Ukraine Accused of Supplying Aircraft Spare Parts to Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict
DUBAI (Agencies): In a surprising revelation, investigative reports from Important Stories (IStories) suggest that Ukraine continued to supply spare parts for aircraft to Russia, despite the ongoing conflict and sanctions…
France Implements Ban on External Messaging Apps for Government Employees
PARIS (Agencies): In an effort to bolster security measures, the French government has officially prohibited government employees from utilizing popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others for…
Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy, died on Wednesday…
US military V22 Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead
TOKYO (AP) — A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead,…
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Jiliani Diplomatic Mission to Brussels: Focus on Migration and Collaboration
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): At the behest of the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jiliani embarked on a diplomatic visit to Brussels, participating in the…
Iran Buying Russian Mi-28 Helicopters, Su-35 Jets – Reports
MOSCOW (Agencies): Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi has confirmed that Tehran finalized plans for the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets, Mi-28 attack helicopters and Yak-130 jet trainers from Russia,…
First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K.
LONDON (Agencies): The U.K. Health Security Agency is working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health, it said in a statement Monday. The person experienced only…
EU officials fear Ukrainian military collapse – WSJ
NEW YORK (Agencies): EU officials fear that Ukraine’s position in its conflict with Russia could “unravel” this winter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. This comes, according to the…
US approves AIM-9X Block II+ sale to South Korea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missiles (AAMs) to South Korea. The US Defense Security Cooperation…
Russian MiG-35s Join Ukraine War
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a surprising development, Russia has reportedly deployed its MiG-35 fighter jets in air strikes against Ukraine, according to Sergei Korotkov, the General Designer of the United Aircraft…
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours Monday, with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed…
World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Free After Decades
London (Agencies): Scientists have confirmed the release of the world’s largest iceberg A23a, measuring approximately three times the area of New York City. This colossal iceberg, covering 1,500 square miles…
Israel dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on Gaza Strip since Oct. 7: Gaza officials
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The Gaza government’s media office said on Sunday that the Israeli army has dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, with the…
Zimbabwe Implements Restrictions Amid Surge in Cholera Cases
Harare, Zimbabwe (Agencies): The Zimbabwean government has initiated measures to address a significant increase in cholera cases, including restrictions on public gatherings and food vending. The latest spike in new…
Russia Launches Third Wave of Attacks on Avdiivka, Ukraine, From All Directions
KIEV (Agencies): The eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka faced a third wave of attacks from Russian forces, systematically shelling the industrial hub’s center, according to Vitaly Barabash, the head of…
China Announces Visa-Free Policy for European Countries and Malaysia
Beijing (Agencies): In a significant move to boost cross-border people-to-people exchanges and promote high-quality development and opening-up, China is set to implement a one-year visa-free policy for citizens from five…
Spain open to recognising Palestinian State, even if EU disagrees: Spanish Prime Minister
MADRID (Agencies): Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, said on Friday that Madrid is open to unilaterally recognising a Palestinian State, even if it goes against the opinion of the European…
Turkish-UK Defense and Security Deal: A Strategic Milestone
ANKARA (Agencies): In a groundbreaking move, Turkey and the UK have solidified a comprehensive defense and security agreement during British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps’ official visit to Ankara. The joint…
Hamas frees first batch of hostages under truce, including 13 Israelis
GAZA STRIP (Agencies): Hamas released the first batch of hostages under a cease-fire deal that began Friday, including 13 Israelis who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the…
Afghanistan permanently shuts embassy in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Afghanistan has announced the permanent closure of its embassy in New Delhi after diplomats pre-dating the current Taliban government failed to secure visa extensions. In a statement…
NATO plans ‘military Schengen’
BRUSSELS (Agencies): NATO’s European logistics chief has urged nations on the continent to establish a “military Schengen” zone to allow for the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and ammunition in…
Violent Unrest Grips Dublin Following Stabbing Spree
DUBLIN (Agencies): Dublin is in turmoil as riots erupt in response to a stabbing spree at a city school.Rumors suggesting that the assailant, responsible for stabbing three children and a…
Gaza war estimated to cost Israel $48bn
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The ongoing Israeli war on Gaza could cost the Israeli economy $48 billion over the current and next year, a financial consulting company estimated on Thursday, Anadolu…
US Army Recalls Soldiers ‘Kicked Out’ for Vaccine Refusal Amid Recruitment Shortfall
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Facing a significant shortfall of recruits, the US Army is recalling soldiers who were previously discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The Army, falling short by 10,000 recruits…
Israel and Hamas to start four-day truce on Friday -Qatar mediators
DOHA/GAZA (Reuters): Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will start a four-day truce on Friday morning with a first group of 13 Israeli women and child hostages released later that…
Pakistan Army Announces Senior Commanders’ Transfer and Postings
Rawalpindi (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Army has announced significant transfers and postings of senior commanders as part of its routine organizational adjustments. The promotions and assignments include changes in key…
Five Indian soldiers, two militants killed in Kashmir fighting
SRINAGAR, India (Agencies): Five soldiers and two suspected rebels were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir during a firefight in the disputed Himalayan territory, an army officer said Thursday. An “intense firefight”…
Challenger to HIMARS and ATACMS: Meet Belarusian-Made Polonez-M MLRS
MINSK (Agencies): The Belarusian Army’s 336th Rocket Artillery Brigade took delivery of its first batch of upgraded Polonez-M multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) last week, with the system’s firepower and impressive…
NATO bracing for ‘high-intensity conflict’ with Russia – Czech president
PRAGUE (Agencies): NATO regards Russia as the biggest threat in Europe and is preparing for a major conflict, Czech President Petr Pavel said on Wednesday, reiterating that Central European nations…
Pakistan applies for BRICS membership – envoy
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan could join the BRICS economic alliance next year, the country’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali said in an interview with TASS news agency on…
India and Russia Conduct Joint Naval Drills in Bay of Bengal
Moscow (Agencies): The navies of Russia and India are currently engaged in joint drills in the Bay of Bengal, as announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense on Tuesday. The…
Car Explosion at US-Canada Border Crossing Sparks Investigation
Niagara Falls (Agencies): A vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth crossing into the US from Canada in Niagara Falls has resulted in the closure of four border crossings between…
Pakistan and Kazakhstan to establish State media offices in each other’s countries
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish offices of their state media organizations in each other’s countries. This came at a meeting between Caretaker Minister for Information and…
China and Saudi Arabia Sign 50 Billion Yuan Local Currency Swap Agreement
BEIJING (Reuters): The People’s Bank of China and the Saudi Central Bank recently signed a local currency swap agreement worth 50 billion yuan ($6.93 billion) or 26 billion Saudi riyals,…
Female IDF Soldiers Blame ‘Sexism’ For Early Warning of Hamas Activity Being ‘Ignored’
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Ever since Hamas triggered an escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine by breaching the Israeli border and abducting approximately 200 people on 7 October, the surprise…
What exactly are US special forces doing in Israel?
TEL AVIV (Agencies): As the Israeli military enters the second month of its operation in Gaza, questions continue to swirl around the exact nature of U.S. support for the war,…
US spy plane crash-lands off Hawaii coast
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Navy reconnaissance aircraft plunged into the Pacific Ocean following a botched landing attempt at a Marine Corps base in Hawaii on Monday afternoon, military officials have…
US defense secretary in unannounced visit to Ukraine
KYIV (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to reassure Ukraine that Washington will continue supporting its fight against invading Russian forces. The…
Former US first lady dies at 96
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Rosalynn Carter, the wife of the 39th US president, Jimmy Carter, died at her family home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday at the age of 96, the Carter…
India downs 13 drones carrying drugs from Pakistan – media
New Delhi (Agencies): Border guards in India have shot down at least 13 drones carrying “illicit drugs” across the country’s border with Pakistan over the past week, the Hindustan Times…
Argentina won’t join BRICS – newly elected president
Buenos Aires (Agencies): Argentina is not planning to become a member of BRICS on January 1, Diana Mondino, senior economic adviser to the country’s president-elect, Javier Milei, told Sputnik Brazil…
Serene Air Launches Karachi-Beijing Route, Strengthening China-Pakistan Ties
KARACHI (Agencies): Serene Air, a private Pakistani airline, has inaugurated new flights connecting Karachi to Beijing Daxing International Airport, underscoring the commitment to fostering closer ties between China and Pakistan.…
Maldives new president asks India to withdraw its military
MALE (Reuters) – Maldive’s new President Mohamed Muizzu, who campaigned on altering the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago’s “India first” policy, has requested India withdraw its military from the country. Muizzu…
Tentative Gaza deal reached to free some hostages, pause fighting-report
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza/Tel Aviv (Reuters) Israel, the United States, and Hamas have reached a tentative agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza in exchange for…
U.S. approves deal to sell long-range Tomahawk missiles to Japan
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States has approved the sale of 400 advanced Tomahawk missiles to Japan as Tokyo beefs up its deterrence capabilities amid what it says are growing security…
Former Soka Gakkai leader Daisaku Ikeda dies at 95
TOKYO (Agencies): Daisaku Ikeda, who helped spread Buddhist thought around the world through Soka Gakkai — Japan’s largest religious organization and an ally of the government — has died, the…
Ukraine Claims Successes in ‘Heavy Fighting’ on Russian-Held Side of Dnipro
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine said Friday it had carried out successful attacks on the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the Dnipro River, days after Moscow admitted Kyiv’s forces had gained a foothold…
Israel Air Force commander threatens to bomb Arab countries
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar has stated that Tel Aviv had plans to launch attacks in Yemen. Bar shared that the Air Force, as a strategic…
Russian Pacific Fleet Warships Arrive at India’s Visakhapatnam Port
MOSCOW (Agencies) – A detachment of warships of Russia’s Pacific Fleet has arrived in the Indian port of Visakhapatnam on a business visit as part of the trip aimed at…
Emirates Airlines purchases 15 A350 aircrafts worth $6 billion
DUBAI (Agencies): Emirates Airlines announced an order for 15 additional A350-900 aircraft worth $6 billion at the Dubai Airshow. This brings the carrier’s total orders for the A350 to 65…
WHO Declares Loneliness a ‘Global Public Health Concern’
NEW YORK (Agencies): The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning, stating that loneliness could soon reach epidemic proportions worldwide, leading to severe health implications such as dementia,…
Egypt denies receiving American offer to cancel debts in exchange for allowing in Gaza refugees
CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry denied that his country had received an offer from the US and Israel to help pay its debts in exchange for receiving Palestinians…
Bangladesh to Acquire Naval Patrol Boats Through Japan’s Defense Aid Program
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh is set to become the second country to benefit from Japan’s defense aid program, securing naval patrol boats to counterbalance China’s expanding influence in the region. The…
Sri Lankan mosques hold prayers for Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks
Colombo (agencies): Mosques across Sri Lanka on Friday dedicated prayers to the thousands of Palestinian civilians killed in the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. More than 11,470 Palestinians have been…
UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as communications blackout hinders aid coordination
RAFAH (Agencies): The United Nations was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation after Internet…
‘One horror does not justify another’ – Borrell to Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged Israelis not to be “consumed by rage” over the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, arguing that one act…
Iran’s Quds Force Pledges Full Support to Hamas in Gaza Conflict
TEHRAN (Agencies): The leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, has asserted an unwavering commitment to support Hamas in its conflict with Israel, promising to do “whatever it takes.”…
Jordan will not sign energy for water deal with Israel
AMMAN (Agencies): The Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that Amman will not sign an agreement to provide energy to Israel in exchange for water. The exchange agreement was supposed…
South Korea Prosecutors Seek Five-Year Jail Term for Samsung Chief Jay Y. Lee on Fraud and Stock Manipulation Charges
SEOUL (Agencies): South Korean prosecutors have requested a five-year jail term for Jay Y. Lee, the chief of Samsung Electronics, over allegations of accounting fraud and stock price manipulation related…
Indian Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Attains Full Operational Status
NEW DELHI (Agencies): As India celebrated Diwali with the glow of earthen lamps, the Indian Navy marked a significant achievement by declaring the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant “fully operational.”…
China and Pakistan Conduct First Joint Naval Patrol to Safeguard Economic Corridor
KARACHI (Agencies): In a significant development, Chinese and Pakistani naval warships are currently engaged in their first joint maritime patrol in the northern Arabian Sea. The joint effort is part…
Germany to discuss draft laws to make recognition of Israel a condition for citizenship
BERLIN (Adencies): Germany’s Bundestag will discuss, on Friday, two draft laws that propose imposing harsher penalties for alleged anti-Semitic expression and making citizenship conditional on recognising Israel’s right to exist…
Canadian Man Found Guilty of Murder in Horrific Attack on Pakistani Muslim Family
OTTAWA (Agencies): The Canadian man who killed four members of a Pakistani Muslim family has been found guilty on four charges of first-degree and one count of attempted murder, in…
Gaza in Crisis: WFP Warns of Looming Hunger Catastrophe as 2.2 Million Palestinians Need Food Aid
New York City (Agencies): A senior official from the UN’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a stark warning on Thursday, declaring that almost the entire population of Gaza is at…
UK Prime Minister Defies Court Ruling, Pledges to Pursue Controversial Deportation Plan
LONDON (Agencies): In a press conference held in London, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his intention to disregard a recent decision by the UK Supreme Court, which deemed the…
South Africa refers Israel to ICC
DOHA (Agencies): South Africa has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the Israeli government for alleged war crimes in Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday during a…
IDF Declares 4-Hour Pause in Fighting in Areas of Northern Gaza, Calls for Evacuation
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that followed Hamas’s surprise large-scale attack on the Jewish state from the Gaza Strip on October 7 shows no signs of…
Pakistan and IMF reach deal for releasing $700m from $3bn bailout package
Islamabad (Agencies): Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary deal for the release of $700m from a $3bn bailout package after two weeks of talks with…
Israel demolishes Gaza parliament
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Israeli troops destroyed the Palestinian parliament building in Gaza on Wednesday, describing the act as part of the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Arabic-language spokesman,…
Widespread Pesticide Use Linked to Global Sperm Count Decline, Study Finds
NEW YORK (Agencies): A comprehensive analysis of studies spanning five decades suggests that pesticides used in homes, gardens, and food crops are contributing to a significant decline in sperm count…
Xi and Biden Hold Bilateral Summit in California on Sidelines of APEC
San Francisco (Agencies): US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco for a bilateral summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting’s first day. Both…
Biden ‘spreading misinformation’, Israel committing ‘war crimes’ in Gaza: Internal US State Department memo
WASHINGTON (Agencies): An internal dissent memo within the US State Department has accused President Joe Biden of “spreading misinformation” on Israel’s assault against the Gaza Strip and has acknowledged that…
Pro-Trump ‘QAnon Shaman’ Announces Congressional Run
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Jacob Chansley, known as the ‘QAnon Shaman’ following his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, has filed paperwork to run for Congress in Arizona’s 8th congressional…
Luxury Russian Cars’ Production Commences in UAE
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russia has initiated the assembly of its domestic luxury car brand, Aurus, in the United Arab Emirates, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The production begins…
America is ‘next’ if Israel loses war – Netanyahu
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Islamist militants will pose a threat to the United States and Europe if Israel loses its current war with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed, saying…
Thailand Considers Inviting Chinese Police for Patrols to Boost Tourist Confidence
BANGKOK (Agencies): Thai officials have announced a proposal to invite Chinese police officers to participate in patrols in various tourist cities in an effort to enhance the confidence of Chinese…
Pakistan Opens New Border Crossings for Deportation of Illegal Afghan Residents
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): In a move to expedite the deportation of Afghans residing in the country illegally, Pakistan opened three new border crossings on Monday, bringing the total to five. Nearly…
Former UK PM David Cameron Returns; Home Secretary Sacked Amid Police Criticism
LONDON (Agencies): In a surprising move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reinstated former leader David Cameron as foreign minister on Monday as part of a reshuffle triggered by the dismissal…
U.S. Faces Depletion of Air-Defense Systems amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East – WSJ
Washington (Agencies): The United States has deployed an additional six batteries of the MIM-104 Patriot missile system in response to an increasingly hostile environment in the Middle East, doubling the…
Maryanne Trump Barry, Elder Sister of Former President Donald Trump, Found Dead at 86
New York City (Agencies): Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sibling of former US President Donald Trump, was discovered deceased on Monday in her New York City apartment at the age…
Study Reveals LNG Poses Greater Climate Threat Than Coal
Berlin (Agencies): Liquefied natural gas (LNG), increasingly relied upon by Germany amid the energy crisis following reduced Russian gas supplies, may have more severe environmental implications than burning coal, according…
Pakistan Air Force Showcases Cutting-Edge Aviation Technologies at Dubai Air Show 2023
Islamabad (KhyberMail): The Pakistan Air Force is set to make a significant impact at the renowned Dubai Air Show 2023, showcasing its advanced JF-17 Thunder Block 3 fighter jet and…
Thousands in Tel Aviv demand release of captives held by Hamas
TEL AVIV (Agencies): A group of Israeli protesters gathered Saturday near the Defense Ministry building in Tel Aviv to demand a cease-fire and prisoner swap deal, reports Anadolu Agency. Families…
China Announces Unanticipated Four-Month Closure of Khunjerab Pass, Defying Previous Commitments
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): In an unexpected turn, the Chinese government has declared the closure of Khunjerab Pass for a four-month period during winter, overturning its previous commitment to keep the…
Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine Reportedly Left for Israel
MOSCOW (Agencies): Previous reports, such as the one published in a major Spanish newspaper earlier this month, cited claims suggesting that foreign soldiers of fortune had opted to flock to…
Experts Warn of Potential Winter Spike in COVID-19 Cases
BEIJING (Agencies): Medical experts are cautioning about a potential spike in COVID-19 infections during the upcoming winter season, expressing particular concern for the elderly and vulnerable populations. While acknowledging the…
PetroChina Replaces Exxon Mobil as Primary Contractor in West Qurna 1 Oilfield
Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq and Exxon Mobil have signed a settlement deal, allowing PetroChina to take over as the primary contractor for the West Qurna 1 oilfield. The Deputy Director of…
Prince Harry Prevails as UK Newspapers Lose Bid to Dismiss Unlawful Information Gathering Case
London (Agencies): The legal battle between Prince Harry and Associated Newspapers (ANL), publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, continues as a bid to have the case dismissed…
Samsung’s Next Galaxy Model to Introduce Real-Time Translation in Calls
Seoul (Agencies): Samsung Electronics revealed its plan to launch a real-time call translation service utilizing AI technology in its upcoming Galaxy flagship model next year. The technology aims to simplify…
Jordan airdrops the second batch of medical aid into Gaza
AMMAN (Agencies): The Jordanian army announced that its air force carried out a second airdrop of medical aid into Gaza on Saturday, which it says “comes to enhance the capabilities…
Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus for 355 aircraft orders
ANKARA (Agencies): Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) Saturday held talks with Airbus to discuss a potential order of 355 new aircraft, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. During the meeting, which…
Top US official Brett McGurk to visit Israel: Report
Tel Aviv (Agencies): The White House coordinator for West Asia, Brett McGurk will reportedly travel to Israel on Tuesday as part of a visit to countries in the region with…
U.S. Air Force Considers Removing 105mm Cannon from AC-130J Ghostrider
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command is reportedly considering the removal of the 105mm cannon from the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, marking a potential shift in its mission…
UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Under NATO Command for the First Time
LONDON (Agencies): In a historic move, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the United Kingdom’s largest and most powerful flagship, is now under NATO command, showcasing its prowess during the Neptune Strike exercise.…
PLA Army Unveils Tactical Ballistic Missile in Recent Exercise
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army showcased a newly commissioned tactical ballistic missile during a recent exercise, according to observers. The 71st Group Army conducted live-fire exercises…
US military veterans arrested at Capitol after protesting against Israel genocide in Gaza
Washington DC (Agencies): A group of military veterans in the United States have been arrested after protesting against Israel’s war on and invasion of the Gaza Strip. Members of About…
Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Aggression, Calls for Immediate Action
RIYADH (Agencies): The Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh concluded with a resolution condemning Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The leaders of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)…
Pakistan-China Naval Cooperation Sets Sail with Sea Guardian-2023 Exercise
KARACHI (Khyber Mail): The inauguration ceremony of the joint naval exercise Sea Guardian-2023, involving the Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy), took place at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Rear Admiral Liang…
‘What we are doing in Gaza we know how to do in Beirut’ – Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group that it is on the verge of making a costly mistake should it continue carrying out…
US military aircraft crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea
WASHINGTON (Agencies) A U.S. military aircraft has gone down over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, U.S. European Command said Saturday. The command said in a statement that the aircraft crashed while…
Indonesia calls for boycott of ‘pro-Israeli’ goods
JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesian activists are calling for a boycott of what they call pro-Israeli products in a humanitarian gesture to pressure Israel to stop hostilities in Gaza, Republik media outlet…
State Dept. approves $2.5B sale of Abrams tanks to Romania
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The State Department cleared an estimated $2.53 billion foreign military sale of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Romania, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Nov. 9. DSCA…
India plans to make armored vehicles with US help, officials say
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The U.S. and India plan to co-produce Stryker armored vehicles in a move designed to boost India’s military capabilities and deter China, defense officials announced Friday. “Working…
India orders Hermes 900 for army, navy
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian government has ordered Elbit Systems Hermes 900 StarLiner unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) for the Indian Army and Indian Navy, according to a defence source. The…
US Army unlikely to meet end-of-year hypersonic goal
WASHINGTON (Agencies): It is predicted that the US Army will not be able to field its hypersonic weapon by the end of the calendar year as planned after a critical…
Moscow Targets Kyiv Region After a Long Period of Calm
KYIV (Agencies): A missile targeted Kyiv on Saturday, ending nearly two months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital, while frontline regions fended off waves of drone attacks overnight. Ukraine…
Over 1,000 USAID officials call for Gaza cease-fire in letter
WASHINGTON: More than 1,000 officials in the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed an open letter urging the Biden administration to call for an immediate cease-fire in the…
President al-Assad arrives in Riyadh to participate in the emergency Arab summit
Riyadh (Agencies): President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Friday evening to participate in the Extraordinary Session of the Arab Summit on Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip. The…
Pacific island nations express concern over Japan’s tainted water release
AVARUA (Agencies): Leaders of Pacific island nations expressed strong concerns over the release of treated radioactive water from Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean during a regional…
Biden and Xi to meet Nov. 15 for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught relations
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in California for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement in a…
Australia signs security, migration pact with Pacific’s Tuvalu
SYDNEY (Agencies): Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday signed a bilateral agreement with Tuvalu, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Pacific and protecting the tiny island nation from…
Tokyo and Seoul to set up hydrogen and ammonia supply chain: report
TOKYO (Agencies): Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will announce the framework on Nov. 17 in the United States, where they are expected to join the…
Honda will give autoworkers 11% raise after UAW’s big wins
WASHINGTON (Agencies): “Honda continuously reviews our total rewards packages to ensure we remain competitive within our industry,” the company’s human resources department wrote in a memo for locations including Ohio,…
Israel-Palestine war: Indian unions call for end to labour deal with Israel
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Major trade unions in India have called on their government to scrap an agreement with Israel that will allow tens of thousands of Indian workers to replace…
Babies on incubators begin to die as Israeli forces besiege Al-Shifa hospital
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Newborn Palestinian babies in incubators are beginning to die as Israeli forces put Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital under total siege and power blackout. Israeli fighter jets and tanks…
India and US push defence deals amid ‘global challenges’
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India and the US announced progress on key defence deals and said they would expand their growing partnership in the face of geopolitical challenges as their top…
Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought: UN
NEW YORK (Agencies): The UN has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century…
France’s Macron urges Israel to stop bombing Gaza
PARIS (Agencies): Israel must stop bombing Gaza and killing civilians, French President Emmanuel Macron told the BBC in an interview published late on Friday.Macron said there was “no justification” for…
Google to delete millions of Gmail accounts next month
Washington (Agencies): Google has announced its intention to delete millions of Gmail accounts next month as part of a major update to the platform. In a statement on Friday, the…
Ukraine Says Struck Russian Landing Craft in Annexed Crimea
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine’s military attacked several Russian Navy landing craft in annexed Crimea during a night-time operation, Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency said Friday. Video footage shared by Kyiv showed…
Gulf states approve unified tourist visa
MUSCAT (Agencies): The Ministers of Interior of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have recently approved the unified Gulf tourist visa. They also approved the launch of a plan to link…
136 Israeli military vehicles destroyed by Hamas
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed that they destroyed 136 Israeli military vehicles that attempted to invade the Gaza Strip. Abu Ubaida,…
Egypt, Turkey to sign free trade agreement: Finance Minister
CAIRO (Agencies): Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, announced that Egypt and Turkey will partner on a free trade agreement aimed at enhancing trade relations and bolstering Egyptian exports to Turkey,…
US approves first vaccine against chikungunya virus: drug regulator
Washington (Agencies) US health authorities on Thursday approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya, a virus spread by infected mosquitoes that the Food and Drug Administration called “an emerging global…
Oil companies in Iraqi Kurdistan halt exports until payments issue resolved
Baghdad (Agencies) – The Norwegian company DNO said on Thursday that international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq will not produce oil for export through a pipeline…
Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten to close down US embassy
BAGHDAD (Agencies): An Iran-backed Shiite militia in Iraq has threatened to increase attacks on the US interests in the country and the region, as the Israel-Gaza war shows no sign…
Libya secures deal to recover cargo plane held in Malaysia
TRIPOLI (Agencies): The Libyan State Funds Recovery Office has successfully ended negotiations to retrieve the Libyan C-130 cargo plane, which had been detained in Malaysia for more than eight years.…
UK Completes Training of Over 30,000 Ukrainian Troops – Defense Ministry
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom and its allies have completed training of over 30,000 Ukrainian troops ahead of schedule as part of a multinational training operation, the UK Defense Ministry…
Russian Troops Receive More Top-Notch Raptor Sniper Rifles in Special Op Zone
MOSCOW (Agencies): The rifle, which has a range of more than 1,800 meters, is widely known for its performance characteristics, including outstanding accuracy.A new batch of state-of-the-art Russian-made Raptor sniper…
Bangladesh PM stands firm on pay rise amid deadly garment worker protests
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh’s prime minister has offered a stern response to striking garment workers amid deadly clashes over pay. After unions rejected a government offer, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on…
India appeals death sentences for eight navy veterans in Qatar
NEW DELHI (Agencies): New Delhi has appealed the decision of a Qatari court to impose a death sentence on eight former navy officers who were reportedly convicted of espionage, the…
IAF MiG-29s to integrate long-range stand-off weapons
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it will arm its Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 fleet with a long-range stand-off weapon (SoW). In a newly issued Request…
Pakistan’s JF-17, India’s Tejas, and China’s J-10C Set to Dazzle at Dubai Air Show
Dubai (Agencies): The upcoming Dubai Airshow 2023 is gearing up for a high-stakes faceoff as India’s Tejas fighter jets prepare to compete for attention with China’s J-10C and Pakistan’s JF-17…
Japanese F-15 Pilots to Conduct Unprecedented Drills at Civilian Airports Amid Regional Tensions
Tokyo (Agencies): In an unprecedented move, Japanese F-15 and F-2 fighter pilots are set to engage in mega drills, utilizing civilian airports for take-offs and landings as part of the…
Iran’s Proposed Embargo Could Cause Chaos In Oil Markets
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week called on Islamic members of OPEC to halt oil exports to Israel immediately. Given that Israel buys virtually none of its…
Protest delays US Ambassador’s visit to Lebanon’s top Sunni religious authority
BEIRUT (Agencies): Dozens in Lebanon, on Thursday, protested against an upcoming visit to the country’s highest Sunni religious authority by the US Ambassador in Beirut, Anadolu Agency reports. The Dar…
Israel Agrees to Partial Gaza Ceasefire, but Fighting Persists in North
Gaza City/Washington (Agencies): Israel has agreed to implement a four-hour daily pause in military operations in parts of north Gaza, starting Thursday, according to the White House. The move aims…
Gaza death toll ‘could be even higher’ – US official
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The number of Gaza Palestinians killed in Israel’s war on Hamas is probably higher than the 10,000 reported by the local health ministry, US Assistant Secretary of State…
Regime change needed in Israel and Palestine – Clinton
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Both Israelis and Palestinians would need new leadership if they were to make peace with each other, Hillary Clinton said on Thursday. The former American first lady, senator,…
China, US launch new round of trade talks amid rising expectations for improved ties
BEIJING (Agencies): China and the US are set to launch a fresh round of economic and trade talks, as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
Iraq donates 10m litres of fuel to support hospitals in Gaza
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq said it is donating ten million litres of fuel to operate generators and keep hospitals in the besieged Gaza Strip operational. During its regular session yesterday, the…
Israel: Supreme Court refuses to allow protests against Gaza war
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Supreme Court today rejected petitions submitted to it against the police’s decision to prevent demonstrations in the Arab community in protest against the war in…
Israel and Lebanon Unmoved by US Envoy’s Plea for Calm
BEIRUT (Agencies): Tensions persist along Lebanon’s southern border as clashes between the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and the Israeli army show no signs of abating, despite a plea for calm…
India Successfully Test-Fires Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missile
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India successfully conducted a test launch of its indigenously developed short-range ballistic missile, known as “Pralay,” designed for deployment along its borders with China and Pakistan. The…
India Offers to Fund Railway Projects in Philippines: Official
MANILA (Agencies): India is among several countries which have offered to fund several railway projects in the Philippines, an official told the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Forum…
Haftar seeks to sign new military deal with Russia
TRIPOLI (Agencies): Bloomberg reported on Sunday that Khalifa Haftar is looking for air-defense systems to protect him against rival forces in Tripoli, according to people close to his self-styled Libyan…
Iran’s president to attend summit in Saudi Arabia on Gaza war: Report
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to attend a summit in the Saudi capital on Sunday addressing the Israel-Hamas war, a source familiar with the preparations told AFP…
Japan begins 3rd round of contaminated water dumping amid international opposition
BEIJING (Agencies): Japan started its third round of dumping of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea on Thursday, only a few days after a scandal that saw five workers get doused…
Flights at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport cut by 80%
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The flights at Israel’s main airport have been cut by 80 per cent since the outbreak of the fighting in Gaza on 7 October, Anadolu Agency reports.…
Singapore warns against public display on Hamas-Israel war, with fines and jail time
Singapore (Agencies): Singapore has issued a warning against public display of symbols linked to the Hamas-Israel war without official permission, adding that those convicted may face up to six months…
Ed Sheeran sets dates for UAE, Bahrain concerts
DUBAI (Agencies): British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has unveiled the dates for his concerts in the Gulf region in 2024 that are part of his Mathematics tour. The superstar will perform…
Armed drones shot down over northern Iraqi airport where US forces are based
DUBAI (Agencies): Three armed drones were shot down on Tuesday over Irbil airport in northern Iraq, where US forces and other international forces are stationed, in two separate attacks, Iraqi…
Israel to take over ‘security’ in Gaza – Netanyahu
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country will have to manage “overall security” in Gaza for an “indefinite” period of time after the current war…
India fast-tracking Elon Musk’s Tesla investment – media
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Elon Musk’s Tesla could set up its first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in India as early as next year, as New Delhi is racing to provide…
A Multilateral Approach by Russia to Resolve the Middle East Crisis
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): – The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is committed to addressing the escalating violence in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and advocates for a multilateral approach to finding a…
After 2 Super Carriers, US Deploys ‘Nuclear’ Guided-Missile Submarine To West Asia Amidst Israeli Ops In Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a rare disclosure, the US military announced that a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a move aimed at deterring its adversaries amid the…
PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter carries out maritime live-fire drills using newly debuted rocket launcher
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently organized a day-and-night live-fire exercise off the coast of East China’s Fujian Province for multi-type helicopters carrying multi-type munitions, including a…
Israel’s army employs foreign mercenaries for Gaza fight: Spanish media reports
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli occupation army has resorted to using foreign mercenaries as part of its genocidal campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip, according to a report on Friday…
Israel’s Iron Dome malfunctions, sending missiles into Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Videos shared online appear to show Israel’s Iron Dome defence system malfunctioning and attacking sites in Tel Aviv. The system, which is designed to protect against incoming…
Saudi Arabia launches 2nd phase of e-visa service for international investors
RIYADH (Agencies): International investors no longer have to visit a Saudi embassy to get a visa to travel to the Kingdom after the process for applying for the permit was…
US soldier dies in Qatar
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense reported on Sunday the death of Staff Sgt. Felix A. Berrios, who was aged 33 and from Houston, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2023.…
Israel’s Netanyahu appears to backtrack on reported comment linking Hamas attack to reservist protest
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to backtarck on a comment he was reported to have made earlier about the need to check if a pre-war protest…
China and Russia step up work on new gas route – CNPC
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian energy company Gazprom is cooperating with China to accelerate the launch of gas supplies via the Far Eastern route, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Vice President Xie…
Apple to choose India over China for making its next iPhone – media
NEW YORK (Agencies): Apple is likely to manufacture its iPhone 17, which is expected to be launched in 2025, in India instead of China, the newspaper Mint has reported, citing…
GAZA! City in distress amid war
GAZA CITY: Even before recent bombardment of Gaza, conditions there were dire. The strip is home to 2.2 million people , 70% refugees, 50% #children, and is 365 square kilometres…
200-kilometer-long security fence between Iraq, Iran completed
Baghdad (Agencies): As part of an agreement made earlier this year between Baghdad and Tehran regarding border security, Iraq announced on Tuesday that a 200-kilometer border security barrier on its…
King Charles stops short of apologizing for colonial atrocities in Kenya
Nairobi (Agencies): King Charles has cited his “greatest sorrow and deepest regret” to the people of Kenya for abuses during the colonial period on behalf of the crown but stopped…
Canada Invests $35.5 Million in Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Food Security Program
Ottawa (Agencies): The Canadian government has announced a $35.5 million investment in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to address global food insecurity. The funding will be allocated over the next…
Libya Signs Contract to Connect to Medusa Submarine Cable
Tripoli (Agencies): The Libyan United International Company (LUIC), a consortium of private sector Libyan companies working in communications, has signed a contract to connect Libya to the Medusa submarine cable…
UN Human Rights Committee Calls for Disbanding of Morality Police in Iran
GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations Human Rights Committee expressed concerns about Iran’s treatment of women and girls, specifically highlighting the need for the disbandment of the country’s morality police. The…
Demonstrations in Israel call for Netanyahu’s resignation
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Thousands of Israelis demonstrated on Saturday evening in more than one location, to demand the release of Israeli prisoners held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and…
Archaeologists Investigate Possible Location of Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat in Turkey
ANKARA (Agencies): A team of researchers from Turkish and US universities has been studying the Durupinar formation on Mount Ararat in Turkey for a year, examining soil samples and rocks…
Renowned Kuwaiti Actress ‘Jawaher’ Succumbs to Stomach Cancer at 45
KUWAIT CITY (Agencies): Kuwaiti actress Manal Al Mesfer, widely recognized as ‘Jawaher,’ passed away on Wednesday at the age of 45 following a prolonged battle with stomach cancer. After a…
Switzerland Adds Advanced Patriot Missile to Its Arsenal
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Switzerland has signed a contract to buy the most advanced version of the Lockheed Martin-made Patriot missile as an add-on to the country’s Air2030 program, the company announced…
Blinken rejects Arab demand for urgent Gaza truce
AMMAN (Agencies): A demand by Jordan and Egypt for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was rejected by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an Arab foreign ministers meeting in…
Ukraine aid drying up – White House
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The White House is running out of funds to finance arms deliveries to Ukraine, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has said, urging Congress to approve US President Joe Biden’s…
Former Wagner Fighters Rejoin Russian Forces in Donbass
MOSCOW (Agencies) – A new unit, composed of former fighters from the Wagner private military company (PMC), has officially integrated into the Russian Armed Forces and is set to rejoin…
US House passes Israel military aid bill
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The House on Thursday passed 226-196, a $14.3 billion Israel military aid bill mainly along party lines, with most Democrats objecting to the Internal Revenue Service cuts in…
US Senate confirms first woman to lead Navy, fills Joint Staff vacancies
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Navy finally has a new top officer—Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to lead the service—after the Senate sidestepped a months-long hold by Republican Sen. Tommy…
India’s Ongoing Interest in Rafale Fighter Jets: What You Need to Know
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to France, expressing its desire to purchase Dassault Aviation’s Rafale Marine for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant…
Flash Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (Agencies): More than 20 individuals have lost their lives, and over 12,000 others have been forcibly evacuated from their residences in Ethiopia’s Somali region, owing to sudden and…
New Setback for Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline Project
OTTAWA (Agencies): Canada’s energy regulator has issued an order to halt work on the Trans Mountain pipeline within a wetland area in British Columbia. The notice, posted on the Canada…
World’s Largest Shipping Company Reduces Workforce by 10,000
NEW YORK (Agencies): A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s leading shipping company, has reported a decline in its third-quarter profit and revenue. In response to the challenges posed by falling container…
State-organized rallies in Iran mark 1979 US embassy seizure, support Gaza
TEHRAN (Agencies): State-organized rallies were held across Iran on Saturday marking the 1979 seizure of the US embassy with cries in support of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.Iranian revolutionary…
Israel strikes Gaza UN school after ambulance attack, 15 dead
GAZA (Agencies): An Israeli air strike on a UN-run school sheltering displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza killed 15 people and injured dozens more, said Mohammad Abu…
US sanctions UAE, Turkey, China firms for allegedly aiding Russia in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States on Thursday tightened its grip on Russia’s international supply chains by sanctioning more than 200 individuals and companies, including entities in the United Arab Emirates…
Pakistan troops ‘thwart’ attack on air force base, killing 9 terrorists
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): A group of fighters has targeted an air force training base in central Pakistan’s Mianwali area but troops foiled the attack, killing nine of the attackers, according to…
Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel as it condemns civilian Palestinian toll in war
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: Honduras on Friday became the latest Latin American country to recall its ambassador to Israel for consultations as it condemned what it called genocide and other serious violations…
Final crescent installed on Grand Mosque’s minarets
MAKKAH (Agencies): The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque recently completed the installation of the 13th and final crescent on the minarets of…
Pentagon confirms US spy drones over Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US military has acknowledged carrying out “unarmed” drone flights over Gaza, saying the UAVs were deployed to help locate hostages taken by Hamas. American officials cited by…
Over 120 people killed by earthquake in Nepal
Kathmandu (Agencies): At least 128 people were killed and over 140 others were injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said early Saturday. The epicenter…
Gantz: Israel soldiers are dying in battlefield
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Minister Benny Gantz said yesterday that images coming from the battle in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian resistance fighters where Givati elite brigade soldiers are…
Beijing records second hottest October in 60 years, with global warming contributing to weather change: meteorologists
BEIJING (Agencies): The average temperature in Beijing in late October was 14.5 C, 3.4 C higher than the same period in the past, and became the highest in the history…
Chile, Colombia, Jordan recall Israel ambassadors after Bolivia cuts ties
NEW YORK (Agencies): Chile, Colombia and Jordan announced Wednesday that they are recalling their respective ambassadors to Israel for consultations over Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. These decisions come…
China on ‘alert’ after US, Canadian ships cross Taiwan Strait
BEIJING (Agencies): China said Thursday its troops were “on constant high alert” after US and Canadian warships passed through the Taiwan Strait, their second joint passage in two months. The…
Iran calls for oil and food embargo on Israel
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim nations to impose an oil and food embargo on Israel to stop its military operation in Gaza. Speaking…
‘Ukraine is losing’ – Russian defense minister
MOSCOW (Agencies): Kiev’s attempts to advance on the front line remain fruitless and are resulting in high battlefield losses and decreasing morale among Ukrainian troops, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu…
White House rules out sending US troops to Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): American soldiers will not be deployed to Gaza during or after the current phase of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the White House has said, dismissing reports suggesting US troops…
U.S. Crude Production Breaks Records
NEW YORK (Agencies): U.S. crude oil production hit an all-time high in August, according to new data published by the Energy Information Administration on Tuesday, with production surpassing pre-covid levels.U.S.…
Shenzhou-16 crew returns to Earth after 154 days in space
BEIJING (Agencies): In a monumental achievement for China’s manned space program, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth after a historic mission that lasted…
Yemen Houthis say they launched missiles, drones at Israel
SANA (Agencies): Yemen’s Houthi group said it launched a “large number” of drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, after Israel’s military said it downed an approaching “aerial target”…
Lebanon accuses Israel of white phosphorus attacks
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanon on Tuesday accused Israel of white phosphorus attacks that it said it would file a complaint to the UN over, with a minister alleging the incendiary weapon…
US, Israel weighing peacekeepers for Gaza – Bloomberg
TEL AVIV (Agencies): US and Israeli officials are mulling an international peacekeeping force for Gaza should Israel successfully remove Hamas from power, Bloomberg has reported, suggesting that American troops could…
India replaces squadron of MIG-21 with Sukhoi Su-30 MKI jets
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Air Force’s Number 4 squadron of Soviet-made MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft performed its final flight over the base in Rajasthan, where they had been stationed…
‘Gaza stands alone to defend Islamic, Christian holy sites’
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The head of the government media office in Gaza, Salama Marouf, said on Saturday evening that Gaza stands alone today in defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the…
Dengue rates drop after release of modified mosquitoes in Colombia
Bogotá (Agencies): Three cities in Colombia saw a dramatic fall in the incidence of dengue in the years following the introduction of mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents the…
Saudi Arabia to order 54 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation: report
PARIS (Agencies): Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale fighter jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The information was first reported by Intelligence Online, claiming it was motivated…
Chinese fighter jet in near collision with US B-52 bomber over South China Sea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, risking a collision, US Indo-Pacific Command has…
US to build new nuclear gravity bomb
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Defense Department on Friday announced the government is moving forward with developing a new version of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb. The bomb, designated B61-13, would…
5000 US troops involved in Gaza offensive – media
TEHRAN (Agencies): Several thousand US troops have taken part in Israel’s ground operation in Gaza, the Iran-based Tasnim News Agency reported on Saturday. The Pentagon has recently announced plans to…
Former Chinese premier dies of heart attack
BEIJING (Agencies): Li Keqiang, a former premier of China, has died at the age of 68, according to the country’s state media. The late retired official served a lengthy career in the…
China sacks ‘missing’ defense minister
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese government has confirmed the dismissal of Defense Minister Li Shangfu, following weeks of speculation about the official’s whereabouts due to his lengthy absence from the public…
Iraq, Saudi Arabia partner to build a Mercedes-Benz car plant
Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq is getting ready to set up an advanced plant for the production of renowned German car brands, Mercedes-Benz and MAN Truck & Bus, in a key step…
Chinese special envoy to visit Middle East as Israel-Hamas violence worsens
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s special envoy on the Middle East issue will visit the relevant countries in the region in the near future, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday,…
Hamas attack does not justify Gaza’s destruction: Red Cross
GENEVA (Agencies): The massive Hamas attack on Israel cannot justify the “limitless destruction” of the Gaza Strip, the Red Cross said on Friday, as it called for pauses in the…
Spain’s deputy PM urges Europe to help stop ‘massacre’ in Gaza
Madrid (Agencies): Spain’s deputy Prime Minister, Yolanda Diaz, on Friday called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to avoid “a massacre” in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reports. Her…
Russia’s Putin slams calls for Palestinians to leave besieged Gaza Strip
NOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticised calls to the Palestinians to leave the besieged Gaza Strip and head to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula as “something that could lead to…
IDF strikes hit Gaza evacuation convoys – Hamas
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Dozens of people, mostly women and children, have been injured and killed in Israeli airstrikes on evacuation convoys fleeing Gaza City, according to Hamas officials. The IDF…
Israel orders 1 million Palestinians to leave within 24 hours
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military has urged over 1 million people to leave their homes in Gaza City and urgently move south. The UN has warned of “devastating humanitarian…
WHO Warns of Dengue Fever Spread to US, Europe, and Africa Due to Climate Change
NEW YORK (Agencies): As global temperatures continue to rise and urbanization expands, Dengue fever is projected to become endemic in parts of the US, Europe, and Africa within the next…
New US Sanctions Target Chinese Firms for Alleged Support to Russian Defense Industry
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US government has imposed fresh trade restrictions on 42 Chinese companies, accusing them of providing critical materials, such as integrated circuits used in missile guidance systems, to…
Over 100 killed in Drone Attack on Military Academy in Syria
DAMASCUS (Agencies): A drone attack struck a military academy in Homs province in central Syria during a graduation ceremony, resulting in over 100 casualties. The victims included both civilians and…
Iraq Plans to End Dollar Cash Withdrawals by January 2024
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq is set to prohibit cash withdrawals and transactions in US dollars starting from January 1, 2024. The move is aimed at curbing the misuse of its hard…
Turkish company signs deal to export training aircraft to Pakistan
ANKARA (Agencies): A Turkish company has signed an agreement to supply a Pakistani company with training and general-purpose aircraft, the Troy T400. Turkish aircraft manufacturer, UÇAKSAN, explained in a statement…
Indian spacecraft heads towards the center of the solar system
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Sun-monitoring spacecraft has crossed a landmark point in its journey to escape “the sphere of Earth’s influence”, its space agency said, days after the disappointment of…
Iran, Venezuela, And Syria Ink Landmark Oil Refinery Deal
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has revealed plans to build a new oil refinery in Syria’s Homs governorate with a capacity of 140,000 barrels per day (bpd) as part of a memorandum…
Miss Universes from Bahrain and Pakistan promote halal tourism in Philippines
MANILA: Miss Universes from Bahrain and Pakistan have joined a campaign to promote halal travel in the Philippines, as Manila seeks to attract more visitors from the Middle East and…
Multinational special forces drill concludes in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): A two-week multinational exercise involving special forces from Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, and Uzbekistan concluded in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports. The “Eternal Brotherhood-II” exercise was…
Iran ready to help Pakistan in fight against terrorism, Army Chief says
TEHRAN (Agencies): The Iranian military has stated its readiness to help Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, following a deadly terror attack in south-west Pakistan on Friday. As some Muslims…
Japanese Scientists Detect Microplastics in Clouds for the First Time
TOKYO (Agencies): In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Environmental Chemistry Letters, Japanese scientists have made a concerning discovery: microplastics are now present in clouds. To investigate this issue,…
Ukraine War: British Defense Secretary Wants ‘Boots on Ground’
LONDON (Agencies): Grant Shapps, the newly-appointed Defense Secretary, has revealed discussions regarding expanding the UK-led training program for Ukrainian troops. He also raised the possibility of relocating British instructors to…
Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss cancelling visas, developing tourism
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Maryam Jalali Dehkordi announced the continuation of Iranian and Saudi efforts to develop tourism relations and cancel visa requirements between…
Pakistan’s Government Announces Reduction in Petrol and High-Speed Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD (Staff Report): In a substantial relief measure, the caretaker government has decided to reduce the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs11 per…
Russian President Vladimir Putin Offers Condolences on Pakistan Terrorist Attack
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his heartfelt condolences to President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar in the wake of the…
Israel signs biggest defence deal with Germany
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant yesterday signed the biggest defence deal for the sale of Israel’s Arrow-3 long-range anti-ballistic missile system to Germany. Officials from both countries…
Moscow Format Meeting on Afghanistan Commences in Kazan, Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): A gathering of the Moscow format for discussions on Afghanistan has begun in the Russian city of Kazan, addressing topics such as the formation of an inclusive Afghan…
SpaceX Secures Pentagon Contract for Starshield
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Pentagon’s growing reliance on private sector innovation for advanced military technologies has paved the way for companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX to secure lucrative contracts, according to…
Over 50 dead as Blast strikes religious procession in Southwest Pakistan
Quetta, Pakistan (Agencies): Tragedy struck southwest Pakistan as a suicide attack during a religious procession resulted in the loss of at least 52 lives and left dozens more wounded on…
Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female US senator in history, passes away at 90
Washington (Agencies): Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazing Democrat who held her Senate seat for an unprecedented three decades, has passed away after several months of declining health. She was 90 years…
Philippines, US to Hold Maritime Drills in South China Sea From October 2-13
MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines and the United States will hold annual maritime military drills dubbed Samasama from October 2-13 in the southern part of the island of Luzon, the Philippine…
UK urges Germany to approve fighter jet delivery to Saudi Arabia
LONDON (Agencies): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has urged Germany to approve the delivery of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, in an apparent bid to save the United Kingdom’s economy…
Morocco earthquake death toll nears 3,000
RABAT (Agencies): The death toll from a deadly earthquake that hit Morocco earlier this month has neared 3,000, the government said Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reports. There is an update on…
Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal
Los Angeles (Agencies): Hollywood writers ended their strike at midnight Pacific time (07:00 GMT) on Wednesday, after nearly five months. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) said in a statement…
First Russian LPG Delivery Arrives in Pakistan via Iran
TEHRAN (Agencies): In a significant development, Russia has successfully delivered its inaugural shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Pakistan through Iran, as confirmed by Mohammad Reza Berahmand, the head…
Iran’s IRGC successfully puts third imaging satellite into orbit
Tehran (Agencies): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully put a third satellite into orbit, according to officials. Two officials confirmed on Wednesday that the aerospace division of the…
Security equipment stolen from Israel PM’s home
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli media revealed that a young man had broken into a security room in front of the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to steal a bag…
Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border
Pyongyang (Agencies): North Korea says it will deport US soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea during a tour in July. Pyongyang will deport him having…
‘8 Mile’ actor Nashawn Breedlove dead at 46
NEW YORK (agencies): Rapper Nashawn Breedlove, best known for appearing in a rap battle against Eminem in the 2002 movie “8 Mile,” has died at age 46. His mother, Patricia…
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies aged 43
Johannesburg (Agencies): Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela has died of cancer at the age of 43, a family spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday. “Zoleka passed away on the evening…
UN conference sees ‘first public trip to Saudi Arabia by Israel minister’
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Tourism Minister, on Tuesday, made what his office called the first public trip to Saudi Arabia by an Israeli cabinet member, to attend a UN tourism…
‘Gay orgy’ at Polish church sparks scandal
WARSAW (Agencies): The Catholic Church in Poland is tackling a major scandal involving priests allegedly holding a “gay orgy” on the premises of a historic church and denying medics access…
Protesters target Indian missions in Canada
OTTAWA (Agencies): Sikh activists waving flags adorned with the word “Khalistan” staged protests outside Indian diplomatic missions in Canada on Monday amid a grave diplomatic crisis unfolding between New Delhi…
‘Dead’ Russian commander appears at live meeting
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov – who has been declared dead by Ukraine – participated in a high-profile online meeting on Tuesday, images released by the Russian Defense Ministry…
More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding fire
NINEVEH, Iraq (Reuters/Agencies): More than 100 people were killed and 150 injured in a fire at a wedding party in Hamdaniya district in Iraq’s Nineveh province that left civil defence…
Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York judge found Donald Trump and his family business fraudulently inflated the value of his property and other assets in a major defeat for…
8 officials jailed as part of investigation into deadly dam collapse in Libya
TRIPOLI (Agencies): Libya’s Prosecutor-General, on Monday, ordered the arrest of eight officials as part of his inquiry into the recent flood disaster which killed thousands, his office said. The flash…
Suspected arson attack severely damages mosque in south-eastern Sweden
Stockholm (Agencies): A fire caused heavy damage to a mosque in south-eastern Sweden, according to local media, Anadolu Agency reports. The fire in the Arby section of the city of…
Lufthansa going green would use half of Germany’s electricity – Bloomberg
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa has warned that it would need to consume half of the country’s entire electricity output if it were to shift to green fuels such…
BULLSEYE !!! Ukraine strike kills Russian Black Sea Fleet commander along with 34 senior officers
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukraine’s special forces said that the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Viktor Sokolov, and 33 other officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on the…
Ukrainian missile stocks and depleted-uranium shells destroyed – Moscow
MOSCOW (Agencies): Some of Ukraine’s Western-supplied cruise missiles and depleted-uranium shells have been destroyed in a series of strikes, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. Since last Sunday, Russian forces…
US Senator Menendez Faces Bribery Charges Over Egypt Ties
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US prosecutors have charged Senator Robert Menendez and his wife with bribery in connection with their ties to New Jersey businessmen, potentially impacting Democratic efforts to maintain their…
Turkiye pushes interest rates up to the highest level since 2003
ANKARA (Agencies): The Turkish Central Bank has, once again, hiked interest rates in the country, pushing its policy rate up five points to 30 percent, in a continued effort to…
China and Syria announce new ‘strategic partnership’
BEIJING (Agencies): Beijing and Damascus announced the formation of a new “strategic partnership,” coinciding with Syrian President Bashar Assad’s ongoing visit to China. President Xi Jinping met Assad in the…
Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander
NEW DELHI (BBC/Agencies): India’s space agency Isro says it is trying to contact its Moon lander and rover as a new lunar day begins, but has not received any signals…
Russian Black Sea fleet HQ hit by rocket attack – governor
MOSCOW (Agencies): An “enemy” rocket has struck the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, the leader of the Crimean city reported on Friday. Mikhail Razvozhaev, who serves…
Israel allows Female Recruits in Elite Commando Units
TEL AVIV (Agencies): In a significant and historic move, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced their intention to initiate a programme allowing female recruits to join the country’s top-tier…
US Muslim Mayor Leads Lawsuit to End FBI Watchlist
WASHINGTON (Agencies): When Mohamed Khairullah was abruptly turned away from a White House Eid Al-Fitr celebration four months ago, he demanded answers. Khairullah, the long-time Mayor of Prospect Park, New…
India approves procurement of additional Su-30s
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure 12 new Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft with associated equipment from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),…
Russia Tests High-Speed Sniper Rounds
MOSCOW (Agencies): Lobaev Arms, a Russian manufacturer known for its long-range high-precision rifles, has commenced testing of a “high-speed bullet” with the potential for hypersonic capabilities, enabling instantaneous and effective…
India expels Canadian diplomat after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh’s killing
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India expelled one of Canada’s top diplomats today, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the…
Protests in New York as Netanyahu attends UN meet
NEW YORK (Agencies): Demonstrators gathered outside the New York hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying to protest against the government’s judicial reforms, reported the Times of Israel.…
Kuwait Finance Ministry faces cyber attack attempt
KUWAIT CITY (Agencies): The Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that one of its systems had been targeted in an electronic hacking attempt carried out by an unknown virus. In…
UK announces $6.2m to support Somalia in counter-terrorism
Mogadishu (Agencies): The UK, on Tuesday, announced the equivalent of $6.2 million in funding to support Somali security forces as they combat terrorism and work to restore stability in areas…
IMF to grant $1.3bn loan to quake-hit Morocco
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Morocco with a $1.3 billion loan following the September 8 earthquake that killed thousands in the North African country, Anadolu Agency…
UK restricts movement of Russian diplomats
LONDON (Agencies): The UK Foreign Office has imposed travel restrictions on Russian diplomats, requiring them to notify British authorities before journeying beyond their posts. The move is retaliatory, coming after…
Deadly disease outbreak kills over 1,200 children in Sudan – UN
Khartoum (Agencies): More than 1,200 children under the age of five died in refugee camps in war-torn Sudan between mid-May and September as a result of a lethal combination of…
Armenia asks US to intervene in Karabakh conflict
Yerevan (Agencies): Armenia’s ambassador-at-large Edmon Marukyan has called on the US to intervene in the renewed fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, asking Washington to defend the region’s civilian population. “Now, Azerbaijan has…
Ukraine Receives Industrial 3D Printers from the US to Produce Military Parts
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Ukraine has acquired advanced industrial-level 3D printers from the United States, equipping them with the capability to manufacture critical spare parts for military equipment. William LaPlant, the US…
Lockheed Martin to Establish F-16 Training Center in Romania with Potential to Train Ukrainian Pilots
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Lockheed Martin is on the verge of finalizing a contract with Romania to establish its first F-16 flight training center in Europe, a move that could potentially open…
It may take years for US military to recover from senator’s hold, acting Navy chief says
WASHINGTON (Agencies): It may take the Navy “years” to recover from the promotion delays caused by a military nomination hold, the nominee to lead the service said during her Senate…
TADTE 2023: Taiwan develops new rifle to replace T91 rifles
TAIPEI (Agencies): The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense’s (MND’s) Armaments Bureau has developed a new 5.56 mm rifle called XT112 assault rifle to replace the Republic of China Army’s (RoCA’s)…
US’ Osprey V-22 Military Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Japan – Reports
TOKYO (Agencies) – A US’s V-22 Osprey military aircraft has made an emergency landing in the civil airport in the Japanese city of Oita, a Japanese broadcaster reported on Saturday,…
Indigenous rights supporters rally across Australia before vote
Sydney (AFP/APP): Australians rallied around the country on Sunday to fight for a landmark Indigenous rights reform that is bleeding support in the polls before an October 14 referendum.Thousands joined…
In silent protest, Russian volunteers help Ukraine refugees
Saint Petersburg (AFP/APP): For a year and a half Galina Artyomenko has been raising funds to help refugees from Ukraine after the Kremlin sent troops to the pro-Western country. Then…
Swedes throng capital for royal jubilee
Stockholm (AFP/APP): Tens of thousands of Swedes thronged central Stockholm on Saturday to mark 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne. To the sound of military bands…
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman over arms sales to Taiwan island
BEIJING (Agencies): As Lockheed Martin of the US directly participated as the main contractor in US arms sales to the island of Taiwan on August 24, and Northrop Grumman has…
Chinese defense minister faces corruption probe — reports
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, is reportedly under investigation for corruption, according to multiple media reports.…
Mali, Niger, Burkina sign mutual defense pact
BAMAKO: The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Saturday signed a mutual defense pact, ministerial delegations from the three Sahel countries announced in Mali’s capital Bamako. The…
Investigation Launched After Dams Collapse, Resulting in Tragic Flood in Libya
DERNA, Libya (Agencies): Libyan authorities have initiated an investigation into the catastrophic collapse of two dams that triggered a devastating flood in a coastal city. As rescue teams continue their…
US: Israel-Saudi normalisation would be ‘transformative’ in Middle East
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a “transformative event” but remains a difficult proposition, Anadolu Agency…
Poland mulls acquiring 32 F-15EX fighters from Boeing
WARSAW (Agencies): Poland is actively considering the procurement of the Boeing F-15EX fighter jet as part of a substantial increase in defense expenditure. The strategic move aims to enhance the…
BP boss resigns amid review of ‘personal relationships’
LONDON (Agencies): The head of oil giant BP has resigned as chief executive amid a review of his personal relationships with colleagues. The company said Bernard Looney, who had led…
Poland signs deal for nearly 500 HIMARS launchers
WARSAW (Agencies): Warsaw has approved plans to obtain another 486 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers which it hopes to begin producing domestically starting at the end of 2025…
Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): The armored train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has crossed into Russian territory ahead of the summit with President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed…
Former US diplomat and negotiator Bill Richardson dies aged 75
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Bill Richardson, an American ambassador to the United Nations who also worked for years trying to win the release of Americans detained by foreign adversaries, has died age…
Rare protests in Kurdistan over unpaid civil servant salaries
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Rare protests erupted in the city of Dohuk in the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq on Tuesday, calling on the federal government in Baghdad to pay civil…
More than 2,000 dead and thousands missing after Storm Daniel hit eastern Libya
TRIPOLI (Agencies): More than 2,000 are reported dead and thousands more are still missing in the eastern Libyan city of Derna since the region was first hit by Storm Daniel…
Saudi Arabia, India sign 47 MoUs to bolster investment landscape
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and India have signed a bilateral agreement to preserve the investment landscape in both countries, said a senior minister at the ongoing Indian-Saudi Investment Forum in New…
Russia Embarks on Developing Floating 152-mm Howitzer
MOSCOW (Agencies): Based on its experience of artillery use during the special military operation, Russia has begun to develop a floating howitzer of 152-mm caliber, Roman Khromov, deputy executive director…
UN drug agency warns of growing methamphetamine trafficking from Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS (APP): Methamphetamine trafficking in and around Afghanistan has surged in recent years, even as the Taliban has curbed heroin trafficking since taking power, according to a UN report…
China’s military exercises with Pakistan, other countries enhance joint operational capabilities
BEIJING (APP): China recently conducted multiple military exercises with countries including Pakistan, Thailand and Singapore that have enhanced joint operational capabilities and deepened friendship, experts said. The China-Pakistan Shaheen (Eagle)-X…
Moroccan Earthquake Equivalent to Force of 25 Nuclear Bombs – Seismologist
MOSCOW (Agencies): Late on Friday, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco 77 kilometers (48 miles) southwest of the city of Marrakesh. The latest reports indicate that the death toll from the…
Myanmar receives first shipment of Russia’s Su-30 fighter jets – RIA
Naypyidaw (Agencies): Myanmar has received the first shipment of two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, Charlie Than, Myanmar’s trade minister, told the Russian RIA state news agency in remarks published on…
G20 gathers in India, without China’s Xi
New Delhi (AFP/APP): US President Joe Biden and other G20 leaders gathered in New Delhi on Friday for their annual summit, as deep divisions between heavyweight members and a no-show…
Pilot killed in UAE helicopter crash into sea
Dubai (AFP/APP): A pilot was killed and another missing after their helicopter crashed off the coast of the United Arab Emirates during a night training flight, authorities said on Friday.The…
Toll in Greece floods hits 10 as rescuers race to villages
Farkadóna, Greece (AFP/APP): Helicopters and lifeboats have been deployed to reach hundreds of stranded villagers in central Greece, as the death toll from deadly flooding rose to 10, authorities said…
At Munich auto fair, movie-projecting cars and a bike wash
Munich, Germany (AFP/APP): From weird and wonderful technological innovations in Chinese cars, to the rush to transition to electric vehicles — and even a bike wash.Here are some key takeaways…
Turkey considering resumption of Turkish airliners’ flights to Libya
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkey is considering the resumption of Turkish airliners flights to Libya, The news was revealed by the Tripoli-based Libyan government Wednesday following Turkish Ambassador Kenan Yilmaz’s meeting with…
US, Saudi Arabia, and India Explore Infrastructure Deal to Transform Trade Ties
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States, Saudi Arabia, India, and several other nations are engaged in discussions regarding a potential infrastructure agreement that could reshape trade dynamics between the Gulf region…
Philippines and Australia Forge Strategic Partnership to Counter Regional Challenges
MANILA (Agencies): In a move aimed at addressing regional challenges and enhancing their security and economic ties, the Philippines and Australia have solidified their strategic partnership. This significant development follows…
Iraq may receive first 50 megawatts from Jordan in October
Baghdad (Agencies) : An Iraqi official has suggested that Jordan will begin supplying Iraq with electricity in early October as part of an electrical interconnection project between countries in the…
Flight MH370: Team of scientists may have found the missing aircraft’s location
PERTH (Agencies): A new report published by a team of scientists and academics claims to have found the location of the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 aircraft. Richard Godfrey, an…
India and Nigeria Finalize $1 Billion Military Agreement
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s concerted diplomatic efforts over the past few years to enhance defense collaborations with African nations have yielded significant results. In a groundbreaking development, India and Nigeria…
Argentina buys P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from Norway
SANTIAGO, Chile (Agencies): The Argentine government has finalized negotiations to buy four surplus P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the Royal Norwegian Air Force, meeting a requirement set in 2015…
US Marines to Appoint General for Safety Division
WASHINGTON (Agencies) : Following two tragic aircraft crashes, the acting commandant of the Marine Corps has announced plans to appoint a general officer to lead the service’s Safety Division next…
UK Procures 5.56mm Rifles for Armed Forces
LONDON (Agencies): The UK Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) division, has officially announced a significant contract award for the Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW)…
Elon Musk Reveals He Prevented Ukraine’s Attack on Russian Warships
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a surprising revelation, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has disclosed that he played a pivotal role in preventing Ukraine from launching an attack on Russia’s Black Sea…
UAE minister named among Time’s 100 most influential people in AI
LONDON (Agencies): An Emirati minister has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the field of artificial intelligence. The list highlights leaders, innovators,…
Three female bikers arrested for performing stunts on Dubai roads
DUBAI (Agencies): Three women in Dubai have been arrested for driving their motorbikes recklessly on the Emirate’s roads, the local media outlet, The National, reports. According to the report, Major-General…
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Morocco
RABAT (Agencies): A strong earthquake struck central Morocco on Friday evening, prompting residents of several major cities to flee their homes and seek shelter. The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre measured the…
Singapore Enhances F-16 Fleet with Cutting-Edge Israeli Python-5 Interceptor Missiles
SINGAPORE (Agencies): Singapore’s Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has unveiled an impressive technological leap by outfitting its fleet of US-manufactured F-16 Falcon fighter jets with the formidable Israeli Python-5…
Redut IN, Wagner OUT: A New Private Military Company (PMC) Rises in Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): In the wake of the Wagner Group’s decline due to the plane crash that claimed the lives of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and his associate Dmitry Utkin, a…
Lockheed, Raytheon sign deal to make Javelin anti-tank weapons in Poland
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Javelin makers Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have taken early steps toward manufacturing the in-demand anti-tank weapons in Poland. The U.S.-based companies signed a memorandum of understanding with Polska…
Chinese PLA Army to Showcase Advanced Helicopters and Drones at Upcoming Expo
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army is set to unveil some of its latest helicopters and drones at an upcoming national helicopter exposition, emphasizing the synergy between…
Sudan’s army chief meets Qatar leader in diplomatic push
DOHA (Agencies): Sudanese army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met Qatar’s Emir on Thursday during his third trip abroad since war broke out in April, after also visiting Egypt and…
France top Court upholds government ban on Muslim dress abaya in schools
PARIS (Agencies): France’s highest Court ruled, on Thursday, that the government’s ban on Muslim dress, abaya, is legal, local media reported. The Council of State said it had rejected an…
Hong Kong’s Supreme Court Orders Legislation for Same-Sex Civil Unions
HONG KONG (Agencies): Hong Kong’s highest court issued a ruling on Tuesday mandating local lawmakers to draft special legislation to officially recognize same-sex civil unions. However, the court did not…
UK Tobacco Giant Exits Russian Market
LONDON (Agencies): British multinational British American Tobacco (BAT) has successfully concluded an agreement to divest its operations in Russia and Belarus, as announced by the company on Thursday. BAT revealed…
UN Expert Raises Concerns About Canada’s Foreign Worker Program
NEW YORK (Agencies): A United Nations expert has issued a stern warning about Canada’s temporary foreign worker program, which welcomes up to 60,000 individuals annually into the country, stating that…
US, Australia to announce critical technology partnership this fall
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. is set to step up its technology partnerships with Australia in the coming months with an AUKUS-related announcement in the fall, the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s)…
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variants
MOSCOW (Agencies): The COVID-19 pandemic remains dynamic as new variants like EG.5, FL.1.5.1, and BA.2.86 arise. Understanding their prevalence and potential impact is vital in our ongoing efforts to stay…
Iran Uncovers Mossad Plot to Sabotage Defense Industry
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has exposed an alleged Mossad plot to sabotage its defense sector involving the insertion of faulty foreign-sourced connector components with explosives into domestic defense hardware. Iranian authorities…
Chinese Nationals Among 4 Dead in Gold Transport Attack in Congo
Kinshasa (Agencies): An attack on a Chinese mining convoy transporting gold in northeast Congo killed four people, including two Chinese nationals, authorities said Friday. Sammy Badibanga Kalonji, administrator of the…
India Launches Solar Study Mission Following Moon Landing Success
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India marked another historic milestone in space exploration with the successful launch of its first solar study mission, Aditya-L1, just days after a triumphant uncrewed landing near…
Iraq seeks to train its nurses at Philippine medical schools
MANILA (Agencies): Iraq wants to send its nursing students for training at Philippine medical schools, Baghdad’s envoy to Manila told Arab News, as an Iraqi health ministry delegation wrapped up…
Libya lights up after years of power cuts
TRIPOLI, Libya *Agencies*: It’s midnight just before the weekend. Traffic snarls the corniche in Tripoli, where improved electricity services have brought renewed energy to Libya’s capital after years of conflict…
Netanyahu denies reports of resignation to finalize normalization deal with Saudi Arabia
TEL AVIV *Agencies*: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he is prepared to step down from his position in return for a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia…
Moscow warns of direct clash with NATO
MOSCOW *Agencies*: The military confrontation in Ukraine has reached a point where it could easily spiral into a full-blown conflict between Russia and NATO, Moscow’s deputy envoy to the UN,…
Thousands Rally in Niger Demanding French Troop Withdrawal Amid Accusations of Interference
NIAMEY *Agencies*: Numerous demonstrators converged outside the French military installation in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again demanding the withdrawal of French troops from the nation. The protest was…
Bangladesh battles deadliest dengue fever outbreak
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh is facing its worst dengue fever outbreak on record. Nearly 600 people have died of the mosquito-borne tropical disease so far this year, and the country’s health-care…
Turkish TF-X Fighter Program Seeks Partners Amid Economic Uncertainty
ANKARA (Agencies): As Turkiye’s indigenous fighter program, the TF-X, prepares for its maiden flight by the end of the year, fiscal challenges loom as potential obstacles to its success, warns…
WHO Reports New Surge in Global COVID-19 Cases
NEW YORK (Agencies): The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a fresh wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the world. According to the UN health agency, there has…
British Defense Giant BAE Systems Expands Production into Ukraine: Zelensky
KYIV (Agencies): British defense contractor BAE Systems is set to establish a production presence in Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The company’s plans involve the manufacturing, maintenance,…
Breaking News: Ukrainian Drones Target Russian City of Kurchatov – Governor Reports
MOSCOW (Agencies): Startling developments have unfolded as two unmanned aircraft reportedly targeted the Russian city of Kurchatov, situated adjacent to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, according to Roman Starovoyt, the…
Proud Boys Leader Joe Biggs Sentenced to 17 Years in January 6 Case
Washington, DC (Agencies): Joe Biggs, a prominent leader of the far-right organization Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021,…
China launches first type 054B frigate: PLA Spokesman
BEIJING (APP): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has launched a new type of frigate, the Type 054B, said a spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. It…
Sri Lanka tweaks foreign policy to prioritize Middle East
COLOMBO (Agencies): Sri Lanka is reorienting its diplomacy to prioritize the Middle East, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, after a parliamentary review of diplomatic relations. Sri Lankan’s parliamentary…
New Coup Unfolds in Gabon: Military Assumes Power
Gabo (Agencies): A fresh coup has emerged on the African stage, this time in Gabon, as mutinous soldiers have taken control of the country. Reports from Libreville, the capital, confirm…
EU eyes controversial Bulgaria-Turkiye gas deal
Brussels (Agencies): The European Commission is looking “very closely” at whether the terms of a controversial gas deal between Bulgaria and Turkiye breach the EU’s competition rules, Energy Intelligence reports.…
Iraq Initiates Long-Awaited Cross-Border Railway Venture with Iran
BAGHDAD (Agencies): In a significant development, Iraq is embarking on the long-pending cross-border railway project linking it with neighboring Iran. According to a credible government source, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia…
New Delhi Unveils Flexible Crude Oil Procurement Strategy
NEW DELHI (Agencies): In a strategic shift, India has adopted a dynamic approach to its crude oil purchasing policy, as affirmed by the country’s Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri. The…
China and US Agree on Enhanced Communication Channels for Trade Issues
BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo engaged in “rational, candid, and constructive” discussions on Monday during the second day of Raimondo’s four-day visit…
UAE’s PureHealth to buy UK hospital operator Circle Health Group for $1.2bn
DUBAI (Agencies): Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth has signed an agreement to buy British hospital operator Circle Health Group for 4.41 billion UAE dirhams ($1.2 billion), Emirates News Agency reported. PureHealth is…
Libyan Foreign Minister Suspended and Flees Country After Meeting with Israeli Chief Diplomat
CAIRO: The foreign minister of Libya has been suspended and has fled the nation, a development that unfolded a day after Israel disclosed that its top diplomat had held talks…
Russia sends first commercial train to Saudi Arabia via Iran
TEHRAN (Agencies): The first Russian train carrying commercial goods has arrived in Iran, on its way to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on a journey that is the first of…
India to help African nations develop digital payment systems
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is in talks with a number of African countries, including Namibia, Mozambique and Kenya, to help them develop their own instant payment systems similar to that…
Biden to visit Vietnam next month
WASHINGTON (Agencies): U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Vietnam on his way home from the G-20 summit in New Delhi next month, the White House said Monday. After the G-20…
U.S. ambassador to Japan will publicly eat Fukushima fish in a show of support amid radioactive water release outrage
TOKYO (Agencies): Japan’s decision to release more than 1 million metric tons of radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant has garnered severe criticism prompting concern over safety and contamination. Japan…
France to ban wearing abayas in schools: Education minister
PARIS (Agencies): French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said on Sunday, arguing the garment violated France’s…
Egypt to Host Bright Star 2023 Cross-Nation Military Exercise, Gathering Troops from 34 Countries
CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt has announced its role as the host for the upcoming Bright Star 2023 joint military exercise, featuring the participation of 8,000 troops hailing from 34 different countries.…
Use of euro in global payments nosedives – data
– SWIFT cross-border transactions in the single currency hit a historic low in July, according to RIA Novosti analysis LONDON (Agencies): The use of the euro for international settlements dropped…
3 US Marines dead after aircraft crashes during drills in Australia
DARWIN, Australia (Agencies): Three US Marines died Sunday after an Osprey aircraft crashed on a remote tropical island north of Australia during war games, US military officials said. Five Marines…
Moscow Confirms Evgeny Prigozhin’s Death through DNA Testing
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian authorities, including the Investigative Committee, have officially confirmed the demise of Evgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the private military company Wagner Group. The confirmation comes after DNA…
Renowned Ukrainian Fighter Pilot Andrey ‘Juice’ Pilshchikov Dies in Jet Collision
KIEV (Agencies): Tragedy struck Ukraine as fighter pilot Andrey ‘Juice’ Pilshchikov, a prominent advocate for the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev, lost his life along with two fellow…
Niger turmoil threatens $13bn gas pipeline project
Niamey (Agencies): Amid the many challenges facing the African continent, one ambitious project has both raised hopes and triggered doubts for decades: the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline. The $13 billion venture…
Ex-French President Sarkozy to be tried on charges of receiving illegal Libyan funding
PARIS (Agencies): France’s financial crimes prosecutor’s office said on Friday that former President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and receiving illegal campaign funding from…
Poland Launches Investigation into Legionnaires Outbreak near Ukraine Border
WARSAW (Agencies): The city of Rzeszow, situated in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine, is facing an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has prompted an investigation by Poland’s Internal…
Key BRICS Declaration Unveiled, Emphasizing Inclusive Multilateralism
Johannesburg (Agencies): A joint statement released on Wednesday at the 15th annual BRICS summit in South Africa underscores the commitment of member nations to advocate for inclusive multilateralism and addresses…
India’s ISRO Prepares To Launch Sun Mission – ‘Aditya L-1’ – After Historic Moon Landing
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India accomplished a remarkable feat on Wednesday by becoming the sole non-permanent UN member to achieve a successful Moon landing. This achievement, marking the successful touchdown of…
Philippine and Australian Troops Hold Joint Exercise for Island Retake in South China Sea Drill
SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES, Philippines (Agencies): Collaborative maneuvers involving Australian and Filipino military forces unfolded on Friday in the vicinity of the contentious waters of the South China Sea, an area…
Kremlin Refutes Involvement in Plane Crash Suspected of Claiming Prigozhin’s Life
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Kremlin has firmly denied any connection to the plane crash that is believed to have resulted in the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner…
Russian Federation’s Council Condemns Desecration of Quran in Stockholm and Calls for Protection of Believers’ Rights
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Council for Interethnic Relations, operating under the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, has issued a statement denouncing the desecration of the holy…
Hiroshima marks a-bomb anniversary, calls nuclear deterrence “folly”
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan on Sunday marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Hiroshima, where its mayor urged the abolition of nuclear weapons and called the Group…
Chocolate Prices Soar as Cocoa Costs Reach 12-Year Highs
NEW YORK (Agencies): The prices of cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate-making, have surged to the highest level in over 12 years due to mounting concerns about future production amidst…
Niger Junta Allegedly Seeks Wagner’s Help Amid Threat of Intervention
Niamey (Agencies): General Salifou Moody, a coup leader in Niger, is said to have sought assistance from the Wagner Group PMC as the junta faces a deadline to either reinstate…
21 injured buildings collapse as 5.4 quake hits east China
BEIJING (Agencies): A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Pingyuan county in Dezhou, East China’s Shandong Province, leaving dozens of people injured and 126 homes destroyed. The earthquake,…
Vietnam-Japan Ties Celebrated with Photo Exhibition Marking 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Hanoi (VNA) – Commemorating the momentous 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, which began on September 21, 1973, a captivating photo exhibition titled “Vietnam – Japan: Towards the Future, Reaching…
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison and Arrested for Illegally Selling State Gifts
LAHORE (Agencies): Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to three years in prison and subsequently arrested in Lahore. The court found him guilty of illegally selling state…
US FDA approves Biogen-Sage Therapeutics pill for postpartum depression
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Biogen (BIIB.O) and Sage Therapeutics’ (SAGE.O) oral pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. The companies had…
Turkiye appoints its first-ever female Admiral
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye has appointed a woman as an Admiral for the first time in Turkish Naval Forces history, following a Supreme Military Council meeting Thursday, Anadolu Agency reports. Staff…
Lebanon Commemorates Blast Victims Three Years Later, Demanding Accountability
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanon observed a day of mourning on Friday to remember the victims of the devastating port explosion that rocked Beirut three years ago. According to Reuters, religious leaders…
NASA back in touch with Voyager 2 after ‘interstellar shout’
Washington, (AFP/APP): NASA has succeeded in re-establishing full contact with Voyager 2 by using its highest-power transmitter to send an “interstellar shout” that righted the distant probe’s antenna orientation, the…