Six vessels were attacked in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, as war puts merchant ships on the front lines
Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf…
Raging Mideast war dims U.S. hopes for quick win, ignites global calls for de-escalation
The warfare sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday. Observers have noted that while the United States and Israel have achieved some tactical gains, the…
Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit
US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block the Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region. Donald Trump has said that the war with Iran may end…
China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducts patrols in the South China Sea
A law enforcer is pictured during a formation collaboration training aboard the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Sandu in the South China Sea, Feb. 28, 2026. The CCG vessel Sandu…
Govt Plans New Motorways and Hotels to Attract Religious Tourism
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan chaired a meeting on Wednesday to approve major motorway upgrades and initiatives to promote religious tourism in Pakistan, reported 24NewsHD. Key decisions include:…
Metronome and navigator: How China’s five-year plans steer unprecedented modernization
When China’s first Five-Year Plan began in 1953, the nation’s industrial base was negligible. The country could barely feed itself and had yet to build a single mile of modern…