5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Parts of Pakistan
PESHAWAR (Khyber Mail): A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck several parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the federal capital, Islamabad, on Tuesday. The tremors were felt in major cities including Lahore, Peshawar,…
South Africa to Continue Lawsuit Against Israel at International Court of Justice
The Hague (Agencies): South Africa announced on Tuesday that it will not withdraw its lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The lawsuit, filed…
IDF & Shin Bet Confirm They Eliminated Islamic Jihad Commanders
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The IDF stated on Motzei Shabbos that IDF fighter jets carried out an airstrike on Thursday on a terror command center hidden within the humanitarian area in…
USAF F-35As Conduct Historic Roadway Operations in Europe
Helsinki (Agencies): In a groundbreaking event, the US Air Force (USAF) successfully conducted the first roadway operations of its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft in Europe on September…
Afghanistan and Central Asia Collaborate to Boost Regional Trade
KABUL (Agencies): Now that the U.S.-led punitive expedition to Afghanistan has ended, regional trade patterns are returning to normal, as in pre-Soviet Union normal, enhanced by China’s Belt and Road…
Putin Ally Predicts US Will Collapse in ‘Imminent New Civil War’
MOSCOW (Agencies): Former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, issued a warning on Saturday predicting the United States will collapse in an “imminent…
Thousands march in London to call for ceasefire in Gaza, suspension of all arms sales to Israel
LONDON (Agencies): Thousands of people on Saturday held a march to the Israeli Embassy in London to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a stop to…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone
DUBAI (Agencies): Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed early Sunday they shot down another American-made MQ-9 drone flying over the country, marking potentially the latest downing of the multimillion-dollar surveillance aircraft. The…
UK Considering Sending Prisoners to Estonia Amid Overcrowding Crisis
LONDON (Agencies): The British government is considering renting prison space in Estonia to address overcrowding in UK jails, according to a report by The Telegraph. The Ministry of Justice is…
India Approves $17 Billion Defense Purchases to Boost Military Capabilities
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has approved defense procurement proposals worth $17.2 billion, focusing on enhancing its military capabilities with advanced technology and equipment. The Defense Ministry announced that 99% of…
Iraq’s parliament postpones hearing on Personal Law amendments that allow child marriage
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq’s parliament postponed a session scheduled for Tuesday to push ahead with controversial amendments to the nation’s Personal Status Law that, if passed, would allow for girls as…
Egypt leader arrives in Turkiye on trip to mend ties
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted Egypt’s leader Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday as he arrived in Ankara to seal their mended ties. The two men shook hands…
Nigeria and China Sign Nuclear Energy Pact
Beijing, China (Agencies): Nigeria and China have signed a comprehensive agreement to strengthen their ties through a new nuclear energy partnership. The agreement was formalized at the 2024 Summit of…
Haiti’s Largest Hydropower Plant Shuts Down After Protests
Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Agencies): Haiti’s largest hydropower plant, Peligre, has been forced to shut down after protesters stormed the facility demanding access to electricity. The shutdown has exacerbated the island nation’s…
Russian Missile Strike on Ukrainian Military Facility Kills Over 300, Including Swedish and US Instructors
Poltava, Ukraine (Agencies)– A devastating Russian missile strike on the Military Institute of Telecommunications and Information Technologies in Poltava, central Ukraine, has resulted in significant casualties. The attack, which occurred…
Istanbul police arrest ‘Mossad’s financial network chief’ in Turkey
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkish police have arrested a suspect believed to have been transferring money to operatives from Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency in Turkey, a state broadcaster reported on Tuesday. The…
Several Ukrainian ministers resign as ruling party signals major reshuffle
KYIV (Agencies): At least six Ukrainian officials including cabinet ministers submitted their resignation on Tuesday and a presidential aide was dismissed, as the ruling party signalled a major government reshuffle…
Anti-Establishment Parties Have Triumphed in Germany’s Regional Elections
BERLIN (Agencies): AfD secured 32.8% in Thuringia, leading the race, followed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with 23.6%, according to exit polls. In Saxony, the Eurosceptic party garnered 30.6%,…
Stranded US astronaut reports ‘strange noises’ on space station
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has begun to emit an unusual pulsing noise, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore told mission control on Saturday. Neither Wilmore nor the agency’s staff on the…
UNICEF launches emergency tender for mpox vaccines
NEW YORK (Agencies): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has initiated an emergency tender to procure mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, vaccines for the worst-affected countries. It follows the recent…
Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions
TAIPEI CITY (Agencies): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to bolster its defenses against China. A competitive bid…
Bill Gates backed Upside Foods Sues Florida Over Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
Tallahassee, Florida (Agencies): Upside Foods, a California-based lab-grown meat company backed by Bill Gates, has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida. The lawsuit challenges a new law…
Heavy Chinese Tanks Reportedly Enter 20 KM deep inside Indian Territory Amid Border Tensions
Ladakh, India (Agencies): In a significant escalation of border tensions, heavy Chinese tanks have reportedly entered 20 KM deep inside Indian territory in the Ladakh region. This development comes amid…
Iran Tests Advanced Interceptor Missile for BAVAR-373 Air Defense System
Tehran (Agencies): Iran has successfully tested a new and advanced interceptor missile for its domestically developed BAVAR-373 air defense system. This latest development enhances Iran’s capability to shoot down fighter…
Foreign Mercenaries Reportedly Operating in Kharkov Region – Russian Official
Kharkov, Ukraine (Agencies): – Vitaly Ganchev, head of the Russian administration in the Kharkov region, has reported the presence of foreign mercenaries from Poland, Romania, Germany, and French-speaking countries in…
Commander of Israeli Intelligence Unit 8200 to Resign Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah
Tel Aviv (Agencies): Major General Aharon Haliva, the commander of Unit 8200, Israel’s largest intelligence unit, is expected to announce his resignation in the coming weeks. This decision follows a…
Nigeria Eyes Advanced JF-17 Block 3 Jets in Strategic Deal with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is reportedly considering the procurement of 15 JF-17 Block 3 jets from Pakistan. This potential acquisition would significantly enhance Nigeria’s air combat…
27th Death Anniversary of Princess Diana Observed Today
LONDON (Agencies): Today marks the 27th anniversary of the tragic death of Princess Diana, one of the most beloved figures in British royal history. Diana, often referred to as the…
Mi-8 Helicopter with 22 aboard goes missing in Russia’s Kamchatka
MOSCOW (Agencies): A helicopter with 22 people aboard, most of them tourists, has gone missing in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula in the far east, regional authorities said Saturday. “Today at about…
Joint Qatari-Turkish Squadron Revealed
DOHA (Agencies): On August 27, the Qatari Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the establishment of a joint squadron with the Turkish Air Force (THK). General Ziya Cemal Kad?o?lu, the THK…
Thai air force announces Gripen selection
BANGKOK (Agencies): The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced that it has chosen the acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F over the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72.…
China’s new stealth warship unveiled in leaked images
LONDON (Agencies): Recently released images on social media have offered a rare glimpse into China’s naval advancements, revealing a new stealth warship at a naval base. The vessel, identified as…
UK arrests peace activist Sarah Wilkinson
LONDON (Agencies): Twelve police officers from the UK’s counter terrorism unit raided the home of pro-Palestine activist Sarah Wilkinson and detained her yesterday. According to her son Jack, police officers…
Russia says five killed, 46 injured in Ukraine strike on Belgorod
MOSCOW (Agencies): Five people were killed and 46 injured in a Ukrainian attack on the southwestern Russian city of Belgorod late on Friday, the local governor said. Vyacheslav Gladkov said…
US Central Command and Iraqi Security Forces Eliminate 15 IS Militants in Western Iraq
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a joint operation, US Central Command (CENTCOM) and Iraqi Security Forces successfully eliminated 15 Islamic State (IS) militants in western Iraq. The raid, conducted in the early…
Zelensky fires Ukraine’s Air Force Commander After Fatal F-16 Crash
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed his air force chief after one of the country’s F-16 fighter jets crashed while repelling a Russian air attack, killing the pilot, Oleksiy…
ICC orders Mongolia to arrest Putin
Hague (Agencies): Mongolia must detain Russian President Vladimir Putin because it is a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a spokesman for the Hague-based body has said. Putin is…
Brazil bans X in censorship clash with Musk
Brasília (Agencies): Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court of Brazil has ordered the operations of X (formerly Twitter) to be “immediately suspended” and threatened draconian fines against anyone…
Explosion at Diehl Defence Factory in Troisdorf Injures Two
Troisdorf, Germany (Agencies): An explosion occurred at a Diehl Defence explosives factory in Troisdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, resulting in serious injuries to two workers. The incident took place in a building…
Fire Breaks Out at SOCAR Oil Facility in Baku
Baku (Agencies): A fire has erupted at a SOCAR oil facility in the Surakhani district of Baku, leading to significant disruptions and emergency responses. Traffic restrictions have been imposed on…
Taiwan military says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options
TAIPEI (Reuters): China lacks the ability to “fully” invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing on line advanced new weapons and has other options to…
Israel Receives 500th American Cargo Plane with Military Aid
Tel Aviv (Agencies): : Israel has announced the arrival of the 500th American cargo plane carrying military aid, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing logistical support from the United…
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Parts of Pakistan
Peshawar (Khyber Mail): A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on Thursday morning, causing widespread tremors across various regions. The earthquake occurred at 5:56am UTC (10:56am Pakistan time), according to…
Pakistan, China to Start Work on Five New Economic Corridors
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has commenced with the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The government is committed to collaborating closely…
Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan’s Ratings to Caa2
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Global rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan’s local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from Caa3 to Caa2. The upgrade reflects Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic…
Order Sunlight On-Demand with Reflect Orbital’s New App
San Francisco (Agencies): Reflect Orbital, an innovative aerospace startup, has unveiled a groundbreaking app that allows users to order sunlight reflected from satellites. This service, dubbed “Sunlight-as-a-Service,” aims to extend…
U.S. Navy to Temporarily Sideline 17 Vessels Due to Manpower Shortage
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The U.S. Navy has announced plans to temporarily sideline 17 support ships due to a significant manpower shortage. This decision comes as the Navy struggles to maintain…
Pakistan’s JF-17 Celebrates 21st Birthday as Iraq Orders More
PESHAWAR (Khyber Mail): The JF-17 Thunder, a cornerstone of Pakistan’s aerial defense, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China’s Chengdu Aircraft…
Pakistan Acquires Advanced Russian Supercam S350 Drones, Boosting Surveillance Capabilities
Islamabad (Agencies): Pakistan has significantly upgraded its surveillance capabilities with the procurement of Supercam S350 drones from Russia. This acquisition enhances Pakistan’s aerial monitoring potential, applicable to both military and…
NATO Moves LANZA LTR-25 Air Defence Radar from Italy to Romania
Bucharest (Agencies): NATO’s Deployable Command and Control Centre (DACCC) has successfully relocated its deployable air defence radar, the LANZA LTR-25, along with its support crew, from Poggio Renatico in Italy…
Belarusian forces and former Wagner Group personnel gather near Belarusian-Ukrainian border
MINSK (Agencies): In a significant military maneuver, Belarus has deployed a substantial number of troops and weaponry along its border with Ukraine. This move, described by Belarusian authorities as part…
US town approves a LOCKDOWN to avoid deadly mosquito-borne infection
BOSTON (Agencies): Residents in a Massachusetts town are being urged not to leave their homes after dark due to the spread of a deadly mosquito-borne virus. The Board of Health…
UK government freezes Chevening scholarship for Afghan students
LONDON (Agencies): The British government has apparently cut Afghanistan out of a key international scholarship which has historically enabled hundreds of Afghan students to study at top universities in the…
Hezbollah launches ‘first phase’ of retaliatory attacks against Israel after commander’s assassination
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanese group Hezbollah announced on Sunday that it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones deep into Israel as part of the “first phase” of its response to…
US Secret Service suspends agents in Trump shooting probe – media
WASHINGTON (Agencies)The US Secret Service has reportedly suspended a regional director and several agents as it probes the “operational failure” that almost got Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump killed last…
French police arrest Telegram founder Durov
PARIS (Agencies): The Russian founder of the messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been detained after he arrived in Paris on a private jet, local broadcaster LCI has reported. Durov,…
Explosion at Andhra Pradesh Pharmaceutical Plant Leaves 17 Dead
New Delhi (Agencies): A devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district has resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people, with 34 others injured, many…
Pakistan Air Force Inducts Another Baykar Akinci HALE Drone
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has bolstered its aerial capabilities with the induction of another unit of the Baykar Akinci High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle…
Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Entry for 35 Countries Starting October 1
Colombo (Agencies): In a significant move to boost tourism, the Sri Lankan government has announced visa-free access for citizens from 35 countries, effective from October 1, 2024. This policy will…
UK Electricity Bills to Surge by 10% in October
London (Agencies): UK households are bracing for a significant increase in electricity bills this October, as the energy regulator Ofgem announces a 10% rise in the energy price cap. This…
Pakistani Troops Down Indian Drone After It Crosses Border
Nikial Sector, Pakistan (Agencies): A mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army inadvertently drifted into Pakistani territory on Friday due to a technical malfunction during a training mission.…
High-Speed Train Collision in Boulder Sparks Fuel Leak Concerns
Boulder, Colorado (Agencies): A dramatic head-on collision between two cargo trains in Boulder has raised fears of a fuel leak contaminating a nearby creek. The crash occurred around 10:43 PM…
Nicaragua Shuts Down US Chamber of Commerce and 150 Other NGOs
Managua (Agencies): In a continued crackdown, President Daniel Ortega’s government has closed 151 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including the local affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. This move, announced by…
Türkiye, Russia resume joint ground patrols in northern Syria
ANKARA (Agencies): Türkiye and Russia resumed their joint ground patrols, which were halted last October for security reasons, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Friday. “Until Oct. 5, 2023,…
British Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley’s Bloomer Retrieved from Yacht Wreckage
Sicily (Agencies): The body of Mike Lynch, the renowned British tech entrepreneur often dubbed the “British Bill Gates,” has been recovered from the wreckage of the Bayesian superyacht, which sank…
California Moves Toward Zero-Down-Payment Mortgages for Illegal Immigrants
California (Agencies): Democrats on the California Senate Appropriations Committee last week unanimously approved AB 1840, a bill that would amend the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan program by…
Australia to Command Red Sea Maritime Task Force from October
Canberra (Agencies): Australia will take command of the maritime task force in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden starting in October, the defense ministry announced on Friday. The Combined…
Afghan Taliban Appoints Mawlawi Badreddin Haqqani as Ambassador to UAE
KABUL/ISLAMABAD/ABU DHABI (Khyber Mail) – In a significant diplomatic development, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led foreign ministry has appointed Mawlawi Badreddin Haqqani as its first accredited ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).…
Excitement on the High Seas: Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2024 Concludes in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (Khyber Mail): The ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2024,’ organized for the fourth time by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, concluded successfully on August 21, 2024. The…
China Tests Advanced Laser Weapons on Type 071 Ship
Beijing (Agencies): China’s recent advancements in laser weaponry have indeed sparked significant interest and speculation. The Type 071 amphibious transport dock ship, specifically the Siming Shan (hull number 986), has…
US Air Force Announces New Pacific Exercise to Test How It Would Fight China
Washington (Agencies): The U.S. Air Force is set to launch a new exercise next summer, named REFORPAC, aimed at testing its deployment strategies in a potential conflict with China. This…
UK Space Command Launches First Satellite
London (Agencies): UK Space Command’s first satellite, Tyche, was successfully launched on the evening of 16 August onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch was part of the ‘Transporter-11’…
US Approves Sale of Additional AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea
Washington (Agencies): The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of 36 new Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.…
U.S. nuclear strategy sparks concerns in China
BEIJING (Agencies): China has voiced serious concerns following a report that the United States has approved a nuclear strategic plan focusing on China’s rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal. The Chinese foreign…
Taliban bans UN human rights special rapporteur from entering Afghanistan
KABUL (Agencies): The Taliban has banned the UN special rapporteur for human rights, Richard Bennett, from entering Afghanistan, a government spokesman has told local broadcaster Tolo. Bennett was appointed by…
Iran: Pakistani pilgrim bus overturns, killing 28, injuring 23
TEHRAN (Agencies): A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims has overturned in central Iran, killing 28 passengers and injuring 23 others, state media reported on Wednesday. Reuters said that the accident took…
Texas Faces Growing Electricity Needs
Austin (Agencies): Texas has set an unofficial record for electricity use on Tuesday, driven by increased air conditioning demand during the August heatwave. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)…
Russian MOD confirms capture of New York in Donbass
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian troops have fully captured the town of Novgorodskoye, also known as New York – one of the largest settlements in the Toretsk agglomeration in Russia’s Donetsk People’s…
Russian and Indian Navy chiefs hold talks on strengthening cooperation
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Russian Naval Commander-in-Chief Aleksandr Moiseev has met with his Indian counterpart, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and other military officials, during a visit to New Delhi, as the…
TEPCO Confirms 25-Tonne Radioactive Water Leak in Fukushima-1 Reactor
Tokyo (Agencies): The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has reported a significant radioactive water leak at the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant. On August 9, 2024, TEPCO discovered that approximately 25…
Russian Air Defenses Destroy 12 ATACMS Missiles Targeting Crimean Bridge
Moscow (Agencies): Russian air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 12 US-made ATACMS tactical missiles aimed at the Crimean Bridge on Friday, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD). The…
Natalie A. Baker Takes on Role as Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The U.S. Mission to Pakistan welcomes the arrival of Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie A. Baker. Prior to assuming the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission at…
Crown Prince MBS ‘Faces Assassination Risk’ Over Israel-Saudi Deal: Report
Riyadh (Agencies): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is at risk of assassination because of his push for normalisation of ties with Israel, reported the US-based news organisation Politico…
Two French Rafale Jets Collide Midair, Desperate Search for Missing Crew
Paris (Agencies): Two French Rafale jets collided in midair Wednesday in a rare accident involving the cutting-edge military aircraft, prompting a desperate search for two missing crew members. One pilot…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Airfields Hosting Hypersonic Missile Carriers
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukraine has launched drone attacks on three military airfields in Russia, including one that hosts aircraft capable of carrying hypersonic missiles. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s ongoing…
Venice University Signs UNDP Agreement for Postwar Rebuilding of Gaza
Venice (Agencies): The plan to rebuild Gaza brings an opportunity for fresh ideas but raises controversies among pro-Palestinian and Israeli students. Last month, the United Nations signed a deal with…
German Military Base Under Lockdown After Suspected Sabotage of Water Supply
BERLIN (Agencies): A German military base in Cologne has been placed under lockdown following a suspected act of sabotage that may have contaminated its water supply, officials said on Wednesday.…
Myanmar military denies junta chief detained by generals
YANGON (Agencies): Myanmar’s military on Wednesday said rumors top generals had detained the embattled junta chief in a new coup were “propaganda” spread by “traitors” ahead of a visit by…
Rolls-Royce Secures Major Engine Deal with Cathay Pacific
LONDON (Agencies): Rolls-Royce has secured a significant contract to supply 60 Trent 7000 engines for 30 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft ordered by Cathay Pacific. This deal includes a TotalCare service agreement…
US soldier pleads guilty to selling secrets to China
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Army analyst has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to sell military secrets to China, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has said. Sgt Korbein Schultz was…
Doctors Strike Across India to Protest Trainee Medic’s Tragic Death
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Thousands of doctors across India have initiated a strike, demanding enhanced protection for health workers following the tragic rape and murder of a trainee medic in West…
US approves $20bn weapons sale to Israel
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US government has approved more than $20 billion in new arms sales to Israel, despite pressure on President Joe Biden’s administration to end the bloodshed in Gaza.…
Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency
ADDIS ABABA (Agencies): Africa’s top public health body has declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak that has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to…
Chinese Rocket Breaks Up in Orbit, Scattering Debris
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Chinese rocket carrying the first satellites in a planned communications constellation intended to rival Starlink broke up in low-Earth orbit this week, spreading debris across the orbital…
Iraq receives 7 new Bell training helicopters
Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq’s Army Aviation Command received last week the first batch of Bell 505 helicopters that will be used in training missions. A ceremony was held at Baghdad International…
Germany Bids Farewell to Sea King Helicopters After Nearly 50 Years
Berlin (Agencies): Germany has officially retired its Westland Sea King Mk 41 helicopters, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly five decades. The final Sea King was flown…
Wales to host deep-space radar under AUKUS
LONDON (Agencies): Wales has been selected to host a new ground-based Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) under the trilateral AUKUS security partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US.…
Iran Finds New Buyers of Its Oil
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran seems to have found new buyers of its crude oil as cargoes have been recently tracked to move to Oman and Bangladesh, Reuters reported on Friday, citing…
Gambia Arrests Ex-General, Suspected Member of Death Squad
BANJUL, Gambia (Agencies): The Gambian military said Saturday it had arrested a former general who was an alleged member of a death squad under former dictator Yahya Jammeh. Former brigadier…
Boeing rockets built by inexperienced workers – NASA
WASHINGTON (Agencies): NASA’s inspector general has issued a damning report on Boeing’s rocket division, stating that the aerospace giant’s next-generation spacecraft is years behind schedule, significantly over budget, and built…
US to provide $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States will send an additional $3.5bn to Israel to spend on US-made weapons and military equipment, the Department of State has said, as the deadly war…
Plane Crash in Brazil Kills 68, Including Eight Cancer Experts
Vinhedo, Brazil (Agencies): A plane crash has claimed the lives of 68 people, including eight cancer experts. The VoePass Airline flight, a twin-engine turboprop ATR 72-500, was en route from…
RED ALERT – Russia Weighs Tactical Nukes Amid Intense Battles in Kursk
Kursk, Russia (Agencies): In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, thousands of Ukrainian troops backed by NATO have launched a large-scale incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, pushing as deep…
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold at Paris Olympics Javelin Throw Final
Paris (Agencies): Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem has secured a historic victory at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning the gold medal with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters in his…
US F-22 jets arrive in Mideast: CENTCOM
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced, Thursday, the arrival of F-22 fighter jets to its area of responsibility as tensions run high in the Middle East, Anadolu Agency reports.…
Japan issues ‘megaquake’ warning
TOKYO (Agencies): The alert followed a 7.1-magnitude temblor that struck off the coast of the country’s third largest island, sparking a tsunami advisory The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its…
Muhammad Yunus Takes Oath as Head of Bangladesh’s Interim Government
Dhaka (Agencies): The Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, three days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to…
Taylor Swift’s Vienna Shows Canceled Due to Terrorist Threat
VIENNA (Agencies): The organizers of US singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna have decided to cancel the show due to a persisting terrorist threat, Austrian Federal Minister for the Interior…
Israel Claims to Have Eliminated Senior Hamas Official in Gaza Strip
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday in a joint statement with the Israel Security Agency (ISA) that they had eliminated a senior Hamas official in…
Helicopter Crash in Nepal Claims Five Lives
Kathmandu (Agencies): A helicopter crash in central Nepal on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of all five people on board, including the pilot and four Chinese tourists. The Air Dynasty…
Ford to Invest $3 Billion in Canadian ‘Super Duty’ Pickup Production
NEW YORK (Agencies): Ford has announced a significant investment of $3 billion to expand the production of its “Super Duty” pickup trucks at the Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.…
Indian Army takes delivery of JF-2 UAVs
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Indian firm Johnnette Technologies, based in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has conducted a training course to support Indian Army operations of the company’s JF-2 unmanned…
Strengthening Defense: Iran’s New Air and Missile Defense Systems
Tehran (Agencies): Iran has unveiled several advanced air and missile defense systems in 2024, enhancing its already dense defense network in the Middle East. These developments come amid rising tensions…
‘Milestone event’: China launches first batch of satellites to establish ‘Chinese Starlink’
BEIJING (Agencies): China successfully sent 18 Qianfan satellites into preset orbits via a Long March-6 carrier rocket launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China’s Shanxi Province on…
US arrests Pakistani man in alleged plot to kill politicians
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been charged over an alleged plot to assassinate US politicians and officials.FBI director Christopher Wray called the scheme a “dangerous…
UK Travel Alerts Issued Amid Widespread Riots
LONDON (Agencies): Several countries, including Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, the UAE, and India, have issued travel warnings to their citizens about visiting the UK due to widespread anti-immigration protests. These…
Hamas appoint Yahya Sinwar as new political wing leader
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of its political wing, replacing Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. The appointment was announced…
Saab Delivers 9th Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Aircraft to Pakistan
Islamabad (Agencies): Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense company, has delivered the last of the ordered Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Pakistan. The delivery…
US approves LTAMDS sale to Poland
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense (DoD) approved the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) to Poland on 31 July. A…
U.S. Gasoline Prices Continue to Drop
NEW YORK (Agencies): U.S. prices at the pump slid by 3.5 cents over the past week, hitting a national average of $3.44 per gallon on Monday and down 37.2 cents…
Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Iran-Israel tension
AMMAN (Agencies): Jordan has asked all airlines landing at its airports to carry 45 minutes of reserve fuel, in what experts see as a precautionary measure in case of an…
Saudi heavy metal band makes history at German festival
JEDDAH (Agencies): Saudi rockers Wasted Land made history on Saturday, when they became the first band from the Kingdom to appear at Wacken Open Air 2024, the world’s biggest heavy…
Turkiye to join genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice on Wednesday: FM
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye will file to join the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at The Hague, the country’s Foreign Minister announced on Monday, Anadolu Agency…
Bangladesh Army Announces Interim Government after PM Sheikh Hasina Flees
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly demonstrations against her government. The removal of Hasina on Monday followed weeks of…
Memorial Ceremony for Nuclear Bombing Victims Begins in Hiroshima
TOKYO (Agencies) – A memorial ceremony for nuclear bombing victims began in the Peace Park in Hiroshima, the city that was the first in the world to experience the horror…
Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to crush its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. The landmark decision on Monday is…
Global stock market crashed
NEW YORK (Agencies): Stock markets went into a meltdown on Monday amid fears that the US could be heading for a recession, pushing investors into panic-selling mode, market data shows.…
US troops wounded in attack on Iraq base – media
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Several American soldiers have sustained injuries in a rocket attack on Ayn Al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq, Reuters has reported, citing US officials. No one has claimed responsibility…
Chinese national security authority warns online office tools, AI tech of risking leaking confidential info
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security warned those working with confidential information against using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to write confidential materials and chat groups to discuss classified content,…
Russia cancelled arms delivery to Yemen’s Houthis after Saudi, US pressure
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Russia was reportedly set to deliver arms and military equipment to Yemen’s Houthi rebels last month, before pulling back due to pressure by the United States and Saudi…
US Central Command chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visits Middle East
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) arrived in the Middle East on Saturday. The visit by Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla coincides with US and Israeli preparations for…
Poland prepares to receive first F-35
WARSAW (Agencies): Poland is preparing to receive the first of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, with deliveries to commence later in August. Lockheed Martin…
Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by ‘short-range projectile’
TEHRN (Agencies): : Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that Israel killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh using a “short-range projectile” launched from outside of his accommodation in Tehran.“This terrorist operation…
US Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Immediately Amid Rising Tensions
Beirut (Agencies): The United States Embassy in Lebanon on Saturday urged US citizens to leave the country immediately on any available flights due to the deteriorating security situation in the…
Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine in Crimea
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine’s military says it attacked and destroyed a Russian submarine while it was anchored at a port in the occupied Crimean peninsula. The Rostov-on-Don, a kilo-class attack submarine…
At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital
Mogadishu (Agencies): At least 32 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide attack at a beach restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Friday, state media SONNA…
A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests
NEW YORK (Agencies): A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents that influences weather across the world could collapse as soon as the late 2030s, scientists have suggested in a new…
Iran arrests senior officials in probe of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at his Tehran guesthouse, the New York Times reported. The investigation’s intensity highlights the…
Former US CENTCOM Commander, Gen. George B. Crist, Passes Away
Tampa, Fla. (Agencies): U.S. Central Command has announced the passing of Gen. George B. Crist, United States Marine Corps (Retired), former US CENTCOM Commander. Gen. Crist made history as the…
Slovakia gets 2 new Block 70 F-16s from US
BRATISLAVA (Agencies): Slovakia received on Monday the first two of the 14 new F-16 military jets from the United States whose delivery was pushed back two years due to the…
Egypt to develop new Chinook base
CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt will renovate an old airbase for the CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters it has ordered rather than use its existing CH-47D base, a market research notice released…
Indian Navy installs Lanza-N surveillance radar on INS Mysore
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Navy has installed a new radar on one of its Delhi-class guided-missile destroyers to enhance surveillance capabilities. Janes understands that the Indian Navy has installed…
Russian, Chinese Bombers Conduct Joint Patrols Near Alaska – MoD
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers and Chinese bombers conducted joint patrols over the waters of the Chukchi and Bering seas as well as the northern part of the…
US and Israel should create ‘Middle East NATO’ – Netanyahu
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed the creation of a new military bloc modeled after NATO and called the “Abraham Alliance,” aimed against Iran. Netanyahu spoke before…
Russian missile strike eliminate dozens of UK and Spanish instructors in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian military has destroyed another deployment point housing Ukrainian soldiers and foreign instructors in the industrial part of the city of Kharkov, according to a report released…
Turkey May Build Naval Base in Northern Cyprus ‘If Necessary’, Says Erdogan
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Ankara is prepared to construct a naval base in northern Cyprus if deemed necessary. This statement appears to be a…
Actor Noor Xarmina crowned ‘Miss Universe Pakistan 2024’
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistani actor Noor Xarmina has been declared ‘Miss Universe Pakistan 2024,’ after which she is poised to represent Pakistan at the 73rd Miss Universe 2024 pageant in November…
Indian Navy Frigate Catches Fire and Sinks at Mumbai Dockyard
MUMBAI (Agencies): A fire broke out aboard the Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra, resulting in severe damage to the vessel and leaving one sailor missing. The incident occurred while the…
Navy aviator scores first air-to-air victory by a US female fighter pilot
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Navy fighter pilot has become the first American woman to score a victory in air-to-air combat, the service has revealed. The female pilot, who was not…
US Drones Take Control of Afghan Airspace Following US-Taliban Agreement
KABUL (Agencies): In a significant development, US drones have reportedly taken control of Afghan airspace, conducting continuous flights across various provinces. According to sources, these unmanned combat aerial vehicles began…
Biden drops out of presidential race and endorses Harris to be nominee
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him on Sunday. The president said he will finish his term and will…
Israel’s Eilat Port to lay off half of its workers amid Houthi attacks
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Port of Eilat in southern Israel plans to lay off half of its workforce this week due to Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red…
Philippines, China Agree on Principles for De-Escalation in South China Sea – Ministry
BEIJING (Agencies): The Philippines and China have agreed on principles for de-escalation in the South China Sea for deliveries of personnel and cargo to a grounded Philippine warship on disputed…
Knesset extends law to shut down foreign channels in Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli parliament (Knesset) on Thursday passed an extension to a law allowing the shutdown of foreign media outlets operating in the country until November, Anadolu Agency…
Street clashes in Bangladesh leave 702 people injured, among them 104 police and 30 journalists
DHAKA (Agencies): At least 104 police officers and 30 journalists were injured in Bangladesh during a day of violent clashes around the country, private broadcaster Independent Television reported. The network…
Israeli Parliament Approves Resolution Against Establishing Palestinian State
TEL AVIV (Agencies) – The Israeli parliament, Knesset, has approved, by a majority vote of 68 out of 120 members, a resolution opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state in…
‘Suicide drone’ explodes near US consulate in Tel Aviv – reports
TEL AVIV (Agencies): An explosion injured at least seven people in an area near the US consulate in Tel Aviv early Friday morning. A man in his 30s and a…
UK approves artificial meat for pets
LONDON (Agencies): A British company has announced that it will begin selling artificial chicken to pet-food producers this year, making Britain the first country in Europe to commercialize ‘lab-grown’ meat.…
Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering mild symptoms, the White House has said. Karine Jean-Pierre, his press secretary, said the US president is vaccinated…
Gastrointestinal Issues a Common but Overlooked Symptom of COVID
LONDON (Agencies): An overlooked symptom of COVID-19 can cause long-term issues in many patients, according to a study by the British Medical Journal. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include a sore…
Pitch Black: International Fighters Join air combat exercise in Australia
CANBERRA (Agencies): Australia’s ‘Pitch Black’ air combat exercise has commenced this week, marking its largest iteration since its inception in 1981. “With around 140 aircraft and over 4,000 personnel from…
Widow of ISIS leader sentenced to death by Baghdad court
BAGHDAD (Agencies): The widow of ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi has been sentenced to death by a court in Baghdad. She was found guilty by Al Karkh Criminal Court…
China, Russia navies wrap up joint patrol, start live-fire exercise in South China Sea
BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese and Russian navies recently wrapped up a joint naval patrol that stretched from northern Pacific waters to the South China Sea, meanwhile, the sea phase of a…
Israel says Eilat Port ‘bankrupt’ after months Houthi naval blockade
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli port of Eilat has officially declared bankruptcy because of a sharp decline in commercial activities and revenues due to the naval blockade imposed by Yemen’s…
NASA, Saudi Space Agency sign agreement on civilian space exploration
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi Arabia and the US signed a framework agreement on Monday to increase cooperation between the two countries on civilian space exploration and research, Saudi Press Agency reported…
Toll from Oman mosque attack rises to nine including three gunmen
MUSCAT (Agencies): The death toll from a shooting near a Shiite mosque in Oman’s capital has climbed to nine, police said Tuesday, adding that the three attackers were also killed.…
Belarus Registers World’s First Patented Lung Cancer Vaccine From Cuba
MINSK (Agencies): Belarus has registered Cimavax, a groundbreaking Cuban vaccine that trains the immune system to kill lung cancer cells, Cuban Foreign Minster Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has announced. “The first…
Russia to launch Starlink-style internet network – media
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russia is planning to simplify satellite access to high-speed internet for users on the country’s extensive public transport network, the Izvestia newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing official documents.…
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews to receive draft notices in days
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it will begin sending initial draft orders to members of the country’s ultra-Orthodox Haredi community on Sunday. Exempt from military…
India and Russia Eye Partnership for Exporting Su-30 Flankers to Allies
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Building on the successful BrahMos model, which helped it be exported to a third country, India and Russia are in talks to revive the production of Sukhoi…
Australia to Procure Bushmasters to Provide C2 Support for HIMARS
Canberra (Agencies): The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a AUD45 million (USD30.5 million) contract with Thales Australia to build 15 additional Bushmaster 4×4 protected mobility vehicles (PMVs) for…
Syrian “Godfather of Oil” for the Regime Killed in Drone Strike
Damascus (Agencies): A Syrian businessman widely known in the region as the “godfather of oil” for the regime of Bashar al-Assad was reportedly killed in an Israeli attack near the…
China’s first all-electric propulsion communication satellite passes in-orbit tests, becomes fully operational
BEIJING (Agencies): The Asia-Pacifc-6E, or the APStar-6E, China’s first all-electric propulsion communication satellite, has successfully passed in-orbit technology verification and ground station technology reviews in Hong Kong, which means the…
Elon Musk pledges $45 million a month to electing Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he plans to commit roughly $45 million each month to a new fund backing Donald Trump for US president, the Wall Street Journal…
South Korea and US to Hold Joint Nuclear Drills on Korean Peninsula
Seoul (Agencies): Seoul plans to practice nuclear force management and nuclear operations on the Korean Peninsula in joint exercises with Washington, according to the office of the South Korean president.…
Iraq’s Financial Revenues Surpass $41.3 Billion in Five Months
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday that the country’s financial revenues for the first five months of 2024 have exceeded 54 trillion Iraqi dinars (approximately $41.3…
NATO to establish new Cyber Defence Centre
Mons, Belgium (Agencies): NATO is to establish a new cyber defence centre to better protect against ever more sophisticated and increasing cyber threats. The NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre (NICC)…
China Ready to Collaborate with Pakistan on Global South Development Initiative
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong announced on Sunday that China is prepared to work with Pakistan to actively implement its Global South initiative, which focuses on common…
Ukrainian Forces Capture Advanced Russian T-90M Tank in Bold Operation
KYIV (Agencies): In a daring operation, Ukrainian soldiers from the 68th Jaeger Brigade have successfully captured one of Russia’s most advanced main battle tanks, the T-90M Proryv (Breakthrough). The tank…
China, Russia hold simultaneous joint naval drill, patrol
BEIJING (Agencies): The navies of China and Russia are holding a joint exercise in the South China Sea and a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean in moves experts…
Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (Agencies): Donald Trump was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, sparking panic in the crowd and spattering the Republican presidential candidate’s blood across…
People Around The World Are Placing Bets On Whether Israel Will Invade Lebanon & It’s Quite Worrying
BEIRUT (Agencies): In an unexpected twist of the digital age, Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, has become the hub for a heated debate: Will Israel invade Lebanon before September? This…
Biden signs bill urging China to resume talks over Tibet
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden on Friday signed into law a bill that urges China to resume talks with the Dalai Lama or his representatives to arrive at a “negotiated…
Chaos on German-Polish Rail Routes: Passengers Face Ongoing Disruptions
BERLIN (Agencies): Recent reports from German media have highlighted a state of chaos on railway lines connecting Germany and Poland, particularly affecting Polish passengers. According to Ingo Koschenz from the…
Maj. Gen. Joe Engle, X-15 Pilot and Shuttle Astronaut, Dies at 91
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Joe Henry Engle, test pilot, Apollo-era astronaut, and the only American to fly two different winged vehicles into space, died July 10 at…
India to Launch 10th Round for Oil and Gas Blocks
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is preparing to launch its tenth bidding round for oil and gas blocks in August or September, according to the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH). This…
Israel reports 3bn cyber-attacks on military systems since 7 October
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel has recorded 3 billion cyber-attacks targeting its military computer systems since 7 October, according to Israeli media reports on Friday. Desert. Racheli Dembinski, commander of the…
China sanctions US military-industrial complex
BEIJING (Agencies): Six American military industry enterprises have been blacklisted in China for participating in weapons sales to Taiwan, the foreign ministry in Beijing announced on Friday. “The US recently…
Media publishes Germany’s alleged war plan
BERLIN (Agencies): The German Defense Ministry has drawn up contingency plans for a potential military conflict with Russia, Der Spiegel and Bild have reported. The document reportedly envisages Germany serving…
Poland to Deploy 17,000 Troops to Guard Eastern Border
Warsaw (Agencies) The Polish army will increase the number of military personnel to guard its eastern border to 17,000, with 9,000 in a rapid border reaction force, Deputy Defense Minister…
South Africa Suffers $16.6 Million Loss in Decade-Long Cyber Heist
Pretoria (Agencies): In a startling disclosure, the South African Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has been the victim of a cyber heist totaling 300 million rand (approximately $16.6…
BRICS could establish its own parliament – Putin
MOSCOW (Agencies): Members of the BRICS economic group could establish their own parliament in the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the tenth parliamentary forum of the bloc in…
Azerbaijan’s President to Visit Pakistan for Bilateral Talks
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has accepted an official invitation from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to visit Pakistan. The two-day visit is scheduled to begin on…
NATO to appoint representative in Kyiv to deepen Ukraine ties: US official
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will appoint a senior representative in Ukraine’s capital to deepen ties to the war-torn country, a senior United States official has said,…
Houthis Open Office in Baghdad a Stone’s Throw From Fortified US Embassy Compound
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Yemen’s Ansar Allah militia (better known as the Houthis) have reportedly established an office in Baghdad, Iraq, with the apparent push to cement their growing regional clout coming…
Major Russia-Iran treaty remains on track – president-elect
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that a stalled comprehensive cooperation treaty between the two nations will soon be signed, according to local…
India’s Modi lands in Russia for talks with Putin in first visit since start of Ukraine war
MOSCOW (Agencies): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Monday for his first visit to the country since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a sign that…
Iranian frigate sunk in Bandar Abbas port
TEHRAN (Agencies): An image has emerged on social media purporting to show the Iranian Navy’s light frigate IRIS Sahand (F-74) completely sunk in the port of Bandar Abbas. The cause…
Chinese, Belarusian armies to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese and Belarusian armies will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise shortly after Belarus officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), with experts saying on Sunday that the…
University of Melbourne Australia under probe over surveillance of pro-Palestinian protesters
Melbourne (Agencies): The University of Melbourne in Australia is being investigated for violating privacy laws by using surveillance to identify students participating in a sit-in protest against the conflict in…
Jordan civil aviation team visits Tripoli airport to review resumption of direct flights to Libya
TRIPOLI (Agencies): A team from the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission has made a visit to Libya’s Mitiga Airport in the capital, Tripoli, in efforts to review the possibilities for…
UK Gov’t to Create Border Security Command – Reports
LONDON (Agencies):The United Kingdom will create a Border Security Command by redirecting tens of millions of pounds from the Rwanda deportation scheme that the new Labour government has decided to…
Whatsapp is spyware — Musk
NEW YORK (Agencies): Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), has again attacked WhatsApp over its handling of personal data. On Saturday, Musk commented on a post on X, in…
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US plane-maker Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to criminal fraud charges in relation to deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX aircraft, the Department of Justice has said.…
Kenya court rules police killing of Pakistani journalist unlawful
NAIROBI (Agencies): A Kenyan court on Monday found police acted unlawfully over the killing of a Pakistani journalist in 2022 following a complaint by his widow, her lawyer and local…
Syria presidential adviser Luna Al-Shibl dies in car crash
Damascus (Agencies): The Syrian presidency has announced the death of Luna Al-Shibl, media adviser to President Bashar Al-Assad, following a car accident on a road leading to the capital, Damascus,…
Rwanda deportation policy ‘dead and buried’: UK’s new Premier Keir Starmer
LONDON (Agencies): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in his first news conference since taking office the termination of the controversial Rwanda deportation policy introduced by the former Conservative government.…
Israel Deliberately Killed Own Citizens on October 7 – Report
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Reporting in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz offers the most significant evidence to date that Israel killed its own citizens in an effort to prevent Hamas fighters from…
Orban makes surprise visit to China
BEIJING (Agencies): Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in China as part of his “peace mission” tour, following meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian leader…
Ukrainian Attempt to Hijack Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Thwarted – FSB
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) successfully foiled an audacious plot by Ukraine’s intelligence services to hijack a nuclear-capable Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber. The incident sheds light on…
3 Swedish nationals receive death penalty in Iraq
Baghdad (Agencies): The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs revealed on Thursday that three Swedish nationals received the death penalty for engaging in shootings in Iraq. A fourth Swedish citizen may…
Iran, Turkmenistan sign agreement to supply Iraq with gas
Baghdad (Agencies) – Following comprehensive discussions, an agreement regulating the exchange of gas between Iran and Turkmenistan was inked, the official Iranian media reported on Thursday. A contract was signed…
An old American Cold War air defense system has proven to be a game changing weapon for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States has supplied Ukraine with a lot of its older and unused military equipment but some of these weapons systems have proven to be very effective…
New PM Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain after years of chaos
LONDON (Agencies): Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to use his massive electoral majority to rebuild the country, saying he wanted to take the heat out of…
Israel recognises 3 outposts, approves 5,295 housing units in West Bank
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s government has recognised three new settlement outposts built on Palestinian land and authorised the construction of 5,295 new housing units in several illegal settlements across the…
Italy and Germany Collaborate on New Battle Tank and Infantry Fighting Vehicle
ROME (Agencies): Italy’s defense giant, Leonardo, and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop a Main Battle Tank (MBT) and the Lynx Platform for the Armoured Infantry…
Only the ‘Lord Almighty’ could convince me to quit – Biden
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US President Joe Biden has said only the “Lord Almighty” could convince him to end his bid for re-election, as he sat for a rare primetime interview in…
Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote
TEHRAN (Agencies): Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said Saturday, defeating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid heightened tensions both domestically…
Moscow Announces Defense Deals with India Ahead of Modi Visit
Moscow (Agencies): Russia’s state-owned defense corporation, Rostec, has revealed plans to manufacture ‘Mango’ missiles for the Indian Army’s T-72 and T-90 tanks within India. The 125-mm projectiles, designed for firing…
Russian experts sound alarm over post-Covid health issue
MOSCOW (Agencies): A significant number of Russians who recovered from Covid-19 are suffering from further devastating effects of the disease such as lung fibrosis, according to the Russian Health Ministry’s…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin Discuss Strengthening Pakistan-Russia Relations in Astana
Astana (Agencies): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday, engaging in discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade and strengthening relations between Pakistan and Russia. During…
Finnish Parliament Approves Defense Deal with US, Allowing Troop Access to Military Sites
HELSINKI (Agencies): In a significant move, the Finnish parliament has unanimously approved a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States. The agreement grants the US access to 15 military…
India’s new army chief reveals force’s top priorities
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India must equip its soldiers with the latest armaments while continuously revising its strategic planning to stay ahead of potential threats, the new chief of the nation’s…
US Supreme Court rules Trump has presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (Agencies): American presidents have “absolute immunity” for their official actions, the US Supreme Court ruled on Monday, addressing a series of charges against former President Donald Trump. Federal prosecutors…
Five dead after storms lash France, Switzerland
Geneva (Agencies): Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left five people dead, local authorities said on Sunday. Three people in their 70s…
Indian T-72 tank sinks while crossing river near China border, killing 5
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Five Indian soldiers were killed when a T-72 military tank they were traveling in sank while crossing a river in the remote region of Ladakh, which borders…
Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to maximum-security prison
LA PAZ (Agencies): The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup was sent Saturday to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising.…
Chines Ministry of State Security warns public of ‘spy eyes’ in space
BEIJING (Agencies): Calling the space domain a major target for foreign intelligence agencies to carry out espionage, China’s Ministry of State Security revealed Sunday that some countries’ intelligence agencies use…
FORD to Leave Germany – Bild
BERLIN (Agencies): The US car manufacturer Ford has implemented significant management cuts at its German plant in Cologne as part of a restructuring plan that could potentially lead to the…
Belarus Deploys Additional Air Defense Systems on Ukrainian Border
MINSK (Agencies): Belarus deployed additional air defense forces on the border with Ukraine to protect critical facilities of the republic amid Ukrainian drone activity, Belarusian military official Andrei Severinchik said…
Powidz APS-2 Facility: US-NATO base in Poland gets ready for action
WARSAW (Agencies): In a significant move to bolster NATO’s defenses against potential Russian aggression, the US military has deployed the first batch of armored vehicles to a newly established storage…
ICC backtracks on Israel arrest warrants
Hague (Agencies): Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have postponed a decision on whether arrest warrants should be issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav…
US signs new $4.5bn Patriot Missile contract
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US defense industry giant Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded a contract worth $4.5 billion for Patriot Missiles systems, the Pentagon announced on Friday. The…
Biden should be removed as president – US House speaker
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Joe Biden should be replaced as US president, having shown he is “not up to the task” during his debate with Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson has…
India Clinches T20 World Cup Title with Thrilling Victory Over South Africa
Kensington Oval (Agencies): In a nail-biting final at Kensington Oval, India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by a mere seven runs. Led by Virat Kohli’s…
US Air Force Member Charged with Kidnapping and Raping Japanese Schoolgirl in Okinawa
Tokyo (Agencies): Japanese prosecutors have formally charged a US Air Force member with the alleged kidnapping and rape of an underage girl shortly before Christmas last year. Okinawa police confirmed…
Germany imposes Israel ‘loyalty’ test with new citizenship law
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany has introduced a new citizenship law that requires applicants to declare their belief in Israel’s right to exist. The unprecedented move demands recognition of a foreign country’s…
Morocco allows Israeli warship to dock after Spain refused
RABAT (Agencies): The Moroccan authorities allowed an Israeli warship to dock in the port of Tangier to allow its crew to replenish fuel and food supplies en route from the…
Doctors go on strike in England a week before the UK general election
LONDON (Agencies): Thousands of doctors in England are staging their 11th walkout on Thursday in a long-running dispute with the government over pay and working conditions, disrupting hospital services just…
US expanding bioweapons research in Africa – Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): The US is expanding its biological military presence across Africa, Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov claimed on Tuesday. According to the head of Russia’s Nuclear, Chemical and Biological…
EU and Ukraine to sign security deal – Reuters
Brussels (Agencies): Brussels intends to sign a defense pact with Ukraine on Thursday, Reuters has reported, citing a draft document leaked to the outlet. The deal is intended to demonstrate…
Denmark to Tax cow farts
Copenhagen (Agencies): The Danish government is poised to make history by introducing a tax on greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus recently announced plans to levy charges…
Modi to visit Russia for first time since Ukraine war, underscoring Delhi-Moscow ties
MOSCOW (Agencies): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Russia for the first time since the start of the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine, a trip that follows his…
Hamas denies moving its office from Qatar to Iraq
Baghdad (Agencies): Hamas, the Palestinian resistance group, has denied recent allegations that it plans to transfer its political bureau from Qatar to Iraq. A member of the Hamas political bureau,…
Qatar Airways Named World’s Best Airline
NEW YORK (Agencies): In a remarkable achievement, Qatar Airways has been crowned the “Airline of the Year” by Skytrax for the eighth time. The Doha-based carrier also received three other…
Qatar Banned US From Using Its Military Base Against Iran
DOHA (Agencies): In early 2024, as the US and Qatar quietly extended the use of America’s largest military base in the Persian Gulf, they appeared united in their support for…
Israel eyes use of Musk’s Starlink in event of war with Hezbollah
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel is looking to use Elon Musk’s Starlink to maintain Internet connectivity should there be a potential all-out-war with Lebanese Hezbollah on the northern border that causes…
US warns Israel-Hezbollah conflict threatens to spark regional war
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday, warning that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could spark a regional…
Florida Family Sues NASA After Space Debris Strikes Home
Florida (Agencies): A Florida family is taking legal action against NASA after a piece of space debris crashed through their home in Naples earlier this year. The cylindrical object tore…
Israeli Air Force ‘Punishes’ F-16 Fighter Squadron After Repeated Targeting Errors In Gaza
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has grounded an F-16 squadron stationed at Ramon Air Base for three weeks following two serious incidents of incorrect target attacks in…
US Pushes Boeing F-15EX to Indian Air Force
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a strategic move aimed at bolstering India’s air defense capabilities, the United States has actively promoted the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II to the Indian Air Force (IAF).…
China’s Chang’e-6 Safely Returns with First-Ever Lunar Far Side Samples
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Chang’e-6 mission achieved full success as its returning capsule safely touched down in the designated landing site in North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This historic feat…
Zelensky sacks senior military commander
KYIV (Agencies): Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has replaced the commander of his military’s Joint Forces Command, Lieutenant General Yury Sodol, amid claims that Sodol’s alleged incompetence “has killed more Ukrainian…
Israel’s top court rules ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the military must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students into military service, as the war in Gaza stretches into its ninth…
Summit on Peace in Ukraine: Joint Communiqué on a Peace Framework
Switzerland (Agencies): The ongoing war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues to cause large-scale human suffering and destruction, and to create risks and crises with global repercussions. We gathered…
European countries to jointly acquire over 1,500 Mistral air defense missiles
PARIS (Agencies): France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary have signed an agreement with MBDA to jointly acquire at least 1,500 Mistral 3 ground-based air defense systems. The arrangement is spearheaded…
Game-Changing Central Asian Railway Project Faces Setbacks
BEIJING (Agencies): The more officials from China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan try to provide clarity about a multi-billion-dollar railway project, the more it appears to be a case of putting the…
China’s Ministry of State Security warns passengers against unauthorized photographing at military-civilian airports
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Monday that passengers on civilian flights are required to comply with regulations and are prohibited from taking unauthorized photographs of…
Bahrain and Iran agree to start talks on resuming political relations
Manama (Agencies): Bahrain and Iran agreed on Sunday to start talks aimed at resuming political relations between the two countries, Bahrain News Agency reported. A joint statement was released after…
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Deliberate Civilian Targeting in Sevastopol Missile Attack
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a strongly-worded statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians during a missile strike on Sevastopol, which occurred on Sunday. Zakharova claimed…
Moscow summons US ambassador over civilian deaths in Sevastopol attack
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador to Moscow after Ukraine used American-supplied ATACMS missiles in an attack on the Crimean peninsula, resulting in numerous civilian…
Iran’s Space Agency Plans July Launch for Two Satellites
Tehran (Agencies): Iran’s Space Agency (ISA) is gearing up for an ambitious satellite launch in July. According to ISA official Salarieh, the compatibility and joint testing of the satellites and…
Israeli forces strap wounded Palestinian to jeep during raid
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli army forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin…
Pacific Skies 24: Germany’s Tornado Fighters Conduct Laser-Guided Bomb Drills in Alaska
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany’s Tornado combat aircraft recently participated in the Pacific Skies 24 exercise in Alaska, honing their skills in dropping GBU-54 laser-guided precision bombs. During these drills, the Tornadoes…
Lockheed Martin Considers C-130J Assembly Line in India
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Lockheed Martin, the renowned US defense giant responsible for cutting-edge stealth fighters like the F-35 and F-22, is exploring the possibility of establishing an assembly line for…
Russian Forces Destroy Canadian-Made APC in Southern Ukraine
MOSCOW (Agencies):The Russian Defense Ministry has officially reported the destruction of a Ukrainian ‘Senator’ armored personnel carrier (APC). This marks the first time that a Canadian-manufactured wheeled APC has been…
Cuba Joins South Africa’s Lawsuit Against Israel at ICJ
MEXICO CITY (Agencies): Cuba has decided to join South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel’s alleged genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Cuban Foreign Ministry…
Swedish court acquits former Syrian General
Stockholm (Agencies): A court in Sweden on Thursday acquitted a former Syrian general who had been accused of war crimes in his home country, dating back to 2012. Stockholm District…
China sanctions US defense giant Lockheed Martin over Taiwan supplies
BEIJING (Agencies): Beijing has introduced sanctions on subsidiaries and senior executives of US arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin over the sale of arms to Taiwan, which it says “violates the One-China…
Chinese premier refuses to meet German vice chancellor – Welt
BEIJING (Agencies): German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who is also the country’s minister for economic affairs and climate action, has reportedly failed to secure a meeting with Chinese Premier Li…
New war is coming – UN
NEW YORK (Agencies): The world is on the brink of a catastrophe, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, pointing to the risks of a potential devastating conflict between…
Mark Rutte Expected to Lead NATO After Romanian President Withdraws
Brussels (Agencies): Mark Rutte, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, is poised to become the next Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His path cleared after Romanian President…
US concerned Israel’s Iron Dome could be overwhelmed in war with Hezbollah, officials say
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US officials have serious concerns that in the event of a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group could overwhelm Israel’s air defenses in the…
Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88
LONDON (Agencies): The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don’t Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness. His son, the actor…
As Sweden Bids Farewell to the SK 60, a Legacy of Training and Service Remains
STOCKHOLM (Agencies): The iconic Saab SK 60, a high-wing, twinjet trainer aircraft, is set to retire from active service with the Swedish Air Force (SwAF), marking the end of an…
Switzerland could distribute cocaine to addicts
BERN (Agencies): Switzerland is considering introducing an experimental program to distribute prescription cocaine among drug users, which might help them beat their crack addiction. While the measure has been advocated…
French first lady transgender libel case goes to trial
PARIS (Agencies): Two women have gone on trial for defamation in France after claiming that President Emmauel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, was a man once named “Jean-Michel,” France24 reported on Thursday.…
Thailand Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK (Agencies) : In what is being hailed as a “monumental step forward,” Thailand is on the brink of becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.…
India’s Priyanka Gandhi to finally make electoral debut
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Priyanka Gandhi, sister of India’s main opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to contest her first election, ending decades of anticipation by her supporters. Ms Gandhi…
US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden’s Los Angeles trip – Police
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint as President Joe Biden was visiting Los Angeles for a fundraising event over the weekend, officials said.…
Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to arrive in North Korea later on Tuesday, in his first visit in 24 years, underlining the deepening ties between the two…
Malaysia Set to Join BRICS Economic Bloc, Prime Minister Anwar Confirms
Kuala Lumpur (Agencies) – In a significant move towards diversifying its economic partnerships, Malaysia is gearing up to join the BRICS group, an emerging economic bloc consisting of Brazil, Russia,…
Czech Army Reports Ammo Explosion at Training Ground, Causing Injuries
Prague (Agencies): An ammunition blast occurred at the Libava military training ground in the Czech Republic’s east, leaving people wounded at the scene, the Czech armed forces said on Monday.…
Toronto Office Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Including Suspected Gunman
Toronto (Agencies) – A tragic incident unfolded in Toronto’s Don Mills area on Monday afternoon, where a shooting in an office building lobby resulted in three fatalities. Around 3:30 p.m.,…
‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 days
TOKYO (Agencies): A deadly outbreak of a “flesh-eating bacteria” is spreading rapidly across Japan, alarming health officials with how quickly it can lead to death. Close to 1,000 cases of…
PLA Navy’s submarine force makes historic breakthroughs
BEIJING (Agencies): The submarine force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has made historic breakthroughs in torpedo and missile capabilities. The force is focusing on the development of…
Biden may tap US strategic oil reserves – FT
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US President Joe Biden may order the release of more crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in an effort to tame rising gasoline prices and inflation ahead…
Thousands of Israelis take to streets to demand hostage swap deal, dismissal of Netanyahu gov’t
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday in several areas in the country, demanding a hostage swap deal with Palestinian factions and dismissal of the government led by…
Philippines Establishes New BrahMos Missile Base Amid South China Sea Tensions
Manila (Agencies): In Zambales, on the coast of Western Luzon, the Philippines is constructing its first BrahMos anti-ship missile base at the Philippine Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, facing the South…
Ukraine Inaugurates World’s First Unmanned Systems Forces for Robotic Warfare
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukraine has taken a pioneering step in modern warfare by establishing the world’s first Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), which will specialize in robotic warfare across land, sea, and…
Lunar Probe Chang’e-6 to Deliver Moon’s Far Side Samples to Earth
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe is on its return journey to Earth, carrying valuable samples from the moon’s far side, with arrival expected in approximately 10 days. The mission,…
Saudi Arabia Appoints First Ambassador to Syria Since 2012
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi Arabia has appointed Faisal Al-Mujfel as its ambassador to Syria, marking the first such appointment since 2012, according to reports from Anadolu Agency and the state news…
IDF Eliminated Head of Hamas Headquarters in West Bank – Statement
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Defence Forces claimed that two senior Hamas officers were killed in Sunday’s Rafah attack. The Israeli airstrikes came hours after Hamas militants fired a barrage…
Boeing Faces Lawsuit Over V-22 Osprey Crash
California (Agencies): Boeing, along with Bell Textron and Rolls-Royce, is being sued by the families of US servicemen who were killed in a V-22 Osprey crash in California in 2022.…
Biden Declares US as World’s Only Superpower
NEW YORK (Agencies): President Joe Biden, in his address to the graduates of the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, declared the US as the “world’s only superpower”…
ICJ orders Israel to end Rafah offensive
Hague (Agencies): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to halt its ongoing military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, as it is “not convinced” that the…
Pentagon Details New Shipment of Arms to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense announced another $275 million worth of weapons for Ukraine on Friday, as Kiev is losing ground in Kharkov Region and Donbass amid Russia’s…
UK Premier announces general election on 4 July
LONDON (Agencies): British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced on Wednesday that general election in the UK would be held on 4 July, Anadolu Agency reports. During his address at Downing…
Washington stepping up defense cooperation with GCC states: US official
Riyadh (Agencies): The US is stepping up defense cooperation with Gulf Cooperation Council countries in a bid to address one of the region’s “most challenging periods in recent years,” Dan…
Syrian President’s Wife Asma Diagnosed With Leukemia
Damascus (Agencies): In August 2018, Asma Assad was diagnosed with an early-stage malignant breast tumor. At the end of January 2019, doctors performed a successful operation to remove it. In…
Nikki Haley Endorses Trump, Says He’s Not Perfect But Biden ‘Catastrophe’
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley announced on Wednesday that she will vote for Donald Trump in November as he meets her priorities better than Biden.“As a voter,…
Israel Abandons Major Invasion of Rafah in Favor of Targeted Raids – Report
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel has allegedly abandoned its plans for a major invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip in favor of targeted incursions after talks with the United States,…
UK urges citizens to stock up on food and water
LONDON (Agencies): Britons would be wise to start stockpiling food and water and develop a “household emergency plan” to be ready to face all sorts of disasters, a new website…
Indian Teen Allegedly Kills Two in Drunk Driving Incident; Ordered to Write Essay as Punishment
Pune (Agencies): In India, outrage is mounting after a 17-year-old boy allegedly killed two people while driving under the influence. The incident occurred in Pune when the boy, speeding in…
China sanctions former US lawmaker
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that it will take countermeasures in accordance with the law against Mike Gallagher, a former US Representative from Wisconsin and…
Crowds Gather in Tehran for President Raisi’s Funeral
TEHRAN (Agencies): : Tens of thousands of Iranians filled the streets of Tehran on Wednesday to participate in the funeral processions of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage. The president…
Saudia Group Signs Historic Deal with Airbus for 105 A320neo Family Aircraft
RIYADH (Agencies) In a landmark agreement, Saudia Group has ordered an additional 105 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus, marking the largest aircraft deal in the Kingdom’s history. The announcement was…
International Criminal Court Seeks Arrest Warrant Against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
AMSTERDAM (Agencies): In a significant development, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Amsterdam has requested an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant. The request…
Iran declares five days of mourning after President Raisi’s death
DUBAI/TEHRAN (Agencies);: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced on Monday five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash. “I announce five days of…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash as Indian Israeli involvement suspected
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian state media have confirmed that President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan. His entire entourage, including…
Starlink Satellite Internet Service Launched in Indonesia by Elon Musk: Aiming to Bridge the Digital Divide
Jakarta (Agencies): Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has launched the Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, marking the country as the third in Southeast Asia to…
Scientists Reveal Hidden Branch of the Nile, Potentially Solving Pyramid Mystery – Study
CAIRO (Agencies): The discovery could be the answer to the question of how ancient Egyptians were able to transport massive stone blocks that make up their now-famous monuments. Scientists have…
Saudi Arabia holds first ‘swimsuit models’ fashion show
RIYADH (Agencies): In a significant cultural shift, Saudi Arabia held its first-ever fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday. This event marks a considerable change in a country where women…
US and Saudi Arabia Near Strategic Agreement Amid Gaza Conflict and Israeli Opposition
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US and Saudi Arabia are reportedly on the brink of a comprehensive agreement, according to the State Department. However, Riyadh has warned that it will not sign…
Slovak Prime Minister Stable After Surgery for Gunshot Wounds
Bratislava (Agencies): Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a serious but stable condition following surgery for multiple gunshot wounds. The surgery, which took place on Friday and lasted two…
US Dispatches Official to Tokyo to Monitor China
BEIJING (Agencies): In a first for East Asia, the US is bolstering its China information monitoring network among allies and partners by deploying an official to Tokyo specifically for this…
China and Cambodia Conduct Joint Land and Naval Exercise
BEIJING (Agencies): The ongoing joint exercise between China and Cambodia is progressing well, with Cambodian troops gaining hands-on experience with some of China’s latest weapons and equipment. This demonstrates a…
UPDATES: Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes in East Azerbaijan Province
UPDATES: Marandi mentioned that Raisi had also planned to visit a few northern provinces, emphasizing that he travels extensively within the country. Iran has 30 provinces and Raisi has pledged…
Japan and Philippines Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation Amid Chinese Aggression
Tokyo (Agencies): In response to China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea, the Philippines and Japan have finalized their largest maritime security project. Tokyo will fund the construction of…
Lockheed Faces Parking Space Shortage for Undelivered F-35 Jets
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Lockheed Martin is encountering a parking space shortage for undelivered F-35 Joint Strike Fighters due to delays in the jets’ upgrade efforts, according to a U.S. Government Accountability…
US State Department Issues Security Alert for LGBTQ+ People and Events
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has issued a worldwide security alert due to the potential for terrorist attacks against LGBTQ+ people and events. The alert advises US citizens overseas…
China, Pakistan reiterate ironclad friendship, agree to update building of economic corridor
BEIJING (Agencies): Pakistan’s newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar wrapped up his visit to China on Thursday. During his short stay, the…
China Implements Unprecedented Measures to Boost Real Estate Market
BEIJING (Agencies): China has unveiled a comprehensive policy package aimed at revitalizing the real estate market. These sweeping measures, described as “unprecedented,” address various aspects of the housing sector. The…
Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
WASHINGTON (Agencies): David DePape, aged 44, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for breaking into the home of top US legislator Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with…
British Airways Resumes Jeddah Operations to Strengthen UK-Saudi Connectivity
LONDON (Agencies): British Airways is set to recommence operations in Jeddah after a five-year hiatus, aiming to enhance connectivity between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The new route, scheduled to…
Yemeni Militia Downs US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Amid Ongoing Conflict
SANA’A (Agencies): Yemen’s Houthi militia has once again demonstrated their ability to take down General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drones using locally-made surface-to-air missiles. The latest incident occurred over Marib, western…
French Troops Quell Unrest in New Caledonia Following Violent Riots
New Caledonia (Agencies): Additional security forces dispatched from France have successfully quelled the week-long unrest in New Caledonia, a South Pacific territory. The archipelago, situated between Australia and Fiji, witnessed…