Disasters
2025 Wildfires Shatter Records for Damage Costs, Researchers Confirm
2025 wildfires caused record financial losses due to severe blazes in populated areas, researchers report.
Author: Tahir Rihat
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
International
China’s Global Push: Exporting State Control Through Surveillance Tech
China is exporting its advanced surveillance technology and ideology of state control globally, raising concerns about privacy and authoritarianism.
International
Trump Era Sees Surge in Global Military Engagements
US military operations globally have seen a significant increase under President Trump's tenure, involving wars, raids, and airstrikes.
Conflict
Beaufort Castle’s Fall Rekindles Bitter Memories in Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Israel's capture of Beaufort Castle in Lebanon revives painful memories amid the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
News
Electric Air Taxis Tested in Manhattan, Public Flights Still Years Away
Joby Aviation demonstrated its electric air taxi in Manhattan, but public flights are still years away due to rigorous testing and certification.
News
17th Century Warrior King Shivaji Becomes New Icon for India’s Hindu Nationalists
17th-century warrior king Shivaji is being promoted as a national hero by India's Hindu right, symbolizing Hindu pride and resistance.
Culture
Sculptor’s Shivaji Statues Spark National Fascination and Demand
A sculptor's online video showcasing his Shivaji Maharaj statues has led to a nationwide surge in demand for his work.
Conflict
Ukraine’s Military Faces Scrutiny from Soldier Rights Advocate
Ukraine's soldier rights ombudswoman faces resistance from some commanders as she works to strengthen the military from within.
Health
Cuba’s Garbage Crisis Deepens Amidst Persistent Fuel Shortages
Cuba's capital faces a worsening garbage crisis due to a severe fuel blockade, leading to overflowing streets and health concerns.
Politics
Colombia’s Presidential Vote: A Nation Weighs Leftist Legacy vs. Far-Right Surge
Colombia's presidential election pits a leftist legacy against a far-right surge and a traditional conservative, with key issues like inequality and peace at stake.