legal interpretation tied to a congressional war powers deadline, even as political and legal disputes intensify in Washington. A senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration said a ceasefire that took effect in
- [Iran parliament speaker mocks US naval blockade, says no oil wells ‘exploded’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-parliament-speaker-mocks-us-naval-blockade-says-no-oil-wells-exploded-5000/) - Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has openly mocked the United States’ naval blockade on Iranian oil exports, dismissing Washington’s warnings of imminent damage to the country’s energy infrastructure and accusing U.S. policymakers of fueling global price instability. In a pointed message posted on social media, Ghalibaf ridiculed earlier claims—linked to U.S. officials and analysts—that
- [Pakistan Faces $800 Million Shock as US–Iran War Strains Economy](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-faces-800-million-shock-as-us-iran-war-strains-economy-4997/) - Pakistan is grappling with a sharp economic setback as the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran sends shockwaves through global energy markets, dramatically increasing the country’s import costs. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revealed that Pakistan’s oil import bill has surged to nearly $800 million per week, a steep rise from about $300
- [New York Mayor Backs Kohinoor’s Return to India, Urges King Charles to Consider Move](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/new-york-mayor-backs-kohinoors-return-to-india-urges-king-charles-to-consider-move-4994/) - New York: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has added his voice to the long-standing demand for the return of the historic Koh-i-Noor Diamond to India, saying he would personally encourage King Charles III to take that step. Speaking ahead of a ceremonial event during the British monarch’s visit to the United States, Mamdani said
- [Trump Says Iran "Choking Like Stuffed Pig", Refuses To Lift Hormuz Blockade: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-iran-choking-like-stuffed-pig-refuses-to-lift-hormuz-blockade-report-4991/) - US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his administration’s hardline stance against Iran, declaring that Washington will not lift its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz despite mounting global concern and renewed diplomatic pressure. In a series of remarks following stalled negotiations, Trump claimed that Iran is “choking like a stuffed pig” under
- [Trump Orders Preparations for Extended Iran Blockade, Raising Global Concerns](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-orders-preparations-for-extended-iran-blockade-raising-global-concerns-4988/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly instructed his top aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, signaling a major escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran amid an already fragile geopolitical situation. According to a report citing senior U.S. officials, the proposed move is aimed at tightening restrictions on Iran’s maritime trade, particularly
- [Iran Says U.S. Can No Longer Dictate Global Policy as Tensions Deepen](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-says-u-s-can-no-longer-dictate-global-policy-as-tensions-deepen-4985/) - Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a prolonged standoff with Washington, Iran has declared that the United States is no longer in a position to dictate policies to other nations—a statement that underscores a shifting global power dynamic and deepening divisions between the two countries. The remarks, made by senior Iranian officials, come at a time
- [Nuke-armed Iran would hold world hostage: Trump hits back at German Chancellor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nuke-armed-iran-would-hold-world-hostage-trump-hits-back-at-german-chancellor-4982/) - A sharp public exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has exposed growing tensions among Western allies over how to handle the escalating Iran conflict and the broader question of nuclear risk. The dispute began after Merz openly criticized Washington’s strategy, saying Iran’s leadership appeared to be outmaneuvering the United States
- [Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7, wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/afghan-officials-say-pakistani-strikes-killed-7-wounded-85-in-first-attacks-since-peace-talks-4978/) - Fresh violence has erupted along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, threatening to derail fragile diplomatic efforts after Afghan officials accused Pakistan of launching deadly cross-border strikes that killed at least seven people and injured dozens more. According to Afghan authorities, mortars and missiles fired from across the border struck the northeastern province of Kunar on Monday, hitting
- [Rajnath Singh calls for unified SCO action against terrorism, warns against double standards](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/rajnath-singh-calls-for-unified-sco-action-against-terrorism-warns-against-double-standards-4975/) - India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a strong and uncompromising message on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting, calling for a united global response and warning that terror hubs would no longer be immune from consequences. Addressing defence leaders from member states in Bishkek, Singh emphasized that terrorism, separatism, and extremism remain
- [West Asia’s Tourism Sector Reels as Iran Conflict Drives Economic Shock](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/west-asias-tourism-sector-reels-as-iran-conflict-drives-economic-shock-4971/) - West Asia’s tourism industry is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent years, as escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict ripple across economies heavily dependent on travel, hospitality, and global mobility. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkey, Kuwait, and even destinations beyond the Gulf like
- [Iran’s Araghchi makes third Pakistan visit in 48 hours after Moscow visit  Read More: https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/iran-s-araghchi-makes-third-pakistan-visit-in-48-hours-after-moscow-visit-article-13901269.html](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-araghchi-makes-third-pakistan-visit-in-48-hours-after-moscow-visit-read-more-https-www-moneycontrol-com-world-iran-s-araghchi-makes-third-pakistan-visit-in-48-hours-after-moscow-vis-4968/) - ran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has made a whirlwind series of diplomatic moves, returning to Pakistan for the third time in just 48 hours following a high-profile visit to Russia. The rapid travel underscores intensifying efforts by Tehran to navigate a fragile geopolitical moment marked by stalled peace talks and escalating regional tensions. Araghchi’s latest
- [NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nia-registers-case-to-probe-recovery-of-79-crude-bombs-in-poll-bound-west-bengal-4965/) - In a development that has raised fresh concerns over security ahead of elections, India’s premier anti-terror agency, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has registered a case to investigate the recovery of a large cache of crude explosives in poll-bound West Bengal. The incident came to light after local police conducted a raid in the Bhangar
- [Israeli Military Warns Residents to Evacuate Southern Lebanese Towns Amid Escalating Strikes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-military-warns-residents-to-evacuate-southern-lebanese-towns-amid-escalating-strikes-4962/) - Tensions in southern Lebanon have escalated sharply after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings to residents of several towns north of the Litani River, signaling a possible expansion of military operations despite an ongoing but fragile ceasefire. According to official statements, Israel ordered civilians to leave at least seven towns located beyond its previously declared
- [Mali Defence Minister killed, fresh fighting between army and rebels](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mali-defence-minister-killed-fresh-fighting-between-army-and-rebels-4959/) - Mali’s defence minister has been killed in a major escalation of violence, as government forces continue to battle a powerful alliance of jihadist fighters and separatist rebels across the country. General Sadio Camara died after his residence in the garrison town of Kati, near the capital Bamako, was targeted during a wave of coordinated attacks
- [Temple Caretaker Found Dead in Bangladesh, Probe Underway](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/temple-caretaker-found-dead-in-bangladesh-probe-underway-4956/) - Authorities in Bangladesh have launched an investigation after a Hindu temple caretaker was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the southeastern district of Cox’s Bazar, officials said on Sunday. The victim, identified by local media as a temple caretaker, had reportedly been missing for three days before his body was discovered hanging from a tree
- [Open Hormuz now, nuclear talks later: Iran's new peace proposal to US](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/open-hormuz-now-nuclear-talks-later-irans-new-peace-proposal-to-us-4953/) - In a significant diplomatic development amid weeks of escalating tensions, Iran has reportedly presented a fresh proposal to the United States aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. According to multiple reports, the proposal—delivered through Pakistani intermediaries—focuses on immediate de-escalation, including
- [US–Iran Tensions Escalate as Peace Talks Stall, New Hormuz Proposal Offers Fragile Hope](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-iran-tensions-escalate-as-peace-talks-stall-new-hormuz-proposal-offers-fragile-hope-4950/) - A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is increasingly under strain as diplomatic efforts falter, even as Tehran puts forward a fresh proposal aimed at easing one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical standoffs. The latest developments come after weeks of indirect negotiations, shifting alliances, and rising military pressure across the Middle East.
- [Suspect in White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting wrote of targeting Trump administration](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/suspect-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-wrote-of-targeting-trump-administration-4947/) - Washington, D.C. — A dramatic security breach at one of the United States’ most high-profile political and media gatherings has left the nation shaken, after a gunman opened fire outside the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering panic and a swift response from federal authorities. The incident unfolded Saturday night at the Washington Hilton hotel,
- [Khalnayak Returns: Sanjay Dutt to return as Ballu in Khal Nayak sequel, reveals he got the idea in jail](https://www.mcleangazette.com/top-stories/khalnayak-returns-sanjay-dutt-to-return-as-ballu-in-khal-nayak-sequel-reveals-he-got-the-idea-in-jail-4944/) - Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has officially announced the much-anticipated sequel Khalnayak Returns, sparking a wave of nostalgia and emotion—especially for his wife, Maanayata Dutt, who was seen holding back tears during the launch event. The announcement took place at a star-studded event in Mumbai on Friday, where Dutt unveiled the first look and teaser of
- [RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence, Orders Wind-Up Process](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/rbi-cancels-paytm-payments-bank-licence-orders-wind-up-process-4941/) - In a decisive regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank, effectively bringing an end to the bank’s operations after years of compliance concerns and restrictions. The central bank announced that the licence revocation took effect from the close of business on April 24, 2026. With
- [Man Dies After Suspected Overdose of Sex-Enhancing Drug in Gurugram](https://www.mcleangazette.com/health/man-dies-after-suspected-overdose-of-sex-enhancing-drug-in-gurugram-4938/) - A 29-year-old man was found dead in his rented accommodation in Gurugram, with police suspecting that an overdose of a sex-enhancing drug may have led to his death, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred in the Sector 53 area, where the man—identified as Rohit Lal—was living in a paying guest (PG) flat. Originally from
- [Big blow to AAP as Chadha, 6 more Rajya Sabha MPs quit, join BJP](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/big-blow-to-aap-as-chadha-6-more-rajya-sabha-mps-quit-join-bjp-4935/) - In a dramatic political development that has sent shockwaves through Indian politics, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a major setback after seven of its ten Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The high-profile exodus was led by senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha, once considered a close
- [Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-extended-by-three-weeks-4932/) - In a renewed diplomatic push to ease tensions in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at halting ongoing hostilities involving Hezbollah. The extension follows high-level talks held at the White House, where officials from both nations engaged in rare direct
- [Netanyahu says early-stage prostate cancer treated with no trace remaining](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-says-early-stage-prostate-cancer-treated-with-no-trace-remaining-4929/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and has since undergone successful treatment, saying the disease has been completely eliminated with “no trace” remaining. The 76-year-old leader disclosed the information as part of his annual medical report, explaining that the cancer was discovered during a routine check-up
- [Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/only-five-ships-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz-in-24-hours-4926/) - The dramatic drop underscores the growing impact of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, despite an uneasy ceasefire that has technically kept the strategic waterway open. Traffic collapses amid rising tensions Between April 23 and April 24, only five ships—including an Iranian oil products tanker—transited the Strait of Hormuz. Before the conflict
- [Trump Envoys Head to Pakistan Amid Rising Iran Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-envoys-head-to-pakistan-amid-rising-iran-tensions-4923/) - Senior envoys linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump are preparing for a diplomatic trip to Pakistan, in a move that signals growing urgency around escalating tensions with Iran. According to the BBC, key figures including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan as part of ongoing efforts to manage the
- [No Iran-US talks planned: Tehran says engagement via Pakistan as delegation arrives](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/no-iran-us-talks-planned-tehran-says-engagement-via-pakistan-as-delegation-arrives-4920/) - Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan’s capital on Friday, marking a critical moment in ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding tensions between Tehran and Washington. The visit comes amid renewed international focus on whether a second round of talks between Iran and the United States can be revived after earlier negotiations failed to produce a
- [Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bill-banning-people-born-after-2008-from-buying-tobacco-clears-uk-parliament-4917/) - In a historic move aimed at reshaping public health for generations to come, the United Kingdom has passed a sweeping new law that will permanently bar people born after 2008 from ever buying tobacco products. The legislation, known as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, has now cleared both houses of Parliament and is expected to
- [Iran says Hormuz reopening 'impossible' amid US blockade: 'Only makes sense if](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-says-hormuz-reopening-impossible-amid-us-blockade-only-makes-sense-if-4914/) - Iran has firmly ruled out reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, saying it is “impossible” to do so while a U.S. naval blockade remains in place, escalating tensions in an already volatile Middle East conflict. In remarks reported by multiple outlets, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of violating a
- [Pentagon Warns Clearing Hormuz Sea Mines Could Take Up to Six Months](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pentagon-warns-clearing-hormuz-sea-mines-could-take-up-to-six-months-4911/) - Clearing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz of sea mines could take as long as six months, according to a recent assessment shared by the Pentagon with U.S. lawmakers, raising concerns about prolonged disruption to global energy supplies and maritime trade. The warning came during a classified briefing to members of Congress, where defense officials
- [US Navy Secretary Phelan fired as naval blockade of Iran continues](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-navy-secretary-phelan-fired-as-naval-blockade-of-iran-continues-4908/) - In a sudden shakeup at the Pentagon, U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his post effective immediately, marking one of the most significant leadership changes in the U.S. military during President Donald Trump’s current term. The Department of Defense confirmed the abrupt departure on Wednesday, offering little official explanation. However, multiple reports indicate that
- [Trump says eight Iranian women won't be executed, Iran disputes entire account](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-eight-iranian-women-wont-be-executed-iran-disputes-entire-account-4905/) - Fresh tensions have emerged between the United States and Iran after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Tehran had agreed to halt the execution of eight women protesters, a statement Iranian authorities have strongly denied. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump described the development as “very good news,” asserting that Iran had responded
- [Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-strikes-in-southern-lebanon-kill-lebanese-journalist-wound-another-4902/) - An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed a journalist, wounded another, and sparked renewed international concern over the safety of media workers in conflict zones, according to local officials and reports from the ground. The incident occurred near the village of al-Tayri, where two journalists were covering the aftermath of earlier strikes. According to
- [Iran Attacks India-Bound Ship Hours After Trump Extends Ceasefire](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-attacks-india-bound-ship-hours-after-trump-extends-ceasefire-4899/) - Tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated after Iran targeted and seized multiple vessels — including at least one ship bound for India — just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ongoing ceasefire. According to international reports, Iranian forces, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), opened fire on
- [Trump hints at talks in 72 hrs even as iran seizes 2 ships](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-hints-at-talks-in-72-hrs-even-as-iran-seizes-2-ships-4897/) - A fragile mix of diplomacy and confrontation is unfolding in the Middle East, as former U.S. President Donald Trump signalled a possible breakthrough in talks with Iran even while tensions escalated sharply at sea. According to multiple reports, Trump has hinted that fresh negotiations between Washington and Tehran could begin within the next 36 to
- [Riyadh & Doha Step In With $5 Billion Lifeline as Pakistan Faces Debt Pressure and Expands Military Ties](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/riyadh-doha-step-in-with-5-billion-lifeline-as-pakistan-faces-debt-pressure-and-expands-military-ties-4894/) - Pakistan is set to receive a crucial $5 billion financial lifeline from Saudi Arabia and Qatar as it grapples with mounting economic pressure triggered by a major debt repayment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to multiple media reports. The assistance comes at a critical moment for Islamabad, which is preparing to repay $3.5
- [Nigerian Airstrike Hits Market, Over 200 Feared Dead in Yobe State](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nigerian-airstrike-hits-market-over-200-feared-dead-in-yobe-state-4891/) - A devastating airstrike in northeastern Nigeria has left more than 200 people feared dead after a military operation mistakenly struck a crowded village market in Yobe State, according to local officials, residents, and humanitarian sources. The incident occurred on the night of April 11, when Nigerian Air Force jets were reportedly pursuing suspected Boko Haram
- [Netanyahu’s military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahus-military-secretary-roman-gofman-approved-to-serve-as-next-mossad-chief-4888/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially approved the appointment of Major General Roman Gofman as the next director of the Mossad, marking a significant leadership change at the country’s top intelligence service. The decision follows the endorsement of a senior advisory committee, after which Netanyahu signed Gofman’s formal appointment letter. Gofman is set to
- [Iran Releases ‘Last Warning’ Video of Standoff With US Warships in Strait of Hormuz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-releases-last-warning-video-of-standoff-with-us-warships-in-strait-of-hormuz-4885/) - Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated further after Tehran released dramatic footage showing a direct naval standoff with US warships in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The video, aired by Iranian state media, captures what officials described as a “last warning” issued by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to a
- [Trump Criticizes Pope Leo XIV, Escalating Unusual Clash Between White House and Vatican](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-criticizes-pope-leo-xiv-escalating-unusual-clash-between-white-house-and-vatican-4882/) - In a rare and striking confrontation between political and religious leadership, U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a sharp public attack on Pope Leo XIV, deepening tensions over global conflict and moral leadership. The dispute follows a series of remarks by Pope Leo condemning the ongoing U.S.-aligned military conflict involving Iran and calling for peace.
- [Netanyahu Call Allegedly Disrupts US-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-call-allegedly-disrupts-us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad-4879/) - A high-stakes round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without a breakthrough after more than 21 hours of intense discussions, with a late intervention by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now emerging as a key point of controversy. According to multiple reports, a phone call from Netanyahu to U.S. Vice President
- [Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Loses Grip on Power After 16 Years, Marking Historic Political Shift](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hungarys-viktor-orban-loses-grip-on-power-after-16-years-marking-historic-political-shift-4876/) - Hungary has entered a new political chapter after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, conceded defeat following a landmark election that ends his 16-year rule. Orbán, 62, who had been seeking a fifth consecutive term, acknowledged the outcome as “painful but unambiguous” after early results showed a decisive lead for opposition challenger
- [U.S. Moves Toward Naval Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse, Raising Global Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-moves-toward-naval-blockade-after-iran-talks-collapse-raising-global-tensions-4873/) - Islamabad, April 13, 2026 — Hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East suffered a major setback after high-level talks between the United States and Iran ended without agreement, prompting a swift and controversial response from Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American naval forces would begin a blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic, marking
- ["Iran's In Bad Shape, Desperate": Trump After Failed Islamabad Talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-in-bad-shape-desperate-trump-after-failed-islamabad-talks-4871/) - Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after high-stakes diplomatic talks in Islamabad collapsed without an agreement, prompting strong remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump and a dramatic military response in the Persian Gulf. Speaking to reporters after the marathon negotiations, Trump described Iran as being “in bad shape” and “desperate,” signaling
- ['Moving To New Stage In Managing Strait Of Hormuz': Mojtaba Khamenei](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/moving-to-new-stage-in-managing-strait-of-hormuz-mojtaba-khamenei-4869/) - Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has announced that the country is entering a “new stage” in its management of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire with the United States and its allies. In a statement broadcast on Iranian state media, Khamenei said
- [Israel Vows Continued Strikes on Hezbollah After Deadly Lebanon Offensive](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-vows-continued-strikes-on-hezbollah-after-deadly-lebanon-offensive-4866/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will continue its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, following one of the deadliest rounds of airstrikes in the region in recent weeks. The announcement came hours after Israeli forces launched large-scale strikes targeting what they described as Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including areas in central
- [Diplomatic Row Erupts After Pakistan Minister Calls Israel “Curse for Humanity”](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/diplomatic-row-erupts-after-pakistan-minister-calls-israel-curse-for-humanity-4863/) - A sharp diplomatic confrontation has erupted between Pakistan and Israel after Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, made controversial remarks describing Israel as “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” The comments, posted on social media platform X and later deleted, came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing ceasefire discussions involving the United States
- [Israel Signals Shift as Direct Talks with Lebanon Considered](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-signals-shift-as-direct-talks-with-lebanon-considered-4860/) - Tensions in the Middle East may be edging toward a diplomatic turning point, as Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel is open to holding direct talks with Lebanon—a move that could mark a significant shift after decades of hostility. The announcement comes in the shadow of intense violence. Earlier this week, Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon
- [Pakistan Declares Two-Day Holiday in Islamabad Ahead of Crucial US-Iran Talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-declares-two-day-holiday-in-islamabad-ahead-of-crucial-us-iran-talks-4857/) - Islamabad, April 10, 2026 — Pakistan has declared a two-day public holiday in its capital, Islamabad, as the country prepares to host high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The holidays, observed on April 9 and 10, come as authorities ramp up security across the city
- [Iran’s team to ‘reach Pakistan tonight’ for peace talks, Trump says US troops on standby for war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-team-to-reach-pakistan-tonight-for-peace-talks-trump-says-us-troops-on-standby-for-war-4854/) - Islamabad / Washington: A fresh diplomatic push to prevent a wider Middle East war is underway, as an Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Pakistan for crucial peace talks with the United States. The development comes amid a fragile ceasefire and renewed warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, who says American forces remain on
- [US–Iran Peace Talks Set for Islamabad: Key Leaders Expected as Pakistan Hosts High-Stakes Dialogue](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-iran-peace-talks-set-for-islamabad-key-leaders-expected-as-pakistan-hosts-high-stakes-dialogue-4852/) - Islamabad: In a significant diplomatic push to ease escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States and Iran are preparing to hold crucial peace talks in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. The negotiations come on the heels of a fragile, Pakistan-brokered ceasefire and are being viewed as a potential turning point in a conflict that has
- [Iran's Qhalibaf says ceasefire agreement with US violated](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-qhalibaf-says-ceasefire-agreement-with-us-violated-4849/) - Tehran/Washington — Fresh tensions have emerged between Iran and the United States after Tehran accused Washington of violating a newly announced ceasefire agreement, raising doubts over the fragile truce and the prospects for peace talks. Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, sharply criticized the United States, saying recent actions had effectively rendered the ceasefire and
- [US Claims “Victory” as Iran Agrees to Ceasefire After Weeks of Conflict](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-claims-victory-as-iran-agrees-to-ceasefire-after-weeks-of-conflict-4846/) - In a strong and controversial statement, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has declared that Iran “begged” for a ceasefire, framing the recent pause in hostilities as a decisive American victory after weeks of intense fighting. The remarks came following a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, bringing a halt—at least for
- [NATO Tensions Rise as Trump Expresses Frustration Over Iran War Support](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nato-tensions-rise-as-trump-expresses-frustration-over-iran-war-support-4843/) - Tensions within the NATO alliance have intensified after Secretary General Mark Rutte revealed that Donald Trump was “clearly disappointed” by the reluctance of European allies to support the United States during its recent conflict with Iran. The remarks came after a closed-door meeting between the two leaders in Washington, held against the backdrop of a
- [US Clarifies Iran Ceasefire Terms, Says Lebanon Was Never Included](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-clarifies-iran-ceasefire-terms-says-lebanon-was-never-included-4840/) - US Clarifies Iran Ceasefire Terms, Says Lebanon Was Never Included Tensions in the Middle East remain high after the United States clarified that its recent ceasefire agreement with Iran does not extend to Lebanon—contrary to what Tehran appears to have believed. Speaking during a visit to Budapest, US Vice President JD Vance said Iran had
- [Trump Rejects Iran’s 10-Point Plan as “Unacceptable,” Deepening Diplomatic Rift](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-rejects-irans-10-point-plan-as-unacceptable-deepening-diplomatic-rift-4838/) - Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly dismissed Tehran’s initial peace proposal, calling it “unserious” and “unacceptable” amid ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. According to the White House, Trump and his negotiating team rejected Iran’s 10-point plan outright, with officials describing the proposal as so
- [Iran Proposes $1-per-Barrel Crypto Toll on Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-proposes-1-per-barrel-crypto-toll-on-ships-passing-through-strait-of-hormuz-4836/) - April 9, 2026 — In a move that could reshape global energy trade, Iran is planning to charge oil tankers a $1-per-barrel transit fee, payable in cryptocurrency, for passing through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, first reported by the Financial Times and echoed by multiple global outlets, comes at a time of
- [Israel Questions Pakistan’s Role in Iran Ceasefire, Says US Acting on ‘Own Reasons’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-questions-pakistans-role-in-iran-ceasefire-says-us-acting-on-own-reasons-4833/) - Tensions surrounding the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran have taken a new diplomatic turn, with Israel openly questioning Pakistan’s credibility as a mediator in the process. In a candid statement, Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said that Tel Aviv does not consider Pakistan a “credible player” in the ongoing negotiations. His
- [US Vice President J.D. Vance to Lead Key Iran Truce Talks in Pakistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-vice-president-j-d-vance-to-lead-key-iran-truce-talks-in-pakistan-4830/) - In a significant diplomatic move aimed at easing rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States has announced that Vice President J.D. Vance will lead a high-level delegation for peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. The development comes at a critical moment, as both nations attempt to stabilize a fragile ceasefire following weeks of
- [Iran Shuts Hormuz As Israel Strikes Lebanon With 100 Missiles, Killing 250](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-shuts-hormuz-as-israel-strikes-lebanon-with-100-missiles-killing-250-4827/) - Tehran/Washington/Beirut — A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already under severe strain after Tehran moved to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz in response to intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East. The latest developments come just hours after Washington and Tehran agreed to a
- ["Lebanon Not Included In Ceasefire": Netanyahu Differs From Shehbaz Sharif](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/lebanon-not-included-in-ceasefire-netanyahu-differs-from-shehbaz-sharif-4824/) - In a significant development amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the United States’ decision to implement a temporary ceasefire with Iran, while making it clear that the truce does not extend to ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. According to official statements, Israel has backed the two-week
- [Trump Says "Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight", Iran Calls Him "Psychopath"](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight-iran-calls-him-psychopath-4822/) - Tensions in the Middle East surged dramatically this week after former U.S. President Donald Trump issued one of his most extreme warnings yet to Iran, declaring that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if the country failed to meet a U.S. ultimatum. The statement, posted on Trump’s social media platform, came as part of escalating
- [Islamabad Set to Host Crucial US-Iran Talks as Ceasefire Opens Diplomatic Window](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/islamabad-set-to-host-crucial-us-iran-talks-as-ceasefire-opens-diplomatic-window-4819/) - In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has confirmed that negotiations with the United States will take place in Islamabad on April 10, as both sides move to finalise key details aimed at easing tensions after weeks of conflict. The announcement comes amid a fragile ceasefire that has temporarily halted hostilities in a war that has
- [Majid Khademi, Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Intel Chief, Killed In US-Israel Strikes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/majid-khademi-irans-revolutionary-guards-intel-chief-killed-in-us-israel-strikes-4816/) - Tehran: In a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the death of its intelligence chief, Major General Majid Khademi, following coordinated airstrikes reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel. According to Iranian state media, Khademi was killed in a targeted strike early Monday.
- [Strait of Hormuz Sees Shipping Pick Up as Nations Strike Deals with Iran](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/strait-of-hormuz-sees-shipping-pick-up-as-nations-strike-deals-with-iran-4812/) - Shipping activity through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is showing early signs of recovery, with vessel traffic climbing to its highest level in weeks. The uptick comes as several countries—including India—negotiate arrangements with Iran to allow safe passage for ships stranded amid ongoing regional tensions. According to recent shipping data, at least 21 vessels
- [Airstrike Near Tehran Kills Civilians as Iran Conflict Intensifies](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/airstrike-near-tehran-kills-civilians-as-iran-conflict-intensifies-4809/) - At least 13 people were killed after an airstrike struck a residential building near Iran’s capital, Tehran, in one of the latest incidents highlighting the growing intensity of the ongoing conflict in the region. According to Iranian media reports, the strike hit a building in Eslamshahr, a city located southwest of Tehran. Emergency services rushed
- [Iran Calls for Human Chains at Power Plants as Trump’s Strike Deadline Nears](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-calls-for-human-chains-at-power-plants-as-trumps-strike-deadline-nears-4806/) - Tehran, April 7, 2026 — With tensions between the United States and Iran reaching a critical point, Iranian authorities have urged citizens to gather around key power plants across the country in a symbolic show of unity, just hours before a looming U.S. deadline that could trigger large-scale military action. According to official announcements, people—particularly
- [Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Proposal, Puts Forward 10-Point Plan to End War](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-rejects-us-ceasefire-proposal-puts-forward-10-point-plan-to-end-war-4804/) - Tehran/Washington, April 6, 2026 — In a major setback to ongoing diplomatic efforts, Iran has formally rejected a United States-backed ceasefire proposal, instead outlining its own conditions for ending the conflict through a detailed 10-point plan. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Tehran communicated its response via mediators, including Pakistan, making it clear that
- ['Iran can be taken out in one night': Trump's fresh claim as ‘deadline’ to open Strait of Hormuz nears](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-can-be-taken-out-in-one-night-trumps-fresh-claim-as-deadline-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-nears-4801/) - Washington / Tehran — Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning that Iran could be “taken out in one night” if it fails to meet a looming deadline tied to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The remarks come as the deadline for Iran
- [Trump Issues Stark Ultimatum to Iran, Warns of Massive Military Action](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-issues-stark-ultimatum-to-iran-warns-of-massive-military-action-4799/) - Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump issued one of his strongest warnings yet—threatening devastating military action if Tehran fails to agree to a deal within days. In a series of recent statements and media interactions, Trump made it clear that patience is running out. He said
- [Airstrike Hits Residential Building Near Iran’s Capital, Leaves Dozens Dead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/airstrike-hits-residential-building-near-irans-capital-leaves-dozens-dead-4796/) - A deadly airstrike struck a residential building in Eslamshahr, a city located southwest of Iran’s capital Tehran, killing at least 13 people and raising fresh concerns over escalating violence in the region. According to Iranian state media reports, the strike occurred early Monday morning, targeting what appeared to be a civilian residential structure. Emergency responders
- [India Steps Up Diplomacy as Jaishankar Speaks with Iran Amid Rising Global Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-steps-up-diplomacy-as-jaishankar-speaks-with-iran-amid-rising-global-tensions-4793/) - New Delhi, April 6, 2026 — As tensions in West Asia continue to escalate, India has intensified its diplomatic outreach, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holding a crucial phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The call comes at a particularly sensitive moment, as former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark
- [US, Iran Push for 45-Day Ceasefire as Urgent Talks Aim to Prevent Wider War](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-iran-push-for-45-day-ceasefire-as-urgent-talks-aim-to-prevent-wider-war-4790/) - Diplomatic efforts to halt the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran have intensified, with both sides—alongside regional mediators—working toward a proposed 45-day ceasefire that could pave the way for a longer-term peace deal. According to reports cited by Reuters, officials from Washington and Tehran are engaged in indirect negotiations, supported by intermediaries from
- [Trump Appears to Extend Iran Deadline in Cryptic Post, Fuelling Global Uncertainty](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-appears-to-extend-iran-deadline-in-cryptic-post-fuelling-global-uncertainty-4787/) - Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated further over the weekend after former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a cryptic and unusually worded message suggesting a possible extension of a key deadline tied to the ongoing conflict. In a post on his social media platform, Trump hinted that Iran may have been given more
- [US Airman’s Daring Escape in Iran Ends in High-Risk Rescue Mission](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-airmans-daring-escape-in-iran-ends-in-high-risk-rescue-mission-4784/) - In what is being described as one of the most daring rescue operations in recent military history, United States special forces successfully extracted a wounded airman deep inside Iran after a tense, multi-day mission that unfolded across rugged mountain terrain and under constant threat from enemy forces. The dramatic episode began when an American F-15E
- [Five Indian nationals among 12 injured by missile debris in Abu Dhabi](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/five-indian-nationals-among-12-injured-by-missile-debris-in-abu-dhabi-4781/) - Abu Dhabi, April 3, 2026: At least 12 people, including five Indian nationals, were injured in Abu Dhabi after debris from intercepted Iranian missiles fell in a populated area, underscoring the growing risks to civilians amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to officials from the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the incident occurred after
- [Pakistan Raises Petrol Prices Amid US-Iran War, Triggering Economic Concerns](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-raises-petrol-prices-amid-us-iran-war-triggering-economic-concerns-4778/) - Pakistan has sharply increased petrol and diesel prices in response to the ongoing US-Iran war, a move that underscores the far-reaching economic impact of the conflict on energy-dependent nations. According to government announcements, petrol prices have risen by around 42–43%, while diesel prices have surged by nearly 55%. The revised rates place petrol at approximately
- [5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-tremors-felt-across-delhi-ncr-4775/) - A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan late Friday evening, sending tremors across large parts of North India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). According to officials, the earthquake occurred at around 9:42 PM IST, with its epicentre located near Darawan in Afghanistan. The quake originated at a considerable
- [Intelligence Warns Iran May Sustain Long-Term Hormuz Blockade, Raising Global Concerns](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/intelligence-warns-iran-may-sustain-long-term-hormuz-blockade-raising-global-concerns-4773/) - Fresh intelligence assessments from the United States suggest that Iran is unlikely to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon—a development that could have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets and geopolitical stability. According to officials familiar with the reports, Tehran increasingly views its control over the strategic waterway as its strongest
- [Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/middle-east-tensions-escalate-as-iran-rejects-u-s-ceasefire-proposal-4770/) - The conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, with Iran rejecting a U.S.-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire, signaling that a quick resolution to the ongoing war remains unlikely. According to reports citing Iranian state-linked media, Tehran has turned down a 48-hour ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States through an intermediary nation.
- [US Warplanes Shot Down Over Iran; Two Pilots Rescued, One Still Missing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-warplanes-shot-down-over-iran-two-pilots-rescued-one-still-missing-4767/) - In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, two American military aircraft were shot down during operations over the region, triggering an intense search-and-rescue mission and raising fresh concerns about the risks facing U.S. forces. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred on Friday when an American F-15E fighter
- [Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief Randy George to step down, retire immediately](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pete-hegseth-asks-us-army-chief-randy-george-to-step-down-retire-immediately-4764/) - In a dramatic and highly unusual move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and retire immediately, triggering a major shake-up within the Pentagon at a time of ongoing military tensions in the Middle East. Sudden exit amid conflict General Randy George’s departure was confirmed by
- ['Only India lost mariners': Govt amid Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran-US war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/only-india-lost-mariners-govt-amid-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-iran-us-war-4761/) - New Delhi: India has highlighted the human cost of the ongoing Iran–US conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that it is the only country to have lost mariners in recent attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf region. At a high-level international meeting hosted by the United Kingdom, Foreign Secretary Vikram
- [Trump fires Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, White House official says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-fires-pam-bondi-as-u-s-attorney-general-white-house-official-says-4758/) - Washington, D.C.: In a sudden and politically significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, marking a major shake-up in his administration’s leadership and raising fresh questions about the direction of the Justice Department. According to multiple reports, the decision came after weeks of growing dissatisfaction within the White House over
- [Trump announces destruction of Iran's tallest bridge](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-announces-destruction-of-irans-tallest-bridge-4755/) - Washington, D.C.: In a high-stakes national address, U.S. President Donald Trump sought to reassure Americans and the international community about the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel, describing the war as approaching a while also warning of further military action if necessary. War “Nearing Completion,” Says Trump Speaking from the White House, Trump said that
- [Trump Says US Doesn’t Need Hormuz Oil, Urges Other Nations to Act](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-us-doesnt-need-hormuz-oil-urges-other-nations-to-act-4752/) - New Delhi: In a fresh escalation of rhetoric amid the ongoing Iran conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States no longer depends on oil passing through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz—and suggested that countries which rely on it should take responsibility for protecting the vital waterway. Speaking during a recent
- [Powerful Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Triggers Tsunami Alert](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/powerful-earthquake-strikes-indonesia-triggers-tsunami-alert-4749/) - A powerful earthquake shook parts of Indonesia early Thursday morning, sending residents rushing out of their homes and triggering a tsunami warning across several regions in Southeast Asia. The quake, initially measured at around 7.8 magnitude before being revised to approximately 7.4, struck beneath the Molucca Sea near North Maluku province. According to seismic agencies,
- [Israel Faces Fresh Wave of Iranian Missile Strikes as Conflict Intensifies](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-faces-fresh-wave-of-iranian-missile-strikes-as-conflict-intensifies-4746/) - Israel came under one of the most significant Iranian missile assaults in recent weeks, as a barrage of ballistic missiles targeted central parts of the country, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two regional rivals. According to early reports, around 10 missiles were launched toward central Israel in a coordinated attack,
- [Trump Claims Iran War Nearing End, But Mixed Signals Raise Questions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-claims-iran-war-nearing-end-but-mixed-signals-raise-questions-4743/) - Washington, April 2, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the ongoing war with Iran is approaching its final phase, but his latest address has left observers with more questions than clarity. In a rare prime-time speech, Trump said American forces were “nearing completion” of their core objectives, pointing to what he described
- [Iran Confirms Contact with US Envoy, Denies Any Formal Negotiations](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-confirms-contact-with-us-envoy-denies-any-formal-negotiations-4740/) - Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iran has acknowledged ongoing communication with the United States but firmly rejected claims that the two sides are engaged in formal negotiations. Speaking in a recent interview, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed that messages have been exchanged with Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy. However, he stressed
- [Russian Military Plane Crash in Crimea Leaves 29 Dead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-military-plane-crash-in-crimea-leaves-29-dead-4737/) - A Russian military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea on Tuesday evening, killing all 29 people on board in what officials are calling a tragic aviation accident. The aircraft, identified as an Antonov An-26, was on a routine flight over the Black Sea peninsula when it suddenly lost contact with air traffic control. According to Russia’s
- [US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped in Baghdad, Search Efforts Underway](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-journalist-shelly-kittleson-kidnapped-in-baghdad-search-efforts-underway-4734/) - An award-winning American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, has reportedly been kidnapped in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, sparking international concern and prompting a swift response from both Iraqi and US authorities. According to multiple reports, Kittleson—an experienced freelance reporter known for her coverage of the Middle East—was abducted on Tuesday evening by unidentified armed individuals. The incident reportedly
- [China and Pakistan Urge Ceasefire, Push to Reopen Key Oil Route in Hormuz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-and-pakistan-urge-ceasefire-push-to-reopen-key-oil-route-in-hormuz-4731/) - Beijing, March 31, 2026 — China and Pakistan have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Middle East conflict, stepping up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and restore the flow of global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The appeal came after high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
- [Major Fire Erupts at Kuwait International Airport After Suspected Iranian Drone Strike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/major-fire-erupts-at-kuwait-international-airport-after-suspected-iranian-drone-strike-4728/) - A major fire broke out at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday after what authorities say was a drone strike targeting fuel storage facilities, marking a sharp escalation in ongoing regional tensions. According to officials from Kuwait’s civil aviation authority, the attack struck fuel tanks operated by the Kuwait Aviation Fueling Company, triggering a large blaze
- [US-Israel–Iran War Enters Day 32: Strikes Intensify as Hopes for End Emerge](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-israel-iran-war-enters-day-32-strikes-intensify-as-hopes-for-end-emerge-4725/) - The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its 32nd day, with no immediate end in sight even as political leaders signal that the conflict may be approaching a निर्णायक phase. Fresh waves of airstrikes continued across Iran on Tuesday, with explosions reported in major cities including Tehran and Isfahan. The sustained
- [US Signals Exit from Iran Without Deal as Israel Hints at Next Moves](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-signals-exit-from-iran-without-deal-as-israel-hints-at-next-moves-4723/) - In a significant shift that could reshape the trajectory of the ongoing Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump has indicated that American forces may withdraw from Iran within weeks — even without securing a formal agreement with Tehran. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States is “ready to leave very soon,” suggesting
- [Spain Closes Airspace to US Military Aircraft Linked to Iran Strikes, Deepening Diplomatic Rift](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/spain-closes-airspace-to-us-military-aircraft-linked-to-iran-strikes-deepening-diplomatic-rift-4719/) - In a move that underscores growing international divisions over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Spain has barred United States military aircraft involved in strikes on Iran from using its airspace, while also reaffirming its refusal to allow American forces to operate from Spanish bases. The decision, confirmed by Defence Minister Margarita Robles, signals
- [Gas Pipeline Explosion Disrupts Supply in Southern Pakistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gas-pipeline-explosion-disrupts-supply-in-southern-pakistan-4716/) - A major gas pipeline explosion in southern Pakistan has disrupted energy supplies across several districts, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the country’s volatile Balochistan province. According to local officials, an 18-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline was blown up on the outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital. The blast, which authorities believe was an act of sabotage,
- [Gulf Allies Quietly Urge Trump to Push Iran War to a Decisive End](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gulf-allies-quietly-urge-trump-to-push-iran-war-to-a-decisive-end-4713/) - As the conflict between the United States and Iran drags into its second month, a new dynamic is emerging behind closed doors: key Gulf nations are privately encouraging Washington to stay the course — and go even further. According to officials familiar with the discussions, countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are
- [US Signals Plan to Regain Control of Strategic Strait of Hormuz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-signals-plan-to-regain-control-of-strategic-strait-of-hormuz-4711/) - Washington / Middle East, March 31, 2026 — The United States has signaled its intention to eventually reassert control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route currently at the center of escalating tensions with Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking in a television interview, said Washington aims to restore
- [Iran Approves Strait Of Hormuz Plan With Tolls For Vessels, Bans US, Israeli Ships](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-approves-strait-of-hormuz-plan-with-tolls-for-vessels-bans-us-israeli-ships-4708/) - Tehran, March 31, 2026 — In a significant escalation of tensions in West Asia, Iran has approved a new plan to impose tolls on vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, while also banning ships linked to the United States and Israel from transiting the waterway. The move, cleared by Iran’s parliamentary security
- [U.S. Strikes Major Iranian Ammunition Depot in Isfahan as Conflict Intensifies](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-strikes-major-iranian-ammunition-depot-in-isfahan-as-conflict-intensifies-4705/) - In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, U.S. forces have carried out a powerful airstrike targeting a large ammunition depot in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, according to American officials. The strike reportedly involved the use of heavy “bunker-buster” bombs—2,000-pound penetrator munitions designed to destroy fortified or
- [Iranian Strike on Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Near Dubai Raises Fears of Environmental Disaster](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-strike-on-kuwaiti-oil-tanker-near-dubai-raises-fears-of-environmental-disaster-4702/) - Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply this week after a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker was struck in an apparent Iranian attack near Dubai’s port, triggering a fire and raising concerns about a potential oil spill in the region. According to officials and multiple reports, the tanker—identified as Al-Salmi—was anchored near Dubai when it
- [Donald Trump willing to end war without reopening Strait of Hormuz, says Wall Street Journal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-willing-to-end-war-without-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-says-wall-street-journal-4699/) - Washington, D.C.: In a significant shift that could reshape the trajectory of the ongoing Iran conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending the war without first securing the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Citing senior administration officials, the report suggests
- [IAEA confirms heavy damage to Iran’s Khondab nuclear site after Israeli strike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iaea-confirms-heavy-damage-to-irans-khondab-nuclear-site-after-israeli-strike-4695/) - The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Iran’s Khondab heavy water production facility has been severely damaged and is no longer operational following a recent Israeli airstrike, marking a significant escalation in tensions across West Asia. Facility rendered inoperable According to the IAEA, the Khondab site—located near the central Iranian city of Arak—sustained “severe
- [Russian Tanker Sails Toward Cuba Despite U.S. Oil Blockade](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-tanker-sails-toward-cuba-despite-u-s-oil-blockade-4692/) - A Russian oil tanker is making its way toward Cuba, challenging a United States-imposed fuel blockade that has pushed the island nation into a deepening energy crisis and renewed geopolitical tensions reminiscent of the Cold War. The tanker, identified as Anatoly Kolodkin, is carrying hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil and is expected
- [Iranian Strike Destroys Key US Surveillance Aircraft in Saudi Arabia](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-strike-destroys-key-us-surveillance-aircraft-in-saudi-arabia-4689/) - Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after Iran reportedly struck a major U.S. military asset in Saudi Arabia, with emerging images showing the destruction of a highly advanced American surveillance aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base. According to multiple reports, an Iranian missile and drone attack targeted the base—located near Riyadh—resulting in severe
- [Trump Says He Got 'Gift' From Iran's Ghalibaf, Hints At Kharg Seizure For Taking Oil](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-he-got-gift-from-irans-ghalibaf-hints-at-kharg-seizure-for-taking-oil-4686/) - Washington : As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy by suggesting that the United States could seize Iran’s oil resources — including its most critical export hub, Kharg Island. Speaking amid the ongoing war, Trump remarked that his “favourite thing” would be to “take the
- [Mojtaba's New Message, Days After Trump's 'Don't Know If He's Alive' Claim](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mojtabas-new-message-days-after-trumps-dont-know-if-hes-alive-claim-4682/) - In the midst of the escalating Iran–Israel conflict, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a new message to regional allies, days after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly cast doubt on whether he is even alive. The development adds another layer of uncertainty to a war already marked by intense military exchanges, leadership upheaval,
- [Islamabad Hosts High-Stakes Talks as Efforts Intensify to End Iran War](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/islamabad-hosts-high-stakes-talks-as-efforts-intensify-to-end-iran-war-4679/) - As the month-long conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to escalate, key regional powers have gathered in Pakistan in a renewed push for peace—though prospects for a breakthrough remain uncertain. Diplomats from countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt convened in Islamabad over the weekend, positioning Pakistan as a central mediator in
- [Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Personal Email Amid Rising Cyber Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-linked-hackers-claim-breach-of-fbi-chief-kash-patels-personal-email-amid-rising-cyber-tensions-4676/) - In a fresh sign that the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict are increasingly spilling into cyberspace, a group of hackers believed to be linked to Iran has claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel. The group, calling itself the “Handala Hack Team,” announced the alleged cyberattack publicly,
- [Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran and Lebanon Ahead of UN Meeting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-intensifies-strikes-on-iran-and-lebanon-ahead-of-un-meeting-4673/) - Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran and Lebanon on Friday, escalating tensions in an already volatile Middle East just hours before a scheduled United Nations Security Council meeting. According to reports, the latest attacks targeted locations deep inside Tehran, signaling Israel’s intent to intensify pressure on Iran’s military and weapons infrastructure. The
- [Vance’s Early Doubts on Iran War Pitch Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Tensions with Netanyahu](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/vances-early-doubts-on-iran-war-pitch-reveal-behind-the-scenes-tensions-with-netanyahu-4670/) - As the Middle East conflict continues to intensify, fresh details have emerged suggesting that U.S. Vice President JD Vance was not fully convinced by Israel’s early assessment of the war against Iran—raising questions about how the conflict was initially framed at the highest levels of power. According to recent reports, Vance had expressed skepticism even
- [Trump Tells Gulf Investors Iran War Is Nearing End, Promises “Biggest Deals Ever”](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-tells-gulf-investors-iran-war-is-nearing-end-promises-biggest-deals-ever-4667/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that the ongoing conflict with Iran may soon come to an end, using a high-profile address to Gulf investors to shift focus from war to economic opportunity. Speaking at a major investment gathering in the Gulf region, Trump struck an optimistic tone, declaring that the war “could be ending
- [Gulf War May End Within Weeks as US Rules Out Ground Invasion](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gulf-war-may-end-within-weeks-as-us-rules-out-ground-invasion-4664/) - The ongoing Gulf conflict could draw to a close sooner than expected, with the United States signaling that its military objectives may be achieved within weeks—without the need for a ground invasion. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the campaign against Iran is progressing faster than anticipated and is likely to conclude “in weeks,
- [Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli Arrested Over Deadly Gen Z Protest Crackdown](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/former-nepal-pm-k-p-sharma-oli-arrested-over-deadly-gen-z-protest-crackdown-4661/) - Kathmandu, March 28, 2026 — In a dramatic political development, Nepal’s former prime minister K. P. Sharma Oli has been arrested along with former home minister Ramesh Lekhak in connection with a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests that shook the country last year. The arrests, confirmed by police on Saturday, are linked to a culpable
- [Iranian Naval Commander Linked to Hormuz Blockade Killed in Reported Israeli Strike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-naval-commander-linked-to-hormuz-blockade-killed-in-reported-israeli-strike-4657/) - In a significant escalation of tensions in West Asia, Iran’s top naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, has reportedly been killed in a strike attributed to Israel, according to multiple media reports. The commander, who led the naval wing of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was said to have been overseeing operations related to the
- [Indian Among Two Killed by Missile Debris in Abu Dhabi Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-among-two-killed-by-missile-debris-in-abu-dhabi-amid-escalating-middle-east-tensions-4654/) - Tragedy struck the United Arab Emirates on Thursday when falling debris from an intercepted missile killed two people, including an Indian national, highlighting the growing dangers of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to officials, the incident occurred in Abu Dhabi after the country’s air defence systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile believed
- [Trump Extends Deadline for Iran Over Strait of Hormuz, Signals Temporary Pause in Strikes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-extends-deadline-for-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-signals-temporary-pause-in-strikes-4651/) - Washington / Tehran — U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a critical deadline for Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, temporarily holding off on threatened military strikes against Iranian power infrastructure as diplomatic efforts continue. The move comes amid escalating tensions in an ongoing conflict that has already disrupted global oil supplies
- [Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025, New Data Shows](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-ranked-worlds-most-polluted-country-in-2025-new-data-shows-4648/) - Pakistan has been identified as the most polluted country in the world in 2025, according to newly released global air quality data, underscoring a worsening environmental and public health crisis. The findings, published by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir and reported by Reuters, reveal that levels of fine particulate matter—known as PM2.5—in Pakistan reached
- [Saudi Crown Prince Urged US to Continue Iran War, Calls It Long-Term Threat](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/saudi-crown-prince-urged-us-to-continue-iran-war-calls-it-long-term-threat-4645/) - As the conflict between the United States and Iran intensifies, new reports suggest that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has been actively encouraging Washington to stay the course militarily—arguing that Tehran poses a serious long-term threat to the region. According to a report citing sources familiar with high-level discussions, the Saudi leader has
- [Lebanon Expels Iranian Ambassador Amid Rising Tensions and Israeli Strikes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/lebanon-expels-iranian-ambassador-amid-rising-tensions-and-israeli-strikes-4642/) - Beirut, March 25, 2026 — In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, Lebanon has declared Iran’s ambassador persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country within days. The move comes as Israeli airstrikes intensify across Lebanese territory, further entangling the country in the widening regional conflict. Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Tuesday,
- [Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-says-non-hostile-ships-can-pass-safely-through-strait-of-hormuz-4639/) - Tehran — Iran has announced that “non-hostile” ships will be allowed safe passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing of restrictions amid ongoing conflict in the region. In a statement communicated to international maritime bodies, Iranian authorities said vessels that are not linked to countries involved in hostilities against Iran
- [Port Arthur Refinery Blast Deepens Global Oil Concerns Amid Iran War](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/port-arthur-refinery-blast-deepens-global-oil-concerns-amid-iran-war-4636/) - A massive explosion and fire at one of the largest oil refineries in the United States has intensified fears over global energy supply, as geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict continue to push oil prices higher. The incident occurred at a major refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, operated by Valero, which has the
- [Iranian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Kuwait Airport Fuel Depot](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-drone-strike-sparks-fire-at-kuwait-airport-fuel-depot-4633/) - Kuwait City, March 25, 2026 — A suspected Iranian drone attack struck a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, triggering a fire and raising fresh concerns over the widening conflict in the Gulf region. According to Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority, the drones targeted a fuel storage facility within the airport complex, igniting
- [US Deploys Elite 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-deploys-elite-82nd-airborne-division-to-middle-east-amid-rising-tensions-4630/) - Washington, D.C.: The United States is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from its elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, signaling a significant escalation in military readiness as tensions with Iran continue to intensify. According to multiple US officials, between 1,000 and 3,000 soldiers from the North Carolina-based division are expected to be
- [Pakistan Positions Itself as Mediator for US-Iran Peace Talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-positions-itself-as-mediator-for-us-iran-peace-talks-4627/) - Pakistan is stepping into a high-stakes diplomatic role, offering to host peace talks between the United States and Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. According to officials familiar with the matter, Islamabad has quietly begun efforts to bring both sides to the negotiating table. The move comes amid ongoing conflict involving
- [Iran’s ‘Big Oil Gift’ Remark by Trump Sparks Global Curiosity Amid Hormuz Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-big-oil-gift-remark-by-trump-sparks-global-curiosity-amid-hormuz-tensions-4625/) - Washington / Tehran:In the middle of an escalating conflict that has shaken global energy markets, US President Donald Trump has made a striking and somewhat mysterious claim — that Iran has given the United States a “very big” oil-and-gas-related “present” tied to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters at the White House,
- [Asim Munir speaks to Trump, Pakistan bid to play ‘lead mediator’ on Iran: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/asim-munir-speaks-to-trump-pakistan-bid-to-play-lead-mediator-on-iran-report-4621/) - Pakistan is making a fresh diplomatic push to position itself as a key mediator in the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, with a recent high-level conversation between Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir and former U.S. President Donald Trump drawing global attention. According to recent reports, Munir spoke directly with Trump
- [Italy’s Meloni concedes referendum defeat, calling it ‘a lost opportunity’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/italys-meloni-concedes-referendum-defeat-calling-it-a-lost-opportunity-4618/) - Rome, March 24, 2026 — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has conceded defeat in a high-stakes national referendum on judicial reform, calling the result a “lost opportunity” for the country while vowing to continue leading her government. The referendum, held over two days, saw a clear majority of voters reject the proposed overhaul of Italy’s
- [Tragedy in Colombia: Death Toll Rises to 66 After Military Plane Crash](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/tragedy-in-colombia-death-toll-rises-to-66-after-military-plane-crash-4615/) - A devastating military plane crash in southern Colombia has claimed the lives of at least 66 people, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the country’s recent history. The accident occurred on March 23, 2026, when a Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo, a
- [Netanyahu’s Last-Minute Push Helped Shape Trump’s Decision to Strike Iran Leadership](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahus-last-minute-push-helped-shape-trumps-decision-to-strike-iran-leadership-4612/) - A dramatic last-minute intervention by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu played a crucial role in shaping U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a high-risk military strike targeting Iran’s top leadership, according to multiple reports citing intelligence sources. Less than 48 hours before the operation, Netanyahu reportedly made a direct appeal to Trump, urging him
- [Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery Sends Flames and Thick Smoke Into Sky](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/explosion-at-texas-oil-refinery-sends-flames-and-thick-smoke-into-sky-4609/) - Port Arthur, Texas — A powerful explosion at an oil refinery in southeast Texas on Monday sent towering flames and thick black smoke into the air, alarming residents and prompting authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order. The incident occurred at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, a major facility along the Gulf Coast. Witnesses described
- [Iran Media Mocks Trump After ‘No-Strike’ Decision Amid Escalating War](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-media-mocks-trump-after-no-strike-decision-amid-escalating-war-4607/) - A fresh wave of tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict has taken an unusual turn, with Iranian state media openly mocking US President Donald Trump after he announced a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. The decision, which involves a five-day suspension of attacks on Iranian power plants, was presented by Washington
- [Iran Calls Trump’s Claims ‘Fake News,’ Accuses U.S. of Manipulating Oil Markets](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-calls-trumps-claims-fake-news-accuses-u-s-of-manipulating-oil-markets-4604/) - Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated further after Tehran strongly rejected claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump about ongoing negotiations between the two countries. Iranian officials have dismissed the remarks as “fake news,” accusing Washington of attempting to influence global oil prices and shape market sentiment. The controversy began when
- [US Signals Long Iran Conflict as Treasury Chief Says War Funding Is Secure](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-signals-long-iran-conflict-as-treasury-chief-says-war-funding-is-secure-4601/) - The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran shows no clear signs of ending anytime soon, with senior officials in Washington indicating both strategic resolve and financial readiness to sustain a prolonged military campaign. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a recent interview that the United States has “plenty of money” to continue
- [US-Linked Patriot Missile Likely Behind Bahrain Blast, Analysis Suggests](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-linked-patriot-missile-likely-behind-bahrain-blast-analysis-suggests-4598/) - A powerful explosion that tore through a residential neighborhood in Bahrain earlier this month may have been caused by a US-operated air defense missile, according to a new independent analysis that raises fresh questions about the incident. The blast occurred on March 9 in the Mahazza area on Sitra island, injuring at least 32 civilians,
- [Cuba plunged into darkness again as fuel crisis deepens](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cuba-plunged-into-darkness-again-as-fuel-crisis-deepens-4595/) - Havana: Cuba has been hit by yet another widespread power outage, leaving millions in the dark and highlighting the growing severity of the island’s energy crisis. The latest blackout—one of several in recent weeks—has forced residents in the capital, Havana, to rely on flashlights and other emergency lighting as electricity supplies continue to falter. The
- [Iran Claims F-15 Shootdown Near Hormuz, US Dismisses Report as “False”](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-claims-f-15-shootdown-near-hormuz-us-dismisses-report-as-false-4592/) - Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, a fresh controversy has erupted after Iranian state media claimed that its air defence systems shot down a US F-15 fighter jet near the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. However, the United States has strongly denied the claim, calling it “false” and part of misinformation circulating during the
- [Saudi Aramco CEO Withdraws from CERAWeek as Iran Conflict Escalates](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/saudi-aramco-ceo-withdraws-from-ceraweek-as-iran-conflict-escalates-4589/) - The intensifying conflict in the Middle East is beginning to reshape the global energy landscape in visible ways, with top industry leaders altering plans amid growing uncertainty. In one of the clearest signs yet, Saudi Aramco’s chief executive, Amin Nasser, has pulled out of this year’s CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, choosing instead to remain
- [Aftermath of Iranian Missile Strikes Near Israel’s Nuclear Facility Raises Fears of Wider Escalation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/aftermath-of-iranian-missile-strikes-near-israels-nuclear-facility-raises-fears-of-wider-escalation-4586/) - Southern Israel is grappling with the aftermath of a wave of Iranian missile strikes that hit communities near one of the country’s most sensitive sites—its main nuclear research facility in the Negev desert—marking a dangerous new phase in an already intensifying conflict. The strikes, which took place late Saturday, targeted the desert towns of Dimona
- [Indian National Injured by Missile Debris in Abu Dhabi Amid Escalating Iran Conflict](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-national-injured-by-missile-debris-in-abu-dhabi-amid-escalating-iran-conflict-4583/) - Abu Dhabi, March 23, 2026 — An Indian national sustained minor injuries in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted missile fell in a residential area, highlighting the growing risks to civilians as the ongoing Iran-related conflict spills across the Gulf region. According to officials, the incident took place in the Al Shawamekh area of
- [Trump–Netanyahu Differences Emerge After Iran Gas Field Strike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-netanyahu-differences-emerge-after-iran-gas-field-strike-4580/) - Tensions between the United States and Israel have come under renewed scrutiny after a controversial strike on Iran’s key gas infrastructure exposed apparent differences between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The disagreement centers on Israel’s recent attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field—one of the world’s largest natural gas
- [Iranian Missile Strike Hits Oil Refinery in Israel’s Haifa Amid Escalating Conflict](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-missile-strike-hits-oil-refinery-in-israels-haifa-amid-escalating-conflict-4577/) - Tensions in the Middle East intensified sharply after an Iranian missile attack struck a major oil refinery in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, marking another dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. According to multiple reports, the strike targeted facilities operated by Israel’s largest refinery complex in Haifa. The impact caused
- [UK, France Signal Readiness to Secure Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Iran–Israel Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uk-france-signal-readiness-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz-amid-rising-iran-israel-tensions-4574/) - In a significant diplomatic move amid the escalating Iran–Israel conflict, the United Kingdom and France have joined other major global powers in expressing readiness to help secure safe passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. The announcement came as part of a joint statement issued by
- [Trump does U-turn on more US troops, invokes Pearl Harbor in remarks on Iran war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-does-u-turn-on-more-us-troops-invokes-pearl-harbor-in-remarks-on-iran-war-4571/) - Washington, D.C.: In a notable shift in tone, U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is not planning to deploy American ground troops in the ongoing conflict with Iran, stepping back from earlier signals that suggested such an option was under consideration. Speaking amid intensifying military operations, Trump made it clear that the United States
- [Netanyahu says Iran no longer able to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-says-iran-no-longer-able-to-enrich-uranium-or-produce-ballistic-missiles-4569/) - Jerusalem / Tehran — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran no longer has the capability to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles, following weeks of intense military strikes by Israel and its allies. The statement comes amid a rapidly escalating conflict that is reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Speaking
- [Exclusive: Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/exclusive-iran-attacks-wipe-out-17-of-qatars-lng-capacity-for-up-to-five-years-qatarenergy-ceo-says-4566/) - Doha, March 20, 2026 — A series of Iranian strikes on Qatar’s critical energy infrastructure has inflicted severe damage on the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, wiping out roughly 17% of its export capacity and sending shockwaves through global energy markets. According to QatarEnergy CEO and Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi, the attacks hit key
- [Saudi Arabia Warns Iran of Military Response After Gulf Attacks, Says Trust ‘Completely Shattered’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/saudi-arabia-warns-iran-of-military-response-after-gulf-attacks-says-trust-completely-shattered-4563/) - Riyadh, March 19, 2026 — Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after Saudi Arabia issued a stern warning to Iran, saying it may resort to military retaliation following a wave of attacks targeting key locations across the Gulf region. Saudi officials said that whatever fragile trust had existed between Riyadh and Tehran has
- [Iran Vows Retaliation After Killing of Security Chief Ali Larijani](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-vows-retaliation-after-killing-of-security-chief-ali-larijani-4560/) - Tehran, March 19, 2026 — Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a strong warning following the assassination of the country’s top security official, Ali Larijani, declaring that those responsible will “pay soon” for the killing. In his first public reaction since the incident, Khamenei condemned the attack and signaled imminent retaliation, describing the perpetrators
- [Global Energy Shock as Iran–Israel–U.S. Conflict Escalates with Strikes on Key Gas Facilities](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/global-energy-shock-as-iran-israel-u-s-conflict-escalates-with-strikes-on-key-gas-facilities-4556/) - The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has taken a dramatic turn, shifting from conventional military operations to a high-stakes battle over energy infrastructure—raising alarm across global markets and political capitals. Strike on World’s Largest Gas Field Tensions surged after strikes targeted Iran’s South Pars gas field, the largest natural gas reserve
- [Afghanistan Cricketer Naveen-ul-Haq Slams Pakistan After Deadly Kabul Hospital Airstrike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/afghanistan-cricketer-naveen-ul-haq-slams-pakistan-after-deadly-kabul-hospital-airstrike-4552/) - Kabul, March 17, 2026 — Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has strongly condemned Pakistan following a devastating airstrike on a hospital in Kabul that left hundreds dead, calling the attack inhumane and drawing comparisons with other global conflicts. The strike, which hit the Omid drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital, has triggered widespread outrage both
- ['Working Together For Peace': PM Modi, UAE President Discuss West Asia, Strait Of Hormuz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/working-together-for-peace-pm-modi-uae-president-discuss-west-asia-strait-of-hormuz-4549/) - New Delhi, March 17, 2026 — In a significant diplomatic outreach amid rising tensions in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with both leaders emphasizing the urgent need for peace, stability, and secure maritime trade routes in the region. The
- [Israel Claims ‘Victory’ in Iran War, But Fighting Far From Over](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-claims-victory-in-iran-war-but-fighting-far-from-over-4546/) - Jerusalem, March 18, 2026 — Israel’s foreign minister has declared that the country has effectively “won” its war against Iran, even as fighting continues across the region and key objectives remain unresolved. Speaking at a press briefing, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel had already achieved a decisive strategic advantage over Iran, describing the country
- ["Yes, I'm Alive": Netanyahu Debunks Death Rumours In New Clip With US Envoy](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/yes-im-alive-netanyahu-debunks-death-rumours-in-new-clip-with-us-envoy-4543/) - Jerusalem/Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly dismissed a wave of viral rumours claiming he had been killed, appearing in a fresh video alongside U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and stating plainly: “Yes, I’m alive.” The video, which quickly circulated across social media, was released after days of online speculation fueled by conspiracy theories and
- [Trump Signals Imminent U.S. Exit From Iran Operation Amid Ongoing Conflict](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-signals-imminent-u-s-exit-from-iran-operation-amid-ongoing-conflict-4540/) - Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that American forces will withdraw from their ongoing military operation in Iran “in the very near future,” even as fighting continues and tensions remain high across the region. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump said that while the United States is
- [US Drops Powerful ‘Bunker Buster’ Bombs on Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-drops-powerful-bunker-buster-bombs-on-iranian-targets-near-strait-of-hormuz-4537/) - In a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, the United States has carried out a series of airstrikes on Iranian military positions near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, deploying some of its most powerful conventional weapons. According to US Central Command, American forces used multiple 5,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs to target hardened
- [U.S. does ‘not need’ help from allies on Iran, says Donald Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-does-not-need-help-from-allies-on-iran-says-donald-trump-4535/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States does not require assistance from its allies in its ongoing conflict with Iran, even as tensions escalate and key global partners distance themselves from the situation. Speaking amid growing international concern over the widening crisis, Trump maintained that the U.S. military is fully capable of
- [Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani Killed in Airstrikes Amid Escalating Conflict](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-security-chief-ali-larijani-killed-in-airstrikes-amid-escalating-conflict-4532/) - Tehran: In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iran has confirmed the death of its top security official, Ali Larijani, following a series of airstrikes reportedly carried out by Israeli forces. Larijani, who served as the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was one of the most influential figures
- [Ten Killed in Devastating ICU Fire at Odisha Hospital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ten-killed-in-devastating-icu-fire-at-odisha-hospital-4529/) - A tragic fire at a government hospital in Odisha has claimed the lives of at least ten people, most of them critically ill patients receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU), authorities confirmed. The incident took place late at night at a trauma care centre in Cuttack, where flames quickly spread through the ICU
- [UP ATS Arrests BDS Student Over Alleged ISIS-Linked Online Radicalisation Network](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/up-ats-arrests-bds-student-over-alleged-isis-linked-online-radicalisation-network-4526/) - In a significant counter-terror operation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old dentistry student for allegedly being part of an online radicalisation module linked to the banned terrorist organisation ISIS. The accused, identified as a second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student from Saharanpur, was apprehended in Moradabad following intelligence inputs about
- [Indian Naval Ships Escort Merchant Vessels Through Gulf of Oman Amid Rising Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-naval-ships-escort-merchant-vessels-through-gulf-of-oman-amid-rising-tensions-4523/) - In a significant move to safeguard maritime trade and ensure the safety of Indian seafarers, the Indian Navy has begun escorting Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the Gulf of Oman, as regional tensions continue to disrupt vital shipping routes. The decision comes against the backdrop of escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly around the strategically
- [Iran Deploys ‘Dancing Missile’ for First Time in Ongoing West Asia War](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-deploys-dancing-missile-for-first-time-in-ongoing-west-asia-war-4520/) - Tehran / Tel Aviv: In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran has reportedly deployed its advanced Sejjil ballistic missile—often referred to as the “dancing missile”—for the first time since the war began, drawing global attention to its sophisticated capabilities and potential impact on regional security. The launch is part of
- [UAE Halts Flights to Dubai After Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Fuel Depot](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uae-halts-flights-to-dubai-after-drone-strike-sparks-fire-at-fuel-depot-4517/) - Dubai, March 17, 2026 — Air travel across the Middle East faced fresh disruption after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) temporarily barred airlines from landing in Dubai, following a drone strike that triggered a fire at a fuel storage facility near the city’s main airport. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, saw a drone
- [Trump Warns NATO of ‘Very Bad Future’ as Tensions Rise Over Iran Conflict](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-warns-nato-of-very-bad-future-as-tensions-rise-over-iran-conflict-4514/) - Global tensions are rising sharply as former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to NATO allies, suggesting the alliance could face a “very bad future” if member countries fail to support Washington during the escalating crisis involving Iran. The remarks come at a time of growing instability in the Middle East, with the
- [Iran’s New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Escapes Death by Seconds in Deadly Airstrike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-new-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-escapes-death-by-seconds-in-deadly-airstrike-4511/) - Tehran: In a dramatic and chilling turn of events, Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, narrowly escaped death during a devastating U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed several top figures of the Iranian leadership, including his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike, carried out on February 28, targeted a high-security compound in Tehran where senior members
- [Pakistan Airstrike Hits Kabul Hospital, Hundreds Feared Dead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-airstrike-hits-kabul-hospital-hundreds-feared-dead-4508/) - Kabul, March 17, 2026:A devastating airstrike in Afghanistan’s capital has left hundreds feared dead after a hospital in Kabul was hit late Monday, in what is being described as one of the deadliest incidents in the ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to Afghan officials, the strike targeted a large drug rehabilitation and mental
- [Trump Says Iran War May End Soon as Strikes Continue](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-iran-war-may-end-soon-as-strikes-continue-4506/) - Washington, March 11, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing war involving Iran could end soon, claiming that the U.S. and its allies have already destroyed most of the strategic targets inside the country. His remarks came during a brief phone interview with Axios, in which he suggested the military campaign
- [Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have 'won' the war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/oil-tankers-burn-near-iraq-as-iranian-strikes-defy-trumps-claim-to-have-won-the-war-4503/) - Tensions in the Middle East intensified on Thursday as attacks on oil tankers in Iraqi waters signaled that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is far from over. The latest incidents come despite statements from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the war could end soon, highlighting the deep uncertainty surrounding the conflict’s
- [US Launches Probe Into Alleged Unfair Trade Practices; India Among Countries Under Investigation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-launches-probe-into-alleged-unfair-trade-practices-india-among-countries-under-investigation-4500/) - Washington, D.C.: The United States has initiated a fresh investigation into what it describes as “unfair trade practices” by several of its major trading partners, including India, in a move that could potentially lead to new tariffs and heightened trade tensions. The probe, launched under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, will
- [Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East War Escalates](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ships-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-middle-east-war-escalates-4496/) - Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after several commercial ships were struck near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and disruption to global energy supplies. According to multiple reports, at least three merchant vessels were damaged by projectiles while sailing through or near the busy shipping route.
- [Oil Prices Surge Despite Record-Breaking Strategic Reserve Release](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/oil-prices-surge-despite-record-breaking-strategic-reserve-release-4493/) - Global oil prices climbed sharply this week despite a historic release of emergency oil reserves by major economies, highlighting deep concerns about supply disruptions and growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and its member countries recently announced the largest coordinated release of oil from strategic reserves in history. Around
- [Indian Embassy Confirms No Indian Fatalities After Projectile Strike in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-embassy-confirms-no-indian-fatalities-after-projectile-strike-in-saudi-arabias-al-kharj-4490/) - A projectile strike that hit a residential area in Al-Kharj, a city south of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, has sparked concern among expatriate communities in the region. However, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that no Indian citizens were killed in the incident, calling it a “matter of relief” amid initial confusion over casualties.
- [Trump Downplays Oil Price Surge, Calls It a “Short-Term Cost” to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Programme](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-downplays-oil-price-surge-calls-it-a-short-term-cost-to-stop-irans-nuclear-programme-4488/) - Washington, D.C., March 9, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over rising global oil prices, describing the spike as a temporary consequence of efforts to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat. His remarks come as escalating tensions in West Asia and ongoing military operations have pushed crude prices sharply higher and rattled global energy
- [Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader After Father’s Death](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-names-mojtaba-khamenei-as-new-supreme-leader-after-fathers-death-4485/) - Tehran, March 9, 2026: Iran has officially named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader. The decision was made by the powerful Assembly of Experts, a clerical body responsible for choosing Iran’s highest authority. The announcement comes at a time of intense regional conflict,
- [Two Indians Killed in Attack on Oil Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Iran Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/two-indians-killed-in-attack-on-oil-tanker-near-strait-of-hormuz-amid-rising-iran-tensions-4482/) - Two Indian nationals have been killed after an oil tanker was struck in an attack near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, close to Oman’s coast. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions in the Middle East linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Attack on the Oil Tanker ‘Skylight’ The
- [Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Face Their Biggest Test as Regional Tensions Rise](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gulf-sovereign-wealth-funds-face-their-biggest-test-as-regional-tensions-rise-4479/) - The massive sovereign wealth funds built by Gulf countries over decades of oil and gas revenues may soon be called upon for the very purpose they were created for: protecting national economies during times of crisis. With geopolitical tensions escalating across the Middle East and disruptions affecting key energy routes, analysts say governments in the
- [India Issues Fresh Travel Advisory for Citizens in UAE Amid Rising Middle East Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-issues-fresh-travel-advisory-for-citizens-in-uae-amid-rising-middle-east-tensions-4476/) - The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued a fresh travel advisory for Indian nationals living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), urging them to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow safety instructions from local authorities. The advisory comes at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have intensified, leading to
- [Russia Accused of Sharing Military Intelligence With Iran as U.S.–Israel Conflict Escalates](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-accused-of-sharing-military-intelligence-with-iran-as-u-s-israel-conflict-escalates-4473/) - Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after reports emerged that Russia may be providing Iran with sensitive military intelligence during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. According to multiple reports citing U.S. officials, Moscow has allegedly shared information about American military positions in the region, potentially allowing Tehran to better target
- [What Is the Blue Sparrow Missile? How Israel’s “Missile From Space” Was Used in the Tehran Strike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/what-is-the-blue-sparrow-missile-how-israels-missile-from-space-was-used-in-the-tehran-strike-4470/) - In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, reports say Israel used a powerful weapon known as the Blue Sparrow missile in a strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. The operation has drawn global attention not only because of its political impact but also because of the sophisticated technology
- [Trump Rules Out Talks Without Iran’s “Unconditional Surrender” as Israel Strikes Lebanon](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-rules-out-talks-without-irans-unconditional-surrender-as-israel-strikes-lebanon-4460/) - The conflict in the Middle East intensified this week after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the United States would not engage in negotiations with Iran unless Tehran agrees to an “unconditional surrender.” His statement came as Israel expanded its military operations, carrying out fresh airstrikes in Lebanon and targeting positions linked to the Iran-backed
- [Nepal Election 2026: Vote Counting Begins as Balendra Shah’s Party Leads After Gen-Z Protests](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nepal-election-2026-vote-counting-begins-as-balendra-shahs-party-leads-after-gen-z-protests-4466/) - Kathmandu: Nepal has begun counting votes in its highly anticipated 2026 general elections, the first national poll held after last year’s powerful Gen-Z-led protests that toppled the government and reshaped the country’s political landscape. Early trends suggest a strong surge for new political forces, with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah emerging as the leading figure in the
- [India Reveals It Interned Iranian Naval Vessel IRIS Lavan at Kochi on March 4](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-reveals-it-interned-iranian-naval-vessel-iris-lavan-at-kochi-on-march-4-4463/) - New Delhi: India has confirmed that it allowed an Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Lavan, to dock and remain at a naval facility in Kochi earlier this week after the ship requested emergency assistance due to technical problems. According to government sources, the Iranian ship was granted permission to dock after Tehran contacted Indian authorities on
- [US Temporarily Allows India to Resume Buying Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Concerns](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-temporarily-allows-india-to-resume-buying-russian-oil-amid-global-supply-concerns-4457/) - New Delhi: The United States has temporarily allowed India to resume buying certain shipments of Russian crude oil, a move aimed at stabilising global energy markets as geopolitical tensions disrupt oil supplies. The decision comes through a 30-day waiver issued by the US Treasury, permitting Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil cargoes that were already
- [Venezuela to Supply Up to 1,000 kg of Gold to the United States in New Trade Deal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/venezuela-to-supply-up-to-1000-kg-of-gold-to-the-united-states-in-new-trade-deal-4451/) - Caracas/Washington: Venezuela is set to export up to 1,000 kilograms of gold to the United States under a newly reported agreement that could strengthen economic ties between the two countries and open a new route for Venezuelan precious metals to reach American markets. According to sources familiar with the arrangement, Venezuela’s state-owned mining company Minerven
- [Middle East War Enters Day 7 as Strikes Intensify Across Region](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/middle-east-war-enters-day-7-as-strikes-intensify-across-region-4449/) - The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh day, with fighting spreading across several parts of the Middle East and raising fears of a wider regional war.The crisis began after joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations inside Iran, including major cities such as Tehran and strategic military facilities. The
- [War Between Iran, the U.S., and Israel Intensifies as Missile Strikes and Air Raids Expand Across the Middle East](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/war-between-iran-the-u-s-and-israel-intensifies-as-missile-strikes-and-air-raids-expand-across-the-middle-east-4446/) - March 2026 — Middle East:A rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase, with missile strikes, air raids, and naval attacks spreading across multiple countries in the Middle East. The war, which began with coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in late February, has triggered retaliatory attacks
- [US Sinking of Iranian Warship Raises Questions Over India’s Role and Regional Security](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-sinking-of-iranian-warship-raises-questions-over-indias-role-and-regional-security-4439/) - Tensions in the Indian Ocean have intensified after the United States sank an Iranian naval warship near Sri Lanka, a dramatic military action that has sparked debate about regional security and India’s role in safeguarding stability in the area. The incident, which occurred on March 4, has not only deepened the conflict between Washington and
- [Trump Says U.S. Wants to “Finish Iran First,” Suggests Cuba Could Be Next](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-u-s-wants-to-finish-iran-first-suggests-cuba-could-be-next-4442/) - Washington, D.C., March 6, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh international debate after suggesting that the United States could turn its attention to Cuba once the ongoing conflict with Iran is resolved. His remarks come at a time when tensions in the Middle East remain high and Washington’s foreign policy strategy is
- [Nepal election 2026 results: RSP leading in 23 seats as per initial results](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nepal-election-2026-results-rsp-leading-in-23-seats-as-per-initial-results-4436/) - Kathmandu, Nepal — Vote counting is underway across Nepal following the country’s closely watched parliamentary elections, with early trends showing a strong performance by the relatively new Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The results could significantly reshape the country’s political landscape after months of political unrest and youth-led protests. The election, held on March 5, 2026,
- [Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Possible Successor After Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mojtaba-khamenei-emerges-as-possible-successor-after-death-of-irans-supreme-leader-4433/) - Tehran — Iran is facing a historic political transition following the death of its long-time supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. As the country grapples with internal uncertainty and rising regional tensions, attention has rapidly shifted to a possible successor: his son, Mojtaba Khamenei. The elder Khamenei, who had led the Islamic Republic since 1989, was reportedly
- [US Says It Has Bombed Over 2,000 Targets in Iran as Conflict Escalates](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-says-it-has-bombed-over-2000-targets-in-iran-as-conflict-escalates-4430/) - The United States has carried out strikes on more than 2,000 targets inside Iran since the start of its latest military campaign, signaling a major escalation in the rapidly intensifying conflict in the Middle East. According to US military officials, the large-scale bombardment began as part of coordinated operations with Israel aimed at crippling Iran’s
- [Middle East War Escalates as U.S. and Israel Confront Iran](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/middle-east-war-escalates-as-u-s-and-israel-confront-iran-4427/) - March 2026 — The Middle East has entered one of its most dangerous periods in decades as tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States have erupted into a rapidly expanding military conflict. Airstrikes, missile attacks, and regional retaliations have pushed the region toward a wider war, raising global concerns about security, oil supplies, and
- [Europe Signals Readiness to Take Defensive Steps Against Iran Amid Escalating Conflict](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/europe-signals-readiness-to-take-defensive-steps-against-iran-amid-escalating-conflict-4424/) - France, Germany and the United Kingdom have issued a rare and strongly worded statement warning that they stand ready to take defensive action against Iran if Tehran’s recent military actions continue to threaten their forces, civilians, or regional partners. In a joint declaration released Sunday, the leaders of the three European powers condemned what they
- [Iranian Strikes Shake Dubai: Airport, Burj Al Arab and Other Landmarks Hit Amid Escalation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-strikes-shake-dubai-airport-burj-al-arab-and-other-landmarks-hit-amid-escalation-4421/) - Dubai — A wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes overnight left parts of Dubai’s infrastructure and iconic skyline scarred, injuring dozens and raising fears of a broader regional conflict. The UAE’s busiest aviation hub and one of its most recognisable landmarks sustained damage as tensions between Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv spiral further. In
- [Israel Bombs Southern Beirut After Hezbollah Strikes in Retaliation for Khamenei’s Death](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-bombs-southern-beirut-after-hezbollah-strikes-in-retaliation-for-khameneis-death-4418/) - A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict saw the Israeli military launch intensive airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, in retaliation for a rare rocket and drone attack carried out earlier against Israeli territory by the Iran-aligned militant group Hezbollah. The strikes, which hit Dahiyeh, a heavily populated suburb of Beirut long
- [Trump Says Iran Has Reached Out — and He’s Agreed to Talks, Potentially Signalling a Shift in U.S.–Iran Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-iran-has-reached-out-and-hes-agreed-to-talks-potentially-signalling-a-shift-in-u-s-iran-tensions-4416/) - In an interview published Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s new leadership has signalled a willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States — and that he has accepted that invitation, potentially opening a new chapter in relations between the long-time adversaries. Speaking with The Atlantic magazine from his residence in Florida, Trump
- [Israeli Airstrikes Rip Through Tehran, Gandhi Hospital Left in Ruins](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-airstrikes-rip-through-tehran-gandhi-hospital-left-in-ruins-4413/) - Tehran, March 2, 2026 — A major hospital in Iran’s capital was struck in a wave of air attacks on Sunday, leaving medical wards damaged, patients evacuated and chaos in the streets as the conflict between Israel and Tehran continues to escalate. Video clips circulating on social media showed damaged corridors and debris strewn across
- [Iran Shaken as Khamenei and Top Commanders Killed in U.S.–Israel Strikes — Tensions Surge Across Middle East](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-shaken-as-khamenei-and-top-commanders-killed-in-u-s-israel-strikes-tensions-surge-across-middle-east-4410/) - Iran Shaken as Khamenei and Top Commanders Killed in U.S.–Israel Strikes — Tensions Surge Across Middle East In a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of the long-running conflict between Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — the country’s most powerful figure for more than three decades — has been killed in a
- [North Korean Leader’s Daughter Makes Rare Public Appearance With Rifle, Sparking Succession Speculation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/north-korean-leaders-daughter-makes-rare-public-appearance-with-rifle-sparking-succession-speculation-4408/) - Seoul, Feb. 28, 2026 — North Korea has once again thrust the teenage daughter of leader Kim Jong Un into the spotlight by releasing a rare image of her firing a rifle—an unusual and highly symbolic gesture from the secretive state. On Saturday, state media published a photograph showing Kim Ju Ae, believed to be
- [At Least 15 Killed After Bolivian Military Cargo Plane Carrying Cash Crashes Near Capital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-15-killed-after-bolivian-military-cargo-plane-carrying-cash-crashes-near-capital-4405/) - La Paz, Bolivia — A military cargo plane carrying newly printed banknotes crashed Friday near Bolivia’s capital, killing at least 15 people and injuring others as wreckage and currency littered a busy roadway, officials said. The aircraft, a Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane, was en route from the eastern city of Santa Cruz
- [Trump Voices Frustration With Iran Nuclear Talks as Diplomacy Continues](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-voices-frustration-with-iran-nuclear-talks-as-diplomacy-continues-4402/) - Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is “not exactly happy” with the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, underscoring mounting frustration in Washington even as diplomacy continues. Speaking to reporters before departing for Texas, Mr. Trump expressed concern over the pace and substance of the talks, which most recently took place in
- [Trump Praises Pakistani Leadership, Declines U.S. Military Role as Conflict with Afghanistan Escalates](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-praises-pakistani-leadership-declines-u-s-military-role-as-conflict-with-afghanistan-escalates-4399/) - New Delhi, February 28, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump offered strong words of support for Pakistan’s leadership on Friday, describing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir as “great leaders” as tensions flare between Islamabad and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. Trump also signalled that Washington will not intervene militarily in the
- [Gruesome Discovery in North Delhi: Pregnant Woman and Three Daughters Found Murdered, Husband Missing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gruesome-discovery-in-north-delhi-pregnant-woman-and-three-daughters-found-murdered-husband-missing-4396/) - New Delhi — A quiet neighbourhood in Samaypur Badli was shaken early Wednesday when a pregnant woman and her three young daughters were found brutally murdered inside their home, police said. Authorities are now searching for the woman’s husband, who has been missing since the crime came to light and is considered the prime suspect.
- [Historic Moment as PM Modi Addresses Israel’s Parliament, Reaffirms Strong Ties](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/historic-moment-as-pm-modi-addresses-israels-parliament-reaffirms-strong-ties-4393/) - Jerusalem, Israel — In a landmark moment for India-Israel relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address to Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian head of government to speak before Israeli lawmakers. The speech — delivered during Modi’s two-day state visit — underscored deepening ties between the two nations, while
- [Trump renews tariff push in State of the Union, predicts they could replace income tax](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-renews-tariff-push-in-state-of-the-union-predicts-they-could-replace-income-tax-4390/) - Washington, D.C. — In a forceful address to lawmakers on Tuesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial trade policies and doubled down on a claim that high tariffs on foreign goods could one day replace the federal income tax system — a proposal experts say is misleading and economically impractical. Speaking before a
- [UK’s New Travel Rules Could Disrupt Trips for British Expats and Dual Nationals in UAE and Gulf](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uks-new-travel-rules-could-disrupt-trips-for-british-expats-and-dual-nationals-in-uae-and-gulf-4387/) - Dubai / London — February 25, 2026: British citizens living in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf nations have been cautioned that newly introduced UK border rules may complicate their travel plans, particularly if they hold dual nationality or travel on non-British passports. From February 25 onwards, the United Kingdom has fully enforced a
- [Iran and United States Prepare for Crucial Talks Amid Rising Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-and-united-states-prepare-for-crucial-talks-amid-rising-tensions-4384/) - Geneva / Washington DC, 26 Feb 2026 — After weeks of mounting pressure and increasingly sharp rhetoric, Iran and the United States are set to enter a third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, even as both countries escalate their posturing on sanctions and military readiness. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Swiss
- [Death to the dictator’ chants and fierce clashes as student protests erupt again in Iran](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/death-to-the-dictator-chants-and-fierce-clashes-as-student-protests-erupt-again-in-iran-4380/) - Tehran, Iran — Fresh waves of protest swept Iranian university campuses over the weekend, as hundreds of students took to the streets chanting slogans critical of the country’s leadership and clashing with security forces and pro-government groups. Videos circulating on social media and shared by independent rights organisations show large crowds gathering across major institutions,
- [Moscow Temporarily Shuts Down All International Airports After Surge in Drone Activity](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/moscow-temporarily-shuts-down-all-international-airports-after-surge-in-drone-activity-4377/) - Moscow — In an extraordinary development on Sunday, authorities in Russia’s capital ordered the temporary closure of all four international airports as a wave of Ukrainian drones approached the city, prompting heightened security measures and grounding flights for much of the afternoon. The move came after Russia’s air defence systems intercepted and shot down at
- [India Strongly Condemns Pakistan’s Airstrikes on Afghan Territory, Urges Respect for Sovereignty](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-strongly-condemns-pakistans-airstrikes-on-afghan-territory-urges-respect-for-sovereignty-4374/) - New Delhi / Kabul — India on Sunday issued a strong diplomatic rebuke against Pakistan following a series of airstrikes carried out inside Afghan territory, saying the actions were unacceptable and risked further destabilising an already fragile region. The strikes, which took place on 22 February in the eastern Afghan provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika,
- [Armed Intruder Killed After Breaching Security at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/armed-intruder-killed-after-breaching-security-at-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort-4371/) - Palm Beach, Florida – February 22, 2026 — Law enforcement officials shot and killed a man in his early 20s early Sunday after he forced his way inside a secured perimeter at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, authorities said. The incident occurred at roughly 1:30 a.m. local time when U.S. Secret Service agents
- [China, India Among Big Winners After U.S. Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-india-among-big-winners-after-u-s-court-strikes-down-trumps-tariffs-4368/) - In a surprising legal victory that is reshaping global trade, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, handing a notable reprieve to major exporters such as China and India. The court ruled on Friday that Trump exceeded his authority when he used emergency powers to impose
- [Violence Erupts Across Mexico After Death of Infamous Cartel Leader](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/violence-erupts-across-mexico-after-death-of-infamous-cartel-leader-4365/) - Mexico City, Feb 23, 2026 — A wave of violence and chaos swept across parts of Mexico after security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho”, the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). His death — hailed as a major victory in Mexico’s fight against organised crime —
- [Amid Global Uncertainty, Japan’s Leader Wins Strong Mandate to Push Structural Reforms](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/amid-global-uncertainty-japans-leader-wins-strong-mandate-to-push-structural-reforms-4362/) - Tokyo, Japan — Japan’s recent election has given Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful political mandate to push through ambitious changes at a time of rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. In early February, voters delivered a decisive victory to Takaichi’s ruling coalition in a snap general election, granting her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a supermajority
- [Palestine Leads 80-Nation Outcry at UN Over New Israeli West Bank Decrees](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/palestine-leads-80-nation-outcry-at-un-over-new-israeli-west-bank-decrees-4359/) - UNITED NATIONS, New York — Tensions flared at the United Nations Headquarters this week as the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine, Riyad Mansour, led a coalition of over 80 member states in a blistering condemnation of what they termed a "mega land grab" by Israeli authorities in the occupied West Bank. Speaking to
- [US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-military-prepared-to-strike-iran-as-early-as-this-weekend-but-trump-has-yet-to-make-a-final-call-sources-say-4356/) - (CNN) — The US military is prepared to launch strikes against Iranian targets as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to authorize the operation, sources familiar with the discussions tell CNN. Senior national security officials presented the President with a range of military options
- [Peace Talks End with Groundwork Laid, but No Deal on Territory](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/peace-talks-end-with-groundwork-laid-but-no-deal-on-territory-4353/) - GENEVA – As the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion looms, a high-stakes round of peace talks in Switzerland concluded Wednesday with a familiar sense of deadlock. While negotiators from Kyiv and Moscow signaled that technical progress had been made on a potential ceasefire, the core question that has defined the war—who controls the land—remains as
- [US sends F-22s, F-35s, F-16s in major 50-jet deployment to Middle East](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-sends-f-22s-f-35s-f-16s-in-major-50-jet-deployment-to-middle-east-4350/) - WASHINGTON — In a striking demonstration of military readiness, the United States has significantly expanded its air and naval presence in the Middle East, sending more than 50 advanced fighter jets while nuclear negotiations with Iran continue in Geneva. According to U.S. officials cited by U.S. media, multiple F-22 Raptors, F-35 Lightning IIs and F-16
- [Cricket Legends Across the World Urge Pakistan to Safeguard Imran Khan’s Health in Custody](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cricket-legends-across-the-world-urge-pakistan-to-safeguard-imran-khans-health-in-custody-4347/) - A remarkable show of unity has emerged from the global cricket community as 14 former international captains, including Indian icons Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have penned a heartfelt letter to the government of Pakistan, appealing for better treatment and medical care for Imran Khan, the country’s former prime minister and legendary cricketer. The appeal,
- [Diplomatic Talks in Geneva Show Progress—but Major Gaps Remain Between U.S. and Iran](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/diplomatic-talks-in-geneva-show-progress-but-major-gaps-remain-between-u-s-and-iran-4344/) - Geneva, Switzerland — Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran wrapped up another round of talks this week with contrasting public statements from each side, highlighting both cautious optimism and persistent divisions. In remarks after the discussions in Geneva, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran still hasn’t acknowledged some of the “red lines”
- [U.S. Military Strikes Three Suspected Drug Trafficking Boats, 11 Reportedly Killed](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-military-strikes-three-suspected-drug-trafficking-boats-11-reportedly-killed-4341/) - In a dramatic escalation of its overseas anti-narcotics operations, the U.S. military announced that strikes on three suspected drug-trafficking vessels in international waters have resulted in the deaths of 11 people. The strikes, which took place late Monday in the eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, were carried out under the direction of U.S.
- [Netanyahu Signals Hard Line on U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks as Diplomacy Resumes in Geneva](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-signals-hard-line-on-u-s-iran-nuclear-talks-as-diplomacy-resumes-in-geneva-4337/) - Jerusalem / Geneva — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that any prospective nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran must go far beyond temporary limits on uranium enrichment — pushing for a dismantling of Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure as talks continue in Geneva this week. Speaking on Sunday at a high-profile
- [Dozens Killed in Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Strip Amid Fragile Ceasefire](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/dozens-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-across-gaza-strip-amid-fragile-ceasefire-4334/) - GAZA STRIP — At least 11–12 Palestinians were killed and several others wounded on Sunday, February 15, after Israeli forces carried out a series of air and ground strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian civil defence and health officials. The attacks mark one of the deadliest incidents in recent days under a fragile
- [Imran Khan Examined by Doctors in Jail as Party Rejects Government-Led Medical Inspection](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/imran-khan-examined-by-doctors-in-jail-as-party-rejects-government-led-medical-inspection-4331/) - Islamabad — Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, the 73-year-old leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was examined by a team of doctors inside Adiala Jail on Sunday following concerns over his deteriorating eyesight, but his political party rejected the medical check-up, calling it flawed and unacceptable. A panel of specialist doctors visited the high-security
- [World Leaders Pledge Over $5 Billion for Gaza Reconstruction Ahead of First ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/world-leaders-pledge-over-5-billion-for-gaza-reconstruction-ahead-of-first-board-of-peace-meeting-4328/) - Washington, D.C. — A coalition of more than 20 countries has pledged more than USD 5 billion in aid toward the reconstruction and humanitarian recovery of war-torn Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday. The commitments come as members of the newly formed Board of Peace prepare to convene for the first official meeting in
- [Kim Jong Un’s Daughter at Centre of New Succession Speculation in North Korea](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/kim-jong-uns-daughter-at-centre-of-new-succession-speculation-in-north-korea-4325/) - Fresh speculation over the future leadership of North Korea has intensified this week after South Korean intelligence officials signalled that Kim Ju-ae, the teenage daughter of leader Kim Jong Un, may be emerging as a prospective successor in Pyongyang’s secretive political order. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea informed lawmakers that Kim Ju-ae
- [Setback for Pakistan at UN Security Council as Pressure Mounts Over Terror Listings](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/setback-for-pakistan-at-un-security-council-as-pressure-mounts-over-terror-listings-4322/) - In a blow to its diplomatic efforts, Pakistan faced a notable setback at the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) 1267 Sanctions Monitoring Committee, with the latest six-monthly report underscoring international concerns about the continued activities of Pakistan-based terror groups and rejecting Islamabad’s bid to broaden terror designations. The report, prepared by the UN’s 1267 monitoring
- [Russia Moves to Block WhatsApp, Pushes Citizens Toward Domestic Messaging App](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/russia-moves-to-block-whatsapp-pushes-citizens-toward-domestic-messaging-app-4319/) - Moscow, February 13, 2026 — The Russian government has formally confirmed that it has blocked access to Meta’s widely used messaging service WhatsApp, marking a major shift in the country’s digital communication landscape. Kremlin officials said the move comes after the platform repeatedly failed to meet Russian legal standards, effectively ending uninterrupted access for tens
- [Trump Issues Stern Ultimatum to Iran: Make a Nuclear Deal or Face ‘Very Traumatic’ Consequences](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-issues-stern-ultimatum-to-iran-make-a-nuclear-deal-or-face-very-traumatic-consequences-4316/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a sharp warning to Iran, saying Tehran must agree to a new nuclear agreement within a short window — or risk “very traumatic” consequences that could reshape the region’s future. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump underlined the urgency of reviving nuclear diplomacy that has languished since
- [Trump Administration Strips Away Core U.S. Climate Rules, Including Vehicle Emissions Standards](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-administration-strips-away-core-u-s-climate-rules-including-vehicle-emissions-standards-4313/) - In a dramatic shift that reshapes federal climate policy, U.S. President Donald Trump and officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have officially revoked the scientific foundation for decades of greenhouse gas regulation — including vehicle emissions standards that targeted cars and trucks. The move, announced at a White House event on Thursday, dismantles the
- [Tarique Rahman’s BNP Achieves Historic Victory in Bangladesh After Two Decades](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/tarique-rahmans-bnp-achieves-historic-victory-in-bangladesh-after-two-decades-4310/) - Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a dramatic turnaround of political fortunes, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has secured a decisive win in the country’s general election — marking its first return to power in 20 years and ending the long dominance of the previous ruling party. Preliminary results from Thursday’s vote show
- [Israel’s Security Cabinet Approves Sweeping Measures to Deepen Control Over West Bank](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israels-security-cabinet-approves-sweeping-measures-to-deepen-control-over-west-bank-4306/) - Jerusalem — Israel’s security cabinet has approved a controversial package of measures aimed at expanding its authority in the occupied West Bank — moves that critics say could further erode hopes for a Palestinian state and amount to de facto annexation of territory Palestinians seek for a future country. The votes, which took place on
- [Iranian Dissident’s Final Video Appeal to Trump Precedes Reported Suicide](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-dissidents-final-video-appeal-to-trump-precedes-reported-suicide-4303/) - In a deeply unsettling episode that has captured global attention, an Iranian man identified as Pouria Hamidi reportedly died by suicide after releasing a video message urging former U.S. President Donald Trump and Western leaders not to pursue diplomatic negotiations with Iran’s ruling regime — and instead to consider military intervention to end what he
- [US Cuts Bangladesh Tariffs By 1%, Zero Reciprocal Tariff On Certain Goods](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-cuts-bangladesh-tariffs-by-1-zero-reciprocal-tariff-on-certain-goods-4300/) - The United States and Bangladesh unveiled a deal Monday to lower US tariffs on goods from the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer, with Washington also committing to work towards duty exemptions for certain textiles and apparel. Under the agreement, President Donald Trump's administration is set to trim US "reciprocal" tariffs on Bangladesh products from 20 percent
- [Seahawks Claim Second Super Bowl Title With Convincing 29–13 Win Over Patriots](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/seahawks-claim-second-super-bowl-title-with-convincing-29-13-win-over-patriots-4297/) - Santa Clara, Calif. — In a commanding performance on the sport’s biggest stage, the Seattle Seahawks captured their second Lombardi Trophy, defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night. From the opening kickoff, Seattle set the tone with a defensive onslaught that kept New England on its
- [Israeli President’s Australia Visit Opens With Tribute and Tension](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-presidents-australia-visit-opens-with-tribute-and-tension-4294/) - SYDNEY — Israeli President Isaac Herzog has arrived in Australia for a carefully watched four-day visit that blends official mourning, political diplomacy and widespread public protest, underscoring deep divisions both at home and abroad. Herzog landed in Sydney on Monday, where he paid tribute to victims of December’s deadly Bondi Beach terror attack, a Hanukkah
- [Iran sentences Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi to six years in prison: lawyer](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-sentences-nobel-peace-laureate-mohammadi-to-six-years-in-prison-lawyer-4291/) - An Iranian court sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a six-year prison term, her lawyer told AFP on Sunday (February 8, 2026). "She has been sentenced to six years in prison for gathering and collusion to commit crimes," lawyer Mostafa Nili said, adding that she had also received a two-year ban on leaving
- [Iran refuses to give up on uranium enrichment: No one has right to dictate](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-refuses-to-give-up-on-uranium-enrichment-no-one-has-right-to-dictate-4288/) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would not be intimidated into changing its nuclear policy and expressed deep scepticism about the United States' intentions in ongoing negotiations. Iran has rejected pressure from Washington to abandon its uranium enrichment program even in the face of military threats and fresh sanctions. Speaking at a public forum
- [Japanese PM Takaichi’s party secures supermajority in lower house in landslide victory](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/japanese-pm-takaichis-party-secures-supermajority-in-lower-house-in-landslide-victory-4285/) - The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election on Sunday (February 8, 2026), Japanese media reported, citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity. Ms. Takaichi, in a televised interview with public television network NHK following her sweeping victory, said she is now
- [Delhi Police Rejects Viral Claims of Missing Girls, Calls It “Paid Promotion” After Arvind Kejriwal’s Concern](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/delhi-police-rejects-viral-claims-of-missing-girls-calls-it-paid-promotion-after-arvind-kejriwals-concern-4282/) - New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Friday moved to calm growing anxiety over social media claims that hundreds of girls and women were going missing in the national capital, saying the narrative was being exaggerated and amplified through paid promotions designed to spread fear. In a series of posts on the social platform X, the
- [Stunning Betrayal in Rajasthan: Newlywed Woman Allegedly Kills Husband to Be With Long-Time Lover](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/stunning-betrayal-in-rajasthan-newlywed-woman-allegedly-kills-husband-to-be-with-long-time-lover-4279/) - Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan — A shocking case of betrayal and murder has sent ripples through two closely connected families in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district, as police reveal grim details about what they now describe as a “honeymoon murder.” 23-year-old Anju, who had married 27-year-old Ashish just three months ago, stands accused of orchestrating his murder
- [End of New START Treaty Raises Global Nuclear Anxiety, India Faces Strategic Challenges](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/end-of-new-start-treaty-raises-global-nuclear-anxiety-india-faces-strategic-challenges-4276/) - The last significant nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia — the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) — officially expired on February 5, 2026, removing a key cap on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals and stirring fresh concerns about a potential arms race and global strategic stability. What Was
- [U.S. Military Strike in Eastern Pacific Kills Two in Suspected Drug Trafficking Operation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-military-strike-in-eastern-pacific-kills-two-in-suspected-drug-trafficking-operation-4273/) - The U.S. military said Thursday that it carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two people, according to an official statement. In a post on the social media platform X, the U.S. Southern Command said intelligence indicated the vessel was moving along
- [Trump Deletes and Denies Apology After Sharing Racist Video Depicting the Obamas as Apes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-deletes-and-denies-apology-after-sharing-racist-video-depicting-the-obamas-as-apes-4270/) - Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump is facing intense political fallout after a video briefly appeared on his Truth Social account showing former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes — an image widely condemned as a racist caricature — before being deleted amid bipartisan outrage. The video, posted late
- [India trashes Pakistan's allegations of Indian link to Islamabad bombing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-trashes-pakistans-allegations-of-indian-link-to-islamabad-bombing-4267/) - India on Friday (February 7, 2026) categorically rejected Pakistan's allegations of an Indian link to the bombing at a mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), describing the attack as "condemnable", said it was “unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan
- [US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-says-trump-prefers-diplomacy-with-iran-but-warns-he-has-military-options-4264/) - The White House said on Thursday that diplomacy is President Donald Trump's first choice for dealing with Iran and he will wait to see whether a deal can be struck at high-stakes talks, but also warned that he has military options at his disposal. Final preparations were under way for Friday's meeting in Oman amid
- [Iran, U.S. to hold nuclear talks in Oman on February 6](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-u-s-to-hold-nuclear-talks-in-oman-on-february-6-4261/) - Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place on Friday (February 6, 2026) in Oman, the Iranian Foreign Minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high following Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month. The announcement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) came after hours
- [Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/record-breaking-snow-blankets-japan-killing-at-least-30-people-4258/) - Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has been blamed for 30 deaths in the past two weeks, including a 91-year-old woman found buried under 300cm (118 inches) of snow outside her home, officials said. The heavy snowfall prompted the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to order the deployment of troops on Tuesday to help in affected
- [Khawaja Asif Explains Why Pakistani Forces Are "Handicapped" In Balochistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/khawaja-asif-explains-why-pakistani-forces-are-handicapped-in-balochistan-4255/) - Khawaja Asif, the Defence Minister of Pakistan, has admitted that the Pakistani security forces were "handicapped" against Baloch rebels due to the sheer size of Balochistan province as they battle a fresh surge in militant violence. His remarks came days after Baloch rebels launched simultaneous attacks across multiple towns in the volatile province, killing at
- [Iran demands changes in venue and scope of talks with US, source says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-demands-changes-in-venue-and-scope-of-talks-with-us-source-says-4252/) - Iran is demanding that talks with the U.S. this week be held in Oman not Turkey, and that the scope be narrowed to two-way negotiations on nuclear issues only, a regional source said on Tuesday, adding new complications to an already delicate diplomatic effort. Iran's move to change the venue and agenda for the talks,
- [Trump confirms talks with Iran as US military shoots down Iranian drone](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-confirms-talks-with-iran-as-us-military-shoots-down-iranian-drone-4249/) - United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that talks with Iran are continuing to try to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf, even as the US military announced shooting down an Iranian drone that approached its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday that Washington was negotiating with
- [Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/son-of-libyas-late-dictator-gadhafi-shot-dead-by-gunmen-political-team-says-4246/) - Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in an apparent assassination at his home in the city of Zintan in northwestern Libya, the head of his political team said on Tuesday. He was 53. Saif al-Islam Gadhafi was once seen as the heir-apparent to his dictator father ––
- [Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledges to send humanitarian aid to Cuba](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mexican-president-claudia-sheinbaum-pledges-to-send-humanitarian-aid-to-cuba-4243/) - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Sunday she plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba this week, including food and other humanitarian aid. Sheinbaum's comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he asked the Mexican leader to suspend oil shipments to the Caribbean island. Sheinbaum said at a public event in the northern state of
- [Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, the highest toll in decades](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistani-forces-kill-177-baloch-militants-in-48-hours-the-highest-toll-in-decades-4240/) - Pakistani security forces killed about two dozen militants overnight in multiple raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the militant death toll to 177 in the past 48 hours, officials said on Monday (February 2, 2026), following a wave of coordinated insurgent attacks that killed at least 33 people, mostly civilian. Police, backed by
- [Gaza-Egypt border reopens nearly two years after Israel closed it, official says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gaza-egypt-border-reopens-nearly-two-years-after-israel-closed-it-official-says-4237/) - Gaza’s only border crossing with Egypt reopened partially on Monday morning after Israel closed it nearly two years ago, according to an Israeli security official, allowing a small number of Palestinians to enter and leave the war-torn enclave. The European Union Border Assistance Mission is operating the Rafah crossing as the final step of the
- ['Stay tuned': Donald Trump speaks to PM Modi, informs ambassador Sergio Gor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/stay-tuned-donald-trump-speaks-to-pm-modi-informs-ambassador-sergio-gor-4234/) - US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor informed on Monday. The two leader, finalized the much-awaited India-US trade deal with "immediate" effect, Trump informed.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "It was an Honor to speak with Prime Minister Modi, of India, this morning. He
- [External aid for Bangladesh halved, no Chabahar allocation in Budget 2026-27](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/external-aid-for-bangladesh-halved-no-chabahar-allocation-in-budget-2026-27-4230/) - New Delhi : India slashed its budgetary allocation for developing Iran’s Chabahar port in the budget for 2026-27 to zero in the face of US sanctions and the outlay for development projects in Bangladesh was halved to ₹60 crore, reflecting the current strains in ties between the two sides. Bhutan, a close development partner, again
- [Further Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week, says Zelenskyy](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/further-russia-ukraine-talks-scheduled-for-next-week-says-zelenskyy-4226/) - The next round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) and Thursday (February 5, 2026), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday (February 1, 2026). Envoys from Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. had been expected to meet that day in Abu Dhabi to continue negotiations aimed
- [Russian drone strike kills 12 miners as Kyiv announces new talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-drone-strike-kills-12-miners-as-kyiv-announces-new-talks-4223/) - A Russian drone strike on a bus carrying miners killed at least 12 people, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced new peace talks amid uncertainty over a Russian suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure. First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the strike in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region was a
- [UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uks-ex-ambassador-mandelson-quits-labour-over-epstein-links-reports-say-4220/) - Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s former ambassador to the United States, has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party following further revelations of his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, UK media have reported. Mandelson, who was removed as London’s top representative in Washington last year after the emergence of emails detailing
- [Nepal-born police officer Pradeep Tamang killed responding to fraud call in Georgia, was engaged to be married](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nepal-born-police-officer-pradeep-tamang-killed-responding-to-fraud-call-in-georgia-was-engaged-to-be-married-4217/) - A Georgia police officer was killed and another seriously injured Sunday while responding to a fraud-related call at a hotel near Stone Mountain, authorities said.The officer who died was 25-year-old Pradeep Tamang, who was born in Nepal and moved to the United States about ten years ago. He had joined the Gwinnett County Police Department
- [Address ‘longstanding demands’ of Baloch people, India tells Pakistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/address-longstanding-demands-of-baloch-people-india-tells-pakistan-4214/) - India on Sunday (February 1, 2026) refuted Islamabad’s allegation of being linked to a series of attacks by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during the weekend and urged Pakistan to address “long-standing demands” of Baloch rebels. The remarks from the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after Pakistan’s Interior Minister
- [Khamenei warns US of ‘regional war’ if Iran is attacked](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/khamenei-warns-us-of-regional-war-if-iran-is-attacked-4211/) - Tehran, Iran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned the United States that any attack on his country would result in a “regional war” as US President Donald Trump amasses military assets in the Middle East. “They should know that if they start a war this time, it will be a regional war,” the
- [Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistan’s Karachi for first time in 14 years](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/flight-from-bangladesh-lands-in-pakistans-karachi-for-first-time-in-14-years-4207/) - A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan’s Karachi on Thursday (January 29, 2026), restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after 14 years. According to the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), the Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG-341) from Dhaka to Karachi arrived on Thursday evening (January 29, 2026).
- [Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-threatens-canada-with-50-tariff-on-aircraft-sold-in-u-s-expanding-trade-war-4204/) - President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 29, 2026) threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands. Mr. Trump’s threat posted on social media came after he threatened over the weekend
- [Donald Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-says-very-dangerous-for-uk-to-deal-with-china-4201/) - Donald Trump said it was "very dangerous" for the UK to deal with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continued his visit to Beijing to reset relations. The US president was reacting to agreements aimed at increasing business and investment between the UK and China, announced after Sir Keir met Chinese President Xi Jinping
- [Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-prepares-for-war-as-us-military-armada-approaches-4198/) - Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have signalled that they are ready to defend their country as the United States continues to threaten a military attack, amid regional diplomatic efforts to avoid a new conflict. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold high-level talks in Turkiye on Friday, according to Esmaeil Baghaei, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson.
- [Iran says it did not request negotiations with US](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-says-it-did-not-request-negotiations-with-us-4195/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday another "armada" is floating toward Iran and that he hopes Tehran would make a deal with Washington. The U.S. deployed additional military assets in the Gulf following nationwide protests in Iran which led to the country's bloodiest crackdown since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. "There was no contact between
- [U.K., France, Canada and others condemn Israel’s demolition of U.N. site in Jerusalem](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-k-france-canada-and-others-condemn-israels-demolition-of-u-n-site-in-jerusalem-4192/) - United Kingdom and its ​allies, including France and ‌Canada, ​on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) strongly condemned the demolition last week by Israeli authorities ​of the ⁠U.N. Palestinian refugee agency’s (UNRWA) East Jerusalem ​compound. The group, ⁠in a joint statement, called on ‌the government ‌of Israel to halt all ‍demolitions. The statement was published ‍on the
- [UK's Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uks-starmer-heads-to-china-to-repair-ties-as-he-navigates-tensions-with-us-4189/) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer will fly to China on Tuesday evening on the first visit by a British leader in eight years, seeking to mend ties with the world's second-largest economy and reduce his country's dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States. Starmer is the latest in a series of Western leaders to travel to
- [No survivors found after Colombian plane crashes with 15 people on board, including lawmaker](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/no-survivors-found-after-colombian-plane-crashes-with-15-people-on-board-including-lawmaker-4186/) - Colombian authorities found no survivors after a plane with 13 passengers and two crew members crashed on Wednesday, the country’s Civil Aeronautics Authority told. Colombian congressman Diógenes Quintero was among those on board, according to the party that had nominated him for the House of Representatives. Quintero’s communications team said it lost contact with him
- [Trump says hiking tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-hiking-tariffs-on-south-korean-goods-to-25-4182/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (January 26, 2026) that he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods, including autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals, accusing the country of not living up to an earlier trade pact struck with Washington. The increase would bring tariff levels from 15% to 25%. "South Korea's Legislature is not living
- [Taliban bring varna system in Afghanistan, make mullahs untouchable](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/taliban-bring-varna-system-in-afghanistan-make-mullahs-untouchable-4179/) - Afghanistan's Taliban's newly issued Criminal Procedure Code has triggered alarm among rights groups about dividing Afghan society into rigid classes, where religious elites (mullahs) will enjoy near-immunity from punishment for crimes. Critics say the Taliban have revived slavery-like legal categories and given legal sanctity to violence. The Taliban-administered Afghanistan's new "Criminal Procedure Code for Courts",
- [Russian attacks kill five on train in northeast, three in Odesa, Ukraine says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-attacks-kill-five-on-train-in-northeast-three-in-odesa-ukraine-says-4176/) - A Russian drone strike on a passenger train in northeastern Ukraine killed five people, prosecutors said on Tuesday, an attack denounced as terrorism by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he called for intensified pressure on Moscow. The attack set a train ablaze hours after Russian drones hammered the southern city of Odesa overnight, killing three people
- [Trump says Iran wants talks as U.S. aircraft carrier deploys](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-iran-wants-talks-as-u-s-aircraft-carrier-deploys-4173/) - A U.S. naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters on Tuesday (January 26, 2026) as Iran vowed to hit back against any strike and President Donald Trump said he believed the Islamic republic still wanted talks. Washington has not ruled out new military intervention against Tehran over its crackdown
- [Ajit Pawar plane crash: Maharashtra deputy CM, 4 others on board dead after aircraft crashes in Baramati](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-maharashtra-deputy-cm-4-others-on-board-dead-after-aircraft-crashes-in-baramati-4170/) - Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar's aircraft crash-landed in Maharashtra's Baramati on Wednesday morning. The NCP leader and four others onboard the aircraft died in the incident. Footage aired across social media platforms showed the aircraft’s wreckage engulfed in flames. Preliminary reports suggest the plane ran into trouble during
- [CNBC Daily Open: The EU-India trade deal story is not over yet](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cnbc-daily-open-the-eu-india-trade-deal-story-is-not-over-yet-4167/) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images On Tuesday, India and the European Union announced a “landmark” free trade deal that would remove or reduce tariffs on
- [Netanyahu says Israel completed 'moral mission' with return of final Gaza hostage](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-says-israel-completed-moral-mission-with-return-of-final-gaza-hostage-4163/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (January 26, 2026) that his government had completed its “moral and ethical mission” with the return of the final hostage held in the Gaza Strip. The military said earlier in the day that Ran Gvili’s remains had been identified and were being returned to Israel. “Following the
- [Iranian government braces for possible attack as US navy arrives in region](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iranian-government-braces-for-possible-attack-as-us-navy-arrives-in-region-4160/) - The Iranian government is bracing itself for a fresh US and Israeli missile assault after it was announced that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has now deployed key assets to the region, observers have said. It is thought that Washington has the firepower in conjunction with Israeli aircraft to mount an attack
- [South Korean auto stocks pare losses as Trump hikes tariffs over trade deal approval delay](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/south-korean-auto-stocks-pare-losses-as-trump-hikes-tariffs-over-trade-deal-approval-delay-4157/) - Shares of South Korean autos pared losses Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at the country overnight, saying he would increase tariffs on Asia’s fourth-largest economy. Trump said on Truth Social that the country’s legislature has not approved Seoul’s trade deal with Washington, and that tariffs on the South Korea will climb to
- [U.S. snow storm: At least 25 deaths reported as thousands shiver without electricity](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-snow-storm-at-least-25-deaths-reported-as-thousands-shiver-without-electricity-4154/) - More snow piled up across the US Northeast on Monday (January 26, 2026) under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought lingering misery to parts of the South, where freezing rain left hundreds of thousands shivering without electricity. At least 25 deaths were reported amid the severe weather. Deep snow — over
- [Carney answers Trump: ‘Canada doesn’t live because of U.S.’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/carney-answers-trump-canada-doesnt-live-because-of-u-s-4151/) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday (January 22, 2026) at U.S. President Donald Trump’s inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that “Canada lives because of the United States.” “Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian,” Mr. Carney responded in a national address in Quebec City
- [ICE agents detain boy, 5, in Minnesota, school admin claims he was used as bait](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ice-agents-detain-boy-5-in-minnesota-school-admin-claims-he-was-used-as-bait-4148/) - A five-year-old Ecuadorean boy, who had just returned home from preschool, was detained by ICE agents in Minnesota as US President Donald Trump-led administration's fierce crackdown on immigrants continues. Liam Conejo Ramos is among four minors, including two 17-year-olds and a 10-year-old to have been detained, Zena Stenvik, superintendent of the Columbia Heights Public School
- [Danish PM backs NATO 'permanent presence' around Greenland](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/danish-pm-backs-nato-permanent-presence-around-greenland-4145/) - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday (January 22, 2026) that NATO states backed having a "permanent presence" in the Arctic, including around Greenland, after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a framework deal was struck to satisfy his demands. "We have asked NATO to be more present in the Arctic region," Ms. Frederiksen said
- [Donald Trump revokes Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-revokes-canadas-invitation-to-join-board-of-peace-4142/) - U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday (January 22, 2026) an invitation ‍for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving ​global conflicts. Mr. Trump’s about face follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at ‌the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he ​openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as weapons
- [Trump says he won't attend emergency Paris meeting on Greenland called by Macron](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-he-wont-attend-emergency-paris-meeting-on-greenland-called-by-macron-4139/) - French President Emmanuel Macron this week called for an emergency meeting in Paris with European leaders to address tensions with the U.S. over President Donald Trump's pursuit to acquire Greenland as well as tariffs. Mr. Trump told reporters that he would not attend the meeting, in part because Mr. Macron would not be leading his
- [‘US Territory’: Donald Trump posts new America map with Canada, Greenland](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-territory-donald-trump-posts-new-america-map-with-canada-greenland-4136/) - US President Donald Trump has posted a series of messages on Truth Social suggesting that Greenland is now part of the United States, escalating rhetoric around his long-standing interest in taking control of the Arctic island, which he has previously justified on “national security” grounds. In one post, Trump shared an image of a map
- [Jaishankar's blunt message to Poland: "Don't help fuel terror infrastructure in our neighbourhood"](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/jaishankars-blunt-message-to-poland-dont-help-fuel-terror-infrastructure-in-our-neighbourhood-4133/) - Poland should display "zero-tolerance" for terrorism and not help "fuel" the terrorist infrastructure in India's neighbourhood, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski on Monday in a blunt message apparently over the mentioning of Kashmir in a Poland-Pakistan joint statement in October. At a meeting with Sikorski, Jaishankar also expressed his
- [Blast at Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s Kabul kills 7, injures dozens more](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/blast-at-chinese-restaurant-in-afghanistans-kabul-kills-7-injures-dozens-more-4130/) - A blast at a Chinese restaurant in central Kabul on Monday (January 19, 2026) killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen others, emergency services said. An AFP journalist saw police vehicles and an ambulance at the scene following the explosion on a street known for its flower sellers in the Shahr-e-Naw
- [Stocks slide, dollar struggles as Trump's Greenland gambit rattles markets](https://www.mcleangazette.com/business/stocks-slide-dollar-struggles-as-trumps-greenland-gambit-rattles-markets-4127/) - Asian stocks fell on Tuesday, while the dollar remained under pressure and the U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest level in more than four months, as a resurgence of trade-war concerns hit risk sentiment and sparked selling in U.S. assets. U.S. President Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland by threatening additional tariffs
- [Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/sun-releases-the-largest-solar-radiation-storm-in-over-20-years-forecasters-say-4124/) - Powerful solar activity released by the sun is heading for Earth and it’s likely to create dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas Monday evening and early Tuesday morning. It could also disrupt satellite-based communications and GPS accuracy. A solar radiation storm, ranked at a level four out of five on a severity scale, is being
- ['Israel Will Act With A Force It Has Not Seen': Netanyahu Warns Iran](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-will-act-with-a-force-it-has-not-seen-netanyahu-warns-iran-4121/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran of an "attack of unprecedented force" if Tehran were to strike Israel amid regional tensions. Netanyahu, addressing the Knesset-- the Israeli Parliament-- said Tel Aviv was "closely" monitoring Iran as it returned to uneasy calm after a wave of protests that drew a bloody crackdown. "If it
- [Denmark proposes NATO surveillance mission for Greenland](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/denmark-proposes-nato-surveillance-mission-for-greenland-4118/) - Denmark is proposing that NATO start surveillance operations in Greenland, with the support of the Arctic island, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Monday (January 19, 2026) after meeting NATO's chief Mark Rutte. "We have proposed it, the secretary general has taken note of that, and I think we can now — we
- [Military aircraft to arrive in Greenland for 'long-planned' activities: U.S.-Canadian command](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/military-aircraft-to-arrive-in-greenland-for-long-planned-activities-u-s-canadian-command-4115/) - North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at a U.S. military base in Greenland for "long-planned" activities, the organisation said on Monday (January 19, 2026). The announcement from NORAD, a joint U.S.-Canada military organisation for aerospace monitoring and defence, came amid rising tensions over President Donald Trump's demand for U.S. control of
- [Trump’s Gaza plan: France ‘won’t join’, Canada ‘won’t pay’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-gaza-plan-france-wont-join-canada-wont-pay-4112/) - France “does not intend to answer favourably” to an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, a source close to President Emmanuel Macron told AFP on Monday (January 19, 2026). The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role
- [High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/high-speed-trains-collide-after-one-derails-in-southern-spain-killing-at-least-20-4109/) - A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday (January 18, 2026) in southern Spain, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials said. The evening train between Malaga and Madrid went off the rails near Cordoba and slammed into a train coming
- [More than 65 missing, six dead after huge Karachi blaze](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/more-than-65-missing-six-dead-after-huge-karachi-blaze-4106/) - Firefighters in Karachi searched on Sunday for more than 65 missing people after a massive fire tore through a shopping mall in the historic downtown district, killing six and reducing parts of the building to rubble. Videos showed flames rising from the building as firefighters laboured through the night to stop the blaze, which started
- [Iran's Khamenei admits for the first time that thousands killed in ongoing anti-government protests](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-khamenei-admits-for-the-first-time-that-thousands-killed-in-ongoing-anti-government-protests-4103/) - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei admitted for the first time that thousands of people were killed amid the ongoing anti-government protests in the country that have been raging on for the last two weeks Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei admitted for the first time that thousands of people were killed amid the ongoing
- [India gets Trump's invite to join Board of Peace on Gaza, ambassador says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-gets-trumps-invite-to-join-board-of-peace-on-gaza-ambassador-says-4100/) - by Washington's ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor. It was not clear whether India would join the initiative, which will initially focus on Gaza. India's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter.
- [Italian PM calls threatened U.S. tariffs over Greenland a ‘mistake’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/italian-pm-calls-threatened-u-s-tariffs-over-greenland-a-mistake-4097/) - Italy’s Prime Minister called U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on opponents of his plan to seize Greenland a “mistake” on Sunday (January 18, 2026), adding she had told him her views. “I believe that imposing new sanctions today would be a mistake,” Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told journalists during a trip to
- [Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australia-social-media-ban-hits-4-7-million-teen-accounts-in-first-month-4093/) - Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country's internet regulator said on Friday, a sign the measure has had a swift and sweeping impact. The eSafety Commissioner said platforms had so far removed about 4.7 million
- [US tells UN all options on table, Iran warns it will respond to any aggression](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-tells-un-all-options-on-table-iran-warns-it-will-respond-to-any-aggression-4090/) - UNITED NATIONS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The United States stands by the “brave people of Iran,” and President Donald Trump "has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday. Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene
- [‘Give Iran A Chance’: Gulf Trio Stepped In To Stop Trump Strike, Saudi Official Claims](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/give-iran-a-chance-gulf-trio-stepped-in-to-stop-trump-strike-saudi-official-claims-4087/) - Gulf officials said the effort was intended to prevent a rapid slide toward military confrontation. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman mounted a last-minute diplomatic push to dissuade the United States from launching a military strike on Iran, with senior Gulf officials saying they urged Washington to give Tehran time to step back from escalation. A
- ['Not afraid to confront diplomatically': Venezuela's interim president tells US | World News](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/not-afraid-to-confront-diplomatically-venezuelas-interim-president-tells-us-world-news-4084/) - Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday said that her government does not fear the diplomatic confrontation with the United States, which ousted her predecessor Nicolas Maduro in a military strike in January. "We know they are very powerful. We know they are a lethal nuclear power... We are not afraid to confront them diplomatically,
- [Iran's nationwide protests appear smothered after crackdown, internet outage](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/irans-nationwide-protests-appear-smothered-after-crackdown-internet-outage-4081/) - The nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy appeared increasingly smothered on Thursday (January 15, 2026), a week after authorities shut the country off from the world and escalated a bloody crackdown that activists say has killed at least 2,637 people. The prospect of U.S. retaliation for the deaths of protesters still hung over the region, though
- [Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/venezuelas-machado-says-she-presented-her-nobel-peace-prize-to-trump-during-their-meeting-4078/) - Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday (January 16, 2026) even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. The Nobel Institute has said Ms. Machado could not
- [Indian Airlines Issue Advisory As Iran Shuts Airspace Amid US Tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-airlines-issue-advisory-as-iran-shuts-airspace-amid-us-tensions-4075/) - Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet on Thursday said some of their international flights have been impacted after Iran shut down its airspace amid widespread protests against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and growing tensions with the United States. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Air India informed its passengers of potential delays overflying the region
- [Iran Foreign Minister dials S Jaishankar as deadly unrest intensifies](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-foreign-minister-dials-s-jaishankar-as-deadly-unrest-intensifies-4072/) - Amid the growing unrest in Iran, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to discuss the existing situation. Through a post on his X account, Jaishankar acknowledged the verbal communication over the phone. "Received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. We discussed the evolving situation in and
- [Iran protests: Trump claims killing ‘has stopped’ even as Tehran signals executions ahead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-protests-trump-claims-killing-has-stopped-even-as-tehran-signals-executions-ahead-4069/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) that he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has indicated fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. The U.S. president’s claims, which were made with few details, come as he’s told protesting
- [Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/greenland-and-denmark-say-trump-set-on-conquering-territory-after-meeting-4066/) - The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland have travelled to Washington, DC, to meet with members of President Donald Trump’s administration in the United States. But on Wednesday, officials emerged having made little progress in dissuading Trump from seeking to take over Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory. “We didn’t manage to change the American position,”
- [Nearly 2,000 People Killed In Iran Protests, Says Official](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nearly-2000-people-killed-in-iran-protests-says-official-4063/) - About 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death count from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest. The Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, said that what he called terrorists were behind the deaths
- [After kill switch, Iran raids homes to seize Starlink devices](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/after-kill-switch-iran-raids-homes-to-seize-starlink-devices-4060/) - After using Chinese or Russian military-grade jammers to disrupt Starlink, the Khamenei regime is now raiding homes to seize communication equipment to hide the mass killings in Iran. The government and its loyalists are communicating through a protected "whitelist" network as they brutally supress the protests. Amid the raging anti-Khamenei unrest that has left over
- [Iran says it is ready for war as US president discusses military options](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-says-it-is-ready-for-war-as-us-president-discusses-military-options-4057/) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that his country is ready for war if Washington wants to “test” it, after US President Donald Trump threatened to take military action in response to Iran’s crackdown on antigovernment protests. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Arabic on Monday, Araghchi said channels of
- [India joins G7 critical minerals talks in Washington as US widens China supply-chain push](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-joins-g7-critical-minerals-talks-in-washington-as-us-widens-china-supply-chain-push-4053/) - India joins G7-linked critical minerals talks in Washington as the US pushes allies to counter China’s dominance in refining and secure strategic supply chains. Washington is widening its critical minerals strategy beyond the G7, with India joining talks as concerns mount over China’s dominance in refining and supply chains. (Images sourced from @AshwiniVaishnaw -X) India
- [Donald Trump on Internet Blackout in Iran: I am talking to Elon Musk about giving Iranians ...](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-on-internet-blackout-in-iran-i-am-talking-to-elon-musk-about-giving-iranians-4050/) - US President Donald Trump has said that he will talk to Elon Musk to restore internet services amid digital blackout in Iran. When asked by a reporter if he plans to use Starlink to help people in the country, Trump replied: “We may speak to Elon (Musk) because he’s very good at that kind of
- [Iran protest deaths cross 500, says rights group; authorities call for counter-rally to ‘condemn U.S., Israel actions’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-protest-deaths-cross-500-says-rights-group-authorities-call-for-counter-rally-to-condemn-u-s-israel-actions-4047/) - Unrest ‍in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday (January 11, 2026), as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. With the Islamic ​Republic’s clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Mr. Trump has repeatedly
- [Isro to launch PSLV-C62 with DRDO's powerful Anvesha, 15 other satellites today](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/isro-to-launch-pslv-c62-with-drdos-powerful-anvesha-15-other-satellites-today-4044/) - The historic Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota is buzzing with activity as the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) prepares for its first major orbital feat of 2026. Scheduled for lift-off today, the PSLV-C62 mission is not just another routine launch; it is a high-stakes celestial ballet. Carrying 16 satellites into a Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit,
- [Suspected Pakistan drones seen hovering over areas along LoC, IB; search ops launched in three J&K districts](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/suspected-pakistan-drones-seen-hovering-over-areas-along-loc-ib-search-ops-launched-in-three-jk-districts-4041/) - Security forces picked up movement of suspected drones in several forward areas along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (January 11, 2026) evening, officials said. All the flying objects came from the Pakistan side, and returned after hovering over Indian
- [German Chancellor Merz begins his first state visit to India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/german-chancellor-merz-begins-his-first-state-visit-to-india-4038/) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Gujarat on Monday for an official visit to India, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is Merz’s first official visit to India, aimed at enhancing bilateral ties between India and Germany. The German Chancellor was warmly received by Gujarat’s Governor, Acharya Devvrat, at the airport in
- [Musk’s Grok AI Blocked in Indonesia, Malaysia Over Sexual Images](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/musks-grok-ai-blocked-in-indonesia-malaysia-over-sexual-images-4035/) - Indonesia and Malaysia restricted access to Elon Musk’s Grok AI over the weekend, becoming the first countries to ban the artificial intelligence system over its generation of sexual content. Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Affairs Ministry is imposing a temporary ban on Grok “to protect women, children, and the entire community from the risk of fake
- [Donald Trump describes himself as ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ in Truth Social post](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-describes-himself-as-acting-president-of-venezuela-in-truth-social-post-4032/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a photo of himself on his social media site Truth Social with his designation listed as “Acting President of Venezuela.” The post on Truth Social on Sunday (January 11, 2026) has Mr. Trump’s official portrait and then the designation “Acting President of Venezuela, “Incumbent January 2026.” It also has
- [Trump Says Iran "Wants To Negotiate" Amid Protests, But Warns "US May Act Before A Meeting"](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-iran-wants-to-negotiate-amid-protests-but-warns-us-may-act-before-a-meeting-4029/) - US President Donald Trump has said that Iran's leadership, led by Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, had called him seeking "to negotiate" after his threats of military action amid mass anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic. "The leaders of Iran called yesterday," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, adding that "a
- ['She was horrible': Trump defends ICE officer who shot and killed Minneapolis woman](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/she-was-horrible-trump-defends-ice-officer-who-shot-and-killed-minneapolis-woman-4025/) - The killing of Renee Good on Wednesday set off a clash between federal officials who insist the shooting was an act of self-defense and Minneapolis officials who dispute that narrative. Hours after a 37-year-old woman was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, President Donald Trump defended the officer’s
- [Iran protest sees massive escalation, nationwide internet cut as exiled prince's war cry](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-protest-sees-massive-escalation-nationwide-internet-cut-as-exiled-princes-war-cry-4022/) - Internet shut, crackdown on protesters, and mounting death toll have led to a massive escalation in Iran protests that started on December 28 with a shutdown in Tehran Bazaar and have now snowballed into a full-blown nation-wide movement against falling economy. On Thursday, Iran reportedly witnessed biggest anti-government protests in two weeks of people vs
- [US forces seize Russia-flagged oil tanker with Venezuela links days after Maduro ‘capture’, Moscow reacts](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-forces-seize-russia-flagged-oil-tanker-with-venezuela-links-days-after-maduro-capture-moscow-reacts-4019/) - The United States, on Wednesday, seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic, and as a Russian submarine and warship were close by, Associated Press reported, citing the US military. The seizure, which could stoke tensions with Russia, came after the tanker, originally known as
- [Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/greenlanders-express-fear-and-indignation-as-trump-eyes-territory-4016/) - "The people of Greenland do not want to become American," Mia Chemnitz tells the BBC. "We are not for sale." The 32-year-old business owner in the Greenlandic capital Nuuk reflects the sentiments of many who spoke to the BBC about how they felt about recent rhetoric from the Trump administration. The White House has said
- [ICE shooting in Minneapolis: Woman killed by officer, DHS says it was an act of self-defense](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ice-shooting-in-minneapolis-woman-killed-by-officer-dhs-says-it-was-an-act-of-self-defense-4013/) - A woman was fatally shot in Minneapolis by an ICE agent in a major immigration crackdown in the city Wednesday. The Donald Trump administration confirmed the shooting and said the wooman was a rioter who in her vehicle attempted to run over law enforcement officers. "Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when
- [US exits dozens of international agencies, including India-led Solar Alliance](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-exits-dozens-of-international-agencies-including-india-led-solar-alliance-4010/)
- [Venezuela crisis: US operation killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban troops; Caracas enters transition phase](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/venezuela-crisis-us-operation-killed-55-venezuelan-cuban-troops-caracas-enters-transition-phase-4007/) - Smoke at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Venezuela (AP photo) US forces killed at least 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military and security personnel during the raid that led to the capture and ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to official tolls released by Caracas and Havana on Tuesday.Venezuela’s
- [Danish leader warns American takeover of Greenland could end NATO](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/danish-leader-warns-american-takeover-of-greenland-could-end-nato-4004/) - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance. Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.
- [Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/venezuela-turning-over-2bn-in-oil-to-us-trump-says-in-move-that-could-cut-supply-to-china-4001/) - Donald Trump has said Venezuela will be “turning over” $2bn worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, a flagship negotiation that would divert supplies from China while helping Venezuela avoid deeper oil production cuts. “This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of
- ['Heard Audio Clip Of Trump On Modi': M Kharge's Swipe At PM On Russian Oil](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/heard-audio-clip-of-trump-on-modi-m-kharges-swipe-at-pm-on-russian-oil-3998/) - Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with another comment by US President Donald Trump, this time not on Operation Sindoor, but India's purchase of Russian oil. Trump had said India showed willingness to reduce its import of Russian oil after the US imposed steep tariffs
- [Man who broke windows at U.S. V-P Vance’s Ohio home is detained: Secret Service](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/man-who-broke-windows-at-u-s-v-p-vances-ohio-home-is-detained-secret-service-3995/) - A man who broke windows at Vice-President J.D. Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early on Monday (January 5, 2026), the U.S. Secret Service said. The man was detained shortly after midnight by Secret Service agents assigned to Mr. Vance's home, east of downtown Cincinnati, agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in
- [Colombian president says ‘I will take up arms again’ if US invades](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/colombian-president-says-i-will-take-up-arms-again-if-us-invades-3992/) - Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart have turned up the volume of their war of words, further raising tensions between the two countries after US forces attacked Venezuela to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Sunday, the US president threatened similar military action against Colombia, saying
- [Maduro's V-P Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as interim President of Venezuela](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/maduros-v-p-delcy-rodriguez-sworn-in-as-interim-president-of-venezuela-3989/) - Venezuela’s parliament swore in Delcy Rodriguez as interim President on Monday (January 5, 2026), two days after U.S. forces seized her predecessor Nicolas Maduro to face trial in New York. Ms. Rodriguez, who has indicated she will cooperate with Washington, took the oath of office during a ceremony in the National Assembly, telling lawmakers she
- ['I'm a prisoner of war' - In the room for Maduro's dramatic court hearing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/im-a-prisoner-of-war-in-the-room-for-maduros-dramatic-court-hearing-3986/) - The sound of clanking leg shackles could be heard moments before Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro walked through the doorway of a New York City courtroom for the first time. He then told packed rows of reporters and the public that he had just been "kidnapped". Minutes after his entrance, the Judge Alvin Hellerstein asked Maduro
- [Maduro says he is still the President of Venezuela, pleads not guilty in U.S. court](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/maduro-says-he-is-still-the-president-of-venezuela-pleads-not-guilty-in-u-s-court-3983/) - Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro appeared in federal ‍court on Monday (January 5, 2026) to face U.S. drug trafficking charges after President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond. Mr. Maduro, 63, told a federal judge in Manhattan that he had been “kidnapped” from Venezuela
- [Karnataka man kills woman for refusing his marriage proposal, dies by suicide hours later](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/karnataka-man-kills-woman-for-refusing-his-marriage-proposal-dies-by-suicide-hours-later-3979/) - The murder victim has been identified as Ranjitha Bhanasode (right), a resident of Yellapur in Uttara Kannada district. The accused, Rafique Imamsab (left), was also a resident of the same district. A man allegedly stabbed a woman to death on Saturday and then died by suicide hours later in Karnataka’s Uttar Kannada district. The murder
- [Indore water contamination: 20 new diarrhoea cases detected during screening; 142 in hospitals](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indore-water-contamination-20-new-diarrhoea-cases-detected-during-screening-142-in-hospitals-3976/) - As many as 142 people are currently hospitalised amid an outbreak of diarrhoea caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore, including 11 in ICUs, even as 20 new patients were detected during screening of over 9,000 people in Bhagirathpura area, the ground zero of infection. Health teams examined 9,416 individuals from 2,354 households during an
- [Trump's Praise For "Very Good Man" PM Modi, Then A Tariff Warning To India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-praise-for-very-good-man-pm-modi-then-a-tariff-warning-to-india-3973/) - US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to India, saying that Washington will raise tariffs on New Delhi if it continues importing Russian oil. He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "knew he was not happy" and New Delhi wanted to "make him happy". "We could raise tariffs on India if they don't
- [Indian woman found dead in boyfriend's Maryland apartment, he flees to India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-woman-found-dead-in-boyfriends-maryland-apartment-he-flees-to-india-3970/) - A 26-year-old man allegedly killed his girlfriend in the United States and fled to India after filing a missing person report, with her body later found inside his flat in Maryland, police said. The suspect has been identified as Arjun Sharma, while the victim is Nikitha Godishala, 27, a resident of Ellicott City. Howard County
- [South Korean President visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/south-korean-president-visits-china-following-beijings-rising-tensions-with-japan-over-taiwan-3967/) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to begin his visit to China on Sunday (January 4, 2026) as Beijing looks to deepen ties with the country after heightened tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan, a self-ruled island it claims as its sovereign territory. Mr. Lee's four-day trip is his first visit to
- [Swiss launch criminal investigation over deadly fire at ski resort bar](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/swiss-launch-criminal-investigation-over-deadly-fire-at-ski-resort-bar-3964/) - Public prosecutors in Switzerland have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of the bar in Switzerland’s Crans Montana, where at least 40 people died in a fire. Two days after the fire, in which 119 people suffered injuries, including severe burns, officials were still ⁠trying to identify many of those killed. Attention has also
- [US strike on Columbia now? After Venezuela, Donald Trump threatens action against Bogota; calls President Petro 'a sick man'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-strike-on-columbia-now-after-venezuela-donald-trump-threatens-action-against-bogota-calls-president-petro-a-sick-man-3961/) - Columbian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump (AP images) US President Donald Trump on Sunday openly threatened possible military action against Colombia, saying such a move “sounds good to me”.His comments come just a day after the United States carried out an operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia
- [N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/n-koreas-kim-oversees-hypersonic-missile-tests-cites-geopolitical-crisis-3958/) - North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test flights of hypersonic missiles, underscoring the need to bolster the country’s nuclear deterrent amid “the recent geopolitical crisis” and “complicated international events,” according to state media. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) confirmed the drills on Monday, a day after North Korea’s neighbours said they
- [Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-warns-new-venezuelan-leader-as-maduro-set-to-appear-in-court-3955/) - Donald Trump has warned Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right". His comments to US magazine The Atlantic came as the country's deposed president Nicolás Maduro was set to appear in a New York court on Monday. The US accuses
- [Venezuela decries ‘cowardly kidnapping’ as officials back Maduro](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/venezuela-decries-cowardly-kidnapping-as-officials-back-maduro-3952/) - Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez has denounced the United States’ move to abduct leader Nicolas Maduro as a “cowardly kidnapping”, adding that some of the president’s bodyguards were killed “in cold blood”, as well as military personnel and civilians on the Venezuelan side. In his televised statement on Sunday, Padrino Lopez also endorsed a
- [2 Dead, 50 Houses Damaged As 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/2-dead-50-houses-damaged-as-6-5-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-mexico-3949/) - A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least two people and causing moderate damage in a small town near the epicenter. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck shortly before 8:00 am near Acapulco, a major port and beach resort. It was felt
- [Iran urges UN to respond to Trump’s ‘reckless’ threats over protests](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-urges-un-to-respond-to-trumps-reckless-threats-over-protests-3946/) - Iran’s United Nations ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has written to the UN secretary-general and the president of the UN Security Council (UNSC), urging them to condemn “unlawful threats” towards Tehran from United States President Donald Trump amid ongoing protests in the country. The letter sent on Friday came hours after Trump said the US was
- [FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/fbi-says-it-disrupted-a-potential-new-years-eve-attack-inspired-by-islamic-state-group-3943/) - The FBI said Friday (January 2, 2026) it had disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store and fast-food restaurant on New Year's Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group and had pledged loyalty to the extremist militants. Christian Sturdivant, 18, was charged with attempting to
- [The Swiss ski resort blaze quickly developed into a ‘flashover,’ authorities say. Here’s what that means](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/the-swiss-ski-resort-blaze-quickly-developed-into-a-flashover-authorities-say-heres-what-that-means-3940/) - Swiss authorities have said that a deadly fire at a ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, rapidly developed into a “flashover” – a dangerous phenomenon in which everything in a room ignites almost simultaneously. The blaze quickly grew into a “flashover fire” after likely being caused by sparklers in champagne bottles that came too close
- ["I Am A Coloured Boy From Pakistan": Usman Khawaja Confirms Retirement In Riveting Speech](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/i-am-a-coloured-boy-from-pakistan-usman-khawaja-confirms-retirement-in-riveting-speech-3937/) - Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived "racial stereotyping" during his 15-year career. The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time, should he be selected, when the Test gets
- [Chinese War Games Around Taiwan "Unnecessarily" Raised Tensions: US](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/chinese-war-games-around-taiwan-unnecessarily-raised-tensions-us-3934/) - Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure." "China's military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage
- [One-child policy: China wants more babies; people aren't sure](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/one-child-policy-china-wants-more-babies-people-arent-sure-3931/) - January 1, 2026, marks ten years since China formally scrapped its notorious one-child policy, a sweeping social experiment that shaped family life for more than three decades. The decision to end it in 2016 came from a stark realization: China’s birth rate was falling so fast that it threatened the long-term vitality of the world’s
- [Iran on edge as several killed in protests against Ayatollah over ailing economy](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-on-edge-as-several-killed-in-protests-against-ayatollah-over-ailing-economy-3928/) - Near-week-long protests against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have taken a violent turn with the onset of the New Year, leaving several protesters and at least seven people dead, news agency Associated Press reported, citing Iranian media and rights groups. With the turn of the New Year, the protests have spilled into rural parts
- [Indian-Origin Zohran Mamdani Inaugurated As New York's First Muslim Mayor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-origin-zohran-mamdani-inaugurated-as-new-yorks-first-muslim-mayor-3925/) - Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor in a public event on Thursday (local time), becoming the city's 112th mayor and making history in the process. The ceremony took place on the steps of City Hall, where hundreds gathered to witness the moment. He is the first Muslim mayor of New York City,
- [Swiss face arduous task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/swiss-face-arduous-task-of-identifying-victims-of-deadly-bar-fire-3922/) - Investigators on Friday (January 2, 2026) set about the painful task of identifying the burned bodies of a blaze that ‍engulfed a crowded bar and killed around 40 people at a New Year’s Eve party ​in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. So severe were the burns ‌suffered by the mostly young crowd of
- ["Deeply Concerned": PM Modi On Alleged Ukraine Attack On Putin's Residence](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/deeply-concerned-pm-modi-on-alleged-ukraine-attack-on-putins-residence-3919/) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed "deep concern" over reports of Ukraine allegedly attacking the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and urged the two countries to focus on diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war. "Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Ongoing
- [UAE says it will withdraw from Yemen after Saudi Arabia's strike on separatist port](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uae-says-it-will-withdraw-from-yemen-after-saudi-arabias-strike-on-separatist-port-3916/) - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was withdrawing its remaining forces from Yemen, hours after Saudi Arabia backed a call for Emirati troops to leave within 24 hours, escalating a rare public crisis between the two Gulf allies and major oil producers. The announcement came after Saudi-led coalition aircraft struck the southern Yemeni
- [China ‘mediated’ in Pakistan, India tensions: Wang Yi](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-mediated-in-pakistan-india-tensions-wang-yi-3913/) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) said “tensions between India and Pakistan” were among the list of hotspot issues “mediated” by China this year. New Delhi has been maintaining that the May 7-10 conflict between India and Pakistan was resolved through direct talks between the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations)
- [North Korea’s First Nuclear Powered Missile Submarine is Revealed](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/north-koreas-first-nuclear-powered-missile-submarine-is-revealed-3910/) - North Korea’s first dedicated nuclear-powered ballistic missile (SSBN) submarine has been unveiled during a DPRK state media broadcast showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, touring the construction facility. The first of its kind in North Korean service, the submarine is a massive technological leap from the submarines currently or formerly operated by the Korean People’s
- [China’s Shadow Looms Over Cambodia’s 250 Kamikaze Drone Onslaught On Thailand Border](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/chinas-shadow-looms-over-cambodias-250-kamikaze-drone-onslaught-on-thailand-border-3907/) - The accusation came just one day after the two Southeast Asian neighbors signed an “immediate” ceasefire agreement, aimed at ending weeks of intense border clashes that have claimed dozens of lives and displaced over a million civilians. The ceasefire deal was supposed to lock the front lines in place right where they were, stop any
- [Australian police find no evidence of 'broader terrorist cell' in Bondi Beach shooting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australian-police-find-no-evidence-of-broader-terrorist-cell-in-bondi-beach-shooting-3904/) - An investigation that extended to the Philippines of two men accused of shooting dead 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival has found no evidence that they were part of a "broader terrorist cell," police said on Tuesday. Sydney residents Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram spent most of November in Davao
- [US will 'knock the hell' out of Iran if it continues nuclear programme, says Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-will-knock-the-hell-out-of-iran-if-it-continues-nuclear-programme-says-trump-3901/) - US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the US would be prepared to strike Iran if it continued to rebuild its nuclear and military capabilities, issuing one of his strongest threats yet as he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. Speaking to reporters alongside Netanyahu, Trump said he believed Iran was attempting
- [Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence so Moscow’s negotiating stance under review](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-says-ukraine-tried-to-attack-putins-residence-so-moscows-negotiating-stance-under-review-3898/) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday (December 29, 2025) that Ukraine had tried to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region and so ​Moscow’s negotiating position would ⁠be reviewed. Mr. Lavrov said that on December 28-29, Ukraine had attacked the Russian president’s ​state residence in ⁠the Novgorod region with 91 long-range
- [Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bangladeshs-first-female-prime-minister-khaleda-zia-dies-at-80-3895/) - Bangladesh's ​first female prime ‌minister, ​Khaleda Zia, died after a prolonged illness, ​her opposition ⁠Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said ​on ⁠Tuesday (December 30, 2025). “The BNP Chairperson and former prime minister, the national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, passed away today at 6.00 a.m., just after the Fajr (dawn) prayer,” the party said in a statement.
- [One dead as two bogies of Tata Nagar-Ernakulam Express catch fire in Andhra Pradesh](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/one-dead-as-two-bogies-of-tata-nagar-ernakulam-express-catch-fire-in-andhra-pradesh-3892/) - The train, which was travelling from Tatanagar to Ernakulam via Visakhapatnam district, caught fire around 1.30 am after crossing Duvvada. Hyderabad: A 70-year-old man was charred to death and many other passengers were managed to escape when a fire erupted in two air-conditioned bogies of Tata Nagar–Ernakulam Express (Train No. 18189) at Duvvada in Andhra
- [At least nine killed in knife attack outside Suriname's capital Paramaribo](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-nine-killed-in-knife-attack-outside-surinames-capital-paramaribo-3889/) - A knife attack outside Suriname ’s capital of Paramaribo killed at least nine people, including five children, police said on Sunday (December 28, 2025). Officials said the victims included the attacker’s children and neighbours who came to their aid. Local media reported the victims were located at multiple homes. The attack took place in Richelieu
- [Two helicopters crash in New Jersey leaving one person dead and another injured, officials say](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/two-helicopters-crash-in-new-jersey-leaving-one-person-dead-and-another-injured-officials-say-3886/) - One pilot was killed and another pilot was critically injured after their helicopters collided and crashed in Hammonton in Atlantic County, New Jersey, on Sunday. The collision, which occurred at around 11:25 a.m., caused both helicopters to crash near the 100 block of Basin Road, which is not far from the Hammonton Municipal Airport. "It
- [Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-netanyahu-to-discuss-next-phase-of-gaza-plan-3883/) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks that will include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. Netanyahu said this month that Trump had invited him for talks, as Washington pushes to
- [Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mexico-train-crash-kills-13-and-injures-almost-100-3880/) - At least 13 people died and almost 100 were injured after a train derailed in Mexico's south-western Oaxaca region, the Mexican navy said. The train, which was travelling between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, was carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members. A total of 98 were injured, of whom 36 were
- [China launches live-fire drills encircling Taiwan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-launches-live-fire-drills-encircling-taiwan-3877/) - China has launched live-fire military drills around Taiwan, in what it calls a warning to “separatist” forces in Taiwan and “external interference” by foreign parties. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) – the military wing of the ruling Communist party in China – said it had sent naval, air force and rocket forces to surround Taiwan
- [Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-ukraine-deal-closer-but-no-talks-breakthrough-3874/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday (December 28, 2025) that a deal was closer than ever to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but reported no apparent breakthrough on the flashpoint issue of territory after new talks with the warring countries’ leaders. Mr. Trump, who had promised a peace deal on day one of his nearly
- [Three killed in Taipei stabbing, smoke bomb attack](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/three-killed-in-taipei-stabbing-smoke-bomb-attack-3870/) - At least three people have been killed and five injured after a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei, before dying during a police chase, local authorities say. Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai said in a statement on Friday that the suspect had let off smoke bombs at Taipei’s main train station, and then
- [‘Grateful to Pakistan’: US on Islamabad's ‘offer’ to send troops to Gaza for peacebuilding](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/grateful-to-pakistan-us-on-islamabads-offer-to-send-troops-to-gaza-for-peacebuilding-3867/) - Marco Rubio claimed that several nation-states have indicated their willingness to step forward and take part in the Gaza stabilisation force. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington is thankful to Pakistan for “offering” to consider joining a proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, while making it clear that no firm commitments have
- [U.S. military strikes 70 targets in Syria against Islamic State fighters after American deaths](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-military-strikes-70-targets-in-syria-against-islamic-state-fighters-after-american-deaths-3864/) - The Trump administration launched military strikes on Friday (December 19, 2025) in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter almost a week ago. A U.S. official described it as “a large-scale” strike that hit 70 targets in
- [Epstein Files Show Bill Clinton In Hot Tub, Trump's Name In Contact Book](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/epstein-files-show-bill-clinton-in-hot-tub-trumps-name-in-contact-book-3861/) - The US Justice Department on Friday began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files are expected to shed light on the disgraced financier's connections with high-profile business executives, celebrities, academics and politicians, including President Donald Trump. However, it is unclear how much
- [Private jet crashes at North Carolina airport; ex-NASCAR driver Greg Briffle among 7 killed](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/private-jet-crashes-at-north-carolina-airport-ex-nascar-driver-greg-briffle-among-7-killed-3858/) - A business jet crash in North Carolina killed all seven people aboard on Thursday (December 18, 2025), including a retired race car driver and his family, authorities and NASCAR race officials said. "There was a total of seven on board, all killed," Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell told AFP. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol
- [EU reaches $105 billion deal on Ukraine funding, won’t use frozen Russian assets for now](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/eu-reaches-105-billion-deal-on-ukraine-funding-wont-use-frozen-russian-assets-for-now-3855/) - EU leaders early Friday announced a multi-billion dollar funding plan for Ukraine’s economy and military for the next two years – with the package funded for now by borrowing cash and not tapping into billions of dollars of frozen Russian assets held in the bloc. Due in part to the United States cutting funding, Ukraine
- [Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australian-pm-announces-gun-buy-back-plan-day-of-reflection-following-bondi-beach-shooting-3852/) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national buy-back scheme for firearms to “get more guns off our streets” following the Bondi Beach massacre. Speaking at a press conference in Canberra on Friday, Albanese said the scheme would buy surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms. The government would introduce legislation to help with the
- [Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/brown-university-shooting-suspect-found-dead-officials-say-3849/) - Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Valente is accused of killing an MIT professor in Massachusetts days after the shooting at the Rhode Island university. “On December 15, he murdered MIT professor Nuno Loureiro at Loureiro’s home in Brookline, Massachussets,” US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Leah Foley, said at a news conference in Boston
- [Media offices torched, cities on edge: What is happening in Bangladesh after Osman Hadi's death?](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/media-offices-torched-cities-on-edge-what-is-happening-in-bangladesh-after-osman-hadis-death-3846/) - Bangladesh is on the edge as violent protests have been reported from several cities following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi who died late on Thursday after an assassination attempt last week. India’s neighbouring country is facing unrest at a critical juncture ahead of its February 2026 national elections. Who was Osman Hadi?
- [India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-summons-bangladesh-envoy-over-security-concerns-in-dhaka-3843/) - The move came two days after Bangladesh summoned the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka to protest over what it termed "incendiary statements" made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Indian soil, warning that such remarks could undermine the country’s upcoming parliamentary election. Bangladesh is preparing for a national election on February 12 under an
- [India's parliament approves bill to raise foreign direct investment in insurance to 100%](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indias-parliament-approves-bill-to-raise-foreign-direct-investment-in-insurance-to-100-3840/) - India's parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to raise foreign direct investment in the insurance sector to 100% from 74%, a move that will help insure more people in the world's most populous country. The increase in the FDI limit could boost investments and improve insurance penetration in the country, which stood at 3.8% of
- [Netanyahu approves $35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt, biggest in Israeli history](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-approves-35-billion-natural-gas-export-deal-to-egypt-biggest-in-israeli-history-3837/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) that he has approved a $35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt, the biggest gas deal in Israeli history. The agreement could also help repair relations between the two countries strained during the two-year war in the Gaza Strip. The gas will be
- [US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-approves-11-1-billion-arms-package-for-taiwan-largest-ever-3834/) - The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China. The Taiwan arms sale announcement is the second under U.S. President Donald Trump's current administration, and comes as Beijing ramps up its military and diplomatic
- [Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistans-military-chief-asim-munir-in-spotlight-over-us-president-donald-trumps-gaza-plan-3831/) - Pakistan's most powerful military chief in decades faces the toughest test of his newly amassed powers as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to the Gaza stabilisation force, a move analysts say could spark domestic backlash. Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to fly to Washington to meet President Donald Trump in the coming weeks
- [Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized U.S. oil assets after calling for 'blockade'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-demands-venezuela-pay-for-seized-u-s-oil-assets-after-calling-for-blockade-3828/) - President Donald Trump demanded on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) that Venezuela return assets that it seized from U.S. oil companies years ago, justifying anew his announcement of a “blockade” against oil tankers travelling to or from the South American country that face American sanctions. Mr. Trump cited the lost U.S. investments in Venezuela when asked
- [Jaishankar arrives in Israel on two-day visit; to hold talks with top leadership](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/jaishankar-arrives-in-israel-on-two-day-visit-to-hold-talks-with-top-leadership-3825/) - Jerusalem, Dec 16 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership on bilateral and regional issues. The visit comes as preparations are underway for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed trip to India. Mr.
- [MIT professor Nuno Loureiro shot at his Brookline home, dies of injuries](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mit-professor-nuno-loureiro-shot-at-his-brookline-home-dies-of-injuries-3822/) - A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was shot dead at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, according to the Associated Press. The victim was identified as Nuno F. G. Loureiro, 47, the director of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Centre and a current MIT faculty member from Portugal. According to the Norfolk District Attorney's
- [Trump says he's ordering blockade on oil tankers in and out of Venezuela](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-hes-ordering-blockade-on-oil-tankers-in-and-out-of-venezuela-3819/) - US President Donald Trump has said he is ordering a "a total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. In a post on Truth Social, he said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's government had been designated a foreign terrorist organisation and accused it of stealing US assets, as well
- [Brown University shooting: Kash Patel shares chilling video timeline showing person of interest’s movements](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/brown-university-shooting-kash-patel-shares-chilling-video-timeline-showing-person-of-interests-movements-3816/) - FBI Director Kash Patel has shared a video timeline documenting the movements of the “person of interest” in the Brown University shooting. FBI Director Kash Patel has shared a video timeline documenting the movements of the “person of interest” in the Brown University shooting. The manhunt for a suspect was renewed after authorities released a
- [Bondi Beach gunman originally from India, police say](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bondi-beach-gunman-originally-from-india-police-say-3814/) - One of the two men suspected of carrying out a mass shooting at Bondi Beach was originally from southern India but had "limited contact" with his family there, police sources have said. Sajid Akram, 50, who died at the scene in Sydney on Sunday, was originally from the city of Hyderabad, a police official from
- [NIA charges four LeT-TRF terrorists in Pahalgam attack](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nia-charges-four-let-trf-terrorists-in-pahalgam-attack-3810/) - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday (December 15, 2025) charged seven persons in the Pahalgam terror attack case in a Jammu court, including Pakistani handler and terrorist Sajid Jatt of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF) terrorist organisations, and traced the conspiracy to Pakistan. “Through a meticulous scientific probe spanning the past
- [10 Buses, Cars Crash, Catch Fire Amid Fog On Delhi-Agra Expressway, 4 Dead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/10-buses-cars-crash-catch-fire-amid-fog-on-delhi-agra-expressway-4-dead-3807/) - At least four people were killed and 25 others injured in a major road accident on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura on Tuesday morning after seven buses and three cars collided due to dense fog. The poor visibility led to a multi-vehicle pile-up. Several vehicles caught fire after the collision, causing panic among passengers. Senior
- [Sri Lanka To Arrest 1996 World Cup-Winning Captain Arjuna Ranatunga Over 'Rs 23.5 Crore' Oil Scam](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/sri-lanka-to-arrest-1996-world-cup-winning-captain-arjuna-ranatunga-over-rs-23-5-crore-oil-scam-3804/) - Authorities in Sri Lanka plan to arrest World Cup-winning cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges relating to his time as petroleum minister, a court was told Monday. Ranatunga and his brother are accused of changing the procedure for awarding long-term oil procurement contracts, making spot purchases at a higher cost, a corruption watchdog said.
- [US offers Ukraine 'strong' security guarantees but territory still unresolved](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-offers-ukraine-strong-security-guarantees-but-territory-still-unresolved-3801/) - The US has said it is ready to offer Ukraine Nato-like security guarantees to safeguard an eventual ceasefire, following talks in Berlin with European officials and a delegation from Kyiv. The "very strong" guarantees would be modelled on Nato's Article 5 clause of mutual protection, US officials said, adding that the Russians would hopefully agree
- [4 Arrested In California For Plotting Bomb Attacks On New Year's Eve](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/4-arrested-in-california-for-plotting-bomb-attacks-on-new-years-eve-3798/) - Federal authorities said Monday that they foiled a plot to bomb multiple sites of two US companies on New Year's Eve in Southern California after arresting members of an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group. The four suspects were arrested Friday in the Mojave Desert east of Los Angeles as they were rehearsing their plot, First
- [Small private jet crash kills at least 7 in Mexico emergency landing attempt](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/small-private-jet-crash-kills-at-least-7-in-mexico-emergency-landing-attempt-3795/) - A private aircraft attempting an emergency landing plunged into an industrial area near Toluca on Monday afternoon, killing at least seven people and prompting evacuations as firefighters battled a spreading blaze, authorities and news agencies reported. The small plane, a private jet that had departed from Acapulco on Mexico’s Pacific coast bound for Toluca International
- [Trump seeks $10 billion in defamation suit against BBC over editing of January 6 speech](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-seeks-10-billion-in-defamation-suit-against-bbc-over-editing-of-january-6-speech-3792/) - US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the U.S. Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks “damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000,000” for each of two counts
- [Bondi Beach attack: What do we know about the victims, suspects?](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bondi-beach-attack-what-do-we-know-about-the-victims-suspects-3789/) - Australia is mourning the victims of Sydney’s Bondi Beach attack. Vigils were held a day after two armed men killed 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. At least 40 people remain in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition, police said. They said
- ["You're Australian Hero": Albanese Meets Man Who Disarmed Sydney Shooters](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/youre-australian-hero-albanese-meets-man-who-disarmed-sydney-shooters-3786/) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday visited Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital, praising his extraordinary bravery in confronting a gunman during what has been described as the nation's deadliest gun attack in decades. Sharing a photograph from his hospital visit on X, Albanese was seen shaking hands with Ahmed and
- [Hamas chief negotiator says Israel's killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-chief-negotiator-says-israels-killing-of-senior-commander-threatens-ceasefire-3783/) - Hamas’ chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya said on Sunday (December 14, 2025) that a targeted assassination by Israel on Saturday (December 13, 2025) of one of the group’s senior commanders threatens the “viability of the truce” in the enclave. In a televised address, Hayya, who is also the exiled Gaza Hamas chief, confirmed the killing of
- [Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thailand-vows-to-keep-fighting-cambodia-after-trump-ceasefire-claim-3780/) - A person walks past the closed Ban Klong Luk border crossing from Thailand to Cambodia, in Aranyaprathet town in the Thai border province of Sa Kaeo on December 12, 2025. Thailand’s leader vowed on Saturday to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets hours after U.S. President Donald Trump
- [US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-and-ukraine-to-discuss-ceasefire-in-berlin-before-european-summit-3777/) - Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said. A U.S. official said President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for talks
- [School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/school-bus-accident-in-colombia-kills-17-injures-20-3774/) - Item 1 of 3 A person poses holding a phone displaying a memorial image of the Liceo Antioqueno’s 2025 graduating class, some of whom died in a recent bus accident, in Bello, Colombia, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Juan David Quintero A person poses holding a phone displaying a memorial image of the Liceo Antioqueno’s 2025 graduating
- ["He's A Good Boy": Sydney Shooter's Mother In Denial Over His Terror Act](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hes-a-good-boy-sydney-shooters-mother-in-denial-over-his-terror-act-3771/) - A day after the heinous terror attack during a Jewish festival at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Verena is still struggling to wrap her head around the events in the past 24 hours. Her husband, Sajid Akram (50), was shot dead after he allegedly opened fire at a religious event to mark the beginning of the eight-day
- [Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes, stranded families](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/washington-state-faces-historic-floods-that-have-washed-away-homes-stranded-families-3768/) - Days of torrential rain in Washington State has caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected on Friday could be catastrophic. Washington is under a state of emergency, and evacuation orders are in place
- [Venezuela oil exports reportedly fall sharply after US seizure of tanker](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/venezuela-oil-exports-reportedly-fall-sharply-after-us-seizure-of-tanker-3765/) - Venezuelan oil exports have reportedly fallen sharply since the US seized a tanker this week and imposed fresh sanctions on shipping companies and vessels doing business with Caracas, according to shipping data, documents and maritime sources. The US seizure of the Skipper tanker off Venezuela’s coast on Wednesday was the first US capture of Venezuelan
- [India Concerned Over Damage To 1,100-Year-Old Hindu Temple In Thailand-Cambodia Clashes, Urges Calm](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-concerned-over-damage-to-1100-year-old-hindu-temple-in-thailand-cambodia-clashes-urges-calm-3762/) - India described the damage to the 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple on the Thai-Cambodian border during recent border clashes as “unfortunate.” India expressed concern over damage to the 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple during Thailand-Cambodia border clashes, calling it “unfortunate” and urging both countries to exercise restraint, prevent escalation, and protect the UNESCO World Heritage site. India
- ['Skilled Talent Drives Us Forward': 20 US States Sue Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/skilled-talent-drives-us-forward-20-us-states-sue-trump-over-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-3759/) - Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing the policy is unlawful and threatens essential public services. The lawsuit targets a policy implemented by the Department of Homeland Security that sharply increases the cost for employers seeking to hire high-skilled foreign
- [Pakistan ex-ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (retd) gets 14-year jail](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-ex-isi-chief-lt-gen-faiz-hameed-retd-gets-14-year-jail-3756/) - A Field General Court Martial has sentenced former ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (retd) to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, signalling an unprecedented crackdown by Pakistan Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir on a once-powerful rival faction within the force. Hameed was considered close to the then Army chief Gen Qamar Bajwa.The Inter-Services Public
- [34 killed in Myanmar after military's overnight airstrike destroys hospital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/34-killed-in-myanmar-after-militarys-overnight-airstrike-destroys-hospital-3753/) - An airstrike by Myanmar’s military reduced to rubble a hospital operating in territory held by the Arakan Army, a major ethnic rebel group, leaving 34 patients and medical personnel dead, the Associated Press reported quoting a local rescue worker and independent media reports released on Thursday. The attack occurred on Wednesday night in Mrauk-U township
- [Mysterious blue lights seen in Japan's sky during M7.6 Aomori earthquake](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mysterious-blue-lights-seen-in-japans-sky-during-m7-6-aomori-earthquake-3750/) - Residents of rural Aomori Prefecture were left stunned on Wednesday night as bright blue flashes lit up the sky moments before a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan. The eerie glow, captured on several mobile phone cameras, has reignited global curiosity about a rare natural phenomenon known as earthquake lights (EQL). Witnesses described the
- [Mexico Slaps 50% Tariffs On India. $1 Billion Exports In Crosshairs](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mexico-slaps-50-tariffs-on-india-1-billion-exports-in-crosshairs-3747/) - Four months after the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for most goods, Mexico has approved levies of up to 50 per cent on the import of select products from Asian countries, including from India and China. The tariffs that are imposed to protect the national industry and producers are set to come
- [What Trump Said About Indians While Pitching His New Gold Card](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/what-trump-said-about-indians-while-pitching-his-new-gold-card-3744/) - US President Donald Trump announced a new "Trump Gold Card" programme that he claimed would end the "ridiculous" system that forces skilled talent to leave after completing their studies. Trump said it is a "shame" that students from countries like India and China have to leave the US after graduating from top universities, as he
- [US sanctions Maduro’s nephews and shipping companies it says move Venezuelan oil](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-sanctions-maduros-nephews-and-shipping-companies-it-says-move-venezuelan-oil-3741/) - The US says it is sanctioning three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, among others, as it ramps up its pressure campaign on the South American country. Two of the sanctioned nephews were previously convicted of drug trafficking charges in the US before being released in a prisoner swap. The US is also taking aim
- [Economic cooperation, maritime security tops agenda at Italian dy PM Antonio Tajani’s meetings](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/economic-cooperation-maritime-security-tops-agenda-at-italian-dy-pm-antonio-tajanis-meetings-3728/) - Tajani, who is also Italy’s foreign minister, is on his second visit to India this year, and is accompanied by a large business delegation NEW DELHI: Maritime security, connectivity and closer economic cooperation topped the agenda for Italian deputy prime minister Antonio Tajani’s meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian leadership on Wednesday,
- [Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers held in Thailand, deportation process underway](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/goa-nightclub-fire-luthra-brothers-held-in-thailand-deportation-process-underway-3725/) - Goa night club fire: Police investigation had revealed that the brothers booked flight tickets to Thailand even as emergency teams were battling the blaze. The two brothers linked to the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people are believed to have been detained in Thailand, people familiar with the matter said, adding that the process
- [Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/rubio-stages-font-coup-times-new-roman-ousts-calibri-3720/) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters. The department under Blinken in early January 2023 had switched to Calibri,
- [Luigi Mangione wrote notes to himself, saying 'pluck eyebrows' and 'keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/luigi-mangione-wrote-notes-to-himself-saying-pluck-eyebrows-and-keep-momentum-fbi-slower-overnight-3716/) - Luigi Mangione wrote notes to himself to "pluck eyebrows" and buy less conspicuous shoes before the alleged assassination of a US healthcare boss, a court has heard. A to-do list and travel plans found after the 27-year-old's arrest over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year were revealed in court on Monday. "Keep
- [Trump’s gold card programme goes live, offering U.S. visas starting at $1 million per person](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-gold-card-programme-goes-live-offering-u-s-visas-starting-at-1-million-per-person-3713/) - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) that his long-promised “gold card” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and corporations ponying up twice that per foreign-born employee. A website accepting applications went live as Mr. Trump revealed the
- [US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-seizes-oil-tanker-off-the-coast-of-venezuela-trump-says-3710/) - US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said, marking a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government. "We have just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela - a large tanker, very large, the largest one ever seized actually," Trump told reporters at
- [Zelensky rejects ceding land to Russia as Trump pushes for reply to Ukraine peace plan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zelensky-rejects-ceding-land-to-russia-as-trump-pushes-for-reply-to-ukraine-peace-plan-3707/) - “Undoubtedly, Russia insists for us to give up territories. We, clearly, don't want to give up anything,” Zelensky said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reaffirmed that the country would not be open to ceding any land to Russia, even as United States President Donald Trump is pushing for a reply to the Ukraine peace proposal.
- [Trump threatens Mexico with 5% tariff increase over water dispute](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-threatens-mexico-with-5-tariff-increase-over-water-dispute-3705/) - President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexico if it doesn't immediately provide additional water to help U.S. farmers, accusing the country of violating a treaty that outlines water sharing between the neighbors. Under the treaty, Mexico must send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. from the
- [New US visa rule sparks panic among Indians as social media checks begin](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/new-us-visa-rule-sparks-panic-among-indians-as-social-media-checks-begin-3702/) - A new US rule requiring H-1B and H-4 applicants to make social media public has sparked anxiety among Indians, as consulates cancel visa appointments and delays threaten jobs, travel and family plans. A new US State Department rule has triggered deep anxiety across Indian immigrant communities. A new US State Department rule requiring all H-1B
- [Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral election, defeats Trump’s pick](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/democrat-eileen-higgins-wins-miami-mayoral-election-defeats-trumps-pick-3699/) - Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race, defeating a Republican endorsed by US President Donald Trump and ending her party’s nearly three-decade losing streak to give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles before the 2026 midterms. “Tonight, the people of Miami made history,” Higgins said in a statement after
- [Australia social media ban for under-16s comes into effect; PM Anthony Albanese calls it ‘proud day](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australia-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-comes-into-effect-pm-anthony-albanese-calls-it-proud-day-3696/) - PM Anthony Albanese called Australia's social media ban a “proud day," stating that the law will be proof that policymakers can curb online harms. Australia has at last implemented its social media ban for children under 16 on Wednesday, December 10. Platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook were ordered to block their content for
- [Goa nightclub fire: Owners escape to Thailand, CBI to seek Interpol notice](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/goa-nightclub-fire-owners-escape-to-thailand-cbi-to-seek-interpol-notice-3693/) - Brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, the Goa club where 25 people died in a fire late Saturday night, are believed to have left the country for Thailand, the Goa Police said in a statement. “Soon after the institution of an FIR, police moved swiftly and dispatched a team
- [Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/elon-musks-x-bans-european-commission-from-making-ads-after-e120m-fine-3690/) - X has blocked the European Commission from making adverts on its platform - a move which comes a few days after it fined Elon Musk's site €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges. Nikita Bier, who has a senior role at the social media site, accused the European Union (EU) regulator of trying to "take
- [Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australia-social-media-ban-set-to-take-effect-sparking-a-global-crackdown-3687/) - Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation. From midnight (1300 GMT), 10 of the biggest platforms will be
- [‘Yellow line’ that divides Gaza under Trump plan is ‘new border’ for Israel, says military chief](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/yellow-line-that-divides-gaza-under-trump-plan-is-new-border-for-israel-says-military-chief-3684/) - The “yellow line” that divides Gaza under Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan is a “new border” for Israel, the country’s military chief told soldiers deployed in the territory. The chief of the general staff, Eyal Zamir, said Israel would hold on to its current military positions. These give Israel control of more than half of Gaza,
- [Japan threatening us militarily, China tells German foreign minister](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/japan-threatening-us-militarily-china-tells-german-foreign-minister-3681/) - Japan is threatening China militarily which is "completely unacceptable", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart, after Japan said that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft. Japan has denounced the encounter as a dangerous act, though China has blamed Japan for sending aircraft to repeatedly approach and disrupt
- [Trump’s Eight “Historic” Ceasefires In Shambles As Fighting Erupts Across 3 Continents; Thailand, Cambodia Back To Blows](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-eight-historic-ceasefires-in-shambles-as-fighting-erupts-across-3-continents-thailand-cambodia-back-to-blows-3678/) - Less than two months after the signing of the Kuala Lumpur peace accord — widely promoted by President Donald Trump as a signature diplomatic achievement — renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has cast doubt on the truce’s longevity. In a fresh round of hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)
- [At least 23 injured after 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolts northern Japan, triggers tsunami](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-23-injured-after-7-5-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-northern-japan-triggers-tsunami-3675/) - Northern Japan was struck late Monday by a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake that left at least 23 people injured and triggered a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) along parts of the Pacific coast, officials said. The meteorological agency also issued a caution about possible aftershocks in the coming days. It also said there
- [All 25 who died in Goa nightclub fire identified; full list released](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/all-25-who-died-in-goa-nightclub-fire-identified-full-list-released-3671/) - Of the 5 tourists killed in the massive fire, that engulfed 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub on Sunday, four were from Delhi and one from Karnataka. All the 25 victims killed in the Goa nightclub fire tragedy have been identified, including 20 staff members and five tourists, authorities said on Sunday. Of the 25 people
- [After $102 million heist, a burst pipe soaks hundreds of rare books at the Paris Louvre Museum](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/after-102-million-heist-a-burst-pipe-soaks-hundreds-of-rare-books-at-the-paris-louvre-museum-3668/) - About 300–400 Egyptology books were damaged in a pipe leak at the Louvre weeks after a Rs 847 crore jewel theft exposed deeper security and infrastructure gaps. The world’s most visited museum is battling a different kind of threat, not thieves this time, but water. A burst pipe inside the Louvre last month damaged up
- [Benin President says situation 'under control' after coup bid](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/benin-president-says-situation-under-control-after-coup-bid-3665/) - Benin’s president said on Sunday (December 7, 2025) that the “situation is completely under control” in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers, as Nigerian troops lent support. A group of soldiers announced earlier in the day on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon. That sparked
- [Zelenskyy isn’t ready yet to accept U.S.-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zelenskyy-isnt-ready-yet-to-accept-u-s-authored-proposal-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-says-trump-3662/) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (December 7, 2025) claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “isn't ready” to sign off on a U.S.-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Mr. Trump was critical of Mr. Zelenskyy after U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday (December 6, 2025) aimed at trying
- [Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border after deadly clashes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thailand-launches-air-raids-along-cambodia-border-after-deadly-clashes-3659/) - Thailand’s military has launched air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia as the Southeast Asian neighbours traded blame for clashes that left at least one Thai soldier dead. In a statement on Monday, a spokesman for the Thai military, Major-General Winthai Suvari, said Thailand deployed the aircraft to “suppress” Cambodian attacks after the death
- [Over 1,000 IndiGo flights cancelled in 3 days, several delayed amid operational chaos](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/over-1000-indigo-flights-cancelled-in-3-days-several-delayed-amid-operational-chaos-3656/) - IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, has now cancelled more than 1,000 flights since Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded. More than 1,000 IndiGo flights have been cancelled since Tuesday as chaos continues at several airports across India while the operational disruptions continue to haunt the airline. On Friday, visuals surfaced on social media
- [Talks With PM Modi, State Dinner: A Look At Putin's Action-Packed Day In Delhi](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/talks-with-pm-modi-state-dinner-a-look-at-putins-action-packed-day-in-delhi-3653/) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India on a state visit aimed at bolstering bilateral and economic ties between New Delhi and Moscow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Russian leader at the airport in New Delhi, giving a hug and a tight handshake with the gusto of an old friend. On day two of
- [Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australia-says-the-world-will-follow-social-media-ban-as-meta-starts-blocking-teens-3650/) - Item 1 of 2 A girl poses holding her phone after an interview discussing Australia's social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo [1/2]A girl poses holding her phone after an interview discussing Australia's social media ban for
- [Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hegseth-order-on-first-caribbean-boat-strike-officials-say-kill-them-all-3648/) - As two men clung to a stricken, burning ship targeted by SEAL Team 6, the Joint Special Operations commander followed the defense secretary’s order to leave no survivors. A still frame from a video posted on Truth Social by President Donald Trump, showing a missile strike on a boat allegedly transporting illegal narcotics on Sept.
- [US cuts work permit validity for some immigrants from 5 years to 18 months amid security concerns — Here is what to know](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-cuts-work-permit-validity-for-some-immigrants-from-5-years-to-18-months-amid-security-concerns-here-is-what-to-know-3645/) - The Trump Administration announced a major change to US immigration policy on Thursday (December 4), reducing the validity of work permits issued to certain noncitizens from five years to just 18 months. The move is part of a crackdown on immigration and is aimed at increasing vetting and screening of immigrants in the US. The
- ['Asim Munir's Policies Destructive For Pakistan': Imran Khan Says 'No Rights Left' Under Army Chief](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/asim-munirs-policies-destructive-for-pakistan-imran-khan-says-no-rights-left-under-army-chief-3642/) - The former prime minister accused Munir of ordering his and his wife Bushra Bibi’s imprisonment on false charges, claiming both are being subjected to “most severe mental torture” Imran Khan, in solitary confinement, accused Army Chief Munir of mental instability, human rights violations, and destructive policies. He claimed Munir falsely imprisoned him and his wife,
- [Putin arrives today, Europe messages Delhi: Lean on him to end Ukraine war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/putin-arrives-today-europe-messages-delhi-lean-on-him-to-end-ukraine-war-3639/) - Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi Thursday on a two-day state visit to India, his first to the country since the start of the Ukraine war, several envoys and officials of European capitals are learnt to have “privately” urged the Indian government over the last few days to lean on Putin
- [Bulgaria’s president calls on government to resign](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bulgarias-president-calls-on-government-to-resign-3636/) - Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev has called on the minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign following mass protests this week against its 2026 budget. The government on Tuesday withdrew the budget, following nationwide demonstrations against planned tax hikes to finance higher spending. It is the first budget drafted in euros before the European
- [Rafah crossing to open soon to let Gazans cross into Egypt, Israel says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/rafah-crossing-to-open-soon-to-let-gazans-cross-into-egypt-israel-says-3633/) - Gaza's main gateway will open in the next few days, Israel said on Wednesday, allowing thousands of Palestinians who are in need of medical care to leave the war-ravaged enclave through Egypt. COGAT, the Israeli military arm that oversees humanitarian matters, said the opening of the Rafah crossing will be coordinated with Egypt, under the
- [US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes In California, Pilot Ejects Moments Before Explosion](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-f-16-fighter-jet-crashes-in-california-pilot-ejects-moments-before-explosion-3630/) - A US Air Force Thunderbird F-16C Fighting Falcon has crashed during a training mission in the Southern California desert. The pilot survived the crash by ejecting safely, according to a statement by the US Air Force. The brief statement from the Air Force did not provide details on the circumstances of the crash but said
- [Pak to sell national carrier PIA for IMF loans, Munir's Fauji firm among bidders](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pak-to-sell-national-carrier-pia-for-imf-loans-munirs-fauji-firm-among-bidders-3627/) - Pakistan's sale of its flag carrier PIA is its first major privatisation in two decades. The divestment comes because of an IMF bailout condition. With four bidders, including military-led Fauji Fertiliser, the auction on December 23 is key for a debt-ridden economy and its crippled national carrier. Pakistan, which has been surviving on loans and
- [Trump administration orders tougher vetting for H-1B visa applicants: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-administration-orders-tougher-vetting-for-h-1b-visa-applicants-report-3624/) - H-1B visas are lifelines for US tech companies that draw heavily from India and China. Many industry leaders backed Donald Trump last year, betting on a business-friendly environment even as immigration rules tightened. Consular officers must examine whether applicants or their family members have worked in content moderation, misinformation tracking The US State Department has
- [Trump says Putin wants to end war, U.S. to hold new talks with Ukraine](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-putin-wants-to-end-war-u-s-to-hold-new-talks-with-ukraine-3621/) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (December 3, 2025) he believes Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end the Ukraine war despite inconclusive talks in Moscow, as U.S. officials prepared for a follow-up meeting with Kyiv’s top negotiator. Mr. Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner huddled into the early hours with Mr. Putin in
- [Indian National Gets 2 Years Jail For $1.17 Million US Medicare Fraud](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-national-gets-2-years-jail-for-1-17-million-us-medicare-fraud-3618/) - An Indian national who admitted to orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud through a Washington-based diagnostic lab was sentenced to two years in federal prison, US Attorney Charles Neil Floyd announced. Mohammed Asif, 35, who was taken into custody on April 10, 2025, at Chicago O'Hare International Airport as he attempted to board an international flight,
- [‘We are ready’: Vladimir Putin says Russia prepared for war if Europe ‘wants one’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/we-are-ready-vladimir-putin-says-russia-prepared-for-war-if-europe-wants-one-3615/) - “They have no peaceful agenda, they are on the side of war,” Vladimir Putin said, reiterating that European governments were obstructing peace deal. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia was “ready” for war if Europe sought one, accusing European leaders of undermining US-led efforts to finalise a peace plan for the Ukraine conflict.
- [Satellite images show devastation caused by floods across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/satellite-images-show-devastation-caused-by-floods-across-sri-lanka-indonesia-thailand-3612/) - Satellite images show devastation caused by floods across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand Satellite images captured devastation in the South Asian countries after storms brought entire provinces to a standstill. The death toll in the countries is nearing 1,200 in the four affected nations. 1 / 7 Tropical storms wreaks havoc across South Asia Tropical storms
- [We don't want them, Trump tells Somalis to return home, calls Ilhan Omar garbage](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/we-dont-want-them-trump-tells-somalis-to-return-home-calls-ilhan-omar-garbage-3610/) - US President Donald Trump sharpened his criticism of Somali immigrants on Tuesday, telling a Cabinet meeting that he did not want Somali migrants in the United States and claiming they rely heavily on welfare and offer nothing in return. Trump's remarks came as federal authorities prepare a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, home to
- [Imran Khan in good health but facing 'mental torture',sister says after Adiala jail visit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/imran-khan-in-good-health-but-facing-mental-torturesister-says-after-adiala-jail-visit-3607/) - Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health but largely confined to solitary conditions in prison, his sister Uzma Khan said Tuesday, following her first family visit in weeks. Uzma Khan’s remarks appear aimed at reassuring Khan’s millions of supporters amid widespread concern over his wellbeing, which at times included rumors questioning whether
- [Shot by relatives, 80,000 watched: Inside man's chilling public execution by Taliban at sports stadium](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/shot-by-relatives-80000-watched-inside-mans-chilling-public-execution-by-taliban-at-sports-stadium-3604/) - As per the official statement from the Supreme Court of Afghanistan, the man, identified as Mangal, was sentenced to death for killing 13 members of a family. Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, on Tuesday, carried out a public execution of a man, who was accused of killing 13 members of a family in the city of
- [U.S. pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries including Afghanistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-pauses-all-immigration-applications-from-19-non-european-countries-including-afghanistan-3601/) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. The pause applies to people from 19 countries that were already subjected to a partial travel ban
- [36 years after ex-Home Minister's daughter's kidnapping, CBI arrests suspect](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/36-years-after-ex-home-ministers-daughters-kidnapping-cbi-arrests-suspect-3598/) - The suspect, identified as Shafat Ahmad Shungloo, was named in the central probing agency's chargesheet based on witness testimony and Rubaiya Sayeed's statements. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a man in Srinagar on Monday in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of then-Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, in Jammu
- [3 Tehreek-e-Taliban Terrorists Killed After Attacker Blows Himself Up In Pak](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/3-tehreek-e-taliban-terrorists-killed-after-attacker-blows-himself-up-in-pak-3595/) - At least three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists were killed in retaliatory action by Pakistani security forces here, Dawn reported. According to a statement issued by Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan South spokesperson, the action of the security forces in Pakistan comes after one of the "suicide attackers" blew himself up at the main gate of the
- [Khaleda Zia's party thanks PM Modi for message on critically ill leader](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/khaleda-zias-party-thanks-pm-modi-for-message-on-critically-ill-leader-3592/) - Bangladesh's main opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he sent a message wishing a speedy recovery to BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who remains critically ill. On X, PM Modi expressed concerns over the condition of the 80-year-old former Bangladesh prime minister, who has been in Evercare
- [Fresh talks between Pak, Afghan fail without breakthrough: Media report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/fresh-talks-between-pak-afghan-fail-without-breakthrough-media-report-3589/) - Islamabad, Dec 1 (PTI) Saudi Arabia sponsored talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the weekend, which failed to make any headway as the two estranged neighbours refused to show any flexibility in their respective stances, according to a media report on Monday. The closed-door session was held in Riyadh and wrapped up late on Sunday
- [US authorised second Venezuela boat strike, White House says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-authorised-second-venezuela-boat-strike-white-house-says-3586/) - US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says A top US Navy commander ordered a second round of military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, the White House has confirmed. "Admiral (Frank) Bradley worked well within his authority and the law" in ordering the additional strike, White House Press Secretary Karoline
- [Missing for a week, Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper's body found in suitcase in forest; ex-bf confesses to murder](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/missing-for-a-week-austrian-influencer-stefanie-piepers-body-found-in-suitcase-in-forest-ex-bf-confesses-to-murder-3583/) - Pieper was reported missing by her relatives and friends after they were unable to reach her. She was last seen by her friends after a Christmas party. Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper was reportedly found dead in Slovenian forest on Friday. Pieper, who went missing a week ago, was found after her ex-boyfriend allegedly confessed
- [4 dead, 10 wounded in shooting during family gathering at California banquet hall](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/4-dead-10-wounded-in-shooting-during-family-gathering-at-california-banquet-hall-3580/) - Four people were killed and ten others injured when gunmen opened fire during a family gathering inside a banquet hall in Stockton, Northern California, on Sunday, an attack investigators believe may have been targeted. ATTACK INSIDE PACKED BANQUET HALL The shooting erupted during a child’s birthday party at a hall located in a commercial complex
- [US told Venezuela president Maduro to flee, says Republican Senator: Go to Russia or another country’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-told-venezuela-president-maduro-to-flee-says-republican-senator-go-to-russia-or-another-country-3577/) - The United States has offered Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro the option to leave the country for Russia or another destination, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin said on Sunday (November 30), as fears grow over possible US military escalation in the region. “We gave Maduro an opportunity to leave. We said he could leave and go to
- [Severe storms kill nearly 1,000 in Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/severe-storms-kill-nearly-1000-in-southeast-asia-sri-lanka-3574/) - Three tropical cyclones, coinciding with the northeast monsoon which typically brings heavy downpours to Southeast Asia this time of year, have caused widespread destruction in the region Severe weather across parts of Asia has claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with Indonesia and Sri Lanka among the worst affected by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides. Three tropical
- [Sri Lanka: At least 40 dead after severe floods](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/sri-lanka-at-least-40-dead-after-severe-floods-3570/) - At least 56 people have been killed and 21 are missing in Sri Lanka after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains wreaked havoc this week, in one of its worst weather related disasters the country has seen in recent years. Twenty-one people were killed in the central tea-growing district of Badulla when a landslide
- [‘If Ukraine leaves...’: Putin says Moscow ‘will stop combat operations’ against Kyiv BUT only on one condition](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/if-ukraine-leaves-putin-says-moscow-will-stop-combat-operations-against-kyiv-but-only-on-one-condition-3567/) - Putin said on Thursday (Nov 27) that his country would end the war with Ukraine if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims as its own. Otherwise, Moscow will take the regions by force, the Russian president warned. Amid the ongoing talks around ending the war with Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan, the Russian President Vladimir
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-men-in-west-bank-after-they-appear-to-surrender-3564/) - Israeli forces on Thursday (November 27, 2025) killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender to troops, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed “in cold blood.” The Israeli military said it was investigating. The killings, captured in videos shown on two Arab TV stations, came
- [Trump orders review of Green Cards from 19 countries after National Guard shooting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-orders-review-of-green-cards-from-19-countries-after-national-guard-shooting-3561/) - Trump ordered a review of Biden-era asylum approvals and Green Cards from 19 high-risk countries. USCIS issued new rules allowing officers to treat origin countries as negative factors in immigration screening. US President Donald Trump has ordered a broad review of asylum cases approved under former President Joe Biden and Green Cards issued to citizens
- [Amid Imran Khan's Death Rumours, Son Kasim Demands Proof Of Life](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/amid-imran-khans-death-rumours-son-kasim-demands-proof-of-life-3558/) - Rumours and speculation around Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan's death, have been doing the rounds on the internet for days now, after a source-based Afghan media report claimed he was killed inside Adiala Jail. His son, Kasim Khan, has now demanded proof of life and his father's release. In a post on X
- [Hong Kong high-rise blaze: Death toll climbs to 94 as firefighters cite major hurdles](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hong-kong-high-rise-blaze-death-toll-climbs-to-94-as-firefighters-cite-major-hurdles-3555/) - A devastating fire ripped through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court apartment complex, claiming 94 lives and leaving scores unaccounted for. Firefighters battled the blaze for two days amidst severe obstacles, with the fire believed to have started in scaffolding. Investigations are underway as residents report a lack of fire alarms. Hong Kong fire Firefighters in
- [National Guard member shot near White House dies, says Donald Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/national-guard-member-shot-near-white-house-dies-says-donald-trump-3552/) - The US President added that the other National Guard troop is in “very bad shape” and is “fighting for his life”. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard troops shot at near the White House on Wednesday has passed away, said United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time).Sarah Beckstrom, 20,
- [Australian teenagers ask High Court to block social media ban](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australian-teenagers-ask-high-court-to-block-social-media-ban-3549/) - A constitutional challenge against Australia’s social media ban on children younger than 16 has been filed in the nation’s highest court, two weeks before the world-first law is set to take effect. A campaign group called the Digital Freedom Project said on Wednesday it launched proceedings in the High Court of Australia in a bid
- [Thanksgiving 2025: Heavy snowfall to hit these US states amid winter storm warnings](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thanksgiving-2025-heavy-snowfall-to-hit-these-us-states-amid-winter-storm-warnings-3546/) - Millions of residents across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes will experience a white Thanksgiving this year. A winter storm moved from the Dakotas and Minnesota on Tuesday toward Wisconsin and Michigan on Wednesday. Forecasters expect it to spread into parts of Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York by Thanksgiving Day, leaving a fresh layer
- [Kremlin says Ukraine peace plan needs analysis, was not discussed in Abu Dhabi](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/kremlin-says-ukraine-peace-plan-needs-analysis-was-not-discussed-in-abu-dhabi-3543/) - Ushakov said representatives of Russia's intelligence services had been in the Gulf city to meet their Ukrainian counterparts and discuss "very sensitive issues", including prisoner exchanges. The Reuters Gulf Currents newsletter brings you the latest on geopolitics, energy and finance in the region. While there, they also met U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a U.S.
- [Imran Khan's sisters demand probe into 'brutal' police assault on them outside Pakistan’s Adiala Jail](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/imran-khans-sisters-demand-probe-into-brutal-police-assault-on-them-outside-pakistans-adiala-jail-3540/) - Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's three sisters have demanded an impartial probe into the "brutal" police assault on them and supporters of their brother outside the Adiala Jail last week. Khan's sisters —Noreen Niazi, Aleema Khan and Dr. Uzma Khan— had camped outside Adiala Jail along with other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members after
- [‘Couldn't do anything’: deadly Hong Kong fire devours homes of thousands](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/couldnt-do-anything-deadly-hong-kong-fire-devours-homes-of-thousands-3537/) - Residents anxiously awaited news of their loved ones on Thursday (November 27, 2025) at a temporary shelter as one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades engulfed a 2,000-unit high-rise complex. The blaze, still smoldering early on Thursday, has claimed at least 44 lives, with authorities reporting hundreds more remain unaccounted for. It started on
- ["Suspect From Hellhole Afghanistan": Trump On " Act Of Terror" In US Capital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/suspect-from-hellhole-afghanistan-trump-on-act-of-terror-in-us-capital-3534/) - US President Donald Trump has called the Washington, DC, shooting of two National Guardsmen an act of terror and a crime against humanity. Briefing the media, the American leader blamed the previous Joe Biden for the shooting, saying the suspect came from Afghanistan on a 2021 airlift and called the country a "hellhole". "This was
- [Pakistan targeted Uri hydro plant during Operation Sindoor, but CISF foiled attack](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-targeted-uri-hydro-plant-during-operation-sindoor-but-cisf-foiled-attack-3531/) - CISF said that despite heavy gunfire the team under Commandant Ravi Yadav, the Deputy Commandant started protective measures to shield the installations. New Delhi : Hours after India launched Operation Sindoor, Pakistan unsuccessfully targeted India’s Uri hydroelectric plant near the line of control(LOC), but the attack was foiled and there was no damage, India’s Central
- [Pak-Afghan tensions rise again, Taliban vows response after 10 killed in Pakistani strikes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pak-afghan-tensions-rise-again-taliban-vows-response-after-10-killed-in-pakistani-strikes-3528/) - The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of bombing the home of a civilian in Khost province, killing nine children and a woman. Tensions have once again flared up between Afghanistan and Pakistan following the killing of 10 Afghans, including nine children, after Pakistan allegedly launched overnight strikes in three Afghan provinces on Tuesday night. As
- [Iran says no option but to ‘confront’ Israel after attack on Beirut](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-says-no-option-but-to-confront-israel-after-attack-on-beirut-3525/) - Iran has strongly reacted to the recent Israeli aggression in Lebanon that led to the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai. In a post on his X account, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani expressed condolences on the martyrdom of Haytham Ali Tabatabai and a number of his companions by
- [Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/brazils-former-president-jair-bolsonaro-begins-serving-27-year-prison-sentence-3522/) - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro started on Tuesday (November 25, 2025) to serve his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt designed to keep him in office after losing the 2022 presidential elections, a move that many in the South American nation doubted would ever take place. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who
- [Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow after ‘fine-tuned’ plan to end war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-sends-witkoff-to-moscow-after-fine-tuned-plan-to-end-war-3519/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (November 25, 2025) his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been “fine-tuned” and he’s sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. He suggested he could eventually meet with Mr. Putin and Ukrainian
- [Trump orders blacklisting Muslim Brotherhood branches as ‘terrorist’ groups](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-orders-blacklisting-muslim-brotherhood-branches-as-terrorist-groups-3516/) - Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has ordered his aides to start a process to label the branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as “terrorist” organisations, citing their alleged support for the Palestinian group Hamas. Trump issued the decree on Monday as Washington intensified its crackdown on Israel’s foes
- [Afghanistan says Pakistan bombed Khost, killing nine children and a woman](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/afghanistan-says-pakistan-bombed-khost-killing-nine-children-and-a-woman-3513/) - At least nine children and a woman have been killed after Pakistani forces bombed a house in the country’s southeastern Khost province, according to Afghan authorities. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Taliban administration, said on Tuesday that the attack took place at midnight (19:30 GMT) in the Gurbuz district of Khost province. The latest
- ["It Felt Like A Sudden Bomb": Eyewitness On Ethiopian Volcanic Eruption](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/it-felt-like-a-sudden-bomb-eyewitness-on-ethiopian-volcanic-eruption-3510/) - A long-dormant volcano erupted in Ethiopia's north-eastern region for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of ash and smoke up to 9 miles (14 km) into the sky and across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman. The Hayli Gubbi volcano, located in Ethiopia's earthquake-prone Afar region, erupted for several hours
- [50 children kidnapped from Nigerian Catholic school escape captivity](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/50-children-kidnapped-from-nigerian-catholic-school-escape-captivity-3506/) - Fifty of the more than 300 children snatched by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria have escaped their captors, a Christian group said on Sunday (November 23, 2025). Gunmen on Friday (November 21) raided St Mary's co-education school in Niger state, taking 303 children and 12 teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings
- [Vietnam Flooding Kills 90, People Stranded On Roofs, Highways Blocked](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/vietnam-flooding-kills-90-people-stranded-on-roofs-highways-blocked-3502/) - Heavy rain, severe flooding and landslides in Vietnam have killed at least 90 people in the last week, authorities said Sunday, leaving others stranded on rooftops and mountain roadways blocked. Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October and popular holiday destinations have been hit by several rounds of flooding, with economic losses estimated
- [Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence say](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-strikes-across-gaza-kill-22-palestinians-hamas-run-health-ministry-and-civil-defence-say-3498/) - At least 22 Palestinians have been killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across northern and central Gaza, Hamas medical and civil defence officials have said. They said five sites had been hit, including residential homes. A senior Hamas commander was among the dead, according to local sources. The Israeli military said it had
- [Pakistan paramilitary headquarters in Peshawar attacked by gunmen, suicide bombers: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-paramilitary-headquarters-in-peshawar-attacked-by-gunmen-suicide-bombers-report-3495/) - Meanwhile, on social media, several residents took to X, stating that they heard a blast-like noise coming from the FC headquarters in Peshawar. Pakistan's paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar was reportedly attacked by gunmen on Monday, according to a Reuters report. Police officials further told the news agency that at least three people were killed.
- [US, Ukraine craft revised peace plan in 'best ever talks' of Trump's tenure](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-ukraine-craft-revised-peace-plan-in-best-ever-talks-of-trumps-tenure-3492/) - The United States and Ukraine announced on Sunday that they have developed an updated and refined peace framework aimed at ending the nearly four-year-old war with Russia. The revisions follow high-level talks in Geneva and address significant concerns that an earlier version, championed by President Donald Trump, was overly favourable to Moscow. US Secretary of
- [‘Shaken up the whole system’: Ex-IAF official on pilot's death in Tejas crash at Dubai Airshow](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/shaken-up-the-whole-system-ex-iaf-official-on-pilots-death-in-tejas-crash-at-dubai-airshow-3489/) - Wing Commander Namansh Syal died when the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Mk-1) that he was flying crashed at the Dubai Airshow demonstration on Friday. Death of the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, in a crash at the Dubai Airshow on Friday has sent shockwaves across the country. Wing Commander Syal
- [US boycotts G20 talks, embassy official to join handover; PM Modi to attend: What it means for India’s agenda](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-boycotts-g20-talks-embassy-official-to-join-handover-pm-modi-to-attend-what-it-means-for-indias-agenda-3486/) - As the US steps back from the G20, India moves forward with priorities on development financing, tech governance and South–South cooperation. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated on Thursday that the United States will not participate in the official discussions at this weekend’s G20 Summit in Johannesburg. However, a representative from the US Embassy in South
- [GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will leave Congress after five turbulent years](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gop-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-will-leave-congress-after-five-turbulent-years-3483/) - Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday that she will be resigning from office in January, stunning some in her own party after a shocking, monthslong political pivot that catapulted her from one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies to one of his top antagonists. Greene dropped the news in a post on
- [Trump's U-turn on Mamdani: From communist ‘nut job’ to ‘rational man’, US President's praise of NYC Mayor stuns people](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-u-turn-on-mamdani-from-communist-nut-job-to-rational-man-us-presidents-praise-of-nyc-mayor-stuns-people-3480/) - After months of trading barbs, US President Donald Trump met with New York Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday, and, instead of taking potshots at each other, the duo swapped compliments, much to the surprise of US lawmakers and the public at large. Despite having clashed over everything from immigration to economic policy in the
- [Indians will soon travel to space on indigenously made rocket: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indians-will-soon-travel-to-space-on-indigenously-made-rocket-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-3477/) - Indians would very soon travel to space on an indigenous rocket and crew capsule made and launched from India, said Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who served as the mission pilot for the commercial Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). It was the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), where he spent 18 days, conducting
- [Russian air strikes kill 26 in devastating attack on Ukraine’s Ternopil](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-air-strikes-kill-26-in-devastating-attack-on-ukraines-ternopil-3474/) - A devastating Russian aerial assault on Ternopil in western Ukraine has killed at least 26 people and wounded dozens more, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has confirmed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that 22 people were still missing at the site of Wednesday’s Russian attack on Ternopil. Russia unleashed 476 drones and 48 missiles
- [Fresh Gen-Z protest rocks Nepal after 2 months, curfew imposed](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/fresh-gen-z-protest-rocks-nepal-after-2-months-curfew-imposed-3471/) - The development comes a day after six Gen Z" protestors were injured in clashes in Nepal's Bara district on Wednesday. A curfew has been imposed in Nepal's Bara district after youths identifying themselves as Gen Z returned to the streets a day after clashing with CPN-UML cadres, ANI reported. Protesters continued to gather on the
- [Indian seafood a great hit in China as Beijing takes on Tokyo](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-seafood-a-great-hit-in-china-as-beijing-takes-on-tokyo-3468/) - A China battling Japan seems to be a big catch for the Indian seafood industry. Hit by steep tariffs by the Trump administration, India's seafood industry has gained with China imposing curbs on imports from Japan. On Wednesday, Beijing imposed a complete ban on Japanese seafood imports, asserting its economic might amid a diplomatic battle
- [Death toll rises to 41 in central Vietnam flooding, more heavy rain forecast](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/death-toll-rises-to-41-in-central-vietnam-flooding-more-heavy-rain-forecast-3465/) - The death toll from a new barrage of torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam since the weekend has risen to 41, state media reported on Thursday, with water levels rising further in already inundated towns and villages. Rainfall exceeded 1,500 mm (60 inches) in several parts of central Vietnam over the past three
- [US drafts Ukraine-Russia peace plan without Kyiv, Zelenskyy to talk to Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-drafts-ukraine-russia-peace-plan-without-kyiv-zelenskyy-to-talk-to-trump-3462/) - The United States has formally presented a sweeping 28-point draft peace plan to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, proposing a framework aimed at rapidly ending the nearly four-year-long war with Russia. The proposal, drafted without Ukraine’s participation, has sparked immediate concern in Kyiv and among European leaders, while Zelenskyy has neither endorsed nor rejected the draft.
- [PM Modi embarks on visit to South Africa to attend G20 summit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pm-modi-embarks-on-visit-to-south-africa-to-attend-g20-summit-3459/) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (November 21, 2025) embarked on a three-day visit to South Africa to attend the first G20 summit in Johannesburg, and said he will present India’s perspective at the forum in line with its vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and ‘One Earth, One Family and One Future’. This is the first
- [PoK ex-PM Anwarul Haq hints at cross-border hand in Red Fort attack](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pok-ex-pm-anwarul-haq-hints-at-cross-border-hand-in-red-fort-attack-3454/) - Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s former Prime Minister Anwarul Haq has been caught on camera "boasting" about carrying out an attack on India “from Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir”.In an undated video, which has gone viral on social media, Haq says, “I had said earlier that if you continue to drench Balochistan in blood, we will
- [Indian woman, 8-month pregnant, killed after BMW slams into car in Sydney](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-woman-8-month-pregnant-killed-after-bmw-slams-into-car-in-sydney-3451/) - Samanvitha Dhareshwar, who was 8 months' pregnant, had been out for an evening walk with her husband and 3-year-old son when the incident occurred last Friday Samanvitha Dhareshwar’s LinkedIn profile shows she was an experienced IT systems analyst specialising in business application administration and support and was employed as a test analyst at Alsco Uniforms.
- [PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Nov 21–23](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pm-modi-to-attend-g20-summit-in-johannesburg-on-nov-21-23-3448/) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa on November 21-23 to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit being hosted by the South Africa. This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South. At the Summit, PM Modi will put forth India’s perspectives on the G20 agenda. Prime Minister
- [Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-signs-bill-to-release-jeffrey-epstein-case-files-after-fighting-it-for-months-3446/) - President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday (November 19, 2025) that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts. Mr. Trump could have chosen to release many of the files on his own months ago. “Democrats have used the
- [Gangster Anmol Bishnoi deported from US; set to arrive in India today](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gangster-anmol-bishnoi-deported-from-us-set-to-arrive-in-india-today-3443/) - Anmol Bishnoi — the younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently incarcerated in Gujarat’s Sabarmati jail, and one of India’s most-wanted organised crime fugitives — has been deported from the US, marking a major breakthrough for Indian agencies pursuing him in multiple high-profile cases. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) informed the
- [UN approves US plan authorizing an international stabilization force in Gaza](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/un-approves-us-plan-authorizing-an-international-stabilization-force-in-gaza-3440/) - DUBAI: CEO of Mastercard Michael Miebach announced on Tuesday that the company, in conjunction with UAE retailer Majid Al-Futtaim, had successfully completed the first transaction by an AI agent in Dubai. An AI agent purchased movie tickets for a customer after asking a few questions during the transaction. Speaking at the Dubai Future Forum alongside UAE
- [‘Zero tolerance’, ‘no whitewashing’: Jaishankar on terrorism at SCO meeting in Russia](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zero-tolerance-no-whitewashing-jaishankar-on-terrorism-at-sco-meeting-in-russia-3437/) - India on Tuesday (November 18, 2026) said that the world must display "zero tolerance" towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, asserting that there can be no justification, no looking away and "no whitewashing". "As India has demonstrated, we have the right to defend our people against terrorism, and will exercise it," External Affairs
- [Airjet Angola E145 at Kolwezi on Nov 17th 2025, touched down before runway, aircraft in flames](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/airjet-angola-e145-at-kolwezi-on-nov-17th-2025-touched-down-before-runway-aircraft-in-flames-3434/) - Accident: Airjet Angola E145 at Kolwezi on Nov 17th 2025, touched down before runway, aircraft in flames By Simon Hradecky, created Monday, Nov 17th 2025 12:13Z, last updated Monday, Nov 17th 2025 17:45Z An Airjet Angola Embraer ERJ-145, registration D2-AJB performing flight MBC-100 from Lubumbashi to Kolwezi (DR Congo) with 26 passengers and 3 crew,
- [Zohran Mamdani hates Indians: Trump junior's big charge against NYC Mayor-elect](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zohran-mamdani-hates-indians-trump-juniors-big-charge-against-nyc-mayor-elect-3431/) - US President Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, has trained his guns on New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, claiming that he "hates the Indian population." During an interview with Fox News, Trump Junior labelled Mamdani as "a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates
- [China suspends Japanese film releases amid diplomatic row over Taiwan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-suspends-japanese-film-releases-amid-diplomatic-row-over-taiwan-3428/) - Chinese film distributors have suspended the release of two Japanese anime films amid an escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan. Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers and Cells at Work! will not be screened in mainland China as originally scheduled, Chinese state-run broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday. The move comes as relations
- [U.S. Congress approves release of Epstein files, sending Bill to Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-congress-approves-release-of-epstein-files-sending-bill-to-trump-3425/) - U.S. lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday (November 19, 2025) for releasing government files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after President Donald Trump dropped his opposition to opening the books on a scandal that has roiled politics, law enforcement and the country’s elite. The President had put allies in Congress under intense pressure not to make the
- [Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince over journalist Khashoggi’s murder](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-defends-saudi-crown-prince-over-journalist-khashoggis-murder-3422/) - Donald Trump defended Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of a journalist and hailed a $1 trillion investment pledge Tuesday (November 18, 2025) as the U.S. President laid on a lavish welcome at the White House. Mr. Trump moved to consolidate his growing bromance with the de facto Saudi leader, giving
- [Srinagar Blast: Massive Blast Destroys Naugam Police Station In Srinagar, 12 Dead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/srinagar-blast-massive-blast-destroys-naugam-police-station-in-srinagar-12-dead-3419/) - At least eight persons were injured, three of them critically, in a massive explosion inside the Nowgam police station in Srinagar on Friday night (November 14, 2025), officials said. The Jammu and Kashmir police had recently unearthed an inter-State terror module and seized around 2,900 kg of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, in raids conducted in
- [China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM’s Taiwan comments](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-advises-against-travel-to-japan-amid-escalating-row-over-pms-taiwan-comments-3417/) - China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, escalating a diplomatic feud sparked by comments from Tokyo’s new prime minister about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan. Sanae Takaichi told Japan’s parliament on 7 November that the use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo.
- [Trump drops tariffs on coffee, fruit, beef as consumers face high prices](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-drops-tariffs-on-coffee-fruit-beef-as-consumers-face-high-prices-3415/) - US President Donald Trump reportedly signed an executive order on Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee, tropical fruits, tomatoes, and bananas, among other agricultural imports. Trump signed an executive order that also removes tariffs on tea, fruit juice, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes and certain fertilisers.
- [7 killed as car gets crushed between 2 trucks near Navale bridge in Pune](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/7-killed-as-car-gets-crushed-between-2-trucks-near-navale-bridge-in-pune-3412/) - Officials said eight to ten people were also injured in the accident on the Navale Bridge. The accident occurred when a container truck lost control and rammed into multiple vehicles near Navale Bridge on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway. "A heavy container truck was going towards Mumbai on the highway. When it reached the bridge, its driver
- [Al Falah University Founder Ran 9 Firms, Jailed In Rs 7.5 Crore Cheating Case](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/al-falah-university-founder-ran-9-firms-jailed-in-rs-7-5-crore-cheating-case-3409/) - The investigation into the Delhi Red Fort car blast expanded Thursday to include Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, the founder and managing trustee of the Al-Falah University in Faridabad, which employed two of the three main suspects - Dr Shaheen Saeed and Dr Mujammil Shakeel. The university faces a separate Enforcement Directorate investigation into its funding. Siddiqui's
- [Link to Red Fort car explosion, terror net origin: J&K cleric ‘meeting’ Faridabad doctor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/link-to-red-fort-car-explosion-terror-net-origin-jk-cleric-meeting-faridabad-doctor-3407/) - It was a chance meeting between Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, who had accompanied a patient to a hospital, and Muzammil Ahmad Ganai in 2023 that led to an “ideological bonding” which would transform into a close-knit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module, investigators believe, based on the probe so far and the questioning of the accused in the
- [Pakistan grants lifetime immunity to President, current Army Chief](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-grants-lifetime-immunity-to-president-current-army-chief-3405/) - Pakistan’s Parliament approved a sweeping constitutional amendment on Thursday granting lifetime immunity to the President as well as the current Army Chief, a move critics warned would erode democratic checks and judicial independence. The 27th amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority, also consolidates military power under a new Chief of Defence Forces role and establishes
- [Zelensky faces biggest corruption scandal of his presidency as ex-business partner accused of $100 mn graf](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zelensky-faces-biggest-corruption-scandal-of-his-presidency-as-ex-business-partner-accused-of-100-mn-graf-3402/) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing the biggest corruption scandal of his six-year presidency, as investigators accuse one of his former business partners of leading a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme, Kyiv Independent reported. The case involves Timur Mindich, Zelensky's longtime associate and co-owner of his former entertainment company, Kvartal 95. Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has
- [20,000 flight delays, no paychecks for 1 million workers: Trump ends US shutdown](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/20000-flight-delays-no-paychecks-for-1-million-workers-trump-ends-us-shutdown-3399/) - Restarting the federal bureaucracy after the longest government shutdown in US history may still take several days. US President Donald Trump signed the funding bill passed by the House of Representatives to end the longest government shutdown in American history on Wednesday evening. He also blamed Democrats for the cancellation or delay of 20,000 flights
- [COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cop30-indigenous-protesters-defend-summit-incursion-as-climate-talks-roll-on-3396/) - Indigenous protesters on Wednesday defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with security a day earlier, saying the action was aimed at demonstrating the desperation of their fight for forest protection. With negotiators from countries across the globe inside the compound discussing the world's changing future as temperatures rise, the protesters
- [Drone, missile attack on Kyiv injures 11, damages buildings](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/drone-missile-attack-on-kyiv-injures-11-damages-buildings-3393/) - Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv early on Friday, striking residential buildings and triggering explosions and fires in districts throughout the capital, officials said. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said 11 people were injured. Four were being treated in hospital, including a pregnant woman and one person in a very serious
- [BBC apologises to Trump for edited clip but refuses to pay compensation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bbc-apologises-to-trump-for-edited-clip-but-refuses-to-pay-compensation-3390/) - The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a misleadingly edited speech featured in a Panorama episode, but rejected his demand for compensation, saying there is no basis for a defamation claim. In a statement, the broadcaster said its chair, Samir Shah, had sent a personal letter to the White House making clear
- [Bomb scare on Air India Express flight, IndiGo gets security threat for 5 airports](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bomb-scare-on-air-india-express-flight-indigo-gets-security-threat-for-5-airports-3386/) - According to sources, IndiGo received security-related concerns for five major airports - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram. The security threat was received digitally. An Air India Express flight to Varanasi on Wednesday received a bomb threat, prompting the airline to immediately alert the government-appointed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee. "One of our flights to Varanasi
- [Al-Falah University's Dr Hassan, fired by J&K government, missing after Delhi blast](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/al-falah-universitys-dr-hassan-fired-by-jk-government-missing-after-delhi-blast-3383/) - Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan, a former assistant professor at Srinagar's SMHS Hospital who was dismissed by the Jammu and Kashmir government in 2023 for alleged anti-national activities, has gone missing after Monday's car blast near Delhi's Red Fort that claimed 12 lives. A Kashmir-based doctor, Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan, who was dismissed by the Jammu and Kashmir government in
- [6 Blasts In Delhi NCR On December 6: 'Doctor Module' Had Babri Revenge Plan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/6-blasts-in-delhi-ncr-on-december-6-doctor-module-had-babri-revenge-plan-3380/) - Investigators probing the blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort have unearthed a chilling plan: the suspected terror module involving doctors allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad had planned blasts at six locations in the National Capital Region on December 6. The date is significant: this was the day when the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was demolished in
- [Earth on alert: Mega solar explosion shakes satellites, power grid, mid-air flights](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/earth-on-alert-mega-solar-explosion-shakes-satellites-power-grid-mid-air-flights-3377/) - A rare and severe solar storm has plunged satellites and power grids worldwide into heightened alert as Earth’s atmosphere reels from the impact of a powerful geomagnetic disturbance. Following the early arrival of two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) on November 11, a G4-class geomagnetic storm erupted, slamming energetic particles into the planet and producing dazzling
- [Pakistan Army Chief gets lifelong immunity in new constitutional amendment](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-army-chief-gets-lifelong-immunity-in-new-constitutional-amendment-3374/) - Pakistan’s parliament on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment granting sweeping new powers to the military chief and curbing the authority of the Supreme Court. Under the amendment, Army Chief Asim Munir will assume the newly created role of Chief of Defence Forces, giving him formal command over the army, navy, and air force, Reuters reported.
- [‘Our land is not for sale’: Indigenous people protest at COP30 in Brazil](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/our-land-is-not-for-sale-indigenous-people-protest-at-cop30-in-brazil-3371/) - Indigenous protesters have stormed the COP30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil, confronting security guards as they demanded climate action and forest protection. The demonstrators on Tuesday tried to enter the United Nations compound, where thousands of international delegates are gathered for the climate talks. Many carried flags advocating for land rights and signs declaring,
- [US sanctions against entities, individuals linked to India, other nations for ‘supporting’ Iran’s ballistic missile](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-sanctions-against-entities-individuals-linked-to-india-other-nations-for-supporting-irans-ballistic-missile-3368/) - Apart from India, the sanctions have been imposed against entities and individuals based in China, Hong Kong, the UAE and Turkey. The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions against 32 firms and individuals based in six countries, including India, for allegedly supporting Iran's ballistic missile and drone production. The US Department of State, in a
- [Rubio Condoles Loss Of Lives In Delhi Blast During Meet With S Jaishankar In Canada](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/rubio-condoles-loss-of-lives-in-delhi-blast-during-meet-with-s-jaishankar-in-canada-3365/) - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Canada. EAM Jaishankar posted on X, "Good to meet @SecRubio this morning at #G7 FMM. Appreciate his condolences on the loss of lives in the blast
- [President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/president-trump-signs-government-funding-bill-ending-shutdown-after-a-record-43-day-disruption-3362/) - President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Mr. Trump took
- [Cristiano Ronaldo says World Cup 2026 will be his last before retirement](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-says-world-cup-2026-will-be-his-last-before-retirement-3358/) - Cristiano Ronaldo has put a timeline on his cryptic retirement hint, saying he will hang up his boots in “one or two years”. The Portugal forward, who has scored more than 950 goals for clubs and country after making his debut as a teenager at Sporting in 2002, said in an interview on Tuesday that
- [Veteran actor Dharmendra discharged; will continue recovery at home, his team says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/veteran-actor-dharmendra-discharged-will-continue-recovery-at-home-his-team-says-3355/) - Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra was discharged from Breach Candy hospital on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) morning. The 89-year-old, who has been in and out of hospital for weeks, is going to continue his recovery at home, his team said. His family decided to take him home for treatment, the doctor treating him said. “Mr. Dharmendra
- [Trump announces plan to lower tariffs on India amid talks on a 'fair deal'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-announces-plan-to-lower-tariffs-on-india-amid-talks-on-a-fair-deal-3352/) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration would be lowering the high tariffs levied against India, offering the first clear indication of resolving the issue that has troubled bilateral ties for the past few months. Justifying the move, Trump said India faces such high tariffs because of its oil trade with Russia, yet
- [Attempts to 'destroy' proof after Faridabad raid: 5 big revelations on Red Fort blast suspect Umar un-Nabi](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/attempts-to-destroy-proof-after-faridabad-raid-5-big-revelations-on-red-fort-blast-suspect-umar-un-nabi-3349/) - Described by his family as “quiet and studious,” 35-year-old Umar un-Nabi from Jammu and Kashmir, has emerged as a key suspect in the high-intensity blast case near Red Fort that left the national capital and the nation stunned. A doctor by profession, Umar is believed to be the one driving the Hyundai i20 car that
- [G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/g7-foreign-ministers-to-tackle-ukraine-middle-east-peace-at-meeting-in-canada-3346/) - Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace face headwinds. Washington’s top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will travel to Canada’s Niagara region for the meeting, where he is
- [Turkish military plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/turkish-military-plane-with-20-on-board-crashes-in-georgia-3340/) - A Turkish military cargo plane with 20 people on board crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday (November 12, 2025), Turkish and Georgian authorities said, but they gave no immediate word on casualties. Video footage aired on Turkish news outlets appeared to show the aircraft spiralling down and leaving a trail of
- [‘Predictable tactic’: India strongly trashes Pakistan PM's allegations following terror attack in Islamabad](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/predictable-tactic-india-strongly-trashes-pakistan-pms-allegations-following-terror-attack-in-islamabad-3337/) - India on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) unequivocally rejected as baseless Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's allegations linking a terror attack in Islamabad to New Delhi, and said it is a predictable tactic by "delirious" leadership of that country to "concoct" false narratives. Hours after 12 people were killed in a suicide attack outside a court
- [Families seek government help after 5 Tamil Nadu workers kidnapped in Mali](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/families-seek-government-help-after-5-tamil-nadu-workers-kidnapped-in-mali-3334/) - Families of five men from Tamil Nadu abducted in Mali have appealed to the government for immediate intervention, as efforts continue at the diplomatic level to secure their release. The men — identified as Puthiyavan from Kodiyankulam, Ponnudurai from Narayakinaru, Pechimuthu from Vepankulam, Isaakraja from Muthu Krishnapuram near Kadai Nallur, and Thalpathi Suresh from Puthukudi
- [US Senate advances bill to end 40-day shutdown, Democrats call it betrayal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-senate-advances-bill-to-end-40-day-shutdown-democrats-call-it-betrayal-3332/) - The US Senate has moved to advance a crucial measure aimed at ending the 40-day government shutdown, the longest in the country's history, that has sidelined workers, delayed food aid, and disrupted air travel. On Sunday night, the Senate voted 60-40 on the key procedural measure following an agreement between a group of moderate Democrats,
- [Sold, resold, never registered: Inside the murky resale trail of the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/sold-resold-never-registered-inside-the-murky-resale-trail-of-the-hyundai-i20-that-exploded-near-the-red-fort-3326/) - Delhi Police are tracing how a Hyundai i20 sold informally across four buyers became the vehicle used in Monday’s deadly Red Fort blast, killing eight people and injuring over 20 From Faridabad to Pulwama, investigators are piecing together how a Hyundai i20 with no formal ownership trail became the vehicle behind Delhi’s deadly Red Fort
- [Delhi Red Fort explosion: At least eight killed after blast in car](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/delhi-red-fort-explosion-at-least-eight-killed-after-blast-in-car-3323/) - At least eight people have been killed and more injured after a car exploded near Delhi's historic Red Fort, authorities have said. Delhi City police spokesperson, Sanjay Tyagi confirmed the deaths to the BBC, and said a further 20 people had suffered injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the explosion and "exploring all possibilities",
- [300 Kg RDX, AK-47 Recovered In Faridabad, J&K Doctor Under Terror Lens](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/300-kg-rdx-ak-47-recovered-in-faridabad-jk-doctor-under-terror-lens-3320/) - In an alarming explosives recovery from near the national capital, a team of Jammu and Kashmir police has found 300 kg of RDX, an AK-47 rifle, and ammunition from Faridabad in Haryana. The massive arms recovery was made days after police arrested a Kashmiri doctor from Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur for allegedly putting up posters supporting
- [Afghan-Pak peace talks collapse after Islamabad's 'beyond capacity' demand](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/afghan-pak-peace-talks-collapse-after-islamabads-beyond-capacity-demand-3317/) - Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed, though a ceasefire between the two neighbours remains in place, the Taliban confirmed on Saturday. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said negotiations broke down because Islamabad demanded that Kabul take responsibility for Pakistan’s internal security, a condition he described as beyond Afghanistan’s “capacity.” “The ceasefire that has been
- [China suspends part of control measures on dual-use items export to U.S.](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-suspends-part-of-control-measures-on-dual-use-items-export-to-u-s-3314/) - China will suspend the implementation of a clause in an announcement it issued in 2024, which involves the export control of dual-use items to the United States, the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday. The suspension of the second clause of the Announcement No. 46 of 2024 takes effect from Sunday until November 27, 2026,
- [Hamas says fighters in Rafah will not surrender](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-says-fighters-in-rafah-will-not-surrender-3311/) - Hamas fighters holed up in the Israeli-held Rafah area of Gaza will not surrender to Israel, the group’s armed wing said on Sunday (November 9, 2025), urging mediators to find a solution to a crisis that threatens the month-old ceasefire. Sources close to mediation efforts told Reuters on Thursday that fighters could surrender their arms
- [‘People against tariffs are fools’: Donald Trump announces $2,000 dividend for Americans, with condition](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/people-against-tariffs-are-fools-donald-trump-announces-2000-dividend-for-americans-with-condition-3308/) - Donald Trump said his administration was taking in “trillions of dollars” from tariffs and promised that every American would soon receive a $2,000 payment. US President Donald Trump on Sunday boasted about his tariff policy, calling critics “fools” and claiming the United States had become “the richest, most respected country in the world” under his
- [A day after US removes him from ‘terrorism list’, Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives in Washington DC](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/a-day-after-us-removes-him-from-terrorism-list-syrian-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-arrives-in-washington-dc-3305/) - Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on Saturday for a historic official visit, his country's state news agency reported. The visit comes just a day after Washington removed him from its terrorism blacklist. Sharaa, whose rebel forces overthrew longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is scheduled to meet US President Donald
- [Weeks after they went missing during trek in Nepal, bodies of Surat man and teen daughter found](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/weeks-after-they-went-missing-during-trek-in-nepal-bodies-of-surat-man-and-teen-daughter-found-3302/) - The team found the bodies buried under snow about 100 metres above the monastery. The bodies of an Indian man and his teenage daughter, who visited Nepal as tourists and had gone missing since last month, were recovered from a mountain area near a monastery on Sunday, police said. The Armed Police Force (APF) recovered
- [At least two dead, one million evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong slams into the Philippines](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-two-dead-one-million-evacuated-as-typhoon-fung-wong-slams-into-the-philippines-3299/) - Typhoon Fung-wong ravaged the northern Philippines overnight, killing at least two people and cutting off some towns as residents emerged on Monday (November 10, 2025) morning after a sleepless night to start assessing the damage. More than one million people were evacuated before Fung-wong made landfall as a super typhoon in the eastern town of
- [Senators reach deal that could end govt shutdown: U.S. media](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/senators-reach-deal-that-could-end-govt-shutdown-u-s-media-3296/) - U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. senators reached a bipartisan deal on Sunday (November 9, 2025) that would resume federal funding and end a shutdown which has stretched to a record 40 days and forced
- [India signs deal to buy 113 engines from US for Tejas jets amid trade tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-signs-deal-to-buy-113-engines-from-us-for-tejas-jets-amid-trade-tensions-3293/) - The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Friday sealed a major deal with GE Aerospace to procure 113 F404-GE-IN20 jet engines for its Tejas light combat aircraft programme, in a sign of warming ties with the US following months of tariff-induced tensions. Under the agreement, deliveries will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032, officials
- [Philippines declares state of emergency after typhoon Kalmaegi leaves at least 241 people dead, missing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/philippines-declares-state-of-emergency-after-typhoon-kalmaegi-leaves-at-least-241-people-dead-missing-2-3291/) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday (November 6, 2025) after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 241 people dead and missing in central provinces in the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country this year. Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead, mostly from drowning in flash floods, and 127
- [Fresh Israeli airstrikes hit S. Lebanon, testing fragile ceasefire](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/fresh-israeli-airstrikes-hit-s-lebanon-testing-fragile-ceasefire-3288/) - Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, warning residents of several villages to evacuate as tensions continued to rise despite an almost year-long ceasefire. Analysts said the escalation is part of Israel's calculated pressure campaign against Hezbollah. The Israeli military said in a statement that it had "begun a series
- [Over 800 flights cancelled in US as flight cuts at 40 airports kick in amid US govt shutdown](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/over-800-flights-cancelled-in-us-as-flight-cuts-at-40-airports-kick-in-amid-us-govt-shutdown-3285/) - The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a 4 per cent reduction in flights at 40 airports across the US to cut traffic starting Friday More than 800 flights were cancelled in United States even as the flight cuts announced at 40 airports – including New York, Los Angeles and SanDiego – are set to kick in
- [North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-towards-the-sea-off-its-east-coast-3282/) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Friday towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea and Japan said, following missile launches in the past two weeks and after U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed invitation for talks with Pyongyang. South Korea's military said the suspected short-range ballistic missile was launched from an area in
- [‘Total disgrace’: Donald Trump boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa over ‘human rights abuse of Afrikaners’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/total-disgrace-donald-trump-boycotts-g20-summit-in-south-africa-over-human-rights-abuse-of-afrikaners-3280/) - Trump said that he looks forward to hosting the 2026 G20 Summit in Florida. US President Donald Trump Saturday said that no US official will attend the G20 Summit in South Africa, citing “human rights abuses” against white farmers. Trump called it a “disgrace” that the meeting is being held in a place where Afrikaners
- [Truce possible if no attacks from Afghan soil: Pak says talks with Kabul collapses](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/truce-possible-if-no-attacks-from-afghan-soil-pak-says-talks-with-kabul-collapses-3277/) - Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has said that peace talks with Afghanistan, held in Istanbul to prevent renewed border clashes, have collapsed. Speaking to GEO News on Friday, he stated that the ceasefire would remain in place only as long as no attacks are launched from Afghan territory. The development came hours after Asif earlier
- [Twist After 6-Month-Old Baby's Death, Father Blames Wife, Lesbian Partner](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/twist-after-6-month-old-babys-death-father-blames-wife-lesbian-partner-3274/) - The body of a six-month-old baby is expected to be exhumed today in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district for a fresh post-mortem, after the child's father alleged that the infant may not have died of natural causes, but could have been killed. The allegation has emerged in the context of what police describe as a relationship
- [‘Very angry speech’: Trump reacts to Mamdani’s victory speech, says NYC Mayor-elect must work with Washington](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/very-angry-speech-trump-reacts-to-mamdanis-victory-speech-says-nyc-mayor-elect-must-work-with-washington-3271/) - Trump NYC Mayor Response: However, softening his stance toward Mamdani, Trump also said that he wants Mamdani “to do well” as he loves New York. Trump NYC Mayor Response: US President Donald Trump has reacted to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech and said that the 34-year-old youngest mayor of NYC should seek
- ["8 Planes Shot Down": Trump Updates Key Figure In India-Pak Peace Claim](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/8-planes-shot-down-trump-updates-key-figure-in-india-pak-peace-claim-3268/) - US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, revising his count of fighter jets downed during the combat from seven to eight. The two nuclear-armed nations "made peace" in May only after he threatened to cancel their trade deals, he said, reiterating his wild claim at the America
- [At least 5 killed as Afghanistan and Pak exchange fire amid peace talks in Istanbul](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-5-killed-as-afghanistan-and-pak-exchange-fire-amid-peace-talks-in-istanbul-3265/) - At least five people were killed and six others injured in cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Thursday, even as both sides met in Istanbul for a new round of peace negotiations to prevent further bloodshed, AFP reported. The attack occurred near the Spin Boldak border crossing in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province. According to
- [Trump has other tariff options if Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-has-other-tariff-options-if-supreme-court-strikes-down-his-worldwide-import-taxes-3262/) - President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will be rendered “defenceless” and possibly “reduced to almost Third World status” if Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs he imposed this year on nearly every country on earth. The justices sounded skeptical during oral arguments on Wednesday (November 5, 2025) of his sweeping claims of
- [Anunay Sood, Renowned Travel Influencer And Photographer, Passes Away At 32](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/anunay-sood-renowned-travel-influencer-and-photographer-passes-away-at-32-3258/) - Popular Dubai-based travel influencer and photographer Anunay Sood has passed away, his family confirmed in an emotional post on his official Instagram account on Thursday morning. He was 32. The cause of his death remains unknown. Sood’s last social media activity suggested that he was in Las Vegas, where he shared photos and videos earlier
- [Russia May Restart Nuclear Tests After Trump’s Remarks As Putin Asks Officials To ‘Gather Info’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-may-restart-nuclear-tests-after-trumps-remarks-as-putin-asks-officials-to-gather-info-3255/) - The Russian President oversaw a test of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces on land, sea and air to rehearse their readiness and command structure. “The so-called modernity of our nuclear deterrent forces is at the highest level," Putin said, higher than any other nuclear power. In a social media post shared shortly before meeting Chinese President
- [At least 12 killed, others injured after a UPS plane crashes near the Louisville airport](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-12-killed-others-injured-after-a-ups-plane-crashes-near-the-louisville-airport-3252/) - A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least nine people, city and state officials said on Wednesday (November 5, 2025). Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will be on site Wednesday (November 5, 2025) to begin
- [Mexico President Caludia Sheinbaum harassed by drunk man as she addresses citizens on the street](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mexico-president-caludia-sheinbaum-harassed-by-drunk-man-as-she-addresses-citizens-on-the-street-3249/) - Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday (November 5, 2025) that the harassment she suffered from a drunk man in the street near Mexico's seat of government was an assault on all women and that's why she decided to press charges against him. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada had announced overnight that the man had
- [Philippines declares state of emergency after typhoon Kalmaegi leaves at least 241 people dead, missing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/philippines-declares-state-of-emergency-after-typhoon-kalmaegi-leaves-at-least-241-people-dead-missing-3246/) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday (November 6, 2025) after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 241 people dead and missing in central provinces in the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country this year. Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead, mostly from drowning in flash floods, and 127
- [Meet Maya Handa, the campaign manager behind Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in New York’s mayoral polls](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/meet-maya-handa-the-campaign-manager-behind-zohran-mamdanis-historic-win-in-new-yorks-mayoral-polls-3243/) - Handa has also been associated with prominent national and local figures including former New York Representative Jamaal Bowman and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. (LinkedIn, AP) Maya Handa, a rising name in progressive political circles, served as the campaign manager for New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani. She was appointed to the role in July
- [Israel returns 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza: Health Ministry in Hamas-run territory](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-returns-45-palestinian-bodies-to-gaza-health-ministry-in-hamas-run-territory-3240/) - Israel returned the bodies of 45 Palestinians to Gaza on Monday (November 3, 2025), bringing the total number handed over under the ceasefire deal to 270, the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said. Under a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, Israel was to turn over the bodies of 15 Palestinians for
- [Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions, A Call From Delhi To Kabul On Regional Situation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/amid-afghanistan-pakistan-tensions-a-call-from-delhi-to-kabul-on-regional-situation-3237/) - Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday spoke with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi to convey condolences over the loss of lives in the recent earthquake that struck Balkh, Samangan, and Baghlan provinces. During the conversation, Jaishankar assured India’s continued humanitarian support to Afghanistan, stressing that Indian relief material
- [Typhoon Kalmaegi: At least five dead; people trapped on roofs, cars submerged in central Philippines](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/typhoon-kalmaegi-at-least-five-dead-people-trapped-on-roofs-cars-submerged-in-central-philippines-3234/) - At least five people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced as rains driven by Typhoon Kalmaegi flooded swathes of the central Philippines on Tuesday (November 4, 2025). Entire towns on the island of Cebu have been inundated, while cars, trucks and even massive shipping containers could be seen swept along by muddy floodwaters
- [Trump's Hardline Approach Pays Off in Xi Jinping Meeting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-hardline-approach-pays-off-in-xi-jinping-meeting-3231/) - A key lesson was learned by U.S. President Donald Trump following his landmark meeting on 30 October with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping: that the hardline approach he has adopted in his second term in the top job, characterised by quickly-implemented tariffs and sanctions, has worked well and he should stick with it. In broad terms,
- [Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City Mayor’s race](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/democrat-zohran-mamdani-wins-new-york-city-mayors-race-3228/) - New Yorkers elected leftist Zohran Mamdani as their next Mayor Tuesday (November 4, 2025) broadcasters projected, on a day of key local ballots across the country offering the first electoral judgement of Donald Trump’s tumultuous second White House term. Mr. Mamdani’s victory came in the face of fierce attacks on his policies and Muslim heritage
- [‘It’s Too Cute’: Trump Rules Out 2028 Vice President Run, Stays Mum On Third Term Speculation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/its-too-cute-trump-rules-out-2028-vice-president-run-stays-mum-on-third-term-speculation-3224/) - According to Reuters, Trump has repeatedly flirted with the idea of serving beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms, joking about it at rallies and teasing supporters with “Trump 2028" hats. However, as per the 12th Amendment to the US Constitution “No person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of
- [Gaza Says 30 Killed In Israeli Strikes On Netanyahu's Order](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gaza-says-30-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-netanyahus-order-3221/) - Gaza's civil defence agency said Israel carried out air strikes Tuesday despite an ongoing ceasefire, after the Israeli military accused Hamas of attacking its troops and violating the US-brokered truce. At least 30 people were killed in strikes targeting several parts of Gaza, said a spokesman for the agency, which operates as a rescue force
- [North Korea Test-Fires Missile Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meeting In South Korea](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/north-korea-test-fires-missile-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting-in-south-korea-3218/) - North Korea test launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles off its western coast Tuesday, state media said, a day before US President Donald Trump is set to begin a visit to South Korea. The missiles were launched vertically from the Yellow Sea and flew for over two hours, state news agency KCNA said on Wednesday. Top military
- [Hurricane Melissa takes aim at Cuba after roaring across Jamaica](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hurricane-melissa-takes-aim-at-cuba-after-roaring-across-jamaica-3215/) - Hurricane Melissa ripped a path of destruction through Jamaica after making landfall as one of the most powerful hurricanes on record Tuesday (October 28, 2025), lashing the island nation with brutal winds and torrential rain before heading towards Cuba. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the island a “disaster area” and authorities warned residents to
- [Louvre heist: Telegram CEO offers to buy stolen jewels, donate them to Abu Dhabi not Paris](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/louvre-heist-telegram-ceo-offers-to-buy-stolen-jewels-donate-them-to-abu-dhabi-not-paris-3212/) - Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has maintained a critical stance toward French authorities after he was arrested in Paris in 2024. While some praised Pavel Durov’s comment as a witty critique of Western museum security, others accused him of politicising cultural theft. (Image credit: Instagram) Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has stirred controversy
- [AI minister pregnant with 83 children: Albania PM's bizarre revelation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ai-minister-pregnant-with-83-children-albania-pms-bizarre-revelation-3209/) - In a revelation that could make even sci-fi screenwriters jealous, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that his country’s first AI minister, Diella, is “pregnant” — expecting not babies, but 83 digital offspring to serve lawmakers. In a speech at the Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD), Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stunned the audience with
- [US announces new entry, exit regulations for foreigners, Green Card holders](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-announces-new-entry-exit-regulations-for-foreigners-green-card-holders-3206/) - The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued new border regulations requiring all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, to be photographed when entering and leaving the country. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will broaden its collection of photographs and biometric data at land, sea, and airports to strengthen national security and
- [Turkiye signs deal to buy 20 Eurofighters from Britain for £8 billion](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/turkiye-signs-deal-to-buy-20-eurofighters-from-britain-for-8-billion-3203/) - Turkiye agreed to buy 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons from Britain for £8 billion ($10.7 billion) on Monday (October 27, 2025), deepening the NATO allies’ ties and bolstering Turkish air defences, as Ankara said it was also seeking 24 more jets from Gulf states. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on his first visit to Turkiye since
- [Israel permits Hamas to enter IDF-held areas of Gaza to search for dead hostages](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-permits-hamas-to-enter-idf-held-areas-of-gaza-to-search-for-dead-hostages-3200/) - Red Cross and Egyptian teams were permitted by Israel to search for the bodies of deceased hostages beyond the “Yellow Line” demarcating the military’s pullback in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli government spokesperson said on Sunday. A Prime Minister’s Office official told The Times of Israel on Monday that a Hamas representative had also been
- [Ex-Pak diplomat rips Shehbaz Sharif for Trump flattery, gets thumbs up from Shashi Tharoor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ex-pak-diplomat-rips-shehbaz-sharif-for-trump-flattery-gets-thumbs-up-from-shashi-tharoor-3197/) - Former Pakistani ambassador to US Husain Haqqani said that Sharif is still in the lead for what was summarised as the “Olympic sport of flatterering Trump”. Former Pakistani ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani on Monday took a sharp dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over his flattering remarks towards US President Donald
- [Japan to join list of countries to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/japan-to-join-list-of-countries-to-nominate-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-3194/) - Trump, who began his visit to Japan on Monday, met with the newly elected prime minister Sanae Takaichi As Donald Trump continues his Asia tour, the White House has stated Japan will be joining the list of countries to nominate the US president for a Nobel Peace Prize. Trump, who began his visit to Japan
- [IDF: 2 Hezbollah commanders killed in drone strikes in south Lebanon](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/idf-2-hezbollah-commanders-killed-in-drone-strikes-in-south-lebanon-3191/) - Two commanders in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force were killed in drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces said, with the Lebanese authorities also reporting two dead in the attacks. The first strike in the afternoon, targeting a car, took place in the village of Jibchit, close to the town of Harouf
- [Pak-Afghan peace talks deadlocked over Taliban's 'illogical stance': Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pak-afghan-peace-talks-deadlocked-over-talibans-illogical-stance-report-3188/) - Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly hit a deadlock as Islamabad has accused the Taliban of taking an "illogical and detached" position on key security issues, including cooperation on counter-terrorism efforts, according to Pakistani media. The second round of talks in Istanbul on Saturday came a week after the initial negotiations in Doha,
- [Cambodia joins list of countries to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: ‘He saved lives’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cambodia-joins-list-of-countries-to-nominate-donald-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-he-saved-lives-3186/) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has nominated former United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognising his role in brokering the historic Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords signed between Cambodia and Thailand on Sunday. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Hun said the nomination represents “the gratitude of the Cambodian people” for Trump’s leadership
- [US, China tee up sweeping trade deal for Trump, Xi to finish](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-china-tee-up-sweeping-trade-deal-for-trump-xi-to-finish-3183/) - Trump’s meeting with Xi this week will be their first face-to-face sitdown since his return to the White House. (File photo) Top trade negotiators for the US and China said they came to terms on a range of contentious points, setting the table for leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to finalize a deal and
- [Indian-Origin Woman, 20, Raped In "Racially Aggravated" Attack In UK](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-origin-woman-20-raped-in-racially-aggravated-attack-in-uk-3180/) - The UK Police has issued an urgent appeal to trace a white male suspect after the "racially aggravated" rape of a 20-year-old woman, believed to be of Indian heritage, in northern England. The West Midlands Police said it was called to the Park Hall area of Walsall on Saturday evening following concerns for the welfare
- [Why arrests in $102-mn jewel theft at Paris Louvre museum may not be all good news: All we know so far](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/why-arrests-in-102-mn-jewel-theft-at-paris-louvre-museum-may-not-be-all-good-news-all-we-know-so-far-3177/) - Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau did not confirm the number of arrests and did not say whether any jewels had been recovered Any news of arrests in a heist as massive as the $102-million jewellery theft at the Louvre museum in Paris would make the authorities happy; wouldn't it? Well, that's just conventional wisdom. The Paris
- [Maharashtra doctor’s suicide case: One of the accused arrested, set to appear in court today](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/maharashtra-doctors-suicide-case-one-of-the-accused-arrested-set-to-appear-in-court-today-3171/) - A 28-year-old woman doctor from Beed, serving at a government hospital in Phaltan, was found hanging in a hotel room on Thursday night The woman doctor had called one of the accused, Bankar -- who works in Pune -- before ending her life (Image for representation) A 28-year-old woman doctor working at a government hospital
- [Indian nurse in Singapore sentenced to jail for molesting hospital visitor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-nurse-in-singapore-sentenced-to-jail-for-molesting-hospital-visitor-3168/) - The nurse entered the hospital washroom while the victim was still inside and molested him on pretext of ‘disinfecting’ him. An Indian national working as a staff nurse at a Singapore premium hospital was sentenced to a year and two months’ jail, and two strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to a molestation
- [India’s Reliance Snaps Up Mideast Oil After Russia Sanctions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indias-reliance-snaps-up-mideast-oil-after-russia-sanctions-3165/) - India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. has bought millions of barrels of crude from the Middle East and US after Washington sanctioned two Russian producers, raising concerns about a disruption to oil flows. The private refiner purchased several grades, including Saudi Arabia’s Khafji, Iraq’s Basrah Medium and Qatar’s Al-Shaheen, along with some US West Texas Intermediate crude,
- [Pervez Musharraf handed control of Pak's nukes to US: Ex-CIA officer's bombshell](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pervez-musharraf-handed-control-of-paks-nukes-to-us-ex-cia-officers-bombshell-3162/) - John Kiriakou, who spent 15 years in the CIA, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan, made a series of candid revelations about US dealings with Pakistan, Saudi influence in nuclear diplomacy and the shifting balance of power in South Asia. In an interview with ANI, Kiriakou discussed how Washington "purchased" Pakistan's former president
- [Exit From Grey List Not Bulletproof Against Terror Financing: Global Watchdog FATF Warns Pak](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/exit-from-grey-list-not-bulletproof-against-terror-financing-global-watchdog-fatf-warns-pak-3159/) - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global terror funding watchdog, has warned Pakistan that its removal from the 'greylist' in October 2022 doesn't make it immune to money laundering and terrorist financing. FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo emphasised that countries, including Pakistan, must continue implementing measures to prevent and deter crimes. "Any country
- [Canada’s Ontario province to pause anti-tariff ad after Trump ends trade talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/canadas-ontario-province-to-pause-anti-tariff-ad-after-trump-ends-trade-talks-3156/) - Premier Doug Ford of Ontario, Canada, has announced that his province will temporarily stop running an anti-tariff advertisement campaign in the United States after it prompted President Donald Trump to halt all trade negotiations with the country, according to BBC reports. Ford said the decision followed discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that
- [Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93 – who was she, her legacy](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thailands-queen-mother-sirikit-dies-at-93-who-was-she-her-legacy-3153/) - Thailand is mourning the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, a royal icon whose grace, philanthropy and influence helped shape the country’s modern monarchy. She passed away at the age of 93, the Thai Royal Household Bureau confirmed on Saturday. Sirikit had been largely absent from public life since suffering a stroke in 2012. Born in
- [Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mosquitoes-found-in-iceland-for-first-time-after-record-heat-3150/) - Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time after the country experienced record-breaking heat this spring. Insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason encountered the mosquitoes over several nights last week while using wine-soaked ropes to observe moths, local media reported. Mr Hjaltason found two female mosquitoes and one male which were later confirmed to be
- [Pakistani Taliban Threatens Asim Munir, Says 'Fight Us If You Have Had Your Mother's Milk'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistani-taliban-threatens-asim-munir-says-fight-us-if-you-have-had-your-mothers-milk-3147/) - TTP threatened Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, claiming that the Pakistani army should avoid sending soldiers to get killed. Amid the ongoing clash between the Taliban and Islamabad, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, claiming that the Pakistani army should avoid sending soldiers to get killed and instead,
- [Intoxicated Indian-origin trucker causes crash, 3 killed](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/intoxicated-indian-origin-trucker-causes-crash-3-killed-3144/) - A 21-year-old Indian-origin truck driver has been accused of causing a semi-truck crash while driving under the influence, killing three people in California earlier this week, according to a media report. Jashanpreet Singh allegedly rammed his truck into slow-moving traffic in Southern California on Tuesday, Fox News reported on Wednesday. At least three people were
- ['Will see in 6 months': Trump reacts to Putin's Tomahawk warning over sanctions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/will-see-in-6-months-trump-reacts-to-putins-tomahawk-warning-over-sanctions-3141/) - his is the first time Trump has put Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia during his second term. United States President Donald Trump sought to dismiss Russia's reaction on the US energy sanctions announced on Wednesday and said that the impact of those sanctions remains to be seen in upcoming few months. When asked by a reporter
- ['Do understand Pak attacked': Trump now claims Afghan clash would be 'an easy one' to solve](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/do-understand-pak-attacked-trump-now-claims-afghan-clash-would-be-an-easy-one-to-solve-3138/) - Trump's remarks come amid escalating border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and a fresh ceasefire violation reported on Friday night. After claiming to have solved eight wars so far, US President Donald Trump is looking for another feather in his cap to boast about. Addressing reporters on Friday, Trump talked about the ongoing Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict,
- [3 Indians Dead, 5 Missing In Mozambique Boat Accident](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/3-indians-dead-5-missing-in-mozambique-boat-accident-3135/) - At least three Indian nationals have died, and five others remain missing after a launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker capsized during a crew transfer operation off the coast of Beira port in central Mozambique, according to the Indian High Commission in Mozambique. The incident occurred on Friday (local time) during a reported
- [Remains of apparent hostage to be ID’d after Israeli troops retrieve casket from Gaza](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/remains-of-apparent-hostage-to-be-idd-after-israeli-troops-retrieve-casket-from-gaza-3132/) - Israeli troops in Gaza received the remains of an apparent hostage that Hamas handed over to the Red Cross late Friday night, two days after the Palestinian terror group claimed to have returned all the dead captives it could uncover. Upon receiving the body, the Israel Defense Forces inspected the casket before draping it in
- [Pakistan launches fresh airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province hours after ceasefire extension:](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-launches-fresh-airstrikes-in-afghanistans-paktika-province-hours-after-ceasefire-extension-3129/) - Pakistan carried out new airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province just hours after extending a ceasefire with Kabul Pakistan reportedly launched fresh airstrikes inside Afghanistan’s Paktika province on Friday, just hours after both countries agreed to extend a fragile 48-hour ceasefire meant to cool rising border tensions, News18 reported citing TOLO News. According to the report,
- [Hope War Will End Without Ukraine Needing Tomahawks: Trump During Meet With Zelensky](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hope-war-will-end-without-ukraine-needing-tomahawks-trump-during-meet-with-zelensky-3125/) - US President Donald Trump suggested Friday it would be premature to give Ukraine Tomahawk missiles, saying as he hosted Volodymyr Zelensky that he hoped to secure peace with Russia first. "Hopefully they won't need it. Hopefully we'll be able to get the war over with without thinking about Tomahawks," Trump told reporters as he said
- [Netanyahu says ‘struggle is not over’ as dispute with Hamas over hostage bodies continues](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-says-struggle-is-not-over-as-dispute-with-hamas-over-hostage-bodies-continues-3122/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the country’s “struggle is not over,” just days after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that has since been blighted by a dispute over the return of deceased hostages. Earlier this week, Hamas released the 20 remaining living hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement brokered
- [UN today still reflects realities of 1945, not of 2025; it must reform: EAM Jaishankar](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/un-today-still-reflects-realities-of-1945-not-of-2025-it-must-reform-eam-jaishankar-3119/) - The United Nations today "still reflects the realities of 1945, not of 2025", External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday (October 16, 2025), even as he asserted that for the UN to be effective, it must reform, becoming more inclusive, democratic, participative and representative of the current world. In his address at the concluding
- [Yemen's Houthi rebels say military chief of staff killed amid Israeli strikes targeting leaders](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/yemens-houthi-rebels-say-military-chief-of-staff-killed-amid-israeli-strikes-targeting-leaders-3116/) - Yemen’s Houthis say that their Chief of Staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, one of the most senior military officials of the group, has been killed “while fulfilling his duties”. Shortly after the Houthi announcement on Thursday, Israel claimed responsibility for the killing, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying al-Ghamari was attacked in an Israeli strike.
- [A failed strike and then a 6-day conflict: Meet Noor Wali Mehsud - man who brought Pakistan to its knees](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/a-failed-strike-and-then-a-6-day-conflict-meet-noor-wali-mehsud-man-who-brought-pakistan-to-its-knees-3113/) - An airstrike targeting TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud in Kabul failed, intensifying border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mehsud, credited with rebuilding the TTP, has shifted tactics to target the Pakistani army, fueling a renewed insurgency from his sanctuary in Afghanistan. An uneasy ceasefire may have paused six days of fierce fighting between Pakistan and
- [YouTube down for thousands of users globally, Downdetector says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/youtube-down-for-thousands-of-users-globally-downdetector-says-3110/) - Alphabet-owned YouTube was down for thousands of users across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the U.K., according to Downdetector. YouTube said in a statement published on its status page on Wednesday that it is aware of users experiencing issues watching videos, and added that it is investigating the issue. It was not immediately clear
- [Trump confuses India with Iran, repeats tariffs stopped war with Pak claim](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-confuses-india-with-iran-repeats-tariffs-stopped-war-with-pak-claim-3107/) - Donald Trump claimed tariffs prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan but confused India with Iran. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif praised his "peace efforts" and even nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. US President Donald Trump appeared to confuse India with Iran while repeating his claim that he used tariffs to stop a
- [Body returned by Hamas does not match any of the hostages, claims Israel](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/body-returned-by-hamas-does-not-match-any-of-the-hostages-claims-israel-3104/) - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said that one of the four bodies of hostages that it received from Hamas yesterday does not match with any of the captives held by the Palestinian militant group since the Gaza war began in October 2023. The military said it came to this conclusion after examinations at
- [Trump confirms CIA authorization in Venezuela](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-confirms-cia-authorization-in-venezuela-3101/) - U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed reports on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's government. The New York Times first reported the classified directive, citing U.S. officials familiar with the decision. Mr. Trump said he
- [Pakistan strikes Afghan's Kabul after fresh border fight; 48-hr ceasefire agreed as clashes kill dozens](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-strikes-afghans-kabul-after-fresh-border-fight-48-hr-ceasefire-agreed-as-clashes-kill-dozens-3098/) - Pakistan said its army retaliated to cross-border firing by Afghanistan forces and local militants in provocation it claimed began on Tuesday night. Dozens of troops as well as civilians were killed in fresh clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border that erupted Tuesday night, reports said on Wednesday, citing security officials from both sides. The two countries
- [Durgapur gang rape case: police reconstruct crime scene; male friend arrested](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/durgapur-gang-rape-case-police-reconstruct-crime-scene-male-friend-arrested-3095/) - The West Bengal police on Tuesday arrested a male friend of a medical student in West Bengal’s Durgapur, who was allegedly gang-raped on October 10. The survivor’s friend, a resident of Malda, was arrested after his replies were found incoherent, said an officer. With this, the total number of arrests in the case has risen
- [Over 100 Pakistani soldiers killed in Operation Sindoor: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/over-100-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-operation-sindoor-lt-gen-rajiv-ghai-3092/) - Director General of Military Operations Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai (right) speaks at the DGMO media briefing as Air Marshal AK Bharti looks on in New Delhi. (AP Photo) The number of posthumous awards given by Pakistan suggests that the figure of their military personnel casualty on the Line of Control (LoC) was in excess of
- [20 passengers burnt alive as Jodhpur-bound private bus catches fire near Jaisalmer; 16 others injured](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/20-passengers-burnt-alive-as-jodhpur-bound-private-bus-catches-fire-near-jaisalmer-16-others-injured-3089/) - Barely a week after a horrific fire tragedy at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital claimed eight lives, on Tuesday, 20 passengers were burnt alive and another 16 passengers were critically injured when a private bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire. Several of the injured, including women and children, are reported to be in critical condition.
- [PM Modi's envoy shakes hands with Trump at Gaza summit in Egypt: 3 messages India delivered](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pm-modis-envoy-shakes-hands-with-trump-at-gaza-summit-in-egypt-3-messages-india-delivered-3086/) - PM Modi was invited, but he chose to send EAM Jaishankar’s junior to the Gaza peace summit, knowing fully well that there would be a handshake photo opportunity with the US president Minister of State Kirti Vardhan met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt after Prime Minister
- [US Government Seizes $15 Billionin Bitcoin From Pig Butchering Scam](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-government-seizes-15-billionin-bitcoin-from-pig-butchering-scam-3083/) - The US government has seized 134.5 BTC, or $15 billion worth of Bitcoin, held by a man who ran a “pig butchering” fraud operation based in Cambodia. Per the DOJ, the alleged pig butcherer, Chen Zhi, is still at large. Zhi, who is also known as “Vincent,” remains at large, according to the U.S. Attorney’s
- [Israel says it has received remains of four more deceased hostages as cuts to aid for Gaza loom](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-says-it-has-received-remains-of-four-more-deceased-hostages-as-cuts-to-aid-for-gaza-loom-3079/) - Hamas hastened on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) to ease the pressure on a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel by returning the bodies of more dead hostages. The move came after an Israeli military agency said it would slash aid deliveries to Gaza by half over concerns that the militant group was handing remains
- [U.S. strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela kills six, says Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-off-venezuela-kills-six-says-trump-3076/) - A U.S. strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) killed six suspected drug traffickers, President Donald Trump said, the latest such operation in recent weeks. The strike is the most recent example of Mr. Trump's efforts to use U.S. military power in new, and often legally contentious, ways,
- [Pak security forces clash with Afghan Taliban on border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pak-security-forces-clash-with-afghan-taliban-on-border-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-3073/) - Peshawar: Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the border between the two countries in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state media reported. According to the state broadcaster PTV News, “Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fire in Kurram. Pakistani Army responded with
- [Hamas kills 32 ‘gang’ members in Gaza City](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-kills-32-gang-members-in-gaza-city-3070/) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has described the current sentiment in the region as one of reconciliation, and affirmed that Lebanon was not under threat. But he stressed the urgent need for Israel to halt all military operations against Lebanon so that negotiations between the countries can begin, and warned that progress across the region must
- [Pak plunges into chaos as 15 die in police firing during Islamist party rally](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pak-plunges-into-chaos-as-15-die-in-police-firing-during-islamist-party-rally-3067/) - Pakistan's Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters overnight in Muridke, triggering violent clashes that left at least 15 people, including a police officer, dead and scores injured. Security forces used baton charges and fired tear gas as the Islamist group's march, led by party chief Saad Hussain Rizvi, pressed on
- [US backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-backs-philippine-ally-after-china-warns-over-vessel-clash-3064/) - WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The United States said on Monday it stood by its Philippine ally and emphasized their mutual defense treaty after vessels from China and the Philippines clashed amid heightened tensions in the disputed South China Sea. Earlier, China's Foreign Ministry urged Manila not to challenge Beijing's efforts to "safeguard its territorial
- [China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-says-it-didnt-reignite-trade-tensions-with-the-us-trump-did-3061/) - President Donald Trump expressed shock at China’s “surprising” move to unleash sweeping export controls on rare earths, accusing the country of “becoming very hostile.” But to Beijing, it was Trump’s unilateral actions that ratcheted up tensions – and drove it to further tighten its grip on the critical minerals essential in the production of a
- [Egyptian President says Trump's Mideast proposal is 'last chance' for peace in region](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/egyptian-president-says-trumps-mideast-proposal-is-last-chance-for-peace-in-region-3058/) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi told a summit of world leaders on Monday (October 13, 2025) that U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal represents the “last chance” for peace in the region and reiterated his call for a two-state solution, saying Palestinians have the right to an independent state. The summit in Egypt was aimed at
- [540 Indian nationals in Nepal prisons absconding since Gen Z protests](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/540-indian-nationals-in-nepal-prisons-absconding-since-gen-z-protests-3054/) - Around 540 Indian nationals serving time in various prisons across Nepal have been absconding ever since the Gen Z protests, the Department of Prison Management said on Sunday (October 12, 2025). More than 13,000 prisoners escaped from various jails of Nepal during the second day of anti-government Gen Z protests on September 9. At least
- [Saleh Aljafarawi: Gaza’s Influencer and Journalist Killed Amid Ceasefire Clashes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/saleh-aljafarawi-gazas-influencer-and-journalist-killed-amid-ceasefire-clashes-3050/) - Who Was Saleh Aljafarawi? The Face of Gaza’s Unfiltered Reality Saleh Aljafarawi, widely recognized as “Mr. FAFO” among his followers, was more than just a social media influencer—he was one of Gaza’s most visible chroniclers. At only 28, Aljafarawi had built a following by sharing daily glimpses into the chaos, devastation, and resilience of life
- [Fort Worth Texas plane crash: Multiple vehicles on fire on Saginaw Blvd near Hicks Airfield; videos show thick smoke](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/fort-worth-texas-plane-crash-multiple-vehicles-on-fire-on-saginaw-blvd-near-hicks-airfield-videos-show-thick-smoke-3047/) - A plane reportedly crashed in Fort Worth Texas on Sunday and visuals showed a thick plume of smoke rising. A plane reportedly crashed in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, visuals shared widely on social media showed. The crash reportedly took place in the 12700 block of N. Saginaw Blvd, north of Hicks Airfield. Fort Worth
- ['Didn’t do it for Nobel': Trump repeats tariff claim on India-Pak war, calls Gaza truce his 8th win](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/didnt-do-it-for-nobel-trump-repeats-tariff-claim-on-india-pak-war-calls-gaza-truce-his-8th-win-3044/) - New Delhi has, however, categorically denied that the U.S. played any role in mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor in May. Trump asserted that his use of tariffs and trade pressure helped bring peace to war-torn regions around the world. US President Donald Trump, in the wee hours of Monday, once again claimed credit for
- ["58 Pak Soldiers Killed": Taliban's Big Claim And A Warning After Strikes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/58-pak-soldiers-killed-talibans-big-claim-and-a-warning-after-strikes-3041/) - Taliban spokesperson Zabeehullah Mujahid on Sunday said they killed at least 58 Pakistani soldiers and over 30 were left wounded in retaliatory strikes near the Durand Line in Behrampur district. He also warned Pakistan of leaving "no attack unanswered" and accused it of letting ISIS terrorists hide on their soil. "Pakistan has turned a blind
- [Gaza war over: Trump heads to Israel as stage set for hostage-prisoner swap](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gaza-war-over-trump-heads-to-israel-as-stage-set-for-hostage-prisoner-swap-3038/) - Donald Trump said some hostages might be released earlier than expected and announced that a "Board of Peace" would be set up soon to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, describing the enclave as a "demolition site. US President Donald Trump said that the war in Gaza had ended as he departed for Israel, marking his first visit
- [Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh Arrives In Cairo To Attend Gaza Peace Summit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/union-minister-kirti-vardhan-singh-arrives-in-cairo-to-attend-gaza-peace-summit-3035/) - Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh has arrived in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to represent India at the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm El-Sheikh. Taking to X, the Union Minister wrote: "Arrived in the historic city of Cairo as special representative of Prime Minister @narendramodi to attend
- [Indian police arrest owner of cough syrup company linked to deaths of 19 children](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-police-arrest-owner-of-cough-syrup-company-linked-to-deaths-of-19-children-3032/) - Item 1 of 5 Shivani Thakre, 24, the mother of a child who died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, which has been linked to the deaths of multiple children, sits on a sofa with her child’s toys nearby and a photo frame of the deceased child in the background, in Parasia, Madhya Pradesh, India, October
- [India and Australia sign key defence agreements](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-and-australia-sign-key-defence-agreements-3029/) - Australia and India have taken significant steps to strengthen their defence partnership, with both nations committing to an expanded framework of cooperation across land, air, maritime, and industrial domains. The announcements came after the inaugural Australia–India Defence Ministers’ dialogue, co-chaired by Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and India’s Defence Minister
- [Netanyahu pauses security cabinet meet to speak with PM Modi on Gaza peace deal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-pauses-security-cabinet-meet-to-speak-with-pm-modi-on-gaza-peace-deal-3026/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday paused a security cabinet meeting on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal to take a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, The Times of Israel reported, citing Netanyahu’s office. During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Netanyahu on the agreement reached for the release of all hostages
- [Taliban foreign minister makes groundbreaking visit to India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/taliban-foreign-minister-makes-groundbreaking-visit-to-india-3023/) - Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has arrived in India for a week of talks - a visit which had been previously unimaginable. It is the Taliban's highest-level visit to the country since seizing power in 2021, and Muttaqi is due to discuss diplomatic, trade and economic ties with India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate As 'Cross-Border Airstrike' Targets TTP Chief In Kabul](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-afghanistan-tensions-escalate-as-cross-border-airstrike-targets-ttp-chief-in-kabul-3020/) - News18 accessed a voice message from Noor Wali Mehsud confirming he is safe and in Pakistan, though his son was killed in the attack Kabul was rocked by two powerful explosions and subsequent automatic gunfire, with multiple witnesses reporting the sound of a fighter jet over the city’s airspace. Top intelligence sources suggest the incident was
- [Team of 200 American troops to ‘oversee’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire — US officials](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/team-of-200-american-troops-to-oversee-israel-hamas-ceasefire-us-officials-3016/) - An American military team of 200 people will be deployed in the Middle East to “oversee” the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas after a hostage release deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, senior US officials said Thursday. Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US military’s Central Command, “will initially have 200 people
- [Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack underway targeting energy infrastructure](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ukraine-says-massive-russian-attack-underway-targeting-energy-infrastructure-3013/) - Russia is carrying out a “massive attack” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, top Ukrainian officials said early Friday, with parts of the capital Kyiv left without power. Workers are “taking all necessary measures to minimize the negative consequences,” Ukraine’s energy minister Svitlana Grynchuk said in a statement. The Kremlin appears to again be using a tactic
- [Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Philippines, 'life threatening' tsunami waves likely](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/magnitude-7-5-earthquake-in-philippines-life-threatening-tsunami-waves-likely-3010/) - People living near the coast have been asked to evacuate immediately in view of the tsunami warning. An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale has hit Mindanao in Philippines. The authorities have warned of 'destructive tsunami' with ‘life-threatening’ wave heights and people have been asked to evacuate immediately to safer places. The quake was
- [Trump unlikely to get Nobel for 2025, but don't rule him out for 2026](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-unlikely-to-get-nobel-for-2025-but-dont-rule-him-out-for-2026-3007/) - In a few hours from now, the wise men and women of the Nobel committee will reveal the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement at 11 am (2.30 pm IST) at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo will be the most closely-watched Peace Prize announcement in recent years. This is because over
- [Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-cabinet-approves-outline-of-deal-to-release-hostages-held-by-hamas-3004/) - Israel's Cabinet early on Friday (October 10, 2025) approved President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilised the Middle East. A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office
- [Jaffar Express attacked again in Pakistan, several injured in powerful explosion](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/jaffar-express-attacked-again-in-pakistan-several-injured-in-powerful-explosion-3001/) - Preliminary rescue updates confirmed several injuries, though the extent of casualties and damage is yet to be fully assessed. A powerful explosion struck the Jaffar Express near the Sultankot area close to the Sindh–Balochistan border on Tuesday, derailing multiple coaches of the Quetta-bound passenger train, CNN-News18 has reported. According to initial reports, the blast was
- [As Israel mourns Hamas attack, Shashi Tharoor calls for end to Gaza horror](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/as-israel-mourns-hamas-attack-shashi-tharoor-calls-for-end-to-gaza-horror-2998/) - “It's been two years since the terrorist attack on Israel, and the brutal assault on Gaza that followed,” Shashi Tharoor said, marking two years Thousands of people converged on southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn the dead as the nation marked two years since Hamas' October 7 attack, which plunged the region into one of
- [Trump drops 'F-bomb' on Netanyahu again: Is his patience running out with Israel over Gaza and Nobel Peace plan?](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-drops-f-bomb-on-netanyahu-again-is-his-patience-running-out-with-israel-over-gaza-and-nobel-peace-plan-2995/) - As delegations from Hamas and Israel began indirect talks in Cairo on ending the nearly two-year Gaza war, reports have emerged of tense exchanges between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump, who has framed the negotiations as a cornerstone of his “Nobel peace” ambitions, reportedly lost his temper with Netanyahu
- [California Becomes Third US State To Designate Diwali As Official Statewide Holiday](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/california-becomes-third-us-state-to-designate-diwali-as-official-statewide-holiday-2992/) - Governor Gavin Newsom's approval of AB 268 makes California the first West Coast state to officially recognize Diwali, granting schools and state employees the option to observe the festival with paid leave. California made history by adding Diwali to its official list of state holidays. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, allowing
- [Canada's PM Carney lauds US Trump for bringing peace between India, Pakistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/canadas-pm-carney-lauds-us-trump-for-bringing-peace-between-india-pakistan-2989/) - Trump has repeated his claim nearly 50 times that he “helped settle” the tensions between India and Pakistan in May this year. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday lauded US President Donald Trump for bringing “peace” between India and Pakistan, as he called the American leader a “transformative president”. “You are a transformative president…
- [Two last unbeaten teams lose in weekend of upsets, Ravens suffer heavy defeat: NFL Week 5 Sunday review](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/two-last-unbeaten-teams-lose-in-weekend-of-upsets-ravens-suffer-heavy-defeat-nfl-week-5-sunday-review-2986/) - The Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills were the only two unbeaten teams this season heading into Week 5 but both saw their unbeaten records on the season end on a weekend of upsets in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens had another day to forget after being pummeled by the Houston Texans. Here are
- [France’s prime minister resigns after less than a month on the job](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/frances-prime-minister-resigns-after-less-than-a-month-on-the-job-2983/) - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned Monday just hours after he unveiled his new cabinet, in a shock move that plunged the country further into political crisis. The prime minister – a key ally of embattled French President Emmanuel Macron – had not even been in office for four weeks, meaning he departs with the
- [Trump congratulates woman set to be first female prime minister of Japan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-congratulates-woman-set-to-be-first-female-prime-minister-of-japan-2980/) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Japan's hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi, who is on course to become the country's first female prime minister. "Japan has just elected its first female Prime Minister, a highly respected person of great wisdom and strength. This is tremendous news for the incredible people of Japan. Congratulations to all!"
- [Hamas and Israel open talks in Egypt under Trump's Gaza peace plan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-and-israel-open-talks-in-egypt-under-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-2977/) - Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday (October 6, 2025) began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with U.S. President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal. Behind closed doors and under tight security, negotiators were to speak
- [Cuttack violence explained: What sparked unrest in Odisha town, and why 36-hour curfew and internet blackout?](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cuttack-violence-explained-what-sparked-unrest-in-odisha-town-and-why-36-hour-curfew-and-internet-blackout-2974/) - Cuttack, one of Odisha’s oldest and most culturally vibrant cities, has been on edge after fresh clashes broke out over the weekend where 25 people were injured, two days after Durga Puja idol immersion processions turned violent. Internet shutdown and curfew The Odisha government has ordered a 24-hour suspension of internet services across Cuttack city, including
- [7 patients killed in Jaipur hospital fire, families allege staff fled after blaze](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/7-patients-killed-in-jaipur-hospital-fire-families-allege-staff-fled-after-blaze-2969/) - At least seven patients were killed after a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit of the trauma centre at Jaipur’s state-run Sawai Man Singh Hospital. Families have alleged that the staff fled soon after the blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, erupted on the second floor of the building.
- [Bengal floods: 28 dead, dozens missing as rain ravages Darjeeling hills; tourist town of Mirik badly hit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bengal-floods-28-dead-dozens-missing-as-rain-ravages-darjeeling-hills-tourist-town-of-mirik-badly-hit-2966/) - Heavy overnight rain caused landslides and flooding in North Bengal. At least 28 people died, mostly in Mirik. Bridges collapsed, isolating towns and stranding tourists. Rescue operations are ongoing in affected areas. The Chief Minister announced immediate assistance. Rivers are flowing above danger levels. Animals fled submerged forests. Relentless overnight rain lashed north Bengal's hills
- [Gen Z anger at ruling elites fuels protests in countries across the world](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gen-z-anger-at-ruling-elites-fuels-protests-in-countries-across-the-world-2963/) - Morocco’s capital Rabat gleams with new roads, restored buildings, buzzing cafés and its immaculate Andalusian Gardens. Yet across the river, the gloss quickly comes off King Mohammed VI’s showpiece city. The adjacent commuter town of Sale is full of rutted roads, dilapidated housing and crime. A hotbed for activists over the years, it erupted again
- [Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 36, search for bodies continues](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indonesia-school-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-36-search-for-bodies-continues-2960/) - The number of students confirmed dead after the collapse of an Islamic boarding school building in Indonesia rose to 36, from 16 a day earlier, the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Sunday. Efforts continued for a seventh day to search for the bodies of 27 students still declared missing - mostly teenage boys from
- ['Move fast': Donald Trump sounds alarm as Hamas, Israel head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/move-fast-donald-trump-sounds-alarm-as-hamas-israel-head-to-egypt-for-gaza-ceasefire-talks-2958/) - Trump's message came ahead of negotiators' gathering in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza. US President Donald Trump on Sunday asked all stakeholders involved in Gaza ceasefire negotiations to “move fast”, adding that there had been "very positive discussions" with Palestinian armed group Hamas. Trump's message came ahead of negotiators'
- [Gunman opens fire on Sydney street, injuring 20, one seriously](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gunman-opens-fire-on-sydney-street-injuring-20-one-seriously-2955/) - A man is in custody after allegedly shooting up to a hundred bullets into a busy Sydney street, wounding twenty people, with police on Monday (October 6, 2025) ruling out links to terrorism or gang activity. Police were called on Sunday (October 5, 2025) evening to a street in the city’s Inner West, where the
- [Mass layoffs will start if shutdown talks 'going nowhere': White House](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mass-layoffs-will-start-if-shutdown-talks-going-nowhere-white-house-2952/) - The shutdown began on October 1, the start of federal fiscal 2026, after Senate Democrats rejected a short-term funding measure that would keep federal agencies open through November 21 No tangible signs of negotiations have emerged between congressional leaders since Trump met with them last week. The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal
- [Almost 1,000 trapped on Tibetan side of Mount Everest by blizzard](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/almost-1000-trapped-on-tibetan-side-of-mount-everest-by-blizzard-2949/) - Rescue efforts were underway on Sunday (October 5, 2025) to clear access to campsites on Tibet's eastern slope of Mount Everest, where nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard that has blocked roads, according to Chinese state media reports. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to help remove snow
- [Trump warns Hamas of complete obliteration if it does not cede power in Gaza](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-warns-hamas-of-complete-obliteration-if-it-does-not-cede-power-in-gaza-2946/) - Hamas will face "complete obliteration" if it does not cede power and control in Gaza as per his peace plan, US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned before the deadline ends at 6 pm (Washington time) on Sunday. Trump's latest warning comes just 12 hours ahead of the deadline expires. When asked by CNN on
- [2 Indian Tourists Jailed For Robbing Sex Workers In Singapore Hotels](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/2-indian-tourists-jailed-for-robbing-sex-workers-in-singapore-hotels-2942/) - Two men from India, accused of robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotel rooms while holidaying in Singapore, were each sentenced to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane on Friday. Arokkiyasami Daison, 23, and Rajendran Mayilarasan, 27, pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt while robbing the
- [Shops, restaurants vandalized in many cities to protest Israel’s flotilla interception](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/shops-restaurants-vandalized-in-many-cities-to-protest-israels-flotilla-interception-2939/) - A series of countries criticized Israel for its interception of an activist flotilla aiming to break the navy’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, as Israeli forces detained more than 400 activists sailing on 41 boats. The interceptions were carried out without injuries to any of the activists, who were said by Israel to
- ["Decisive Progress": PM Praises Trump As Hamas Agrees To Release Hostages](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/decisive-progress-pm-praises-trump-as-hamas-agrees-to-release-hostages-2936/) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised US President Donald Trump for his peace efforts in Gaza, hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump's 20-point peace plan. "We welcome President Trump's leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward. India will continue to
- [Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/japans-next-leader-may-be-its-first-woman-or-youngest-in-modern-era-2933/) - apan stands a good chance of having its first woman prime minister or its youngest leader in the modern era after a vote on Saturday to pick the head of the nation’s ruling party. The front-runners in the potentially historic Liberal Democratic Party election are conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi, 64, and her more moderate rival
- [Russia's Putin praises Donald Trump, then warns US over Tomahawk missiles supply to Ukraine](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russias-putin-praises-donald-trump-then-warns-us-over-tomahawk-missiles-supply-to-ukraine-2930/) - Vladimir Putin's remarks followed JD Vance’s statement that Ukraine was seeking the Tomahawk missiles and that Washington was considering the request. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the country's relationship with the US would take a hit if Tomahawk missiles are supplied to Ukraine, adding that the situation on the battleground would still not
- [Greta Thunberg, other detainees from Gaza aid flotilla to be deported: Israel](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/greta-thunberg-other-detainees-from-gaza-aid-flotilla-to-be-deported-israel-2927/) - The Israeli Navy has intercepted several Gaza-bound aid boats and detained the activists on board, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The Jewish nation's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla were “safely stopped” and their passengers transferred to an Israeli port, from where they are expected to face
- [Manchester synagogue attack: British citizen of Syrian descent behind stabbing incident](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/manchester-synagogue-attack-british-citizen-of-syrian-descent-behind-stabbing-incident-2924/) - Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead by armed officers after he ploughed a car into a crowd outside the synagogue and stabbed two people during Yom Kippur. A British citizen of Syrian descent has been identified as the suspect behind the deadly stabbing incident outside a synagogue in Manchester in northern England, which left two people
- [U.S. Could Arm Ukraine With Tomahawk Cruise Missiles; Russia Says It’s No Game Changer For Kyiv](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-could-arm-ukraine-with-tomahawk-cruise-missiles-russia-says-its-no-game-changer-for-kyiv-2921/) - Arming Ukraine with US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles will not change the situation for the Kyiv regime, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “Even if it happens that the United States sends its Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, currently, there is no cure-all that could be a game changer on the front lines for the Kiev regime.
- [US sanctions on India’s Chabahar port in Iran take effect](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-sanctions-on-indias-chabahar-port-in-iran-take-effect-2918/) - US sanctions on India's Chabahar port in Iran take effect, New Delhi weighs options US sanctions on India’s Chabahar port project in Iran officially took effect, ending the rare waiver Washington had granted since 2018 and putting New Delhi in a difficult position as it weighs its regional strategy against American penalties. The move is
- [At least 12 dead, more missing as Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Vietnam](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-12-dead-more-missing-as-typhoon-bualoi-makes-landfall-in-vietnam-2915/) - At least 12 people have been killed and 17 others are missing as Typhoon Bualoi hit Vietnam with heavy rain and strong winds, tearing through communities, flooding roads and damaging houses, according to state media. In the early hours on Monday, the typhoon made landfall and caused waves as high as 8 metres (26 feet),
- [Packers and Cowboys play out thrilling 40-40 tie and Chiefs comfortably beat struggling Ravens: NFL Week 4 Sunday review](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/packers-and-cowboys-play-out-thrilling-40-40-tie-and-chiefs-comfortably-beat-struggling-ravens-nfl-week-4-sunday-review-2912/) - An eventful Sunday in the NFL was headlined by the second highest-scoring tied game in league history and a big win for the Kansas City Chiefs over the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills and reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles remain the NFL’s only two unbeaten teams, and the Indianapolis Colts – a surprise
- [YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/youtube-to-pay-24-5-million-to-settle-trump-lawsuit-2909/) - YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after he was suspended by social media platforms following the January 6, 2021, insurrection. This makes Alphabet-owned YouTube the last of the three Big Tech social media companies sued by Trump — which included Meta and then Twitter, now called
- [Moldova’s election delivers lessons to Europe on countering Russian interference](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/moldovas-election-delivers-lessons-to-europe-on-countering-russian-interference-2906/) - CNN NEWS :The victory of a pro-European party in Moldova’s parliamentary elections was a litmus test in the former Soviet nation, where Russian interference and disinformation campaigns have spent millions in a bid to prevent the country from joining the European mainstream. The governing Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) easily defeated a challenge by
- [‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/total-internet-blackout-in-afghanistan-sparks-panic-after-taliban-vowed-to-stamp-out-immoral-activities-2903/) - Afghanistan faced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban vowed to cut off access as part of a crackdown on “immoral activities,” sparking fears of further isolation for millions living under their increasingly harsh rule. Internet watchdog Netblocks said late Monday that multiple networks in Afghanistan had been disconnected and that telephone
- ['Offers path to...': What PM Modi said on Trump's Gaza peace plan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/offers-path-to-what-pm-modi-said-on-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-2900/) - PM Modi expressed hope “that all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed United States President Donald Trump's plan for ending the conflict in Gaza on Tuesday. He said that it provides a “viable pathway” for “sustainable” peace for
- [India refuse to collect Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/india-refuse-to-collect-asia-cup-trophy-from-mohsin-naqvi-2897/) - The Indian cricket team refused to collect the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, after their victory over Pakistan in the final in Dubai on Sunday. Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister, remained adamant that he alone would do the honours.
- [Tilak, Kuldeep lead India to Asia Cup win in nervy final](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/tilak-kuldeep-lead-india-to-asia-cup-win-in-nervy-final-2893/) - It was a roller-coaster ride in the Asia Cup 2025 final - Pakistan did Pakistan things and still ran India very close. But the Suryakumar Yadav-led side held their nerve as India clinched their ninth Asia Cup with a 5-wicket win with two deliveries to spare in Dubai.Pakistan got off to a great start, with
- [Bharat will maintain freedom of choice: Jaishankar takes veiled swipe at US, China](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/bharat-will-maintain-freedom-of-choice-jaishankar-takes-veiled-swipe-at-us-china-2890/) - Addressing the 80th session of United Nations General Assembly, in an apparent attack on both the United States and China, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar accused wealthy nations of hypocrisy in global trade and selective responses to crises. He warned that tariff volatility, technology restrictions and coercive supply-chain practices were undermining trust in the international
- [Death toll climbs to 40 after stampede at political rally for actor Vijay in southern India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/death-toll-climbs-to-40-after-stampede-at-political-rally-for-actor-vijay-in-southern-india-2887/) - The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state’s health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals. Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that 36 victims were dead by
- [New Military Strikes On Iran Being Discussed, Russian FM Says; Tehran-Backed Hezbollah Refuses To Disarm](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/new-military-strikes-on-iran-being-discussed-russian-fm-says-tehran-backed-hezbollah-refuses-to-disarm-2884/) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, citing “well-informed sources,” warned of new military strikes against Iran. “What you periodically write about, what political analysts mention – the threat of new strikes against Iran persists, and, as some ‘well-informed sources’ report, is even being discussed in practical terms – this is also quite telling,” Russian Foreign Minister
- [What the shutdown in PoJK and an activist’s UN exposé on terror reveal about Pakistan’s Kashmir narrative](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/what-the-shutdown-in-pojk-and-an-activists-un-expose-on-terror-reveal-about-pakistans-kashmir-narrative-2881/) - Shutdown call shakes PoJK as Islamabad threatens force; public anger over corruption meets global spotlight on Pakistan’s terror links. Shutdown call in PoJK sparks tensions as govt threatens force. Citizens demand rights, lawyers back strike, activists expose Pakistan at UN. Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) is on edge. A shutdown call by the Neelum Valley Public
- [Russia pounds Ukraine in 12-hour strike: Kyiv hit by 600 drones, missiles; Poland scrambles jets](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-pounds-ukraine-in-12-hour-strike-kyiv-hit-by-600-drones-missiles-poland-scrambles-jets-2877/) - People seen at the site of an apartment building destroyed during a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (AP) Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine on Sunday, hitting Kyiv and several other cities, killing at least four people in the capital and injuring dozens more. "A massive Russian
- [Denmark Bans Civilian Drones Ahead of EU Leaders Visit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/denmark-bans-civilian-drones-ahead-of-eu-leaders-visit-2874/) - Denmark banned the use of civilian drones for five days next week as it steps up security ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen. The move is intended to eliminate the risk of confusing civilian-operated aircraft with hostile drones during the congregation of EU government leaders, the transport ministry said in a statement on
- [Donald Trump hints at ‘greatness in the Middle East’ amid 21-point Gaza plan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-hints-at-greatness-in-the-middle-east-amid-21-point-gaza-plan-2871/) - Donald Trump has in the past referred to Gaza as a real estate project, but has also said that he would end the now two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas. US President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at "greatness in the Middle East" amid reports of a 21-point plan for the future of Gaza being
- [TikTok’s $14 billion valuation in Trump deal stuns investors](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/tiktoks-14-billion-valuation-in-trump-deal-stuns-investors-2868/) - The $14 billion valuation that the Trump administration has estimated for TikTok’s US business falls well below projections, surprising investors who say a deal at that price would be a bargain for potential buyers including Larry Ellison’s Oracle Corp. and partner Silver Lake Management LLC. The rough estimate, cited by Vice President JD Vance on
- [Netanyahu says Western countries ‘buckled’ in recognizing Palestinian state, as fiery UN speech prompts walkout](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-says-western-countries-buckled-in-recognizing-palestinian-state-as-fiery-un-speech-prompts-walkout-2864/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out on Friday at Western countries’ recent recognition of Palestinian statehood, accusing world leaders of “buckling under the pressure of a biased media, radical Islamist constituencies and antisemitic mobs.” Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu rejected growing global criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, stretching over
- ["Destroyed Runways Look Like Victory?" India Mocks Shehbaz Sharif's Claim](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/destroyed-runways-look-like-victory-india-mocks-shehbaz-sharifs-claim-2861/) - India rebukes Pakistan PM’s “absurd theatrics” at UN, accuses Sharif of glorifying terror In a fiery round of diplomatic exchanges at the United Nations General Assembly, India sharply criticized Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address, calling his remarks “absurd theatrics” and accusing him of glorifying terrorism. The Indian response came during India’s right of reply,
- [UN Security Council rejects Russia and China's last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/un-security-council-rejects-russia-and-chinas-last-ditch-effort-to-delay-sanctions-on-iran-2858/) - The United Nations Security Council has once again rejected a last-minute attempt to postpone the reinstatement of sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear programme. The decision came just a day before the deadline, following weeks of intense negotiations that failed to produce what Western nations described as a “concrete” breakthrough. On Friday, September 26,
- [Breaking: Pakistani Spy Arrested In Rajasthan For Leaking Army Secrets To ISI](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/breaking-pakistani-spy-arrested-in-rajasthan-for-leaking-army-secrets-to-isi-2854/) - In a major security breach, the Rajasthan CID Intelligence has arrested Hanif Khan, a suspected Pakistani spy, from Jaisalmer for allegedly passing sensitive Indian Army information to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI. According to ANI, the 47-year-old, originally from Basanpir Juni in Sadar police station limits and currently residing in Mohangarh, was apprehended under the Official
- [Omar Abdullah slams BJP for ‘excuse’ on Leh violence, says Congress too weak to stir riot](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/omar-abdullah-slams-bjp-for-excuse-on-leh-violence-says-congress-too-weak-to-stir-riot-2851/) - Four people died in Ladakh's Leh on Wednesday in violence that erupted during protests, led by activist Sonam Wangchuk, demanding statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution turned. The protesters set the BJP office and several vehicles in Leh on fire. Found your dream destination? Lock in the lowest airfare now on
- [Yemeni air defense caught Israeli warplanes by surprise](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/yemeni-air-defense-caught-israeli-warplanes-by-surprise-2848/) - A source in the Yemeni armed forces told Lebanese Al-Mayadeen TV Network, which is close to the resistance groups in the region, on Thursday that Yemeni air defenses have successfully repelled a massive Israeli airstrike on Sanaa. Earlier in the day, the Israeli army bombed various areas south of Sanaa with 20 warplanes in a
- [‘I am innocent, let’s have a trial': Ex FBI chief James Comey breaks silence after indictment](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/i-am-innocent-lets-have-a-trial-ex-fbi-chief-james-comey-breaks-silence-after-indictment-2845/) - Former chief of Federal Bureau of Investigation James Comey broke silence after being indicted on two charges on Thursday, saying that he and his family have known for years that “there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump”, however, they could not imagine themselves "living any other way." “We will not live on our
- [Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-he-will-not-allow-israel-to-annex-the-west-bank-2842/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, offering an unequivocal promise to block such a move that Arab leaders in the Middle East have also staunchly opposed. Asked about Israel officials suggesting in recent weeks that their government could move to seize control of at
- [Trump not so ‘sharif’? US President makes Pakistan PM wait for 60 minutes ahead of White House meeting](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-not-so-sharif-us-president-makes-pakistan-pm-wait-for-60-minutes-ahead-of-white-house-meeting-2839/) - US President Donald Trump kept Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif waiting for nearly an hour before their meeting at the White House on Thursday, even as the talks were billed as a sign of improving ties between Washington and the South Asian nuclear power. Sharif was one of eight senior officials from Arab or Muslim-majority
- [Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Hit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-declares-100-tariff-on-pharma-imports-from-october-1-india-may-be-hit-2836/) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. India's pharmaceuticals sector, one of the most dependent domestic industries on trade with America, could be significantly impacted by the move. "Starting October 1st, 2025, we will be imposing
- [Trump signs order bringing TikTok under US ownership, says China on board](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-signs-order-bringing-tiktok-under-us-ownership-says-china-on-board-2833/) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday cleared a major hurdle for TikTok’s future in the United States, signing an executive order that says a proposed agreement to bring the app under US ownership addresses national security concerns. The move could allow TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, to keep operating in the US, a lifeline for
- [Hidden in aircraft’s wheel well, Afghan teen flew 94 mins from Kabul to Delhi — and survived](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hidden-in-aircrafts-wheel-well-afghan-teen-flew-94-mins-from-kabul-to-delhi-and-survived-2830/) - According to an official of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the boy had stowed away on a KAM Air Kabul-Delhi flight (RQ4401), which landed at IGI Airport at 10.20 am (File Photo) A 13-year-old boy from Kunduz, in Afghanistan, wanted to travel to Iran. So, early on Sunday morning, he sneaked into the Kabul
- [UAE temporarily halts tourist and work visa applications for these nations; two countries respond](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uae-temporarily-halts-tourist-and-work-visa-applications-for-these-nations-two-countries-respond-2827/) - According to a Times of India report, the United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of nine nations, effective immediately. The report states that although no official confirmation has been released, an internal immigration circular accessed by multiple media outlets, suggests this major policy shift. The declaration
- [Norway police probe Oslo blast near Israeli embassy; 13-year-old reportedly paid $3,000 to carry out attac](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/norway-police-probe-oslo-blast-near-israeli-embassy-13-year-old-reportedly-paid-3000-to-carry-out-attac-2824/) - Norwegian police said on Tuesday, September 23, that they were investigating a blast on a street in central Oslo and had later carried out a controlled detonation of a second explosive device found at the site, Reuters reported. The incident took place near a university campus, about 500 meters (546 yards) from the royal palace
- [Ryan Routh found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ryan-routh-found-guilty-of-trying-to-assassinate-trump-at-florida-golf-course-2821/) - The jury of five men and seven women found Ryan Routh guilty on all counts that he was facing after 2 hours of deliberation. After the jurors were on their way out of the courtroom, Routh tried to stab himself in the neck. He grabbed a pen and started trying to stab himself in the
- [Disney CEO Bob Iger defied Donald Trump, FCC to bring back Jimmy Kimmel in 'company's best interest'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/disney-ceo-bob-iger-defied-donald-trump-fcc-to-bring-back-jimmy-kimmel-in-companys-best-interest-2818/) - After a huge backlash and political criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, Disney finally backtracked on its decision to suspend late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel over comments critical of President Donald Trump and his supporters. On Monday night, ABC, the network owned by Disney, issued a statement that Kimmel was being reinstated to active
- [Super Typhoon Ragasa lashes eastern Taiwan, 14 killed, 124 missing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/super-typhoon-ragasa-lashes-eastern-taiwan-14-killed-124-missing-2815/) - Fourteen people have died and 124 remain missing after a barrier lake burst in Hualien during Super Typhoon Ragasa. Rescue efforts continue amid widespread flooding and infrastructure damage in eastern Taiwan. Fourteen people have died in Taiwan's popular tourist hub in the eastern county of Hualien, with 124 missing after a barrier lake in the
- [Donald Trump tears into UN in fiery speech, mocks ‘bad escalator, teleprompter’: 5 takeaways](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-tears-into-un-in-fiery-speech-mocks-bad-escalator-teleprompter-5-takeaways-2812/) - At the UNGA, Donald Trump linked India, China to the Ukraine war by saying that both nations are primary funders of war by 'continuing to purchase Russian oil' US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave a fiery speech during his first UN General Assembly appearance since his White House comeback. Trump accused the world body
- [Gulf countries deny rejecting Egypt's defence force proposal at Doha summit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gulf-countries-deny-rejecting-egypts-defence-force-proposal-at-doha-summit-2809/) - A Gulf official has denied an exclusive Middle East Eye report that said an Egyptian plan to form a Nato-style Arab defence force was rejected at this week's Doha summit. The Gulf official contacted MEE on Sunday and said that "false claims" were being "circulated to cast the GCC [a body representing the six Gulf countries]
- [Zelensky ahead of UNGA calls for global action against Russia, says ‘without strength, peace will not prevail’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zelensky-ahead-of-unga-calls-for-global-action-against-russia-says-without-strength-peace-will-not-prevail-2806/) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations on Monday (September 22) over deadly drone strikes targeting civilian areas, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared for “a very intense week” of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly in New York, where the Security Council was set to discuss the more than three-year war. “The schedule already includes nearly
- [US approves framework for TikTok security oversight: Operations to be managed by Oracle and Silver Lake](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-approves-framework-for-tiktok-security-oversight-operations-to-be-managed-by-oracle-and-silver-lake-2803/) - Under a new framework, Oracle will oversee TikTok's algorithm and data security in the US. The agreement addresses national security issues tied to ByteDance. Oracle and Silver Lake Partners could manage US operations, contingent on regulatory approval and potential investments from notable figures. The Trump administration has outlined a framework agreement under which US technology
- [Protests in Italy over Meloni's refusal to back Palestine state, 60 cops injured](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/protests-in-italy-over-melonis-refusal-to-back-palestine-state-60-cops-injured-2800/) - Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters on Monday clashed with police and marched on roads in several Italian cities against the Israeli offensive in Gaza and Giorgia Meloni's far-right government's decision not to recognise a Palestinian state. The demonstrations were part of a nationwide strike, 'Let's Block Everything', called by trade unions against the mass
- [Hong Kong braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa; schools, businesses shut](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hong-kong-braces-for-super-typhoon-ragasa-schools-businesses-shut-2797/) - Hong Kong braced for Super Typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday, the world's most powerful tropical typhoon this year, shutting schools and some businesses, while most passenger flights were scheduled to be suspended later in the day until early Thursday. Ragasa, packing hurricane-force winds of up to 220km/h (137 mph), is edging closer to the coast of
- [France recognises Palestinian statehood at U.N. meeting to revive peace efforts](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/france-recognises-palestinian-statehood-at-u-n-meeting-to-revive-peace-efforts-2794/) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (September 22, 2025) recognised a Palestinian state, leading a U.N. summit that already spurred other Western governments to take the landmark step that has infuriated Israel. "The time for peace has come, as we are just moments away from no longer being able to seize it," Mr. Macron told
- [Russian official says Ukrainian drones kill three, injure 16 in Crimea resort area](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-official-says-ukrainian-drones-kill-three-injure-16-in-crimea-resort-area-2791/) - A Ukrainian drone attack on a resort area of the Crimea peninsula killed three people and injured 16, the area's top official said, in an attack denounced by Moscow. Sergei Aksyonov, the Moscow-appointed head of Crimea, seized and annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014, gave the toll from the town of Faros in a
- [North Korea’s Kim says open to US talks if denuclearisation demands dropped](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/north-koreas-kim-says-open-to-us-talks-if-denuclearisation-demands-dropped-2788/) - Kim Jong Un also said he had ‘fond memories’ of Trump, in a speech to Pyongyang’s Supreme People’s Assembly. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has suggested that he is open to talks with the US if Washington stops insisting that his country give up its nuclear weapons. “If the United States drops the absurd
- [South Korea's President Lee says U.S. investment demands would spark financial crisis](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/south-koreas-president-lee-says-u-s-investment-demands-would-spark-financial-crisis-2785/) - South Korea's economy could fall into crisis, rivalling its 1997 meltdown, if the government accepts current U.S. demands in stalled trade talks without safeguards, President Lee Jae Myung told Reuters. Seoul and Washington verbally agreed to a trade deal in July in which the U.S. would lower U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on South Korean
- ['There will be no Palestinian State': Netanyahu's big warning to UK, Canada, Australia after Palestine recognition](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/there-will-be-no-palestinian-state-netanyahus-big-warning-to-uk-canada-australia-after-palestine-recognition-2782/) - As the war in Gaza rages on, the UK, Canada and Australia moved to formally recognise the state of Palestine on Sunday, a move which has been slammed by Israel. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning to the UK, Canada and Australia after the three nations moved to recognise Palestine on
- [Dunith Wellalage unlikely to return for Asia Cup Super Four after immediately flying back home due to father's death](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/dunith-wellalage-unlikely-to-return-for-asia-cup-super-four-after-immediately-flying-back-home-due-to-fathers-death-2779/) - Dunith Wellalage returned home after his father, Suranga, passed away from a heart attack. The Sri Lankan is uncertain for the Super Four stage of Asia Cup. Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has flown back home from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after the sudden passing of his father, Suranga Wellalage, due to a heart
- [Mohsin Naqvi ‘decided to withdraw from Asia Cup’, PCB ‘stood to lose INR 132 crore’: Najam Sethi's bombshell reveal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/mohsin-naqvi-decided-to-withdraw-from-asia-cup-pcb-stood-to-lose-inr-132-crore-najam-sethis-bombshell-reveal-2776/) - Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has opened up about the dramatic behind-the-scenes events that unfolded during the Asia Cup 2025, revealing that he stepped in to prevent a full-blown crisis that could have had “irreparable” consequences for Pakistan cricket. Speaking to Samaa TV, Sethi disclosed that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had, in
- [Jr NTR Suffers Minor Injury During Ad Shoot in Hyderabad, Condition Stable](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/jr-ntr-suffers-minor-injury-during-ad-shoot-in-hyderabad-condition-stable-2773/) - Currently, Jr NTR is busy with his upcoming film directed by Prashanth Neel. If recovery takes longer, the shooting schedule may be affected. Jr NTR sustained a minor injury on Friday while shooting for a commercial at a private studio in Hyderabad. The news created concern among his fans. The actor injured his leg during
- [EU proposes new Russia sanctions; Indian entities likely to be part of list](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/eu-proposes-new-russia-sanctions-indian-entities-likely-to-be-part-of-list-2770/) - The European Commission announced on Friday (September 19, 2025) that it was proposing a sanctions package, the 19th since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, to member states for approval. The bloc’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, suggested that Indian entities would be impacted. The move comes two days after the EU announced that it was
- [Turmoil, tragedy, and tenacity in Nepal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/turmoil-tragedy-and-tenacity-in-nepal-2767/) - On the afternoon of September 8, Riddhima Sanba, 23, and her friends scurried to a cafe, some 200 metres from the Parliament building in Kathmandu, when clashes erupted between young protesters and security forces in Nepal. Tear gas filled the cafe, and the police fired gunshots. “We could hear shouting and screaming and clamour outside,”
- [Trump imposes $100K H-1B visa fee from Sept 21; could impact Indian tech workers](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-imposes-100k-h-1b-visa-fee-from-sept-21-could-impact-indian-tech-workers-2764/) - US President Donald Trump announced that companies will have to pay the government $100,000 in order to secure an H-1B visa for a foreign employee. Speaking to reporters at the White House, the US commerce secretary said that the move would ensure US companies hire more American talent while sending less valuable foreign workers back
- ["Ex-PM Thanked Me For Meeting Hafiz Saeed": Yasin Malik's Explosive Claim](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ex-pm-thanked-me-for-meeting-hafiz-saeed-yasin-maliks-explosive-claim-2761/) - In a sensational claim, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) terrorist Yasin Malik, who is serving a life sentence in a terror funding case, has said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh personally thanked and expressed gratitude to him after he met Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan in 2006. In
- [14 feared dead as landslides, flooding hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli villages](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/14-feared-dead-as-landslides-flooding-hit-uttarakhands-chamoli-villages-2758/) - Uttarakhand continues to reel under a relentless onslaught of cloudbursts and torrential rains, with the death toll climbing to a staggering 36 in the last 24 hours. The latest tragedy struck Chamoli district's Nandnagar block on Thursday, where a ferocious cloudburst is feared to have buried 14 people under a deluge of debris. Rescue teams
- [Israeli troops press forward into Gaza City as Palestinians flee, death toll passes 65,000](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-troops-press-forward-into-gaza-city-as-palestinians-flee-death-toll-passes-65000-2755/) - The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war surpassed 65,000 on Wednesday (September 17, 2025), according to Gaza's Health Ministry, as Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City and residents fled the devastated area. Israel's military said that air force and artillery units had struck the city over 150 times in the last
- [Saudi and Pakistan seal defence pact; Delhi says Riyadh kept it in the loop](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/saudi-and-pakistan-seal-defence-pact-delhi-says-riyadh-kept-it-in-the-loop-2752/) - With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signing a formal mutual defence pact which states that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both”, India said Thursday it will “study the implications” of this development for its “national security as well as for regional and global stability”, and is committed to “protecting India’s
- [14 Against 1: Alone And Defiant US Blocks Gaza Ceasefire At UN, Says Warnings About Famine Are Biased](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/14-against-1-alone-and-defiant-us-blocks-gaza-ceasefire-at-un-says-warnings-about-famine-are-biased-2749/) - Deputy US Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus casts a veto as members of the UNSC vote on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, at U.N. headquarters in New York City on September 18, 2025. (Photo: Reuters) UN Headquarters (New York): The United States has again exercised its veto at the
- ['Important first step': UK deports Indian national to Paris; first under new migrant treaty with France](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/important-first-step-uk-deports-indian-national-to-paris-first-under-new-migrant-treaty-with-france-2746/) - AI-generated image The UK has carried out its first deportation under a new returns treaty with France, with home secretary Shabana Mehmood calling it an “important first step” in efforts to curb illegal English Channel crossings. “This is an important first step to securing our borders. It sends a message to people crossing in small
- [If oil price comes down, Putin will settle and drop out of Ukraine war: Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/if-oil-price-comes-down-putin-will-settle-and-drop-out-of-ukraine-war-trump-2743/) - If the price of oil drops, Russian President Vladimir Putin will end the war with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (September 18, 2025), suggesting that European countries, India, and China stopping the purchase of Russian oil was key to this. Mr. Trump’s comments were made during a joint press conference at Chequers,
- [Strong quake jolts Russia: 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Kamchatka region - shocking visuals emerge](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/strong-quake-jolts-russia-7-8-magnitude-earthquake-hits-kamchatka-region-shocking-visuals-emerge-2740/) - A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka region, triggering a tsunami alert that was later lifted. Visuals showed buildings swaying and objects shaking, but initial reports indicated no significant damage. Located on the Ring of Fire, Kamchatka is prone to seismic activity, having experienced a mega-quake and tsunami just months prior. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit
- [Apollo Tyres replaces Dream11 as new jersey sponsor of Indian cricket team till 2027](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/apollo-tyres-replaces-dream11-as-new-jersey-sponsor-of-indian-cricket-team-till-2027-2732/) - Apollo Tyres has been awarded as the lead sponsorship rights for India’s cricket teams on Tuesday. The India team jerseys – men and women, senior and junior – will thus sport its logo for the next two and a half years. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) opened the bid documents in
- [NASA tracks a giant 520-foot asteroid making its close approach to Earth tomorrow](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/nasa-tracks-a-giant-520-foot-asteroid-making-its-close-approach-to-earth-tomorrow-2735/) - NASA's Asteroid Alert! The night sky offers peace and quiet wonder. But sometimes, objects from space steal attention. A large asteroid named 2025 FA22 is heading toward Earth. Scientists are closely monitoring its fast approach. How Close Will Asteroid 2025 FA22 Come to Earth? NASA confirmed asteroid 2025 FA22 is on a set course. The
- [Gemini AI saree trend: B'wood glam meets privacy risks in viral filters](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/gemini-ai-saree-trend-bwood-glam-meets-privacy-risks-in-viral-filters-2729/) - It began with chiffon sarees, retro filters, and golden-hour glows. Now, Instagram’s latest obsession—the Gemini AI saree trend—turns ordinary selfies into nostalgic ’90s Bollywood-style portraits. The tool, powered by Google Gemini Nano Banana, has made timelines look like a mashup of Yash Raj Films’ archives and Pinterest mood boards. If it feels like déjà vu,
- [At least 17 dead, 13 missing as floods, landslides wreak havoc in Dehradun, neighbouring areas](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-17-dead-13-missing-as-floods-landslides-wreak-havoc-in-dehradun-neighbouring-areas-2726/) - At least five people were killed and over 20 went missing after a cloudburst late Monday night triggered torrential rain and widespread destruction in Dehradun. DEHRADUN: The retreating monsoon has unleashed a fresh wave of devastation across Uttarakhand, particularly in the capital city of Dehradun, where a series of cloudbursts and relentless heavy rainfall have
- [US close to finalising defence deal with Qatar after Israel’s strike in Doha](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-close-to-finalising-defence-deal-with-qatar-after-israels-strike-in-doha-2723/) - Doha: Qatar and the United States are on the verge of finalising an enhanced defence cooperation agreement, top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, after Israel’s attack on Hamas political leaders in Doha last week drew widespread condemnation. “We have a close partnership with the Qataris. In fact, we have an enhanced defence cooperation
- [At UNHRC, India condemns violation of Qatar’s sovereignty](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-unhrc-india-condemns-violation-of-qatars-sovereignty-2720/) - India on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) defended Qatar’s sovereignty at the U.N. Human Rights Council. Addressing a session in the UNHRC in Geneva, Government of India’s Permanent Representative Arindam Bagchi referred to the September 9 Israeli bombing of Doha and said India “unequivocally” condemns the attack on Qatar. “India is deeply concerned about the recent
- [India joins Russia and Belarus Zapad military drills amid trade tensions with US](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-joins-russia-and-belarus-zapad-military-drills-amid-trade-tensions-with-us-2717/) - India joined the Russian-led Zapad-2025 military exercises, sending 65 personnel to the five-day drills, a move that has drawn attention amid strained ties with the United States. Relations between New Delhi and Washington have been tested after the Trump administration last month imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, citing in part India's
- [‘We pulled out children in pieces’: At least 78 Palestinians killed as Israel launches ground invasion of Gaza City](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/we-pulled-out-children-in-pieces-at-least-78-palestinians-killed-as-israel-launches-ground-invasion-of-gaza-city-2714/) - At least 78 Palestinians have been killed so far in Gaza as the Israeli military began the ground invasion of Gaza City on Tuesday, as part of its plan to occupy the Palestinian territory, reported Al Jazeera. Palestinians were forced to flee with just minutes to spare before intensified Israeli attacks, as the army pushed
- [Trump says US struck another alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-us-struck-another-alleged-venezuelan-drug-vessel-killing-three-2711/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States, the second such strike against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks. He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters.
- [Donald Trump confirms TikTok deal with China done, says new US owner to be announced soon](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-confirms-tiktok-deal-with-china-done-says-new-us-owner-to-be-announced-soon-2708/) - President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (September 16) that the United States and China have struck a deal that will allow TikTok to continue operating in America, potentially ending a months-long standoff over the app’s ownership. The agreement would transfer TikTok’s US assets from its Chinese parent, ByteDance, to American owners. Trump did not disclose
- [North Korea declares nuclear statehood ‘permanently enshrined’, slams US for committing ‘grave political provocation](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/north-korea-declares-nuclear-statehood-permanently-enshrined-slams-us-for-committing-grave-political-provocation-2705/) - North Korea has declared its status as a nuclear-armed state “permanently enshrined” in its law and “irreversible,” according to state media reports on Monday, as it lashed out at the United States for continuing to demand its denuclearisation, AFP reported. “Recently, at a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors, the US
- [Australia warns of cascading climate risks ahead of emissions target announcement](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australia-warns-of-cascading-climate-risks-ahead-of-emissions-target-announcement-2702/) - CANBERRA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Australia will suffer more frequent and extreme climate events, often happening simultaneously, which will strain industry, services and infrastructure, a government report said on Monday, ahead of the announcement of a new emissions target. Among the conclusions of the most comprehensive assessment of risks to Australia posed by climate change
- [Man arrested over 'racially motivated' rape of Sikh woman in UK](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/man-arrested-over-racially-motivated-rape-of-sikh-woman-in-uk-2699/) - West Midlands Police in United Kingdom has arrested a man in his 30s on charges of raping and assaulting a British-born Sikh woman in her 20s which it termed ``a racially motivated hate crime”. "Officers investigating a racially-motivated rape in Oldbury have this evening (Sunday) arrested a man. The man, in his 30s, was detained
- [Trump says he was not informed by Netanyahu before Israel's strike in Qatar](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-he-was-not-informed-by-netanyahu-before-israels-strike-in-qatar-2695/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (September 15, 2025) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not inform him in advance about Israel's attack in Qatar last week. Mr. Trump's comments came after an Axios report said that Mr. Netanyahu informed the U.S. president of the strike shortly ahead of time. The Trump administration has
- [Images show destruction of Gaza City by Israeli attacks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/images-show-destruction-of-gaza-city-by-israeli-attacks-2692/) - Israeli forces have destroyed at least 16 more buildings in Gaza City, displacing thousands, according to Palestinian officials. Israel has announced plans to seize the city, currently sheltering approximately one million Palestinians, and forcibly displace them to the south in what rights groups call ethnic cleansing. Humanitarian organisations warn that an Israeli takeover of Gaza
- [U.S. won’t hit China with tariffs over Russian oil unless Europe goes first: Treasury chief Bessent](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-wont-hit-china-with-tariffs-over-russian-oil-unless-europe-goes-first-treasury-chief-bessent-2689/) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday (September 15, 2025) the Trump administration would not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods to halt China’s purchases of Russian oil unless European countries hit China and India with steep duties of their own. Mr. Bessent told Reuters and Bloomberg in a joint interview that European countries
- [Pakistan lodge official complaint against India after Suryakumar Yadav's men shut dressing room door, refuse handshake](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/pakistan-lodge-official-complaint-against-india-after-suryakumar-yadavs-men-shut-dressing-room-door-refuse-handshake-2686/) - Pakistan filed an official complaint after India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, refused post-match handshakes. PCB called this against the spirit of sports. Pakistan's team manager, Naveed Akram Cheema, filed an official complaint with the match referee, Andy Pycroft, after Team India refused to shake hands with the opposition following their commanding seven-wicket win in the
- [Suryakumar Yadav Makes Big 'Pahalgam' Statement, Dedicates Asia Cup Win Against Pakistan To Armed Forces](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/suryakumar-yadav-makes-big-pahalgam-statement-dedicates-asia-cup-win-against-pakistan-to-armed-forces-2683/) - Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the team's win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 to the Indian armed forces and said that they also stand by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. India were extremely dominant, as the Suryakumar-led side registered a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Pakistan in
- [Myanmar air strike kills at least 19 high school students: armed group](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/myanmar-air-strike-kills-at-least-19-high-school-students-armed-group-2680/) - A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group said on Saturday (September 13, 2025) that a junta air strike killed at least 19 students, including children, in western Rakhine state. The Arakan Army (AA) is engaged in a fierce fight with Myanmar's ruling military for control of Rakhine, where it has seized swaths of territory in the
- [Donald Trump’s second UK state visit next week: Royal banquet with King Charles and Keir Starmer meeting schedule](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trumps-second-uk-state-visit-next-week-royal-banquet-with-king-charles-and-keir-starmer-meeting-schedule-2677/) - US President Donald Trump is set to make a second state visit to the United Kingdom next week. The visit will include a state banquet hosted by King Charles III and a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump and First Lady Melania are expected to arrive on Tuesday evening (September 16) and depart
- [US-China trade talks set for day two as TikTok deadline looms](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-china-trade-talks-set-for-day-two-as-tiktok-deadline-looms-2674/) - US and Chinese officials will hold a second day of trade talks in Spain on Monday as the deadline for the Chinese owner of TikTok to find a buyer or face a ban in America looms. The negotiations, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are the latest attempt
- [Qatar PM urges world to reject ‘double standards’ and punish Israel](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/qatar-pm-urges-world-to-reject-double-standards-and-punish-israel-2671/) - Qatar’s Prime Minister urged the international community on Sunday (September 14, 2025) to reject “double standards” and hold Israel accountable, speaking on the eve of an emergency summit called in response to an unprecedented Israeli strike on Hamas members in Doha. The deadly attack — carried out by one U.S. ally on the territory of
- ["Being Soft On Illegal Aliens Over": Trump After Indian Man Beheaded In US](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/being-soft-on-illegal-aliens-over-trump-after-indian-man-beheaded-in-us-2668/) - US President Donald Trump has reacted to the grisly killing of Chandra Nagamallaiah, the Indian man beheaded by an undocumented Cuban immigrant last week in Dallas, Texas. Trump promised to prosecute the accused to "the fullest extent of the law" by charging him with "murder in the first degree." He also vowed to make "America
- [Tyler Robinson not cooperating, authorities struggle to find Charlie Kirk killing motive](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/tyler-robinson-not-cooperating-authorities-struggle-to-find-charlie-kirk-killing-motive-2665/) - Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed that the accused in the Charlie Kirk shooting. Tyler Robinson, has not confessed to investigators. Utah Governor Spencer Cox said on Sunday that the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin, Tyler Robinson, was not cooperating with the authorities as he remains in custody waiting to be charged. Investigators have yet to piece
- [Newly dated 85-million-year-old dinosaur eggs in China reveal cretaceous climate secrets](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/newly-dated-85-million-year-old-dinosaur-eggs-in-china-reveal-cretaceous-climate-secrets-2662/) - Ancient dinosaur eggs discovered in China hold key clues to Earth’s past. New dating techniques reveal surprising details about life and climate 85 million years ago Egg cluster used for age dating analysis. These eggs from this family might have developed special pore patterns to adapt to cooler temperatures. One batch of 28 egg-filled calcite
- [NASA's Perseverance Rover Reaches 'Closest To Discovering Life On Mars'—Here's What US Space Agency Found](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/nasas-perseverance-rover-reaches-closest-to-discovering-life-on-mars-heres-what-us-space-agency-found-2659/) - NASA scientists say their Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered the most compelling signs so far that life may once have existed on the Red Planet. At a 10 September briefing, the agency announced that instruments aboard Perseverance had identified “potential biosignatures” in a rock sample it scanned last year. “This finding by Perseverance... is the
- [8 killed after truck loses control, rams Ganesh Visarjan devotees in Karnataka](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/8-killed-after-truck-loses-control-rams-ganesh-visarjan-devotees-in-karnataka-2656/) - At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a truck lost control and rammed devotees participating in a Ganesh idol immersion in Karnataka's Hassan district on Friday, police said. The incident occurred on National Highway-373 when the truck was trying to avoid a bike that was coming from the opposite direction on
- [India Votes For Palestinian Statehood, Joins 142 Nations Backing UN Declaration](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-votes-for-palestinian-statehood-joins-142-nations-backing-un-declaration-2653/) - A five-judge panel of Brazil's Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro and handed him a 27-year sentence, making the 70-year-old the first ex-president found guilty of attacking democracy. A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup to remain in power after
- [Boasting F-15, Rafale & Eurofighter — Did Israel “Stealth Shock” Qatar & Blinded Its NASAMS & Patriot SAMs?](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/boasting-f-15-rafale-eurofighter-did-israel-stealth-shock-qatar-blinded-its-nasams-patriot-sams-2650/) - Despite possessing some of the world’s most cutting-edge fighter jets, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) was caught napping when Israel conducted precision strikes inside its territory. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an airstrike in Doha on September 9, targeting senior Hamas leaders who had assembled in the Qatari capital to discuss a US-backed
- [Donald Trump tells EU to hit China and India with 100% tariffs to pressure Vladimir Putin](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-tells-eu-to-hit-china-and-india-with-100-tariffs-to-pressure-vladimir-putin-2646/) - Donald Trump has asked the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India and China as part of a joint effort to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, according to three officials familiar with the matter. The US president made the extraordinary demand after dialling into a
- [Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 strikes off Russian coast, triggers tsunami warning](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-4-strikes-off-russian-coast-triggers-tsunami-warning-2643/) - The quake occurred 111 kilometres (69 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative centre of the Kamchatka region, at a depth of 39.5 kilometres. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported The quake occurred 111 kilometres (69 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative
- [Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/former-chief-justice-sushila-karki-is-nepals-first-woman-prime-minister-2639/) - Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the country’s new Prime Minister and dissolved the Parliament on Friday (September 12, 2025), as days of political turmoil showed signs of abating in the Himalayan nation. He also announced fresh elections on March 5, 2026. President Poudel has announced elections to the
- [Kolkata: Jadavpur University student dies of drowning in campus lake](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/kolkata-jadavpur-university-student-dies-of-drowning-in-campus-lake-2636/) - The student from the English department, who did not live in any of the on-campus hotels, was spotted in the water around 10.30 PM. Kolkata: A third-year undergraduate female student at Jadavpur University died after falling into a lake on the campus on Monday night, university staff said. The student from the English department, who
- [Apollo Tyres, Arvind to TCS: These stocks could gain as EU reportedly rejects Trump’s 100% tariff proposal on India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/business/apollo-tyres-arvind-to-tcs-these-stocks-could-gain-as-eu-reportedly-rejects-trumps-100-tariff-proposal-on-india-2633/) - The European Union (EU) has reportedly turned down US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100 per cent tariffs on India and China, according to media reports, a move that could support Indian exporters and boost sentiment across sectors with significant European exposure. Trump had urged the EU to impose steep tariffs on India and
- [12 hours after Russia's drone incursion into Polish airspace, Donald Trump says, 'here we go'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/12-hours-after-russias-drone-incursion-into-polish-airspace-donald-trump-says-here-we-go-2-2629/) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday questioned the incursion of suspected Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday after Warsaw shot down the aircraft. Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described Wednesday as an deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down. A NATO spokesman said it
- [Brazil's top court sentences Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for coup plot](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/brazils-top-court-sentences-jair-bolsonaro-to-27-years-in-prison-for-coup-plot-2626/) - A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election. Earlier, Bolsonaro was convicted by the Supreme Court of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, a powerful
- [U.N. Security Council condemns strikes on Qatar without naming Israel](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-n-security-council-condemns-strikes-on-qatar-without-naming-israel-2623/) - The United Nations Security Council on Thursday (September 11, 2025) condemned recent strikes on Qatar's capital Doha, but did not mention Israel in the statement agreed to by all 15 members, including Israel's ally the United States. Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with the attack on Tuesday, escalating its military action
- [Nepal turmoil drives migrants back home from India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nepal-turmoil-drives-migrants-back-home-from-india-2620/) - Nepalis who once came to India in search of work are now hurrying back across the border, as the nation reels with its worst unrest in decades. "We are returning home to our motherland," says one man. "We are confused. People are asking us to come back." Earlier this week, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma
- [Kathmandu airport reopens today, 24 hours after it was closed amid violent protests in Nepal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/kathmandu-airport-reopens-today-24-hours-after-it-was-closed-amid-violent-protests-in-nepal-2617/) - Nepal Protests: The Kathmandu Airport is reopening on Wednesday, a day after violent protests in Nepal forced it to shut down, Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority has said. The decision was made after the authorities held a meeting on Wednesday as the Nepal Army imposed nationwide restrictions to curb violence. “We hereby inform that the flights
- [Highway horror in Mexico: 3 killed, 70 injured after gas truck leak sparks massive blast](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/highway-horror-in-mexico-3-killed-70-injured-after-gas-truck-leak-sparks-massive-blast-2614/) - A gas leak from a tanker truck in Mexico City ignited a massive explosion under a highway overpass, injuring at least 58 people. The blast occurred in Iztapalapa, engulfing vehicles and causing widespread panic. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, with 19 of the injured in critical condition due to severe
- [South Korea, U.S. to discuss new visa category as detained workers set to head home](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/south-korea-u-s-to-discuss-new-visa-category-as-detained-workers-set-to-head-home-2612/) - South Korea and the United States will discuss establishing a new visa category for Koreans, Seoul's Foreign Minister was quoted as saying, after a U.S. immigration raid saw 475 workers rounded up at a Hyundai Motor site. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun also said after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (September 10,
- [12 hours after Russia's drone incursion into Polish airspace, Donald Trump says, 'here we go'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/12-hours-after-russias-drone-incursion-into-polish-airspace-donald-trump-says-here-we-go-2610/) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday questioned the incursion of suspected Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday after Warsaw shot down the aircraft. Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described Wednesday as an deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down. A NATO spokesman said it
- [Violation of sovereignty: PM calls Qatar Emir, condemns Israeli strikes on Doha](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/violation-of-sovereignty-pm-calls-qatar-emir-condemns-israeli-strikes-on-doha-2607/) - Qatar is a key US ally and a mediator in the Gaza peace talks. The attack took place at a time when several Hamas leaders were in Doha to participate in the US-backed ceasefire talks. A day after Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in an assassination attempt on top Hamas officials in Doha, Prime Minister
- ["Martyr For Truth": Trump Mourns Chilling Assassination Of Key Aide Charlie Kirk](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/martyr-for-truth-trump-mourns-chilling-assassination-of-key-aide-charlie-kirk-2604/) - US President Donald Trump hailed Charlie Kirk, his ally killed by a single shot in a targeted attack at Utah Valley University, as a "martyr for truth" on Wednesday, while assailing the "radical left," suggesting its rhetoric contributed to the death of the conservative activist. He also pledged to carry out a crackdown on "those
- [PM Modi announces financial assistance package of Rs 1,500 crore for flood effected Himachal Pradesh](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pm-modi-announces-financial-assistance-package-of-rs-1500-crore-for-flood-effected-himachal-pradesh-2600/) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an immediate financial assistance package of Rs 1,500 crore for flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, along with an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. He initially conducted an aerial survey of the affected Mandi and Kullu districts followed by a
- [PM Modi's "Natural Partners" Reply To Trump's Post On India-US Trade Talks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pm-modis-natural-partners-reply-to-trumps-post-on-india-us-trade-talks-2597/) - In a significant step toward easing India-US tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said teams from New Delhi and Washington were working to conclude their trade negotiation at the earliest, potentially easing America's tariff onslaught. Replying to Donald Trump's post on trade talks on X, the Prime Minister said he was looking forward to
- [What next for French President Emmanuel Macron after Prime Minister’s ouster](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/what-next-for-french-president-emmanuel-macron-after-prime-ministers-ouster-2594/) - French President Emmanuel Macron is set to appoint a new Prime Minister after parliament ousted Francois Bayrou, rather than opt for early elections let alone resign himself. Mr. Bayrou is to submit his resignation on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) morning with Mr. Macron naming a successor in the coming days, the presidency said. But with
- [Poland downs drones during airspace intrusion as Russia attacks Ukraine](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/poland-downs-drones-during-airspace-intrusion-as-russia-attacks-ukraine-2591/) - Poland has shot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian aerial attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said. “During today’s attack by the Russian Federation targeting targets in Ukraine, our airspace was repeatedly violated by drones,” the Polish command said in a
- [Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: President likely to hold talks with protesters; Kathmandu airport shut](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nepal-gen-z-protest-live-president-likely-to-hold-talks-with-protesters-kathmandu-airport-shut-2588/) - Nepal descended into political turmoil on Tuesday after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned, as Gen Z-led demonstrations intensified across Kathmandu and other regions. Protesters stormed government buildings, including Parliament and the Prime Minister’s Office, and set ablaze the private residences of President Ram Chandra Poudel, Oli, and several former premiers. In response to
- [Hamas says its leadership survived Israel’s assassination bid in Doha](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-says-its-leadership-survived-israels-assassination-bid-in-doha-2585/) - The Hamas leadership has survived Israel’s assassination attempt in the Qatari capital Doha, but at least six people were killed in the attack, according to an official statement from the Palestinian group. In its first official statement on Tuesday evening, the Palestinian group said Israel’s attack was intended to derail prisoner exchange talks and ceasefire
- [Amid ‘no skin contact’ rule, WHO asks Taliban to allow female workers in quake-hit Afghanistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/amid-no-skin-contact-rule-who-asks-taliban-to-allow-female-workers-in-quake-hit-afghanistan-2582/) - The September 1 magnitude 6 quake and its aftershocks killed 2,200, injured more than 3,600 people and left thousands homeless in eastern Afghanistan. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Afghanistan's Taliban regime to lift restrictions on female aid workers after reports suggested that the authorities had barred male rescuers from touching women in the
- [Hamas says immediately willing to negotiate Gaza deal after Trump's 'last warning'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-says-immediately-willing-to-negotiate-gaza-deal-after-trumps-last-warning-2579/) - Hamas on Sunday said it was ready to "immediately sit at the negotiating table" after US President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to accept his latest ceasefire and hostage release proposal. Hamas linked its readiness to conditions including a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and an independent Palestinian committee to administer the territory. Palestinian
- [‘Strongly condemn heinous terrorist attack’: PM Modi after six killed in Jerusalem gun attack](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/strongly-condemn-heinous-terrorist-attack-pm-modi-after-six-killed-in-jerusalem-gun-attack-2576/) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the terrorist attack on Israeli civilians in Jerusalem that killed six people when Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in the Israeli capital earlier today. “Strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Jerusalem today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of
- [‘Leave now,’ Netanyahu tells Gaza City residents as he says Israeli forces readying for ground ‘manoeuvre’ – as it happened](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/leave-now-netanyahu-tells-gaza-city-residents-as-he-says-israeli-forces-readying-for-ground-manoeuvre-as-it-happened-2573/) - 'Leave now,' Netanyahu tells Gaza City residents as he says Israeli forces readying for ground 'manoeuvre' Benjamin Netanyahu warned residents of Gaza City to leave now, hours after Israel said it would ramp up airstrikes on the enclave. Reuters reports the Israeli PM as saying: “I say to the residents of Gaza, I take this
- [Nepal lifts social media ban in wake of fatal protests that left 19 dead, over 400 injured](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nepal-lifts-social-media-ban-in-wake-of-fatal-protests-that-left-19-dead-over-400-injured-2570/) - Nepal Social Media Ban Gen-Z Protest News Live Updates: The Nepal government has revoked the ban on social media platforms in the country that led to the death of at least 19 people and over 400 were injured as protests erupted in the capital city Kathmandu on Monday after youths – those under the age of
- [Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale to begin September 23: iPhone 16 Pro Max could drop below ₹1 lakh](https://www.mcleangazette.com/business/flipkart-big-billion-days-sale-to-begin-september-23-iphone-16-pro-max-could-drop-below-₹1-lakh-2567/) - Flipkart has officially confirmed that its annual Big Billion Days sale will commence on 23 September. Ahead of the shopping festival, the e-commerce giant has begun teasing some of the major tech deals that buyers can expect, including a significant price cut on Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max. In a new promotional image, Flipkart hinted
- [Ritesh Agarwal-led OYO renames corporate entity to ‘Prism’ ahead of IPO; details here](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ritesh-agarwal-led-oyo-renames-corporate-entity-to-prism-ahead-of-ipo-details-here-2564/) - OYO's parent company, Oravel Stays, has rebranded as Prism to unify its diverse businesses. Founder Ritesh Agarwal mentioned that the new identity aims to enhance communication and efficiency, while OYO will remain the consumer-facing brand for budget travel, supporting a broader portfolio. IPO-bound OYO's parent entity, Oravel Stays, has rebranded as Prism, with an aim
- [Israel says Houthi drone from Yemen has hit near its southern airport of Ramon, halting flights](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-says-houthi-drone-from-yemen-has-hit-near-its-southern-airport-of-ramon-halting-flights-2561/) - A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi militant group has hit Israel's southern airport, closing the airspace and halting flights, the Israeli military said Sunday. Israel said the Houthis launched multiple drones, some of which were intercepted outside of Israel. At least one hit near the Ramon International Airport near the southern Israeli city
- [Russia, India and China have tendency to interact in common interests: Lavrov](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-india-and-china-have-tendency-to-interact-in-common-interests-lavrov-2558/) - Russia, India and China are aware of their common interests in several sectors, and there is an overt trend of developing mutual partnership, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday (September 7, 2025). Mr. Lavrov was referring to the recent bonhomie displayed by the leaders of the three countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- [Beijing’s Big Bet! China’s Military Showcase May Aim To Topple Russia In Global Arms Trade; Can It Fill The Void Left By Moscow?](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/beijings-big-bet-chinas-military-showcase-may-aim-to-topple-russia-in-global-arms-trade-can-it-fill-the-void-left-by-moscow-2554/) - After showcasing its military and technological might at the Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in the Second World War, Beijing is hopeful of capturing a bigger share in the lucrative global arms export market. The display of China’s military might was witnessed first-hand
- [‘Forgot about us’: Afghan women recount neglect as Taliban rules block their rescue after quake](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/forgot-about-us-afghan-women-recount-neglect-as-taliban-rules-block-their-rescue-after-quake-2551/) - In some cases, when no male relatives were present, bodies of women were dragged by their clothes to avoid “skin contact.” "No one offered the women help, asked what they needed or even approached them," said Aysha, a 19-year-old from Afghanistan's Kunar Province, describing how she and others were treated in the aftermath of deadly
- [Tariffs on oil-buyers will lead to Russian economy collapse: US treasury chief](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/tariffs-on-oil-buyers-will-lead-to-russian-economy-collapse-us-treasury-chief-2548/) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused India and China of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, and called for more sanctions and secondary tariffs on countries doing trade with Moscow. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday called for the Trump administration and Europe to exert additional economic pressure on Russia, saying it could force President
- [Trump signs executive order renaming Department of Defence as Department of War](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-signs-executive-order-renaming-department-of-defence-as-department-of-war-2516/) - The order designates "Department of War" as a secondary title, a step that allows the administration to bypass congressional approval for formally renaming a federal agency, according to a senior administration official. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order rebranding the Department of Defence with its original name, the Department of War, in a
- [Taliban minister planned India visit; Pak-led UN panel rejects travel ban waiver](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/taliban-minister-planned-india-visit-pak-led-un-panel-rejects-travel-ban-waiver-2544/) - Pakistan currently heads the 1988 UNSC sanctions committee that oversees the implementation of restrictions related to sanctioned Taliban leaders NEW DELHI: Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called off a planned visit to India this month after failing to secure a waiver to a travel ban imposed under UN Security Council sanctions, people familiar with
- [War with Pakistan didn't end on May 10: Army Chief on Op Sindoor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/war-with-pakistan-didnt-end-on-may-10-army-chief-on-op-sindoor-2541/) - Operation Sindoor, India’s military offensive launched on May 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, did not conclude within three days as widely believed but continued for a longer duration, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday. "You may be thinking that on May 10, the war finished; no,
- [Trump says he’ll ‘always be friends’ with Modi; ‘nothing to worry’ about India-U.S. ties](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-hell-always-be-friends-with-modi-nothing-to-worry-about-india-u-s-ties-2538/) - Amid current tensions between Washington and Delhi over tariffs and purchase of Russian oil, U.S. President Donald Trump said India and the United States have a “special relationship” and there's nothing to worry about as the two countries "just have moments on occasion”. “I'll always be friends with (Narendra) Modi… He’s a great Prime Minister.
- [Man arrested in Noida for ‘34 human bombs, RDX' terror threat in Mumbai](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/man-arrested-in-noida-for-34-human-bombs-rdx-terror-threat-in-mumbai-2535/) - The accused made the terror threat message to the Mumbai Traffic Police to “frame" his friend, police said. The message had threatened to “shake” entire city. A man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Noida for allegedly sending bomb threats in Mumbai, threatening to “shake” the entire city with multiple human bombs placed across Mumbai. The
- [US Sends Jets to Puerto Rico as Venezuelan Fly-By Raises Tension](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-sends-jets-to-puerto-rico-as-venezuelan-fly-by-raises-tension-2531/) - The US will deploy stealth fighter jets to the Caribbean, according to a government official, after two Venezuelan military aircraft flew over an American naval vessel in the area, reflecting rising tensions between the two adversaries. Venezuela’s fly-by on Thursday followed a US strike on a speedboat purportedly carrying drugs from the country. “This highly
- [US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians during botched mission](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-navy-seals-killed-north-korean-civilians-during-botched-mission-2528/) - United States Navy SEALs shot and killed several North Korean civilians during a botched mission in 2019 to plant a listening device in the nuclear-armed country, reportedly approved by US President Donald Trump, a leading US news outlet reports. The New York Times reported on Friday that the classified mission was carried out by the
- [Egypt sidelined from Gaza ceasefire talks amid fears it will be drawn into war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/egypt-sidelined-from-gaza-ceasefire-talks-amid-fears-it-will-be-drawn-into-war-2524/) - Egypt has been sidelined in the collapsing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Cairo fearing that a major Israeli assault on the enclave could force Palestinians to breach the Sinai border and trigger chaos, senior Egyptian intelligence sources told Middle East Eye. Correspondence between Egypt and Israel has been completely cut off, with no progress in talks
- [Egg Thrown At Imran Khan's Sister Outside Pakistan Jail, 2 Arrested](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/egg-thrown-at-imran-khans-sister-outside-pakistan-jail-2-arrested-2521/) - In a horrible incident Aleema Khanum, sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, had an egg thrown at her outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The hearing for the Toshakhana case had taken place earlier and she was addressing the press when the episode happened. The video footage shows the egg hitting her chin and
- [UK PM Keir Starmer names David Lammy deputy PM after Angela Rayner quits over tax row](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uk-pm-keir-starmer-names-david-lammy-deputy-pm-after-angela-rayner-quits-over-tax-row-2518/) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday elevated Foreign Secretary David Lammy to the post of Deputy Prime Minister in a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner over a tax underpayment row. Aged 53-years-old, Lammy, has been promoted to the post of Deputy PM with additional charge as Justice Secretary. Rayner, who
- [Nepal bans 26 social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/nepal-bans-26-social-media-platforms-including-facebook-x-instagram-youtube-2513/) - The K.P. Sharma Oli government on Thursday (September 4, 2025) announced a ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube. The decision came after these platforms failed to comply with Nepal’s registration requirements. Issuing a public notice, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology said it “has ordered the
- [Israeli military says it controls 40% of Gaza City, plans to expand operation in coming days](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-military-says-it-controls-40-of-gaza-city-plans-to-expand-operation-in-coming-days-2510/) - Israel controls 40% of Gaza City, a military spokesperson said on Thursday, as its bombardment forced more Palestinians from their homes there, while thousands of residents defied Israeli orders to leave, remaining behind in the ruins in the path of Israel's latest advance. Gaza health authorities said Israeli fire across the enclave had killed at
- [Trump hosts tech titans at White House dinner](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-hosts-tech-titans-at-white-house-dinner-2507/) - U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a high-powered group of tech executives at the White House on Thursday (September 4, 2025), showcasing research on artificial intelligence and boasting of investments that companies are making across the United States. “This is taking our country to a new level,” he said at the centre of a long table
- [Two powerful aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes killed 2,200](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/two-powerful-aftershocks-hit-afghanistan-after-earthquakes-killed-2200-2504/) - Two powerful aftershocks shook eastern Afghanistan in a span of 12 hours, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday (September 5, 2025) in a region where about 2,200 people died in quakes in four days. They follow two earthquakes that have already ravaged the South
- [37 Killed, All 23 Districts Hit As Punjab Sees Worst Floods Since 1988](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/37-killed-all-23-districts-hit-as-punjab-sees-worst-floods-since-1988-2501/) - Another spell of heavy rain has compounded the flood situation in Punjab, which is battling its worst deluge since 1988, as all 23 districts of the state have been hit and 37 lives lost so far. Punjab is witnessing massive floods, caused by the swollen Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers and seasonal rivulets due to
- [Yamuna Water Level In Flooded Delhi Rises To 207.41 Metres, 3rd-Highest Ever](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/yamuna-water-level-in-flooded-delhi-rises-to-207-41-metres-3rd-highest-ever-2498/) - The Yamuna river's water level in Delhi reached the third-highest ever recorded at 207.41 metres today, amid massive flooding on the riverbank which affected both residential and commercial areas. This was recorded at 9 pm. The floods in 1978 and 2023 were the other two times when the Yamuna river's water level rose to record
- [GST Revision On Auto: Tata Motors, Maruti and peers that get impacted](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/gst-revision-on-auto-tata-motors-maruti-and-peers-that-get-impacted-2495/) - In a move aimed at boosting demand in the automobile sector, the government has restructured Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates for vehicles and auto parts. The Compensation Cess has been removed, making vehicles more affordable in several categories. As part of the overhaul, the 12% and 28% GST slabs have been scrapped, while the
- [India sends 21 tonnes of relief materials to Kabul after deadly earthquake](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-sends-21-tonnes-of-relief-materials-to-kabul-after-deadly-earthquake-2491/) - Kabul following the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the operation on Tuesday. On X, he posted: "Indian earthquake assistance reaches Kabul by air. 21 tonnes of relief materials, including blankets, tents, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generators, kitchen utensils, portable water purifiers, sleeping bags, essential
- [Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow launched 526 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight, says Kyiv](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-moscow-launched-526-drones-missiles-at-ukraine-overnight-says-kyiv-2488/) - Russian forces launched more than 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale combined attack that mainly targeted the west of the country, Kyiv said on Wednesday (September 3, 2025). The Ukrainian air force said Moscow had fired 502 drones and 24 missiles, while regional officials in the west of the country said several
- [As Trump chills US-India ties, Modi warms to China and Russia](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/as-trump-chills-us-india-ties-modi-warms-to-china-and-russia-2485/) - Item 1 of 2 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. [1/2]Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Item 1 of 2 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin
- [Trump defends sanctions on India over Russian oil purchases, warns of ‘phase two, phase three’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-defends-sanctions-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchases-warns-of-phase-two-phase-three-2483/) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (September 3) said he had imposed secondary sanctions on India for buying Russian oil and warned of further steps, indicating that “phase two” and “phase three” were still on the table. During a meeting with Polish President at the Oval Office, Trump grew visibly irritated when a Polish journalist
- [End war via talks or I will end it by force: Putin tells Ukraine](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/end-war-via-talks-or-i-will-end-it-by-force-putin-tells-ukraine-2480/) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kyiv on Wednesday that there was a chance to end the war in Ukraine via negotiations "if common sense prevails", an option he'd prefer, but that he was ready to end it by force if that was the only way. Speaking in China at the end of a visit there,
- [Lisbon streetcar accident: 15 dead, 18 injured as Gloria funicular derails](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/lisbon-streetcar-accident-15-dead-18-injured-as-gloria-funicular-derails-2475/) - An electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s landmarks and a big draw for tourists derailed on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said. Five of the injured are in serious condition and a child is among the injured, the National Institute for Medical Emergencies said in a
- [Trump says China should have mentioned U.S. aid in WW2 during 'beautiful ceremony'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-china-should-have-mentioned-u-s-aid-in-ww2-during-beautiful-ceremony-2472/) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that China's "beautiful ceremony" marking the end of World War Two should have highlighted the role that the U.S. played in Japan's defeat. "I thought it was a beautiful ceremony. I thought it was very, very impressive," Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, hours after he suggested
- [Russia says in talks to India for new deliveries of long-range S-400 missile systems](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-says-in-talks-to-india-for-new-deliveries-of-long-range-s-400-missile-systems-2469/) - Moscow and New Delhi are negotiating increased deliveries of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India, TASS news agency cited a senior Russian defence export official as saying late on Tuesday. "India already has our S-400 system," TASS quoted Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, as saying. "There is potential to
- [At least 25 killed in Pakistan attacks, including 14 at political rally](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/at-least-25-killed-in-pakistan-attacks-including-14-at-political-rally-2466/) - At least 25 people were killed in three attacks in Pakistan on Tuesday, officials said, including 14 who died after a suicide bomber targeted a political rally in the southwestern province of Balochistan. Dozens of people were wounded in that explosion, which took place in the parking lot of a stadium in the provincial capital,
- [Afghanistan Earthquake Today Live Updates: Another earthquake strikes Afghanistan after death toll crosses over 1,400](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/afghanistan-earthquake-today-live-updates-another-earthquake-strikes-afghanistan-after-death-toll-crosses-over-1400-2463/) - Collapsed houses are seen in an area devastated by Sunday's powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake that killed many people and destroyed villages in eastern Afghanistan, in Dara Noor, Kunar province, Tuesday (AP) Afghanistan Earthquake Live Updates: A day after 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, another earthquake of 6.6 magnitude was reported in the southeastern region of
- [US military strikes Venezuelan drug vessel in Caribbean Sea, 11 killed](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-military-strikes-venezuelan-drug-vessel-in-caribbean-sea-11-killed-2460/) - Trump said the strike targeted narcoterrorists linked to Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro while they were transporting narcotics through international waters toward the United States. US forces carried out a military strike on a vessel off Venezuela’s coast, killing 11 suspected members of the Tren de Aragua cartel, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday. Trump said
- [Azerbaijan alleges India blocked its SCO full membership bid: ‘Seeking revenge' over Pakistan ties](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/azerbaijan-alleges-india-blocked-its-sco-full-membership-bid-seeking-revenge-over-pakistan-ties-2457/) - Azerbaijan accused India of blocking its bid for full SCO membership, alleging India seeks revenge due to its ties with Pakistan. Azerbaijan has claimed that India blocked Baku's bid for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). It also alleged that India is seeking "revenge" against Azerbaijan on global forums due to its close
- [Pakistan respects Russia's relations with India, Sharif tells Putin](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pakistan-respects-russias-relations-with-india-sharif-tells-putin-2454/) - Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday (September 2, 2025) that his country respects Russia's relations with India, as he called for strengthening Islamabad's ties with Moscow during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The two leaders are in China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin
- [China’s Xi oversees massive military parade with Putin, Kim in attendance](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/chinas-xi-oversees-massive-military-parade-with-putin-kim-in-attendance-2451/) - China flexed its military muscle at a huge military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, displaying its latest generation of stealth fighters, tanks and ballistic missiles amid a highly choreographed cast of thousands. The parade through Tiananmen Square on Wednesday morning was overseen by Chinese President Xi
- [Over 1,000 killed in landslide in western Sudan village, Sudan Liberation Movement/Army says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/over-1000-killed-in-landslide-in-western-sudan-village-sudan-liberation-movement-army-says-2446/) - At least 1,000 were killed in a landslide that destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area of western Sudan, leaving only one survivor, The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said on Monday. The landslide struck on August 31 after days of heavy rainfall, the group led by Abdelwahid Mohamed Nour said in a statement The movement,
- [President Trump's policies spark protests in multiple U.S. cities on Labour Day](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/president-trumps-policies-spark-protests-in-multiple-u-s-cities-on-labour-day-2443/) - Protesters took to the streets in multiple U.S. cities on Labour Day to criticize President Donald Trump and demand a living wage for workers. Demonstrations in Chicago and New York were organized by One Fair Wage to draw attention to the struggles labourers face in the U.S., where the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an
- [North Korea's Kim takes train to China for parade, Putin to be there too](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/north-koreas-kim-takes-train-to-china-for-parade-putin-to-be-there-too-2440/) - At invitation of President Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un is due to attend military parade in Beijing to celebrate the formal surrender of Japan in World War 2 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang by train on Monday to attend a military parade in China, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said, the first
- [Belgium to recognise Palestinian statehood, impose sanctions on Israel](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/belgium-to-recognise-palestinian-statehood-impose-sanctions-on-israel-2437/) - Belgium will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot has announced. “Palestine will be recognised by Belgium at the UN session! And firm sanctions will be imposed against the Israeli government,” Prevot, who is also the deputy prime minister, wrote
- [Afghanistan earthquake: 800 killed, countless buried, homes shattered, hopes fading](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/afghanistan-earthquake-800-killed-countless-buried-homes-shattered-hopes-fading-2435/) - As many as 800 people died and over 2,500 were injured in eastern Afghanistan after a massive earthquake of 6.3 magnitude rattled the country and neighbouring Pakistan out of their sleep in the early hours of Monday. Rescuers continue digging through the rubble to save those buried beneath shattered homes, but with each passing hour,
- [Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Yemeni capital Sanaa](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-airstrike-kills-houthi-rebel-prime-minister-in-yemeni-capital-sanaa-2432/) - CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the Houthi rebel-controlled government in Yemen's capital Sanaa, the Houthis said Saturday. He was the most senior Houthi official killed in the Israeli-U.S. campaign against the Iranian-backed rebels. Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Thursday strike in Sanaa along with a number of ministers, the rebels
- [Australian government condemns campaigns against migration of Indians](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australian-government-condemns-campaigns-against-migration-of-indians-2429/) - The Australian government on Sunday (August 31, 2025) has disapproved the campaigns taking place across various cities against increasing migration of Indians, saying "brand of far-right activism grounded in racism and ethnocentrism" has no place in the country. ‘March for Australia’ rallies were held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, among others, were
- [Hamas spokesperson and top commander Abu Obaida killed in Gaza strike, says Israel](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-spokesperson-and-top-commander-abu-obaida-killed-in-gaza-strike-says-israel-2426/) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier confirmed that Israel struck Obaida, the longtime spokesperson of Hamas' Qassam Brigades, though he said it was unclear at the time whether the strike had been fatal. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday that Abu Obaida, spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing and a top commander of the
- [Silent standoff: PM Modi, Shehbaz Sharif keep their distance at China summit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/silent-standoff-pm-modi-shehbaz-sharif-keep-their-distance-at-china-summit-2423/) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif kept their distance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, with a banquet photo showing them facing away from each other and a family photo placing them far apart. The distancing came against the backdrop of India's Operation Sindoor after April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, underscoring
- [‘US would be completely destroyed’: Trump renews attack after court rules tariffs ‘illegal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-would-be-completely-destroyed-trump-renews-attack-after-court-rules-tariffs-illegal-2421/) - Donald Trump criticised the US court’s 7–4 decision, calling the judges who struck down his policy “a Radical Left group.” US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that America would be “completely destroyed” without the tariffs he imposed, days after a federal appeals court declared most of them illegal. “Without Tariffs, and all of the
- [6.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Afghanistan: At least 20 killed; tremors felt in Pakistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/6-0-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-afghanistan-at-least-20-killed-tremors-felt-in-pakistan-2418/) - A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border, resulting in over 20 fatalities. More than 115 injured individuals have been hospitalized in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces. The shallow quake, followed by aftershocks, shook buildings across the region, with tremors felt as far as Islamabad. The incident occurred shortly after Nangarhar province experienced devastating
- [Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping meet: Donald Trump as the wildcard and other takeaways for India-China relationship](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/narendra-modi-and-xi-jinping-meet-donald-trump-as-the-wildcard-and-other-takeaways-for-india-china-relationship-2415/) - Just a few months ago, the armed forces of India and Pakistan were locked in a brief but deadly conflict. The conflict indirectly involved a third nation – China. Pakistan's armed forces heavily used China-made equipment, including fighter jets and radar systems. A senior army officer in Delhi said Beijing also provided "live inputs" to
- [Russian President Vladmir Putin to visit India in December: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-president-vladmir-putin-to-visit-india-in-december-report-2411/) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in December at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as New Delhi faces tariff threats from Donald Trump over its ties with Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December, at a time when New Delhi is facing steep US
- [China welcomes Modi as Trump’s trade war draws rivals into détente](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-welcomes-modi-as-trumps-trade-war-draws-rivals-into-detente-2409/) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping this weekend will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the country for the first time in seven years, marking a notable improvement in the neighbors’ tense relationship — and one spurred on in no small part by President Donald Trump’s global trade war. Modi is one of the world leaders
- [Donald Trump cancels $4.9 billion in foreign aid, escalating spending fight with Congress](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-cancels-4-9-billion-in-foreign-aid-escalating-spending-fight-with-congress-2406/) - Donald Trump told House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson that he plans to withhold funding for 15 international programs. President Donald Trump has moved to unilaterally cancel $4.9 billion in foreign aid authorized by Congress, escalating the fight over who controls the nation's spending. In a letter posted online late Thursday, Trump told House of
- [‘No power to impose’: US court declares most tariffs illegal; Trump says 'total disaster for country'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/no-power-to-impose-us-court-declares-most-tariffs-illegal-trump-says-total-disaster-for-country-2403/) - A US federal appeals court on Friday ruled that most tariffs imposed by president Donald Trump under emergency powers were illegal, striking at the heart of his trade policy and setting up a likely battle in the Supreme Court.The ruling by the US court of appeals for the federal circuit in Washington, DC, covered two
- [Iran-backed Houthi PM killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-backed-houthi-pm-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-yemens-capital-2401/) - Iran-backed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital Thursday which targeted senior military officials including the group's defence minister, according to Yemeni media reports and Israeli officials. Al-Rahawi died in his Sanaa apartment during the Israeli strikes, Yemeni Al-Jumhuriya outlet reported, with the Aden Al-Ghad newspaper adding that several
- [16-year-old took loans to play games, 13-year-old used mom’s UPI PIN: Inside teen online gaming addiction](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/16-year-old-took-loans-to-play-games-13-year-old-used-moms-upi-pin-inside-teen-online-gaming-addiction-2398/) - A 16-year-old girl from Indore had signed up for a fantasy gaming app as it was a free download. But as she topped every score in the free games, it whetted her appetite for more. She borrowed money, joined paid contests with entry fees and won prizes, albeit virtual money. She made in-app purchases to
- [Two terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid in J&K, search op on](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/two-terrorists-killed-as-army-foils-infiltration-bid-in-jk-search-op-on-2395/) - Two terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district were gunned down by the Indian Army on Thursday. The encounter took place near Naushehra Naar under Operation Naushera Nar IV, where alert troops engaged a group of infiltrators trying to cross into Indian territory.
- [In Jammu, unprecedented rain, 41 deaths, and questions over Vaishno Devi yatra](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/in-jammu-unprecedented-rain-41-deaths-and-questions-over-vaishno-devi-yatra-2391/) - At least 41 people, most of them Vaishno Devi pilgrims, died in Jammu’s Reasi and Doda districts between Tuesday and Wednesday as the heaviest-ever rainfall recorded during 24 hours in Jammu province left a trail of death and devastation. Thirty-four people died near Adhkunwari en route to the shrine on Tuesday afternoon following a cloudburst
- [SCO Summit 2025: Chinese President Xi Jinping to welcome Vladimir Putin and PM Modi in grand show of solidarity](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/sco-summit-2025-chinese-president-xi-jinping-to-welcome-vladimir-putin-and-pm-modi-in-grand-show-of-solidarity-2388/) - President Xi Jinping will gather more than 20 world leaders at a regional security forum in China next week in a powerful show of Global South solidarity in the age of Donald Trump, while also helping sanctions-hit Russia pull off another diplomatic coup. Aside from Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaders from Central Asia, the Middle
- [Israel launches new operations in Syria after strike kills soldiers](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-launches-new-operations-in-syria-after-strike-kills-soldiers-2385/) - Israeli forces have conducted a series of strikes on a former army barracks in Kiswa, southwest of the Syrian capital of Damascus, according to Syria’s state-run al-Ekhbariya TV. Meanwhile, a Syrian military source told that the Israeli army carried out a landing operation in the barracks with the use of four helicopters. According to the
- [US News: CDC director Susan Monarez ‘fired’ weeks after Donald Trump's nomination](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-news-cdc-director-susan-monarez-fired-weeks-after-donald-trumps-nomination-2380/) - Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States' top public health agency has been removed from her post, weeks after being appointed by President Donald Trump, news agency AP said on Wednesday. “Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We
- [Mexico says its suspending postal shipments to the US over latest tariff confusion](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/mexico-says-its-suspending-postal-shipments-to-the-us-over-latest-tariff-confusion-2377/) - MEXICO CITY — Mexico said Wednesday its postal service was suspending package shipments to the United States ahead of an end to the exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages by the Trump administration. The announcement follows similar moves by postal services from the European Union and several other countries to pause shipping as they
- [Minneapolis Annunciation church shooting: What we know about suspect Robin Westman; disturbing videos hint at hatred](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/minneapolis-annunciation-church-shooting-what-we-know-about-suspect-robin-westman-disturbing-videos-hint-at-hatred-2374/) - A shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 17 others, including 14 students. The gunman, armed with multiple weapons, died by suicide at the scene. Authorities are investigating disturbing online videos linked to the suspect, Robin Westman. A tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday morning left two children
- [Chandrayaan-3 Discovers Sulphur, Silicon and Ancient Craters at Moon’s South Pole](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/chandrayaan-3-discovers-sulphur-silicon-and-ancient-craters-at-moons-south-pole-2371/) - From the Moon's uncharted south pole, India's Chandrayaan-3 mission continues to provide ground-breaking discoveries. The mission has improved knowledge of the lunar environment, composition, and geology since its historic landing on August 23, 2023. Sulphur Found for the First Time For the first time, the Pragyan rover has verified that sulphur is present at the
- [Microsoft protesters occupy presidents office as company reviews its work with Israels military](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/microsoft-protesters-occupy-presidents-office-as-company-reviews-its-work-with-israels-military-2367/) - Police arrested seven people Tuesday after they occupied the office of Microsoft President Brad Smith as part of continued protests over the company's ties to the Israel Defense Forces during the ongoing war in Gaza, organizers said. Current and former Microsoft employees were among those arrested, said the protest group No Azure for Apartheid. Azure
- [Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Take Effect, Highest in Asia, in Blow to Modi](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-50-tariffs-on-india-take-effect-highest-in-asia-in-blow-to-modi-2365/) - President Donald Trump imposed a crushing 50% tariff on some Indian goods — the highest in Asia — to punish the country for buying Russian oil, upending a decades-long push by Washington to forge closer ties with New Delhi. The new tariffs took effect at 12:01 a.m. in Washington on Wednesday, doubling the existing 25%
- [Sri Lanka's former President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/sri-lankas-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-granted-bail-2362/) - Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) by the Colombo Magistrate Court, days after he was arrested for allegedly misusing state funds for a private visit to London in 2013. The bail was granted on health grounds, local media reported, after the hearing Tuesday afternoon, amid tight security
- [India reacts to killing of journalists in Gaza: 'Shocking, deeply regrettable](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-reacts-to-killing-of-journalists-in-gaza-shocking-deeply-regrettable-2359/) - India expressed concern over the killing of five journalists in Gaza, including Mariam Dagga, after Israeli strikes on hospitals. India on Wednesday said the killing of five journalists in an Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza was “shocking and deeply regrettable” and reiterated its condemnation of the loss of civilian lives in conflict. Twenty-one
- [US, Russia discuss energy deal ahead of Trump's 50% tariffs on India over oil trade: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-russia-discuss-energy-deal-ahead-of-trumps-50-tariffs-on-india-over-oil-trade-report-2356/) - The US and Russian officials are reportedly mulling re-entering Exxon Mobil into Russia’s Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project. US and Russian officials are reportedly in talks for several energy deals, being pushed as incentives to encourage Moscow to agree to peace negotiations in Ukraine. The development comes weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened additional
- [Trump says US colleges would struggle without Chinese students amid MAGA backlash](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-us-colleges-would-struggle-without-chinese-students-amid-maga-backlash-2353/) - Trump defended a plan to allow 600,000 Chinese students, saying US colleges would "struggle" without them, sparking a MAGA backlash over security, trade tensions, and potential risks to American graduates and research sectors. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that American colleges would “struggle” without Chinese students, defending a proposal to allow 600,000 student
- [‘H-1B system is terrible… Green Cards to change,’ Lutnick says US plans major immigration shift](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/h-1b-system-is-terrible-green-cards-to-change-lutnick-says-us-plans-major-immigration-shift-2350/) - US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the United States' current immigration framework—particularly the H-1B visa and green card system—is likely to see major changes in the coming days. He also elaborated on how the new ‘gold card’ - a Donald Trump initiative - will be a great option for wealthy foreign nationals who want
- [New Zealand Post suspends deliveries to U.S. over tariffs](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/new-zealand-post-suspends-deliveries-to-u-s-over-tariffs-2346/) - New Zealand's postal service said it had suspended most deliveries to the United States, citing uncertainty over the impact of President Donald Trump's looming tariffs. NZ Post said it had temporarily suspended services as of August 21 before the U.S. 15% tariff takes effect on August 29. Only limited letters and important documents -- such
- [Putin won't meet Zelenskyy 'because he doesn't like him', says Trump](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/putin-wont-meet-zelenskyy-because-he-doesnt-like-him-says-trump-2343/) - Why is Putin so reluctant to meet with Zelenskyy?" Trump was asked in the Oval Office, to which he responded: "Because he doesn’t like him." Trump confirmed that he spoke again with Putin following their phone call last week, when he tried to line up direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv. But despite what Trump
- [Thousands evacuated, airports closed in Vietnam ahead of Typhoon Kajiki landfall](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thousands-evacuated-airports-closed-in-vietnam-ahead-of-typhoon-kajiki-landfall-2340/) - Vietnam officials warned Typhoon Kajiki may be as strong as last year’s Typhoon Yagi, which killed about 300 people and caused $3.3 billion in losses. Vietnam said on Sunday it is evacuating over 3,00,000 people and has cancelled more than a dozen domestic flights as Typhoon Kajiki approaches, with landfall expected on Monday. The civil
- ['What's going on in South Korea': Trump sets a tense tone before meeting with Lee](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/whats-going-on-in-south-korea-trump-sets-a-tense-tone-before-meeting-with-lee-2336/) - Hours before a high-stakes summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House, US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that South Korea appeared to be going through a “purge or revolution”, raising eyebrows in both Washington and Seoul. Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “WHAT IS GOING ON IN SOUTH KOREA?
- [Netanyahu regrets ‘mishap’ that killed journalists at Gaza hospital as world leaders condemn Israel](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-regrets-mishap-that-killed-journalists-at-gaza-hospital-as-world-leaders-condemn-israel-2333/) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel deeply regretted what he described as the "tragic mishap" that occurred at the Nasser hospital in the south of the Gaza Strip on Monday (August 25, 2025). An Israeli strike on Nasser hospital killed at least 20 people, including five journalists who worked for agencies including Reuters, the
- [Dream11 pulls out, BCCI left without team sponsor before Asia Cup](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/dream11-pulls-out-bcci-left-without-team-sponsor-before-asia-cup-2329/) - Days after the Parliament passed a law that made real money-based online games illegal, a key player in this sector, Dream11, has informed the BCCI that it will no longer be able to sponsor the national team, leaving Indian cricket on the lookout for a new partner with just a fortnight left for the Asia
- [Delhi Metro Fare Hike: DMRC Increases Ticket Prices After 8 Years. Check Details](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/delhi-metro-fare-hike-dmrc-increases-ticket-prices-after-8-years-check-details-2326/) - Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Travelling in Delhi Metro is set to become costlier after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed that the ticket fares will be increased, starting Monday (Aug 25). This is the first time DMRC has hiked the ticket prices in eight years, having done so previously in 2017. Responding to a
- [Ukraine drone-attacks Kursk nuclear plant, power output hit at one reactor: Russia](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ukraine-drone-attacks-kursk-nuclear-plant-power-output-hit-at-one-reactor-russia-2322/) - Russia on Sunday accused Ukraine of launching a wave of drone strikes, including one that set off a fire at a nuclear power plant, as Kyiv marked 34 years of independence from the Soviet Union. Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday (Aug 24) of launching dozens of drone strikes, including one that triggered a fire at
- [Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-pounds-gaza-city-suburbs-vows-to-press-on-with-offensive-2319/) - Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight Saturday (Aug 23) to Sunday, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a planned offensive on the city. Witnesses reported the sound of explosions non-stop overnight in the areas of Zeitoun and Shejaia, while
- [France summons US envoy and Trump relative Charles Kushner for 'unacceptable' letter to Macron over antisemitism](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/france-summons-us-envoy-and-trump-relative-charles-kushner-for-unacceptable-letter-to-macron-over-antisemitism-2316/) - Terming the letter and Charles Kushner's allegations "unacceptable", the French foreign ministry said in a statement that the country firmly rejects them. Charles Kushner, the American ambassador to Paris and US President Donald Trump's relative, has been summoned by France's foreign ministry over a letter he wrote to French President Emmanuel Macron, flagging "rising antisemitism".
- [Indian restaurant in London set on fire in arson attack, 5 diners injured](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indian-restaurant-in-london-set-on-fire-in-arson-attack-5-diners-injured-2313/) - A teenager and a man were arrested after a fire tore through an east London Indian restaurant, injuring five. CCTV suggests arson, with two ictims still in life-threatening condition. A 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of arson on Sunday following a fire that broke out at an Indian restaurant in
- [Pentagon says some National Guard units in Washington now carrying firearms as Trump targets more cities](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/pentagon-says-some-national-guard-units-in-washington-now-carrying-firearms-as-trump-targets-more-cities-2310/) - Some National Guard units patrolling the nation's capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary. A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some units on certain
- [Oil penalty on India aggressive leverage to force Russia: US Vice-President Vance](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/oil-penalty-on-india-aggressive-leverage-to-force-russia-us-vice-president-vance-2307/) - Three days before the Trump administration’s additional 25 per cent tariff penalty on India over its purchase of Russian oil kicks in, US Vice President J D Vance said Sunday that President Donald Trump applied “aggressive economic leverage”, including “secondary tariffs on India” to force Russia to stop bombing Ukraine. He made this remark during
- [6 killed, 86 injured in Israeli strikes on Yemen capital Sanaa, say Houthis](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/6-killed-86-injured-in-israeli-strikes-on-yemen-capital-sanaa-say-houthis-2304/) - Israel and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have exchanged fire several times since the war in Gaza erupted after October 7, 2023. At least six people were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday, according to the Houthi rebels who control the territory, reported Reuters. According to Houthi health official, six
- [Iran, European powers agree to resume nuclear, sanctions talks next week](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/iran-european-powers-agree-to-resume-nuclear-sanctions-talks-next-week-2301/) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his French, British and German counterparts agreed on Friday to resume talks next week on nuclear issues, Iranian state media reported, as a threat by the European powers to reimpose sanctions looms. The three countries have said they could re-activate United Nations sanctions on Iran under a "snapback" mechanism
- [5 killed in New York bus crash; Indians, Chinese tourists among 54 passengers on board](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/5-killed-in-new-york-bus-crash-indians-chinese-tourists-among-54-passengers-on-board-2298/) - Apart from people of Indian-origin, the crashed New York bus also had passengers from Chinese and Filipino origin as well. At least five people were killed after a tourist bus crashed on a New York highway while returning from Niagara Falls. As per reports, the 54 passengers on board the bus include tourists from India.
- [Famine in Gaza: ‘A failure of humanity itself’, says UN chief](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/famine-in-gaza-a-failure-of-humanity-itself-says-un-chief-2295/) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the results of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis were no mystery: “It is a man-made disaster, a moral indictment – and a failure of humanity itself. “Famine is not about food; it is the deliberate collapse of the systems needed for human survival.” Famine conditions are projected
- [Trump says Intel has agreed to a deal for US to take 10% equity stake](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-intel-has-agreed-to-a-deal-for-us-to-take-10-equity-stake-2292/) - President Trump announced the U.S. would acquire a 10% stake in Intel following a meeting with CEO Lip-Bu Tan, spurred by concerns over Tan's ties to Chinese firms. This move, part of Trump's strategy to bolster U.S. semiconductor and rare earth industries, aims to revive Intel's struggling foundry business after a significant annual loss President
- [Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on meeting PM Modi: ‘First thing he asked me was…](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-on-meeting-pm-modi-first-thing-he-asked-me-was-2289/) - Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the second Indian to undertake a spaceflight, said the prime minister asked in detail about how the mission was executed. Astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday spoke about his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after returning to India. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Shukla, who became
- [Dream11, Zupee, MPL, and others shut down real-money gaming operations](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/dream11-zupee-mpl-and-others-shut-down-real-money-gaming-operations-2286/) - Major platforms including Dream11, Zupee, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Games24x7’s My11Circle, Gameskraft’s RummyCulture, and Probo have announced the suspension or complete shutdown of their real-money gaming (RMG) operations. Dream11, Gameskraft, and Games24x7 alone accounted for $1.36 billion of this, with Dream11’s parent company, Dream Sports, reporting Rs 9,600 crore in revenue in FY24, driven largely
- [Villanova University shooting: Active shooter alert on Radnor campus; chaotic videos from Scarpa Hall emerge](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/villanova-university-shooting-active-shooter-alert-on-radnor-campus-chaotic-videos-from-scarpa-hall-emerge-2283/) - An active shooter was reported at Villanova University's Radnor campus on Thursday An active shooter was reported at Villanova University's Radnor campus on Thursday. Videos from the scene showed students running for their lives and faculty members were frightened. The Radnor Township Police Department posted on X, “On location at Villanova University for a report
- [Trump Gives 2 Weeks To Assess Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-gives-2-weeks-to-assess-russia-ukraine-peace-prospects-2280/) - Donald Trump on Thursday set a two-week time frame for assessing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the US president ramps up his efforts to negotiate an end to the war. "I would say within two weeks we're going to know one way or the other," he said in a telephone interview when asked
- [Colombia attacks: At least 18 killed and dozens injured](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/colombia-attacks-at-least-18-killed-and-dozens-injured-2277/) - At least 18 people have been killed and dozens wounded in two separate attacks in Colombia, deepening the country's most serious security crisis in decades. Six people died and more than 60 were injured after a car bomb exploded on a busy street in the western city of Cali in Colombia, according to authorities. Earlier
- [55 million US visa holders under review as Trump admin intensifies immigration crackdown](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/55-million-us-visa-holders-under-review-as-trump-admin-intensifies-immigration-crackdown-2275/) - The State Department said it was looking for indicators of ineligibility, including staying past the timeframe outlined in a visa, criminal activity, etc. Over 55 million US visa holders and applicants are now under review as the Trump administration strengthens its crackdown on immigrants. As per an AP report, this review is being done to
- [Netanyahu orders Gaza hostage talks as Israel plans city capture and Hamas defeat](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/netanyahu-orders-gaza-hostage-talks-as-israel-plans-city-capture-and-hamas-defeat-2272/) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday confirmed that Israel will start immediate negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza, signalling a potential move toward ending the nearly two-year-old conflict on terms “acceptable to Israel.” Speaking directly to soldiers in Gaza, Netanyahu said he had met commanders to approve plans for capturing Gaza
- [India successfully test fires long-range ballistic missile Agni-5](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/india-successfully-test-fires-long-range-ballistic-missile-agni-5-2269/) - New Delhi: India on Wednesday successfully test fired its long range ballistic missile Agni-5 that can hit a target at a distance of around 5,000 km. “Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-5 was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters,” the Defence
- [Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security, Vance says](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/europe-must-shoulder-lions-share-of-ukraines-security-vance-says-2265/) - European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of a deal to end Russia’s war in the country, United States Vice President JD Vance has said. In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Vance said the US should not have to “carry the burden” of underpinning
- [79 killed in Afghanistan bus-motorcycle collision](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/79-killed-in-afghanistan-bus-motorcycle-collision-2262/) - Kabul: An overcrowded bus carrying Afghans expelled from Iran crashed in western Afghanistan and at least 79 people were killed, authorities said on Wednesday. The crash on the Herat-Kabul highway involved a motorcycle, a truck and a bus late on Tuesday, said Ahmdullah Muttaqi, head of the information department for Herat’s provincial government. The bus
- [Xi visits Lhasa to take part in 60th anniversary celebration of Tibet Autonomous Region](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/xi-visits-lhasa-to-take-part-in-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-tibet-autonomous-region-2259/) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) arrived in Lhasa, Tibet's provincial capital, to mark the 60th anniversary of Tibet's founding as an autonomous region. Watch | Tibet in translation: how the capital city of Lhasa has been reshaped, and rewritten Mr. Xi, heading a delegation of officials from Beijing, was welcomed by
- [US To Screen Visa, Green Card Applicants For "Anti-Americanism". What Is It](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-to-screen-visa-green-card-applicants-for-anti-americanism-what-is-it-2256/) - In yet another diktat, the Donald Trump administration has asked the immigration officers to screen visa and green card applicants for "anti-Americanism," including having their social media checked. The news comes as a concern for thousands of Indian students and professionals seeking a better life in the US, as the acceptance of their visa, green
- [Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at age 88](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/frank-caprio-rhode-island-judge-who-drew-a-huge-online-audience-with-his-compassion-dies-at-age-88-2253/) - Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence," has died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday (August 20, 2025) he "passed away peacefully" after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.” Caprio billed his courtroom
- [Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ‘attacked’ during Jan Sunwai; accused disguised as complainant](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-attacked-during-jan-sunwai-accused-disguised-as-complainant-2250/) - Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked during a Jan Sunwai on Monday, the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed. The attacker had allegedly posed as a complainant before hitting her. The incident happened when Rekha Gupta was holding a Jan Sunwai programme at the Delhi chief minister residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday,
- [Trump imposed tariffs on India to end Russia-Ukraine war, says White House](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-imposed-tariffs-on-india-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-says-white-house-2247/) - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) said that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on India to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. “The President has put tremendous public pressure to bring this war to a close. He has taken actions as you seen sanctions on India and
- [Giant Chinese drone subs to punch holes in US seabed surveillance](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/giant-chinese-drone-subs-to-punch-holes-in-us-seabed-surveillance-2245/) - China is preparing to put its undersea ambitions on parade, rolling out giant drone submarines that could one day strike at the US undersea sensor network and tilt the balance of the Pacific’s silent war. This month, Naval News reported that China is expected to unveil two new extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) during a
- [North Korea's Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/north-koreas-kim-calls-for-rapid-nuclear-buildup-2242/) - Item 1 of 3 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a Choe Hyon-class destroyer, in North Korea, August 18, 2025, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS [1/3]North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a Choe Hyon-class destroyer, in North Korea, August 18, 2025, in this
- [Air Canada to gradually resume service today after reaching 'agreement' with flight attendants to end strike](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/air-canada-to-gradually-resume-service-today-after-reaching-agreement-with-flight-attendants-to-end-strike-2239/) - Hours after Air Canada and the union representing 10,000 striking flight attendants resumed preliminary discussions on Monday night, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) said it has reached a tentative agreement to end a strike, reported AP on Tuesday. The report added that Air Canada will gradually resume service from Tuesday after reaching an
- [Trump Says Putin 'Tired' Of Ukraine War But May Resist Peace Deal: 'You Never Know'](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-putin-tired-of-ukraine-war-but-may-resist-peace-deal-you-never-know-2236/) - Donald Trump said he hopes Vladimir Putin will end Ukraine war while acknowledging that the Russian President may not want a deal. US President Donald Trump said he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will “be good" and move towards ending the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that it is possible the Kremlin leader does not
- [Want to try and get to heaven: Trump ties Ukraine peace push to higher calling](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/want-to-try-and-get-to-heaven-trump-ties-ukraine-peace-push-to-higher-calling-2233/) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday tied his hope that brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine might improve his chances of making it to heaven -- a rare moment of self-deprecation from the 79-year-old billionaire Republican. "I want to try and get to heaven if possible. I hear I'm not doing well, really at the
- [Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-demands-release-of-all-hostages-after-hamas-backs-new-truce-offer-2230/) - A senior Israeli official on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal. Mediators are awaiting an official Israeli response to the plan, a day after Hamas signalled its readiness for a fresh
- [Italian PM Meloni Surprises Trump Aide With ‘Unexpected’ Namaste At White House](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/italian-pm-meloni-surprises-trump-aide-with-unexpected-namaste-at-white-house-2225/) - Italian PM Giorgia Meloni greeted a Trump aide with a namaste at the White House, surprising attendees. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also met Trump to discuss the war with Russia. Italian PM Meloni greeted Trump aide with a "namaste" at the White House. Trump suggests Ukraine give up Crimea and NATO ambitions. In a surprising gesture
- [Hamas accepts 60-day Gaza ceasefire in proposed hostage release deal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-accepts-60-day-gaza-ceasefire-in-proposed-hostage-release-deal-2222/) - Hamas, the Palestinian terror group, on Monday said it had accepted a proposed hostage release deal that includes a 60-day ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, news agency Reuters reported, amid continued fighting in the region. However, according to Saudi channel Al Arabiya, the proposal represents a compromise between a full ceasefire and a temporary truce, which
- [Florida truck crash by Indian driver sparks row between Trump adminstration, California governor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/florida-truck-crash-by-indian-driver-sparks-row-between-trump-adminstration-california-governor-2219/) - The Department of Homeland Security said it is working around the clock to safeguard the public and remove criminal illegal immigrants from the country. A deadly crash in Florida that claimed three lives has sparked fresh criticism from the Trump administration of California governor Gavin Newsom. The accident occurred when a semi-truck driver, allegedly an
- [Trump-Zelensky meet: ‘Began arrangements for Putin-Zelensky meet, location to be…’, says US President](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-zelensky-meet-began-arrangements-for-putin-zelensky-meet-location-to-be-says-us-president-2216/) - During their second Oval Office meeting this year, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States would be open to backing European efforts to enforce any potential peace agreement in Ukraine. Here are the top ten updates: 1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday after his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and
- [Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/kuwait-arrests-67-over-illegal-alcohol-production-after-23-deaths-2213/) - Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 67 people accused of producing and distributing locally made alcoholic drinks that killed 23 people in recent days, including a Bangladeshi national said to head the criminal network, the Interior Ministry has said. In a statement on X late on Saturday, the ministry said it seized six factories and another four
- [Israel says it targeted energy infrastructure site used by Houthis near Yemeni capital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-says-it-targeted-energy-infrastructure-site-used-by-houthis-near-yemeni-capital-2210/) - Item 1 of 4 A worker walks at the Hiziaz power station after it was attacked by Israeli missile strikes in Sanaa, Yemen August 17, 2025. - The Israeli military said it had targeted an energy infrastructure site that was used by the Iran-aligned Houthis south of the Yemeni capital Sanaa early on Sunday, with
- [8 dead after flash flood hit campsite in north China, 4 missing](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/8-dead-after-flash-flood-hit-campsite-in-north-china-4-missing-2207/) - Thirteen campers went missing initially. By Sunday morning, one had been rescued and eight bodies had been found A flash flood swept through a campsite in north China, killing eight people and leaving four missing, state media reported Sunday Saturday's flood occurred around 10 p.m. local time in Urad Rear Banner, an expansive mountainous area
- [Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza as Israelis urge mass protest](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-prepares-to-move-palestinians-to-southern-gaza-as-israelis-urge-mass-protest-2204/) - Nahariya: Israel announced Saturday that it is preparing to move Palestinians from combat zones to southern Gaza as plans move ahead for a military offensive in some of the territory’s most populated areas. The Israeli military body in charge of humanitarian aid to Gaza, COGAT, said the supply of tents and other shelter equipment to
- [Antigovernment protesters clash with police in several Serbian cities](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/antigovernment-protesters-clash-with-police-in-several-serbian-cities-2201/) - Protesters have clashed with riot police in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, and other cities, on the fifth consecutive night of demonstrations against the government of right-wing President Aleksandar Vucic. Clashes also broke out in Belgrade late on Saturday after police stopped demonstrators heading for the governing Serbian Progressive Party’s (SNS) headquarters. Late on Saturday, thousands gathered
- [We keep an eye on Pakistan and India every day: Marco Rubio says ‘ceasefires can fall apart very quickly’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/we-keep-an-eye-on-pakistan-and-india-every-day-marco-rubio-says-ceasefires-can-fall-apart-very-quickly-2198/) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States keeps “an eye” on what’s happening between India and Pakistan “every single day” as ceasefires can fall apart very quickly. “…the only way to have a ceasefire is for both sides to agree to stop firing at one another. And the Russians just haven't
- [Why US spares China, but hits India: Marco Rubio defends Russian oil hypocrisy](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/why-us-spares-china-but-hits-india-marco-rubio-defends-russian-oil-hypocrisy-2195/) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that imposing secondary sanctions on China for refining Russian oil could drive up global energy prices, even as Washington has punished India with additional tariffs for continuing to purchase crude from Moscow. "If you impose secondary sanctions on a country, as in the case of Russian oil
- [Putin's bodyguards carried "poop suitcase" to Alaska summit with Trump: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/putins-bodyguards-carried-poop-suitcase-to-alaska-summit-with-trump-report-2192/) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's bodyguards reportedly carried a "poop suitcase" to collect his faecal waste during the Friday Alaska summit with US President Donald Trump, as reported by The Express US. The unusual security measure was said to be aimed at preventing foreign powers from obtaining information about the Russian leader's health. "Putin's bodyguards collect
- [Zelensky arrives in Washington for talks with Trump days after US-Russia summit](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zelensky-arrives-in-washington-for-talks-with-trump-days-after-us-russia-summit-2189/) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington DC on Sunday (local time) to meet US President Donald Trump, saying he desires to end the war with Russia “quickly and reliably.” The scheduled meeting between the two leaders comes days after Trump met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a high-stakes summit in Alaska, to discuss a
- [Karachi: 3 dead, many injured in celebratory firing on Pak's Independence Day](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/karachi-3-dead-many-injured-in-celebratory-firing-on-paks-independence-day-2184/) - Five people were killed while trying to stop robbery attempts during separate firing incidents reported across the city. In other cases, civilians lost their lives to stray bullets or aerial gunfire. Three people, including a senior citizen and an eight-year-old girl, were killed in Karachi during Independence Day celebrations due to "reckless" aerial firing, rescue
- [Ex-Diplomat Vikas Swarup says US relations with Pakistan is ‘short term, motivated by](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ex-diplomat-vikas-swarup-says-us-relations-with-pakistan-is-short-term-motivated-by-2181/) - Former diplomat Vikas Swarup explained on Wednesday as to why he believes that the United States' relation with Pakistan is "short-term." The former High Commissioner to Canada and author of Slumdog Millionaire, Swarup said, "We have to look at US' relationship with Pakistan in a different lens from the US' relationship with India." In an
- [Trump's Washington takeover targets homeless encampments: All you need to know -](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trumps-washington-takeover-targets-homeless-encampments-all-you-need-to-know-2178/) - After President Donald Trump announced the takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department and deployment of the National Guard, the focus is on the removal of homeless encampments from the US capital The President vowed to relocate unhoused individuals "far from the Capital" as part of a broader federal policing takeover. Found your dream destination?
- [Russia-Ukraine conflict: Donald Trump eyes three-way meeting with Putin, Zelensky](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-conflict-donald-trump-eyes-three-way-meeting-with-putin-zelensky-2174/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday (August 13, 2025) he would seek a three-way meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin immediately after his Alaska summit with the Russian leader aimed at ending the three-year war in Ukraine. Mr. Trump spoke after what he described as a "very good" call with European leaders, including Mr.
- [Kim Keon Hee: South Korea's ex-first lady arrested in bribery probe](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/kim-keon-hee-south-koreas-ex-first-lady-arrested-in-bribery-probe-2171/) - The wife of South Korea's jailed former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested over a raft of charges, including stock manipulation and bribery. Former first lady Kim Keon Hee denied all charges during a four-hour court hearing in Seoul on Tuesday. But the court issued a detention warrant, citing the risk that she may
- [DOJ accuses George Washington University of indifference to anti-Semitism](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/doj-accuses-george-washington-university-of-indifference-to-anti-semitism-2167/) - The United States Department of Justice has accused George Washington University of deliberate indifference to anti-Semitism, making the Washington, DC-based institution the latest to find itself in the crosshairs of the administration of President Donald Trump. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Justice Department said the school violated federal civil rights by creating a “hostile
- [US lauds Pakistan’s fight against terror, condemns loss of lives in ‘barbaric’ attacks](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-lauds-pakistans-fight-against-terror-condemns-loss-of-lives-in-barbaric-attacks-2164/) - 'US applauds Pakistan’s successes to contain terrorism' The United States has commended Pakistan for its ongoing efforts and "continued success" in combating terrorist groups at both regional and global levels. Washington also extended condolences for the lives lost in recent terror attacks across Pakistan. During the recent Pakistan-US Counter-Terrorism Dialogue held in Islamabad, both countries
- [U.S. summit in Alaska a ‘personal victory’ for Putin, says Ukraine’s Zelensky](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/u-s-summit-in-alaska-a-personal-victory-for-putin-says-ukraines-zelensky-2162/) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday (August 12, 2025) that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal victory" by getting invited to talks with Donald Trump on U.S. soil, and that the meeting further delayed sanctions on Moscow. Mr. Zelensky also ruled out withdrawing troops from Ukraine's eastern Donbas region as part of a
- [National Guard in Washington: TV host Rachel Maddow rips into Trump, says ‘it's not crime, he enjoys using force’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/national-guard-in-washington-tv-host-rachel-maddow-rips-into-trump-says-its-not-crime-he-enjoys-using-force-2159/) - American TV host Rachel Maddow ripped into United States President Donald Trump hours after he deployed National Guard into Washington DC reportedly to curb the rate of crime, saying it is not about that but “authoritarian takeover” of the country. Rachel Maddow said Donald Trump “enjoys” using the US military against American citizens. Speaking on
- [12-Year-Old Bangladeshi Girl Raped By 200 Men Over 3 Months Near Mumbai, 10 Arrested](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/12-year-old-bangladeshi-girl-raped-by-200-men-over-3-months-near-mumbai-10-arrested-2156/) - 10 people have been arrested after a 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl, rescued from a prostitution racket in Vasai, alleged rape by over 200 men in three months In a shocking case, a 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl has alleged that she was sexually exploited by more than 200 men over a span of three months before being rescued
- [Uttarakhand: 43 people still missing in Dharali flash floods, says govt in first official note](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uttarakhand-43-people-still-missing-in-dharali-flash-floods-says-govt-in-first-official-note-2153/) - Following the devastating flash flood in Dharali on August 5th, officials report 43 people still missing amidst warnings of more heavy rainfall in Uttarkashi until August 15th, potentially hindering search and relief efforts. A joint task force is navigating unstable terrain to find those trapped, while road repairs are underway despite weather challenges. DEHRADUN: Almost
- [Explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Pennsylvania's Allegheny County injures many; shocking videos surface](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/explosion-at-us-steel-clairton-coke-works-plant-in-pennsylvanias-allegheny-county-injures-many-shocking-videos-surface-2150/) - An explosion at the Clairton Coke Works steel plant injures multiple individuals. A massive explosion at the Clairton Coke Works steel plant in Pennsylvania on Monday morning left multiple people injured, officials reported. Emergency crews quickly responded as thick smoke billowed from the site. The full extent of the injuries remains unclear, according to Pittsburgh’s
- [Plane Crash: Plane crashes at Kalispell City Airport in Montana, horrifying video surfaces](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/plane-crash-plane-crashes-at-kalispell-city-airport-in-montana-horrifying-video-surfaces-2147/) - Montana Plane Crash: Initial footage from the scene showed a plume of black smoke and flames. The plane caught fire as soon as it collided and the flames quickly spread across the tarmac and a nearby grassy field. Initial information suggests the plane may have collided with another plane on the taxiway Montana Plane Crash:
- [Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-signs-order-to-extend-china-tariff-truce-by-90-days-2144/) - US President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days on Monday (August 11, 2025), at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies. Mr. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he signed the executive order for the extension, and that “all other elements
- [‘First two minutes, I’ll know whether…’: Trump ahead of meeting with Putin to end Ukraine wa](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/first-two-minutes-ill-know-whether-trump-ahead-of-meeting-with-putin-to-end-ukraine-wa-2141/) - Trump made the remark during a White House briefing that he called to announce plans for a federal takeover of Washington's police force to combat crime. US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism ahead of his meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, saying he would know in the "first two minutes" whether he would strike
- [Virat Kohli Said "Why Are You...": Chhattisgarh Villager On Rajat Patidar SIM Mishap](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/virat-kohli-said-why-are-you-chhattisgarh-villager-on-rajat-patidar-sim-mishap-2138/) - For Manish Bisi, a young man from Madagaon village in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, the simple act of buying a SIM card from a local mobile phone shop let loose a whirlwind of disbelief, celebrity, and a bizarre series of events that felt more like a movie script than reality. The SIM card once belonged to
- [Another British F-35 jet makes emergency landing in Japan weeks after India snag](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/another-british-f-35-jet-makes-emergency-landing-in-japan-weeks-after-india-snag-2135/) - A British F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport in Japan following a malfunction, temporarily disrupting commercial flights. Just weeks after a similar incident in India. A British F-35B stealth fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport in southwestern Japan on Sunday due to
- [‘Next war may happen soon’: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi hints amidst geopolitical tensions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/next-war-may-happen-soon-army-chief-general-upendra-dwivedi-hints-amidst-geopolitical-tensions-2131/) - India’s next war could be closer than we think and it won’t be fought by soldiers alone, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said during his recent address at IIT Madras. The army chief called for a “whole-of-nation” approach to national defence, urging citizens to prepare as one. Speaking at IIT Madras on August 4 during
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'fully supports' joint statement by European leaders](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-fully-supports-joint-statement-by-european-leaders-2128/) - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday (August 10, 2025) that Kyiv "values and fully supports" a joint statement by European leaders on achieving peace in Ukraine while protecting Ukrainian and European interests. "The end of the war must be fair, and I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine and our people today for
- [US VP Vance says Ukraine-Russia peace deal unlikely to satisfy either side](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-vp-vance-says-ukraine-russia-peace-deal-unlikely-to-satisfy-either-side-2125/) - United States Vice President JD Vance said a negotiated settlement between Russia and Ukraine was unlikely to satisfy either side, and that any peace deal would likely leave both Moscow and Kyiv “unhappy”, adding that the US is aiming for a settlement both countries can accept. “It’s not going to make anybody super happy. Both
- [Trump expected to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops in Washington: Report](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-expected-to-deploy-hundreds-of-national-guard-troops-in-washington-report-2122/) - US President Donald Trump may deploy National Guard troops in Washington, DC, with their roles still under consideration, Reuters reported, citing officials. US President Donald Trump is expected to activate hundreds of National Guard troops for Washington, DC, Reuters reported on Monday, citing official, who said that the final numbers as well as what role
- [1 Dead, Many Buildings Collapse After 6.1 Earthquake In Turkey](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/1-dead-many-buildings-collapse-after-6-1-earthquake-in-turkey-2119/) - A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more. The quake was felt across several cities in the west of the country, including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir. "An 81-year-old person died soon after having been
- [‘No choice’ but to ‘finish the job’: Netanyahu defends Israel’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/no-choice-but-to-finish-the-job-netanyahu-defends-israels-plan-to-take-over-gaza-2116/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has “no choice” but to “finish the job” against Hamas, citing the group’s refusal to lay down arms. Speaking to reporters at an international press conference on Sunday, he outlined plans for a new military offensive targeting what he called Hamas’ two remaining strongholds in Gaza City and
- [Israel says it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israel-says-it-killed-al-jazeera-journalist-anas-al-sharif-2113/) - Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday (August 10, 2025). The Israeli military admitted in a statement to targeting Anas al-Sharif, the reporter it labelled as a “terrorist” affiliated with Hamas. The attack was
- [Air ambulance helicopter crashes into residential area near Kenya's Nairobi, 6 dead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/air-ambulance-helicopter-crashes-into-residential-area-near-kenyas-nairobi-6-dead-2109/) - A tragic air crash just outside Kenya’s capital on Thursday claimed six lives, after a medical evacuation jet belonging to AMREF Flying Doctors plunged into a residential area in Kiambu County, which borders Nairobi. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident, stating that rescue teams were swiftly deployed to the crash site. Military and police
- [South Korea, US to conduct major joint military drills starting August 18](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/south-korea-us-to-conduct-major-joint-military-drills-starting-august-18-2106/) - Item 1 of 5 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 7: (L to R) Col. Lee Sung-jun, public affairs director of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and Col. Ryan Donald, public affairs director of the United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC), and United States Forces Korea (USFK) attend the press briefing of Ulchi
- [11 martyred in terror attacks across KP, Balochistan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/11-martyred-in-terror-attacks-across-kp-balochistan-2103/) - Eight security personnel and three civilians embraced martyrdom in different terror attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, officials said on Wednesday. In Balochistan’s Mastung district, three security personnel, including a senior officer, were martyred and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device attack in Kirdgab area of the district. ISPR said the incident
- [Missing Pak man found 'frozen in time' after 28 years inside glacier: 'Body was intact](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/missing-pak-man-found-frozen-in-time-after-28-years-inside-glacier-body-was-intact-2100/) - A man missing for 28 years in Pakistan has been found dead inside a glacier, perfectly preserved. Naseeruddin vanished during a family feud in 1997. A man who vanished 28 years ago in Pakistan, reportedly to escape a family feud, has been found dead, his body shockingly preserved inside a glacier. The discovery stunned a
- [India’s Modi, Brazil’s Lula speak amid Trump tariff blitz](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/indias-modi-brazils-lula-speak-amid-trump-tariff-blitz-2097/) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva have spoken by phone, their offices said, discussing a broad range of topics that included tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from both countries. Lula confirmed a state visit to India in early 2026 during the call on Thursday, which
- [Trump claims to have reached ‘historic’ peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-claims-to-have-reached-historic-peace-deal-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan-2094/) - US president Donald Trump announced he will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday for what he called a “Historic Peace Summit” aimed at ending decades of hostilities between the two former Soviet republics. Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan and president Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan “will join me at the White House for
- [Israeli Security Cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City in escalation of war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/israeli-security-cabinet-approves-plan-to-take-over-gaza-city-in-escalation-of-war-2091/) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Israel's Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City. The decision taken early on Friday (August 8, 2025) marks another escalation of Israel's 22-month offensive launched in response to Hamas' October 7 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (August 7, 2025) that to destroy
- [Russia confirms Vladimir Putin's meeting with Donald Trump amid bid to end Ukraine war](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-confirms-vladimir-putins-meeting-with-donald-trump-amid-bid-to-end-ukraine-war-2088/) - Moscow's deputy UN Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy also said that he was not aware of any planned meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, might have a meeting next week, Moscow's deputy UN Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy confirmed on Thursday. Polyanskiy also said that he was
- [NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-11 to International Space Station](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/nasa-and-spacex-launch-crew-11-to-international-space-station-2084/) - NASA and SpaceX launched a four-member crew to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, embarking on the latest research expedition to the orbiting laboratory. The mission, dubbed Crew-11, included NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. The crew lifted off at
- [Kulgam encounter: Terrorist killed in anti-terror operation in J&K](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/kulgam-encounter-terrorist-killed-in-anti-terror-operation-in-jk-2081/) - A terrorist was killed in an ongoing anti-terror operation of security forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday (August 2, 2025). “Intermittent and intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact. One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far.
- [Coaches of Islamabad Express derails near Lahore in Pakistan, at least 30 injured](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/coaches-of-islamabad-express-derails-near-lahore-in-pakistan-at-least-30-injured-2078/) - At least 30 passengers were injured after several coaches of a train derailed near Lahore, officials said on Saturday (August 2, 2025). According to the Pakistan Railways, the Islamabad Express that was going to Rawalpindi from Lahore derailed at Kala Shah Kaku, Sheikhupura, some 50 km from Lahore, on Friday (August 1, 2025) evening. "At
- [Ukrainians mourn 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ukrainians-mourn-31-killed-in-russian-strike-on-kyiv-2075/) - Residents place flowers in memory of victims at the site of an apartment building that was hit a day before by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 1, 2025 Summary Death toll reaches 31, including five children Sixteen children among more than 150 wounded in Kyiv attack New
- [Enough nuke submarines to control two: Russian lawmaker after Trump's move](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/enough-nuke-submarines-to-control-two-russian-lawmaker-after-trumps-move-2072/) - Russia dismisses Trump's submarine move, claiming US subs are already tracked. Moscow urges calm as tensions rise amid fears of direct conflict. There are enough Russian nuclear submarines in the high seas to tackle two American subs dispatched by US President Donald Trump to counter Russia, a member of the Russian Parliament Duma has said.
- [Volcano erupts after quake in Russia's far east](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/volcano-erupts-after-quake-in-russias-far-east-2069/) - A volcano in Russia’s far east erupted on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), Russian scientists said, hours after a major quake prompted evacuations and tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific coast. Eruptions of the Klyuchevskoy volcano – the highest active in Europe and Asia – are quite common, with at least 18 of them happening
- [Fires and destruction as missile attacks rattle Ukraine’s capital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/fires-and-destruction-as-missile-attacks-rattle-ukraines-capital-2066/) - Russia launched a barrage of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least six people – including a six-year-old boy and his mother – and injuring 52, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russian forces launched more than 300 drones and eight missiles, targeting residential buildings throughout the capital.
- [‘One peace deal a month’: White House again claims Trump ended India-Pakistan hostilities despite India’s denial](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/one-peace-deal-a-month-white-house-again-claims-trump-ended-india-pakistan-hostilities-despite-indias-denial-2063/) - Earlier this week, during a Lok Sabha speech on Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear: India’s actions were its own. The White House spokesperson went on to listing five other hotspots where Trump allegedly played a role in brokering peace. In a bold statement from the White House briefing room, Press Secretary
- [30-year-old British Sikh man stabbed to death in London attack](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/30-year-old-british-sikh-man-stabbed-to-death-in-london-attack-2060/) - A 30-year-old British Sikh man has been stabbed to death in east London in an attack involving people known to each other, the UK police believe. Gurmuk Singh, known as Gary, died last week in Felbrigge Road, Ilford in East London, and was formally named by Metropolitan Police on Thursday. The force said its officers
- [India vs Pakistan WCL 2025 semi-final called off after Yuvraj, Harbhajan and other legends pull out; PAK enter final](https://www.mcleangazette.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-wcl-2025-semi-final-called-off-after-yuvraj-harbhajan-and-other-legends-pull-out-pak-enter-final-2057/) - WCL 2025 semifinal was called off after India refused to play Pakistan; citing Pahalgam attack. As a result, Pakistan Champions advanced to the final. The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 semifinal between India Champions and Pakistan Champions was called off on Wednesday. Players representing the India Champions had refused to play against Pakistan, upholding
- [Australia to ban YouTube for children under 16 to shield them from ‘predatory algorithm’](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australia-to-ban-youtube-for-children-under-16-to-shield-them-from-predatory-algorithm-2054/) - Australia YouTube Ban: Australia will no more allow children under 16 years of age to be present on YouTube, a top minister said on Wednesday, citing the need to shield them from “predatory algorithm”. The Australia YouTube ban for children under 16 follows a similar move the country announced last year, which banned them from
- [Australia’s first attempt to launch home-made rocket goes up in smoke; comes down 14 seconds after lift-off](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/australias-first-attempt-to-launch-home-made-rocket-goes-up-in-smoke-comes-down-14-seconds-after-lift-off-2051/) - Australia’s first attempt to launch a home-made rocket into orbit ended in failure on Wednesday.The 23-metre Eris vehicle crashed just 14 seconds after take-off. The rocket rose briefly, gained some thrust, then came crashing down just seconds later. The test flight was carried out by Gilmour Space Technologies. The failed mission took place from a
- [UK: All international flights affected as Nats Swanwick air traffic control down - ' We are limiting number of aircraft.](https://www.mcleangazette.com/travel/uk-all-international-flights-affected-as-nats-swanwick-air-traffic-control-down-we-are-limiting-number-of-aircraft-2048/) - All international flights affected in UK have been affected after NATS, which operates two air traffic control centres in the UK, is down. NATS issues statement NATS has issued a statement in this regard, saying, “As a result of a technical issue at NATS Swanwick air traffic control centre, we are limiting the number of
- [Canada ‘intends’ to recognise Palestinian State: ‘No room for delay](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/canada-intends-to-recognise-palestinian-state-no-room-for-delay-2045/) - The Israeli Embassy in Canada rejected Mark Carney’s intention to recognise the State of Palestine. After France and the United Kingdom, Canada has also announced that it will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in an official
- [6 India companies face fresh US sanctions for Iran oil dealings after tariff shocker](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/6-india-companies-face-fresh-us-sanctions-for-iran-oil-dealings-after-tariff-shocker-2042/) - In its statement, the US Department of State has accused these entities of regularly engaging in 'dark activity and other deceptive shipping practices, endangering other vessels and trade flows.' PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump A day after US President Donald Trump announced hefty 25 percent tariff on India, the US Department of State
- ['Maybe they’ll be selling oil to India some day': US, Pakistan strike 'massive reserves' deal; Donald Trump hints at future exports](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/maybe-theyll-be-selling-oil-to-india-some-day-us-pakistan-strike-massive-reserves-deal-donald-trump-hints-at-future-exports-2039/) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the US had struck a deal with Pakistan to develop "massive oil reserves", further hinting at exports of the same to India. This comes after Trump slapped 25% tariff rates on India and warned of additional penalties for the country's continued trade with Russia for arms and
- [Countdown begins for NISAR satellite launch on July 30, 2025](https://www.mcleangazette.com/technology/countdown-begins-for-nisar-satellite-launch-on-july-30-2025-2036/) - The countdown for the NISAR satellite mission started at 2.10 p.m. on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with the 2,392-kg satellite is scheduled to lift off from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5.40 p.m. on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). About 19 minutes
- [Russia-Ukraine War: 16 killed in Russian strikes on penal colony in Zaporizhzhia, Says Governor](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-16-killed-in-russian-strikes-on-penal-colony-in-zaporizhzhia-says-governor-2033/) - Russian glide bombs and ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility overnight as Russia’s relentless strikes on civilian areas killed at least 27 people across the country, officials said on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to soon punish Russia with sanctions and tariffs unless it stops. Four
- [UK says will recognise Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to ceasefire](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/uk-says-will-recognise-palestinian-state-unless-israel-agrees-to-ceasefire-2029/) - The UK Prime Minister also asked Hamas to release Israeli hostages, disarm, and accept that they will play no part in the government of Gaza. United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that the country will recognise the State of Palestine formally in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and
- [Truce is called, cultural tussle remains: behind Thailand-Cambodia hostility](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/truce-is-called-cultural-tussle-remains-behind-thailand-cambodia-hostility-2026/) - After days of deadly fighting, Cambodia and Thailand on Monday agreed to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire”. The ceasefire was negotiated by Prime Ministers Hun Manet of Cambodia and Phumtham Wechayachai of Thailand at a meeting hosted by Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur. The clashes followed months of tensions over a century-old border
- [US, China Agree to Continue Talks on Tariff Truce Extension](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/us-china-agree-to-continue-talks-on-tariff-truce-extension-2023/) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US and China will continue talks over maintaining a tariff truce before it expires in two weeks and that President Donald Trump will make the final call on any extension. Bessent, who led the US delegation with Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, said in Stockholm that he’ll brief Trump
- [Videos Show Moment 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Struck Russia's Kamchatka](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/videos-show-moment-8-8-magnitude-earthquake-struck-russias-kamchatka-2020/) - A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning. Destructive tsunami waves could reach areas along the coasts of Russia and Japan in the next three hours, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was shallow at a depth of 19.3 km
- [China floods: Torrential rains kill at least 34; authorities evacuate 80,000 as over 130 villages lose electricity](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/china-floods-torrential-rains-kill-at-least-34-authorities-evacuate-80000-as-over-130-villages-lose-electricity-2015/) - Chinese capital Beijing witnessed heavy rains and flooding killing at least 34 and leading authorities to evacuate 80,000, according to state media on Tuesday. Roads have been shut and more 130 villages have faced electricity issue with no power, Beijing Daily said. Chinese President Xi Jinping directed authorities on Monday to contemplate worst-case scenarios and
- [Trump says Putin has 10 or 12 days to agree to Ukraine peace deal or face sanctions](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-putin-has-10-or-12-days-to-agree-to-ukraine-peace-deal-or-face-sanctions-2012/) - Reducing a 50-day deadline set by him for Russia to reach a ceasefire, US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Vladimir Putin had only 10 or 12 days to agree to Ukraine peace deal or face sanctions. Making his frustration with Putin for prolonging the Ukraine war known, Trump said that there was no
- [Thailand, Cambodia begins peace talks in Malaysia: From 'immediate ceasefire' to Trump's tariff threat — 5 key points](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thailand-cambodia-begins-peace-talks-in-malaysia-from-immediate-ceasefire-to-trumps-tariff-threat-5-key-points-2009/) - Thailand and Cambodia opened peace talks on Monday in Malaysia, seeking an “immediate” ceasefire in the deadly border conflict that escalated last week. Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet began their talks in the administrative capital of Putrajaya at 3:15 PM local time (0715 GMT). Here's all you need
- [3 killed, others injured after 2 coaches of passenger train derail in Germany](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/3-killed-others-injured-after-2-coaches-of-passenger-train-derail-in-germany-2006/) - According to Germany rail operator Deutsche Bahn, two carriages of the train derailed for reasons not yet known. The authorities are probing the incident. At least three people have died and several others have been injured after a regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, according to police. The accident happened on Sunday
- [Man Shouts "Going To Bomb The Plane" Mid-Air, Arrested In Scotland](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/man-shouts-going-to-bomb-the-plane-mid-air-arrested-in-scotland-2002/) - A man has been arrested for causing a disturbance on an Easyjet flight from London Luton Airport to Glasgow. A video that has gone viral on social media shows the man shouting "I am going to bomb the plane". He was also heard saying "death to America, death to Trump" and Allahu Akbar (God is
- [10-hour pause, but no peace: Gaza reels from famine, 38 dead; UAE, Jordon airdrop aid from sky](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/10-hour-pause-but-no-peace-gaza-reels-from-famine-38-dead-uae-jordon-airdrop-aid-from-sky-1999/) - Top developments: Aid airdrops, tactical pause, and grim toll in Gaza As Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens amid ongoing war, a mix of symbolic gestures and limited policy shifts is playing out on the ground. With global criticism mounting over the scale of civilian casualties and the near-collapse of aid operations, Israel has begun a daily
- [Thai and Cambodian PMs to meet today after Trump steps in to broker peace deal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thai-and-cambodian-pms-to-meet-today-after-trump-steps-in-to-broker-peace-deal-1996/) - Thai and Cambodian leaders are expected to meet on Monday in a bid to end the most intense border violence between their countries in more than ten years. The talks come after President Donald Trump intervened by threatening trade tariffs to push for a ceasefire. Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister
- [Palestinians stare at ‘die hungry or leave territory’ as Gaza starvation peaks, Israel blames Hamas again](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/palestinians-stare-at-die-hungry-or-leave-territory-as-gaza-starvation-peaks-israel-blames-hamas-again-1993/) - In Gaza, a girl asked a doctor, “Am I (still) beautiful?” She had lost almost all her hair due to severe malnutrition. “Doctor, will my hair grow again?” she asked Dr Wafaa Abu Nimer at a hospital in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, who described it to aid agency Amnesty. Over 110 Gazans, most of
- [Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/judge-blocks-trumps-birthright-citizenship-restrictions-in-third-ruling-since-high-court-decision-1990/) - A federal judge on Friday (July 25, 2025) blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court ruling blocking the birthright order nationwide since a key Supreme Court decision in June. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, joining another district court as
- [Trump says Hamas wants to die, urges Israel to 'finish the job' in Gaza](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/trump-says-hamas-wants-to-die-urges-israel-to-finish-the-job-in-gaza-1987/) - Calling Hamas unwilling to negotiate, President Trump urged Israel to "clean it up" in Gaza and "finish the job," after US-brokered truce talks broke down and hostilities resumed. US President Donald Trump on Friday said Israel should escalate its military campaign in Gaza and “clean it up” after Hamas rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, suggesting
- [Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand after deadly clashes: What we know so far](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/cambodia-calls-for-ceasefire-with-thailand-after-deadly-clashes-what-we-know-so-far-1984/) - Cambodia wants an "immediate ceasefire" with Thailand, the country's envoy to the United Nations said Friday. Bangkok also signaled an openness to talks. The statements came after the two neighbours engaged in deadly strikes for a second day. Tension at Thailand-Cambodia border escalated on Thursday. The countries exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day
- [Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220 million in deal with Trump to restore federal funding](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/columbia-university-agrees-to-pay-more-than-220-million-in-deal-with-trump-to-restore-federal-funding-1981/) - Columbia University announced Wednesday (July 23, 2025) it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was cancelled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus. Under the agreement, the Ivy League school will pay a $200 million settlement
- [Russian plane carrying nearly 50 crashes in country’s far eastern Amur region](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/russian-plane-carrying-nearly-50-crashes-in-countrys-far-eastern-amur-region-1978/) - All 48 passengers and crew onboard a passenger plane that crashed in Russia’s Far East have died, the head of the country’s Amur region said in a statement Thursday (July 24, 2025). Russian plane carrying 50 crashes with no survivors 0 seconds of 49 secondsVolume 0% Press shift question mark to access a list of
- [‘People in Gaza are walking corpses’: UN warns as famine deepens](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/people-in-gaza-are-walking-corpses-un-warns-as-famine-deepens-1975/) - The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that the humanitarian system in Gaza is on the verge of collapse, as starvation grips the besieged enclave and even aid workers begin to faint from hunger. “People in Gaza are neither dead nor alive, they are walking corpses,” said Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of
- [New video shows Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot cuddling moments before kiss-cam exposure](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/new-video-shows-andy-byron-and-kristin-cabot-cuddling-moments-before-kiss-cam-exposure-1971/) - A new TikTok video captures former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot cuddling before being caught on camera. After a viral video made former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot household names after being caught on camera cheating, a new clip shared by a TikToker shows a fresh
- [Thailand-Cambodia border dispute: 100,000 Thai civilians evacuated amid second day of clashes](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thailand-cambodia-border-dispute-100000-thai-civilians-evacuated-amid-second-day-of-clashes-1968/) - Thailand evacuated more than 100,000 people along the Cambodian border, it said on Friday, as the two countries fought for a second day in the bloodiest military clashes between the neighbours in over a decade. The interior ministry said 100,672 people from four border provinces had been moved to shelters, while the health ministry announced
- [Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border clashes leave at least 14 dead](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/thailand-launches-airstrikes-on-cambodia-as-border-clashes-leave-at-least-14-dead-1965/) - Thai and Cambodian soldiers have clashed along the border between their countries in a major escalation that left at least 14 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also launched airstrikes. Fighting took place in at least six areas on Thursday (July 24, 2025), according to Thai
- [Henley Passport Index: List of 59 countries where Indians can travel visa-free; check the 2 NEW destinations here](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/henley-passport-index-list-of-59-countries-where-indians-can-travel-visa-free-check-the-2-new-destinations-here-1962/) - The Indian passport has strengthened its position globally, jumping eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025. While Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations, the climb is notable, especially after a five-rank drop last year. The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 countries based on the number
- [Turkey takes hypersonic leap with Tayfun Block-4: Why its 'brotherhood' with Pakistan poses new worry for India](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/turkey-takes-hypersonic-leap-with-tayfun-block-4-why-its-brotherhood-with-pakistan-poses-new-worry-for-india-1959/) - By diversifying its defence relationships, Pakistan is gaining more military support and flexibility, which could be used against India in future conflicts. Tayfun Block-4 Hypersonic Missile Turkey’s unveiling of its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, comes at a time of rising geopolitical tension in South Asia and growing Ankara-Islamabad defence cooperation. The development
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- [Ukraine sees first major anti-government protests since start of war, as Zelensky moves to weaken anti-corruption agencies](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/ukraine-sees-first-major-anti-government-protests-since-start-of-war-as-zelensky-moves-to-weaken-anti-corruption-agencies-1953/) - Ukraine has seen the first major anti-government protests since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago, as a move by President Volodymyr Zelensky to curb anti-corruption agencies sparked fury across the nation. Defiant crowds gathered in the capital Kyiv on Tuesday, as well as Lviv in the west, with smaller groups gathering
- [Hamas confirms it responded to latest Gaza truce proposal](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/hamas-confirms-it-responded-to-latest-gaza-truce-proposal-1950/) - Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, confirmed on Thursday (July 24, 2025) that it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after more than two weeks of indirect talks in Qatar have failed to yield a truce. “Hamas has just submitted its response and that of the Palestinian factions to the
- [Donald Trump was reportedly told his name appears in Epstein files; Democrats want Pam Bondi to testify](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/donald-trump-was-reportedly-told-his-name-appears-in-epstein-files-democrats-want-pam-bondi-to-testify-1947/) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing Democratic calls to testify before Congress following a newspaper's revelation that she told U.S. President Donald Trump that his name appeared in the files of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (July 23, 2025) that Ms. Bondi told Mr. Trump his name was
- [21 children died from starvation in 72 hours in Gaza, says hospital](https://www.mcleangazette.com/world-news/21-children-died-from-starvation-in-72-hours-in-gaza-says-hospital-1944/) - The head of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City said on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) that 21 children had died across the Palestinian territory in the past three days “due to malnutrition and starvation”. “These deaths were recorded at hospitals in Gaza, including Al-Shifa in Gaza City, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah and Nasser Hospital

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