U.S. carries out strike against IS in Somalia

The U.S. military carried out an air strike on Saturday, March 29, 2025, against the Islamic State group in the Puntland region of Somalia, killing several IS operatives, Africa Command said. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. military carried out an air strike on Saturday (March 29, 2025) against the Islamic State group in the … Read more

Morning-after pill to be made free in England pharmacies

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The “morning-after” pill, a form of emergency contraception, will be made available over the counter for free in pharmacies in England this year, the UK government said Sunday. Currently, women can get the pill for free from sexual health clinics run by the National Health Service … Read more

12 terrorists killed in drone strikes by Pakistani forces, nine civilian deaths reported

Twelve terrorists have been killed, while nine civilians lost their lives when security forces conducted drone attacks on militant hideouts in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Twelve terrorists have been killed, while nine civilians lost their lives when security forces conducted drone attacks on militant hideouts in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa … Read more

Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near island country of Tonga

Image used for representation A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. Myanmar earthquake LIVE updates The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time. The Pacific Tsunami … Read more

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. in response to Trump’s letter

Iran’s President said on Sunday (March 30, 2025) that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first response to a letter President Donald Trump sent to the country’s supreme leader. Also Read | Trump’s offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action: … Read more

Netanyahu says military pressure on Hamas working, ‘cracks’ emerging in negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File | Photo Credit: CRAIG HUDSON Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (March 30, 2025) that Israel’s intensified military pressure on Hamas in Gaza has been effective, stressing the Palestinian group must lay down its arms. “We are negotiating under fire… We can see cracks beginning to appear” … Read more