US evacuating Middle East bases – NBC

The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NBC News reports.

Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia

The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Reveal Second Daughter’s Name

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed their second daughter’s name, Devi Padukone Singh, through a heartwarming family photograph shared on Instagram

15-year-old Orphan Boy Killed by Employer in Multan Sparks Calls for Child Protection Reforms

The death of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas in Multan, after a contractor allegedly ran him over while he tried to escape mistreatment, has sparked calls for stronger child protection measures in Punjab.

Italy deploys troops to ‘defend Milan’ from looting

The Italian government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan to protect the city from looting and violence after two days of riots left shops ransacked, police officers injured, and hundreds of people detained.

Egypt pledges active support for Saudi Arabia as its parliament weighs military authorisation

Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East war

‘Never seen anything like it’: Mass looting grips Paris

Smashing shop windows and snatching boxes of goods, looters in Paris poured into stores across the capital on Saturday, facing no resistance from authorities as nationwide protests degenerated into violence.

Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen's Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group's recent escalation against the kingdom.

India’s ‘cockroach’ movement founder ‘arrested’ after detention

Police arrested Indian "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke, according to several media reports on Saturday

India remains a ‘natural partner’ for Russia – Jaishankar

India remains a natural partner for Russia as Moscow turns increasingly toward Asia amid its deteriorating relations with European nations

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV has had part of a lung removed after being diagnosed with cancer, the Vatican has announced

Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz (VIDEOS)

A container ship sank after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday