The rebels fired at least three ballistic missiles on the Al-Alam military camp in the southern province (Photo: Reuters). More than 30 fighters of the Saudi-led coalition were reportedly killed on Monday after the Houthis fired several ballistic missiles on the Yemeni government military training camp in Shabwa province.The rebels fired at least three ballistic…
A diamond tiara crafted in 1862 for the London International Exhibition and gifted to a French royal bride two years later is heading to auction at Sotheby’s Geneva. Missing for nearly 69 years, the Mellerio Orléans Tiara, which can also be worn as a necklace, is estimated to fetch up to $1.3 million, according to…
A heart-shaped mourning pendant depicted in a 1635 painting has resurfaced nearly 400 years later, revealing a deeply personal story of grief from 17th-century England. The jewel commemorates Robert Aston, the six-year-old son of English landowner Sir Thomas Aston, who died in 1634. It contains a tassel made from the boy’s blond hair and bears…
In Mexico, Missouri, a former school building has taken on a new role after years away from its original purpose. Garfield School, once established to educate Black children during segregation, is now the headquarters of a community initiative founded by Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. The project brings the historic property back into…
Representative Image of a green anaconda concealed among dense vegetation and riverbanks in the western Amazon rainforest (AI-generated image) In the western Amazon, finding a green anaconda can depend on more than knowing which river it inhabits. Dense vegetation, submerged debris and concealed riverbanks can make the giant reptile difficult to observe, even when researchers…
Michigan will allow firewood from outside the state only if it is properly treated to eliminate insects and pathogens. (AI photo) A piece of firewood may appear harmless, but insects and plant diseases can remain hidden inside it and travel to new places when the wood is moved. A new rule in Michigan bans untreated…
In the July-September quarter, China recorded an economic growth of 4.5%, surpassing analysts’ expectations. (Pic Credit: IANS) China’s economy expanded by 4.5% in the July-September quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, supported by strong exports, official data showed on Monday. The growth brings Beijing closer to achieving its annual economic target as…
A £25 million conservation programme has helped restore thousands of hectares of habitat across England, plant more than 127,500 trees and bring tens of thousands of people into nature-focused activities. According to a final independent evaluation published by The National Lottery Heritage Fund on October 5, 2026, the Species Survival Fund exceeded its original habitat…
More than half a million people joined marches in scores of cities Fresh clashes broke out in Paris Sunday a day after France suffered one of its worst days of unrest in years, with protests over high prices leaving one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested and shops across the country looted or damaged. Nationwide protests erupted…
President of the Maldives Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a three-day state visit to Pakistan from Oct 20- 22, marking the first presidential visit from India’s Indian Ocean neighbour to Islamabad in over a decade. The last president to visit Pakistan was the overly pro-China Abdulla Yameen. According to a press release issued by…
