In a development that has sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka’s political landscape, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested on graft charges and subsequently hospitalized.1 The arrest, which took place on Friday, marks a significant moment in the country’s political history, as he is the first former executive president to be arrested on corruption allegations.2…
A wave of devastating natural disasters has swept across Asia, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and displacement in its wake. From the torrential downpours triggering catastrophic flash floods in Pakistan and Indian-controlled Kashmir to a powerful earthquake that rattled Indonesia’s central Sulawesi, the continent is grappling with the immediate aftermath and the long-term consequences…
Northwestern China’s Gansu province has been ravaged by a sudden and brutal onslaught of flash floods and mudslides, leaving a trail of devastation and human tragedy in their wake. The disaster, which struck on Thursday, August 7, 2025, has so far claimed the lives of at least 17 people, with a further 33 individuals still…
The Pacific Roars: A Day of Tremors and Tsunami Threats July 30, 2025 Today, the Pacific Ocean, often a symbol of tranquility, roared with a seismic event of colossal proportions, sending shivers down the spines of millions across its vast expanse. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful recorded in decades, struck off…
Here are 21 bullet points on the latest news regarding US tariffs and global trade tensions Here’s a breakdown of the US tariffs and global trade tensions, focusing on the “When, Where, Why, and Who”: When: Where: Why: Who: