Washington: US President Donald Trump has described Cuba as a “failed nation”, suggesting that its Communist government was under growing pressure, and his administration plans to focus more attention on the island after addressing ongoing…
Washington: A heated debate over the Trump administration’s war in Iran dominated proceedings on Thursday as the US House Armed Services Committee considered the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), exposing deep divisions over…
Colombo: As many as 12 people have been confirmed dead in a fire that broke out in an elderly care facility in Sri Lanka’s Western Province late Wednesday evening, local police said on Thursday. According…
Kinshasa: Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have risen to 363, including 62 deaths, according to figures released by the DRC government, while Uganda on Thursday reported four recoveries. The…
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran would respond if Israel attacks Beirut, saying Tehran has informed all parties that it will not tolerate an assault on the Lebanese capital and…
Washington: The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan War Powers Resolution seeking to end American hostilities against Iran, delivering a political setback to President Donald Trump as criticism grows over a conflict that…
Kuwait City:The Embassy of India in Kuwait has confirmed the death of an Indian national in the attack carried out on Kuwait International Airport, earlier on Wednesday. “Embassy of India in…
Kuwait City: Several Iranian drones targeted the passenger building (T1) at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, leaving dozens injured and causing damage to the building, the Kuwait Army said. In a statement, Kuwait’s Ministry…
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Cuba as both a failing state and a growing national security threat to the United States, accusing Havana of hosting Chinese and Russian intelligence operations while supporting…
Washington: Critical minerals have become a central pillar of American diplomacy, with US embassies around the world increasingly focused on securing supply chains and reducing dependence on China, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers.…
