Indian actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash arrived at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday to promote “Ramayana,” a two-part film adaptation of one of Hinduism’s most revered epics, according to Reuters reporting from Los Angeles. The international promotional push marks an effort by filmmakers to introduce the ancient story to a global audience ahead of its … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to discuss ongoing economic reforms and market access. According to a U.S. Treasury statement issued Wednesday, Bessent welcomed Islamabad’s push to implement fiscal consolidation and prepare for a return to international capital markets, though the … Read more
Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen on a July 13 flight, according to four sources including two Iranian sources, Yemen’s information minister, and a regional security analyst. The deployment signals Tehran’s efforts to strengthen Houthi military capabilities to threaten Red Sea shipping lanes and global … Read more
The U.S. military is deploying additional forces, medics, and weaponry to the Middle East to provide President Trump with expanded military options as he weighs a wider response against Iran, according to people familiar with the matter. Military Buildup and Strategic Redeployments Special-operations forces have deployed to the region from domestic U.S. bases over the … Read more
Two Chinese very large crude carriers carrying a combined 4 million barrels of Saudi Arabian oil are heading toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait to exit the Red Sea, shipping data shows, testing whether Houthi forces will enforce a newly announced naval blockade against Saudi shipping despite ongoing regional military escalations. Chinese Very Large Crude Carriers … Read more
The 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) began on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together more than 120 cardinals and bishops. Running from 20 to 26 July, the assembly gathers representatives from 22 member bishops’ conferences to focus on the theme, “The Call to Synodal Conversion and the Mission to … Read more
Houthi militants have escalated regional maritime tensions by launching ballistic and cruise missiles at two Saudi-flagged oil tankers, the Encelia and the Layla, in the Red Sea. According to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the maritime risk management firm Vanguard, the Encelia sustained fire damage after being struck by a … Read more
Public health authorities are currently scrambling to secure medical countermeasures for an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With 2,473 confirmed cases and 999 deaths reported by the government, the lack of approved vaccines or treatments for this specific strain—which carries a fatality rate of up … Read more
Asia solidified its position as the global hub for island tourism in 2026, with six of the top ten destinations located in the region, according to traveler data from over 207,000 voters. Thailand’s Koh Samui claimed the top global ranking, followed by Hawaii’s Maui and Washington’s San Juan Islands, as travelers increasingly prioritize destinations that … Read more
New Zealand secured a 3-1 series lead over the West Indies in their five-match ODI series following a tense one-wicket victory at Kensington Oval. The Tactical Shift in ODI Conditions The match underscored the significant advantage of bowling first in the current series. According to match reports, teams that have chosen to field first have … Read more