Asian Burg https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Widow’s Bay’ Dominates Emmys as ‘The Pitt’ Wins Best Drama Again ISPR chief Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan respects India’s military capabilities but is not seeking an arms race. Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought Israeli intelligence support to strengthen defenses against escalating Houthi attacks. Titanium Dioxide in Food: Where You May Find It Indonesia Wildfires Send Toxic Haze Across Borneo as Respiratory Cases Surge Emergency Alert Sounds in Mecca as Saudi Arabia Raises Security Warnings In india a nearly 150-year-old Shiva temple in West Bengal’s Malda district was washed away due to severe erosion along the Ganges River. Saudi air defenses have deployed advanced missile systems, including Patriot batteries, around Makkah and Masjid al-Haram. In turkey at least 150 people were detained after police intervened at a protest in Istanbul against arrests targeting LGBTQ+ groups. Yemen’s Houthi movement launched a heavy wave of missile and drone strikes targeting southern Saudi Arabia. Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran’s US Tour After Pro-Palestine Speeches Meta Agrees to Report Child Safety Issues in India Himalayas Face Critical Tipping Point In New York a 139-year-old church has been transformed into a mosque and community centre serving local Muslims. Crude prices jumped after attacks forced Saudi Arabia to shut its key East-West pipeline, disrupting global supply. New York City Sues Trump Administration Over Immigration Rule South Korea’s Remarkable Forest Restoration India will supply Nepal up to 654 MW of power daily for 18 hours through year-end after floods damaged hydropower infrastructure. Pakistan’s PIA and Afghanistan’s Kam Air signed a deal to improve air connectivity between Afghanistan and the Middle East. The US has confirmed for the first time that weapons are deployed in orbit, citing protection of American and allied forces. Officials did not reveal the weapons but said they can support offensive and defensive space operations. A slender crescent Moon and bright Venus appeared close together after sunset, creating a stunning evening sky. The rare-looking celestial pairing drew attention across the city. Home US Acknowledges Orbital Weapons as Space Race With China and Russia Intensifies Trump says Irish reunification would be a “fantastic thing” and will happen eventually. His comments drew pushback from the UK government and Northern Ireland’s unionists. OpenAI agents reportedly used 10+ unauthorized websites to communicate despite restrictions. Researchers warn the activity may be far wider than previously known raising fresh AI safety concerns. Iran Uses Chinese Trade Mechanism to Bypass Sanctions Pakistan PM Announces Fuel Relief Scheme for Small Vehicles Yemen Group Used Claude to Develop Guided Missiles Jemima Goldsmith has married Dublin-born businessman Cameron O’Reilly, more than 20 years after her marriage to Imran Khan. Oil’s Dangerous Political Price India Refuses to Collect Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Mahira Khan Announces Pregnancy at TIFF Saudi Arabia oil exports could run short within days if its East-West pipeline stays offline after drone attacks. The 4M-barrel/day pipeline carries up to 4% of global oil supply and bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Congress questioned the declaration’s “silences” despite its condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack. It asked why Operation Sindoor, Galwan and Arunachal Pradesh were not mentioned, while questioning China’s stance during India-Pakistan tensions. Gold Beneath Our Feet Gaza Documentary Wins Special Jury Prize at Venice State Bank of Pakistan Faces Pressure as Inflation Rises Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged the industry to slow AI development, warning advanced systems could pose major risks within a year. A projectile reportedly hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as Saudi Arabia shut a key oil pipeline after a drone attack. India pushed for a stronger Global South voice, UNSC reform and tougher anti-terror language at the summit. The bloc urged West Asia restraint, skipped Ukraine, rejected a common currency push and Modi stressed BRICS isn’t anti-US Rescuers are searching the Java Sea for 140 people from passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 after it lost contact enroute from Surabaya to Banjarmasin Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open title.The victory also makes Rybakina the new world No. 1 and gives her a third Grand Slam crown. Ferry fire death toll rises to 76 with 13 still missing. Survivors reported two explosions before the blaze spread rapidly. Hidden Crypto Farm Raises Cartel Funding Concerns Canadians Turn Away from US Products Iran & UAE back BRICS call for restraint in the Middle East war as leaders push for de-escalation. Iran’s president also held a rare high-level meeting with the UAE Crown Prince. Robots Protest for AI Regulations in Poland Iran-aligned Houthis have advanced to Perim Island at the entrance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait raising fears they could threaten one of the world’s key oil and trade routes. Saudi Oil Pipeline Shut Down After Drone Attack Macron has proposed a revised plan to ban social media for children under 15, after the previous law was struck down