Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025: Pete Hegseth faces backlash; calls spending ‘completely unacceptable’

A newly released analysis of Department of Defense spending showed that the Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025 as officials moved to exhaust their budget before the fiscal year deadline, drawing criticism over luxury purchases as the US entered a costly conflict with Iran.According to a report by government watchdog Open The Books, the … Read more

Rare ashfall warning issued: Mount Kilauea in Hawaii erupts for the 43rd time with 1,000-foot lava fountains; here are the areas affected | World News

Nature occasionally reminds people just how powerful it can be. That reminder arrived again this week on Hawaii’s Big Island, where the Kilauea volcano began shooting massive fountains of lava high into the sky. The eruption looked almost unreal with the glowing streams of molten rock reportedly reaching nearly 1,000 feet, creating a dramatic sight … Read more

A small town in Spain is home to a 3,000-year-old space treasure | World News

Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the Treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over 60 Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms, mostly gleaming gold bowls, bracelets, and … Read more

Scientists capture trees glowing with electricity during thunderstorms |

For the first time, scientists have filmed high-speed video of a phenomenon where trees emit an electrical glow by generating sparks during thunderstorms. The results of a study published in Geophysical Research Letters show that the trees’ branches can emit faint blue light known as corona discharge, thanks to sensors and cameras deployed in the … Read more

Why archaeologists don’t want to open China’s 2,200-year-old emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb; the reason will shock you | World News

Imagine a vast underground palace, brimming with treasures and guarded by an army of stone warriors, sealed tight for over two millennia. This is the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, who unified the nation in 221 BC and chased immortality until he died in 210 BC. As per BBC, it was discovered … Read more

Eid Al Fitr 2026 Holiday Dubai: Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for public sector employees; four-day break confirmed | World News

Dubai confirms four-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break for public and private sector employees / Image: file The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for Dubai public sector employees, confirming a four-day break for government workers. The break will begin on Thursday, March 19, and government offices will reopen … Read more

Watch: Video shows huge blaze after blasts hit oil tankers off Iraq’s Basra coast

At least one person has died and two oil tankers caught fire in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Basra, Iraq on Wednesday, after explosions that officials suspect were caused by an attack.Reuters reported that explosive-laden Iranian boats may have struck the vessels, citing preliminary findings from an Iraqi-led investigation into the incident. Iran … Read more

Indian Embassy teams up with Jazeera Airways, arranges travel relief for stranded nationals in Kuwait amid flight disruptions across the Gulf due to Iran vs US-Israel war

Indian Embassy Steps In With Jazeera Airways To Help Nationals Travel From Kuwait Amid Iran vs US-Israel War As tensions across the Middle East continue to disrupt air travel, the Embassy of India in Kuwait has stepped in to assist Indian nationals seeking to return home. In coordination with Jazeera Airways, Kuwaiti authorities and airline … Read more