India’s banking drive for women draws UN praise
UN Women highlights India’s Jan Dhan scheme as a global model for women’s financial inclusion, linking over 290 million women to banking services.
Thai Cartels Expand South India Drug Network, Andaman Route Under Lens
Investigations link rising narcotics cases in South India to Thailand-based cartels, with Kerala as a landing point and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands emerging as a transit hub.
4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran’s Gerash as IRGC, US Clash Over Casualty Claims
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s Gerash region amid escalating conflict, as the IRGC and US issued sharply conflicting casualty and strike claims.
US Embassy in Riyadh Struck by Iranian Drones Amid Gulf Tensions
Two Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, causing fires and material damage. No casualties reported. The attack comes amid escalating US-Iran-Israel hostilities in the Gulf.
All Six Aircrew Survive After F-15E Jets Shot Down in Kuwait
Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were downed over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident; all six aircrew survived.
