Articles by MeighTimbol

Senator Rodante Marcoleta arrives in the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday, July 6, 2026, moments before the announcement of the issuance of arrest warrant against him. JOHN ERIC MENDOZA/INQUIRER Published July 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines […]

Behind the Robes: The Gambling, Blackmail, and Betrayal That Rocked Thailand’s Buddhist Faith

Phra Thepwatcharasitthimethi pays respect to the abbot of Wat Tak Fa in Nakhon Sawan province on July 15 last year after he left the monkhood and donned layman’s clothing. The former monk, now known by […]

Massive Crowds Mourn Ayatollah Khamenei as Calls for Revenge Echo Through Tehran

Hundreds of thousands of mourners flooded the streets of Tehran as Iran entered another day of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with chants against the United States and Israel dominating the procession […]

Trump Signals Netanyahu White House Visit, Declares Israeli Leader ‘Knows Who the Boss Is’

President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House in the coming weeks following a recent phone call, as Washington and Jerusalem seek to manage tensions over Iran, Lebanon, and […]

Russia Launches One of War’s Largest Air Assaults as Kyiv Burns Ahead of NATO Summit

Emergency responders work through the wreckage of residential buildings in Kyiv after one of the largest Russian missile and drone attacks since the start of the war, as world leaders prepare to gather for the […]

Crime Files | The Forgotten Prisoner: Inside the 39-Year Imprisonment of Maria Pearson and the Murder That Haunted Britain

Freedom is finally within reach for the Britain’s longest-serving female prisoner. After 39 years behind bars – and nine failed bids for parole – killer Maria Pearson who’s served longer in prison than the Moors […]

Paris Haute Couture Week Opens with New Creative Visions and the Return of Fashion’s Highest Art Form

Models prepare backstage as designers, celebrities, editors, and buyers gather in Paris for the opening day of Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2026. The prestigious four-day event showcases the world’s finest handcrafted fashion creations. Published […]

Oil Prices Fall as OPEC+ Approves Another Output Increase Amid Recovering Global Supply

OPEC logo is seen in this illustration taken June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Published July 6, 2026 LONDON — Global oil prices declined Monday after OPEC+ agreed to increase crude oil production targets once again, […]

England Survives Mexico’s Late Charge to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16 – England v Mexico – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico – July 6, 2026. England players celebrate after defeating Mexico 3-2 to advance to […]

NYC Rent Freeze Sparks Fierce Debate Over Housing Stability and Market Impact

Rent control, like every other socialist policy, has been tried and has only made problems worse, not better. Yet every generation of socialists believes socialism is the answer. Photo courtesy of StreetEasy. Published July 5, […]

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees Naval Destroyer Tests and Missile Launches Amid Accelerating Military Expansion

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reacts on the day of an assessment of the newly built naval destroyer Kang Kon’s combat systems, including the test firing of a strategic cruise missile, at an unknown […]

Israel Says It Will Continue Military Operations in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Framework

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer — Stringer Published July 5, 2026 BEIRUT / JERUSALEM — Israel has signaled that its military operations in […]

Fuel Shortages Spread Across Russia as War Reaches the Home Front

Published July 5, 2026 MOSCOW — For much of the war in Ukraine, the consequences of the conflict have been felt most acutely on the battlefield. Now, however, a growing fuel crisis inside Russia is […]

Iran’s State Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Enters Third Day as Regime Projects Unity Amid Regional Tensions

Coffins containing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at a mosque in Tehran. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Published July 5, 2026 TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s week-long state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei […]

Putin Invites Trump to Visit Russia After ‘Constructive’ Independence Day Phone Call

Published July 5, 2026 MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Russia following what the Kremlin described as a “constructive” and “businesslike” Independence Day telephone conversation that lasted […]

Sudanese Christian Convert Assaulted Inside South Sudan Refugee Camp After Leaving Islam

Published July 5, 2026 JUBA, South Sudan — A Sudanese refugee who converted from Islam to Christianity was allegedly attacked by a group of Muslim men inside a church in a refugee camp in South […]

Shocking Punishment Couple Faces for Kissing on TikTok in Indonesia’s Aceh Province

Published July 5, 2026 A young couple in Indonesia’s Aceh province has drawn international attention after being publicly caned for kissing during a TikTok livestream, highlighting the strict enforcement of Islamic law in the country’s […]

Tibetan Protester Dies After Setting Himself on Fire Outside UN Headquarters in New York

July 3, 2026 MeighTimbol 0

NYPD officers respond outside United Nations headquarters in Manhattan after a protester set himself on fire while displaying a Tibetan flag Published July 3, 2026 A Tibetan activist died after setting himself on fire outside […]

German prosecutors charge Ukrainian officer over Nord Stream blasts

Kuztetzov arrested in Italy – Screengrab Social Media/X Published July 2, 2026 BERLIN — German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with war crimes and sabotage over the 2022 explosions that crippled […]

Mamdani’s 78-Degree Thermostat Appeal Draws Backlash During New York Heat Wave

Published July 2, 2026 NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism after urging residents and businesses to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees Fahrenheit during a historic heat wave, […]

Russia Unleashes Deadly 11-Hour Assault on Kyiv, Killing at Least 18

Published July 2, 2026 KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least 18 people and injuring more than 90 in an 11-hour barrage of missiles […]

Love at the Edge: Daredevil Couple’s Empire State Building Proposal Ends in Arrest

Published July 1, 2026 What was meant to be one of the world’s most unforgettable marriage proposals quickly became a high-profile police incident after a daredevil couple illegally climbed the antenna of New York City’s […]

Beyond Birthright: The Debate Over Citizenship, Immigration, and Parental Responsibility

Published July 1, 2026 The debate over birthright citizenship has once again become one of the most contentious issues in American politics, raising fundamental questions about the U.S. Constitution, immigration policy, and the responsibilities of […]

Beyond October 7: Gazans Caught Between War and Hamas Rule