Captain Phillips Pirate Attack: The True Story Behind the Film, and Why Somali Piracy Is Back

The 2013 film “Captain Phillips” turned a real 2009 hijacking off the coast of Somalia into one of the most talked-about maritime dramas of the decade. More than a decade later, the same waters are making headlines again, as a fresh wave of Somali piracy has left Pakistani sailors held hostage and reignited global concern […]

Houthi Red Sea Attacks Escalate as Oil Prices Surge Past $100 a Barrel

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea this week, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel for the first time since May. The Houthi Red Sea crisis has entered a new phase, with the group declaring a formal naval blockade on Saudi shipments in direct response to the ongoing […]

US House Passes Measure Seeking to Limit Trump’s Military Powers on Iran, Senate Rejects Companion Bill

House lawmakers vote to require congressional approval for continued US military action against Iran, but the Senate blocks a similar proposal. WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution urging President Donald Trump to end American military operations against Iran unless Congress formally authorises further use of force, highlighting growing divisions in Washington […]

UN Secretary-General Candidates 2026: Full Race Guide Who Will Lead the World Body in 2027?

The current Secretary-General is António Guterres of Portugal, whose second term ends on December 31, 2026. That means the United Nations needs a new chief  and fast. On November 25, 2025, the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council formally opened the 2026 Secretary-General race with a joint letter inviting nominations from member […]

Houston Mayor John Whitmire Honors Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Following Sitara-e-Khidmat Recognition

Pakistani-American humanitarian receives official recognition in Houston as Mayor Whitmire announces plans to visit Pakistan. HOUSTON: Houston Mayor John Whitmire has honored Pakistani-American humanitarian Muhammad Saeed Sheikh after he was awarded Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Khidmat (Star of Service), recognizing his decades of dedication to humanitarian work and community development. The recognition ceremony was organized by the Consulate […]

US Inflation Fuels Shoplifting as Labor Force Hits Record Low

Inflation Drives More Americans to Shoplifting as Labor Force Participation Hits Record Low WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two newly released reports point to growing financial stress across the United States, highlighting the economic challenges facing millions of Americans as inflation continues to strain household budgets and labor force participation falls to historic lows. According to a […]

US House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill With US Israeli Military Integration Embedded Inside

The United States House of Representatives narrowly passed a massive $1.15 trillion defense spending bill on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, advancing the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, widely known as the 2027 NDAA. The vote ended at 216 to 212, splitting almost entirely along party lines in one of the most contentious defense […]

Latest News on Iran Israel War: US Strikes Iran for 12th Night as Houthis Hit Saudi Tankers

The latest news on the Iran Israel war shows no sign of the fighting slowing down, with US forces striking Iran for a 12th consecutive night while Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed fresh attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation has opened a second front in a conflict already threatening global […]

Houthi Attacks Today: Red Sea Blockade, Saudi Oil Tankers Hit, and the Growing Global Crisis

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group launched a major missile and drone strike on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on July 22, 2026, marking one of the most serious escalations in the region this year. The tankers, named Encelia and Layla, were struck after the Houthis declared a full maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia […]

Trump Signs Historic Agreement with Saudi Arabia on Civilian Nuclear Power

The United States and Saudi Arabia have officially signed a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia on civilian nuclear cooperation, marking one of the most significant and debated energy and security deals of the Trump presidency. The deal was formally announced by the US Department of Energy on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and immediately sent shockwaves […]

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