Classified-info pact sets stage for closer US-Philippines cooperation
MANILA, Philippines (Agencies): To the strains of a military band playing Mariah Carey’s Christmas song, U.S. and Philippine leaders broke ground on a new coordination center—and a new era of…
China, Pakistan to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise in Pakistan
BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command will send troops to Pakistan and conduct the Warrior-VIII joint anti-terrorism exercise from late November to mid-December, the Chinese Defense…
China reveals anti-stealth radar with new technical pattern
Beijing (Agencies): Apart from showcasing three types of new stealth fighters, J-35A, J-20S and J-35 fighters, China also presented its anti-stealth detection capabilities at Airshow China 2024. The media learned…
Director general of Israel’s defence ministry resigns
Tel Aviv (Agencies): Director General of the Israeli Defence Ministry, Eyal Zamir, announced yesterday that he will resign, a week after the sacking of former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Zamir…
21,000 workers killed building Saudi’s the Line project, media reports
Riyadh (Agencies): Some 21,000 workers are reported to have died while constructing Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Line’ as part of the kingdom’s futuristic megacity NEOM, raising ongoing concerns over the project’s…
Iranian capital builds ‘defensive tunnel’ after Israeli strikes
Tehran (Agencies): Iran is building a “defensive tunnel” in the capital Tehran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday, following strikes by Israel on targets in the country. The…
Israel building along UN-patrolled demilitarised zone in Syria
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel has begun a construction project along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria, apparently laying asphalt for a road right along…
French Army on High Alert, 20,000 Troops Ready to Respond, Top Brass Says
Paris (Agencies): The French army is on high alert and ready to engage in combat to defend the country if necessary, General Pierre Schill, the army chief of staff, said…
35 Killed as Driver Rams into Crowd in China
Beijing (Agencies): At least 35 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a car rammed into a large group of pedestrians in Guangdong province in southern China, police…
Russian forces set up new observation post on Syria-Israel buffer line
DAMASCUS, Syria (Agencies): Russian forces announced on Saturday the establishment of a new observation post near the buffer zone between the Syrian and Israeli forces in the Golan Heights, southern…
Indonesia and China Sign Strategic Cooperation Deals Worth $10 Billion
BEIJING (Agencies): Indonesia and China have signed strategic cooperation agreements in critical minerals in total bilateral deals worth $10 billion encompassing green technology, food security, and mineral resources. The agreements…
Direct Beijing-Toronto Connection Resumes as China-Canada Air Services Increase
Beijing (Agencies): Hainan Airlines resumed direct flights between Beijing and Canada’s Toronto on Sunday, marking a significant step as Chinese mainland and Canadian airlines intensively increase and resume direct flights…
Oman and Algeria Discuss Cooperation in Religious Affairs
Muscat (Agencies): Oman’s Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, Dr Mohammed Bin Said Al-Maamari, met with Shaikh Dr Mohammed Al-Maamoun Al-Qasimi Al-Hassani, Algeria’s minister of state and dean of the…
Trump May Fight Pentagon’s ‘Woke’ Generals After Taking Office
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Pentagon prepares for a reshuffle after President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House, as he stated to get rid of “wokeness” in the ranks of US Department of…
India to Get Russian Pantsir S-1 short-range air defense system
New Delhi (Agencies): India will co-develop the Pantsir S-1 short-range air defense system, which has so far kept Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s residence on Valdai Lake safe from Ukrainian drones.…
US-made jam-resistant drones helped Ukrainians cut through Russia EW
WASHINGTON (Agencies): When Russian jamming neutered the recon drones flown by a group of Ukrainian special operators near Dnipro in August, they turned to a new solution: V-BAT drones built…
Indian Army inducts Asmi sub-machine guns
New Delhi (Agencies): The Indian Army has inducted 550 Asmi 9×19 mm sub-machine guns (SMGs) manufactured by Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machines, the service’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) has…
Croatia Procures Leopard 2A8 MBTs and HIMARS
Zagreb (Agencies): Croatia is set to procure Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), as announced by Croatian Vice-President and Defence Minister Ivan Anuši?…
PLA Air Force celebrates 75th anniversary at Airshow China 2024, with J-35A, HQ-19 debut
Beijing (Agencies): The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Monday, with the air force debuting some of its most advanced weapons, including the J-35A…
Israel PM says okayed Lebanon pager attacks
Tel Aviv (Agencies): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he okayed a deadly September attack on Hezbollah communications devices which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted…
Russian Air Defenses Down 32 Drones Near Moscow
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian Defense Ministry air defenses in the Ramensky, Kolomna, and Domodedovo urban districts repelled an attack by 32 drones flying toward the capital, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said…
Trump says Haley, Pompeo will not join White House
WASHINGYON (Agencies): US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will not ask former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley or former secretary of state Mike Pompeo to join his administration. The…
‘We are losing’ Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief informs US General About Worsening Battlefield Situation
Kyiv (Agencies) – In a recent phone conversation, Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi expressed his concerns to the Supreme Commander of the Joint Armed Forces of NATO in Europe,…
Putin approves new alliance with North Korea
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has finalized the ratification of a strategic partnership agreement that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed during his visit to Pyongyang in…
Houthis Down Another US MQ-9 Reaper Drone, Launch Hypersonic Missile at Israel
SAANA (Agencies): The Houthi movement in Yemen has intensified its campaign against Israel, reportedly downing another U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone and firing a hypersonic missile. The escalation, which began in…
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to Launch Alternative Trade Routes, Avoiding Indian Ports Entirely
Islamabad )Agencies): In a significant move to enhance regional trade and connectivity, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have announced plans to launch alternative trade routes that bypass Indian ports entirely.…
Israeli Startups to Gain Critical Insights into NHS and UK Healthcare System
Tel Aviv (Agencies): A new initiative, the Dangoor Health-Tech Academy, has been launched to connect Israeli tech startups with the UK healthcare system. This initiative, a collaboration between the Dangoor…
Israel MOD Acquires 25 Advanced F-15 Aircraft for $5.2 Billion
Tel Aviv (Agencies): The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed a landmark $5.2 billion deal to acquire 25 advanced F-15 fighter jets from Boeing. This agreement, part of a larger…
China to Issue Multiple-Entry Visas to Business Individuals from Mekong Countries
BEIJING (Agencies): In a major development aimed at enhancing regional economic cooperation, China has decided to issue five-year multiple-entry visas to qualified business individuals from the five Mekong countries: Cambodia,…
German Parliament approves controversial anti-Semitism resolution
BERLIN (Agencies): The German Parliament on Thursday passed a controversial anti-Semitism resolution, which critics argue will stifle any criticism of Israel, Anadolu Agency reports. The non-binding motion titled “Never Again…
California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate
California (Agencies): Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate a part of California that has been savaged by wildfire for a second day running. The fast-moving wildfire was first…
US dominance ‘may not continue’ – Indian foreign minister
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s foreign minister projected that the US election is unlikely to alter the country’s increasingly cautious approach to “global commitments.” Speaking at an event in Australia on…
Welcome to the Planet of Apes – 40 monkeys flee medical lab in US
South Carolina (Agencies): Residents of a town in South Carolina have been warned to avoid potentially infectious monkeys after 40 animals escaped from a nearby research facility. The monkeys somehow…
Saudi Arabia, UAE invest $26.8m in Pakistan in Q1 of 2024
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan’s foreign investment surged by 48 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to state-run media reports on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia and the UAE…
Netanyahu fires Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing “significant gaps” in their position on the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Foreign Minister Israel…
Indus Shield-Chinese Exercise 2024 Concludes Successfully
Islamabad (Agencies): The bilateral module of Exercise Indus Shield 2024, known as Indus Shield-Chinese, has concluded at an operational air base of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). This exercise saw…
Pakistan Army Announces Promotions to Lieutenant General
RAWALPINDI (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Army has announced the promotion of several senior officers to the rank of Lieutenant General, assigning them to key strategic roles to enhance operational efficiency.…
New Zealand Reaches Trade Deal with Gulf Cooperation Council
Doha (Agencies): New Zealand has reached a significant trade deal with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to a statement by New…
Israel’s Mossad Implicated in Espionage Scandal in Italy
Rome (Agencies): Israeli foreign intelligence agency Mossad has reportedly been implicated in an espionage scandal targeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other senior officials, according to a report by…
Turkiye Hopes to Launch International Gas Hub in 2025
ISTANBUL (Agencies): Turkiye hopes to launch an international gas hub in 2025 in cooperation with Russia’s Gazprom, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Friday. “We have created a strong…
Ethiopia to Construct Africa’s Largest Airport Hub
Addis Ababa (Agencies): Ethiopia will construct an airline hub to increase its passenger capacity by 500%, the country’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced to the country’s parliament on Thursday. The…
Germany Orders Closure of Iranian Consulates
Berlin (Agencies): Germany has announced the closure of all three Iranian consulates in the country – located in Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg – in response to the execution of Jamshid…
U.S. Blacklists Over 24 Companies Linked to Weapons Programs in Pakistan and Iran
Washington (Agencies): The United States has blacklisted over 26 companies from Pakistan, China, Egypt, and the UAE for their alleged involvement in weapons and drone development programs in Pakistan and…
China and Afghanistan Launch Direct Freight Train Services
Kabul (Agencies): China and Afghanistan have launched direct freight train services, marking a significant step in trade relations between the two nations. The freight train, which departed n 31st October…
House of Lords Calls for Expansion of AUKUS Alliance to Include Canada, Japan, and South Korea
London (Agencies): Several members of the House of Lords have urged for the expansion of the AUKUS alliance to include Canada, Japan, and South Korea. During a recent debate, the…
South Korea Reconsiders Additional U.S. AH-64E Apaches Due to Battlefield Vulnerability, High Cost
Seoul (Agencies): South Korean officials are reconsidering their plan to purchase an additional 36 U.S.-made AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, valued at $3.5 billion, due to concerns over battlefield vulnerability and…
Switzerland Hosts Joint NATO Drills with the United States
Geneva (Agencies): Switzerland hosted joint air force drills with the United States this week, despite its long-standing policy of military neutrality. The Swiss Federal Council announced that the Swiss air…
Commander of US Central Command Arrives in Israel for High-Level Meetings
Tel Aviv (Agencies): General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings with Israel’s military leadership. During…
Russia’s Deployment of Nuclear Bombers to South Africa Postponed
Pretoria (Agencies): Russia’s plan to send several nuclear bombers, including an Il-62, An-124, and Tu-160 strategic bomber aircraft, to South Africa has been postponed. This deployment, which would have marked…
Israel’s Knesset Approves Bill to Block U.S. Consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem
Jerusalem (Agencies): The Israeli Knesset has approved a bill that prohibits the establishment of consulates in Jerusalem that are intended to serve Palestinians. The legislation, passed by a vote of…
Chinese Envoy Demands Crackdown on Anti-China Terrorist Groups Following Recent Attacks
Islamabad (Agencies): In a rare public rebuff, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday called for a crackdown on all anti-China terrorist groups, following two deadly attacks within six…
Hyundai Unveils World’s First Hydrogen-Powered, Silent Stealth Battle Tank
Seoul (Agencies): South Korea’s Hyundai subsidiary Rotem has unveiled its vision for the future of main battle tanks for the Republic of Korea (ROK), introducing the world’s first hydrogen fuel…
Pakistan Air Force Unveils Potential Induction of HISAR Surface-to-Air Missile System
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): During the recent Indus Shield 2024 exercise, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officially unveiled the potential induction of the HISAR surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, marking a significant…
Made in Iran: Tehran to Produce Russian Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Domestically
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran plans to start producing Russian Su-30 and Su-35 fighter jets domestically. According to the information, Tehran has already received a license to manufacture these aircraft and is…
Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Starlink Wi-Fi on Boeing 777
DOHA (Agencies): Qatar Airways has launched the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777, offering ultra-fast, low-latency internet for passengers. During an October 22, 2024, flight from Doha to London, passengers experienced…
Russian Foreign Ministry Hit by Unprecedented DDoS Attack Amid Ongoing BRICS Summit – Spokeswoman
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Foreign Ministry’s online services came under an unprecedented distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Wednesday that lasted for several hours, Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has revealed. “We…
Five Killed, 22 Injured in Terror Attack on Turkish Aerospace Company near Ankara
Ankara (Agencies): A terror attack targeting the state-run Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara left five people dead and 22 injured on Wednesday, government officials confirmed. Interior Minister Ali…
Striking Boeing Workers Reject 35% Pay Rise Offer, Prolonging Walkout
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Striking Boeing workers have rejected the company’s latest offer, which included a 35% pay increase spread over four years. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) union announced that…
China’s Automated Cruise Missile Factory Produces Over 1000 Missiles Daily
BEIJING (Agencies): In a remarkable technological feat, China has established an automated cruise missile factory capable of churning out more than 1000 missiles per day. According to reports from CCTV…
Pakistani Terrorist Groups Employ Quadcopters in Khyber District Attacks
PESHAWAR – PAKISTAN (Khyber Mail): In a concerning development, Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI) and the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have turned to quadcopter technology for their military operations in the Khyber District. LeI,…
AstraZeneca Faces Wave of Lawsuits Over COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
BERLIN (Agencies): According to a report by BILD, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has admitted to severe side effects linked to its COVID-19 vaccine. This revelation has triggered a massive wave of…
Hezbollah Hacks Communication System at Haifa Port, Issues Evacuation Warning
Haifa, Israel (Agencies): In a concerning development, Hezbollah has reportedly hacked the communication system at the port of Haifa, issuing a warning for workers to evacuate. The incident has raised…
U.S. Navy Identifies Aviators Killed in EA-18G Crash Near Mount Rainier
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Navy has identified the two aviators who tragically lost their lives in the EA-18G Growler crash near Mount Rainier, Washington State. Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay “Miley” Evans…
Helicopter Collides with Radio Tower and Crashes in Houston killing 4 Including a Child
Houston, USA (Agencies): A tragic accident occurred on Sunday night when a helicopter collided with a radio tower in Houston, causing a massive explosion.The Robinson R44 helicopter, which was on…
Khaled Meshaal to lead Hamas as Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war, was killed on Thursday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said. His…
Samsung India Workers End Strike After Over a Month of Protests
CHENNAI, India (Agencies): Workers at Samsung Electronics’ factory in Tamil Nadu have called off a strike that lasted more than a month, following an agreement to address several of their…
23rd SCO CHG Summit Concludes, Russia Assumes Chairmanship
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded in Islamabad on Wednesday, marking a key step toward enhanced collaboration…
SCO leaders emphasise exploiting region’s trade, connectivity potential
ISLAMABAD (APP): The regional leaders participating the 23rd meeting of the SCO’s Council of Heads of Government on Wednesday emphasised the concerted efforts and enhanced collaboration to exploit the region’s…
Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda Departs Pakistan After SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda concluded his visit to Pakistan after attending the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and is now en route back to Tajikistan.…
Belarus Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko Departs Pakistan After SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): Belarus’s Prime Minister Roman Alexandrovich Golovchenko departed from Islamabad on October 16 after participating in the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. The Prime Minister was seen…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Departs Pakistan After Attending 23rd SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): Chinese Premier Li Qiang left Pakistan on Wednesday following his participation in the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held on October 15-16 in Islamabad. His departure…
Indian External Affairs Minister Thanks Pakistan for Hospitality During SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar expressed his gratitude to Pakistan’s leadership for their hospitality during his visit to Islamabad for the 23rd Council of Heads of…
Sri Lanka Navy to Lead Bahrain’s CTF 154 in 2025, A Historic First
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Khyber Mail): The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) will make history in January 2025 as it assumes command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, part of the…
Cross-Border Bus Service Between Gilgit and Kashgar Resumes After 14-Year Hiatus
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Khyber Mail): The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has officially received approval from Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Communications to restart its cross-border bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar,…
Biden Administration Approves $2.2 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Washington, D.C., USA (Agencies): The Biden administration has approved a significant arms sale worth $2.2 billion to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a broader…
ET Calling? Speculation Grows Over SETI’s Findings
Mountain View, California (Agencies): Speculation is mounting as rumors circulate that the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) may have discovered a signal from an alien intelligence. The buzz intensified after…
Pakistan Army Cambrian Team Wins Gold in UK’s Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2024
LONDON (Agencies): The Pakistan Army Cambrian Team has achieved a remarkable victory by winning the gold medal in the prestigious Exercise Cambrian Patrol 24, held from October 4-13, 2024, in…
Spanish Researchers Set to Reveal DNA Test Results of Christopher Columbus’s Remains
Madrid, Spain (Agencies): Spanish researchers are on the verge of unveiling groundbreaking results from DNA tests conducted on the remains of Christopher Columbus. This scientific investigation, led by forensic expert…
Israeli Troops Cross into Quneitra Governorate, Southwestern Syria
Quneitra, Syria (Agencies): Syrian sources have reported that Israeli troops, accompanied by tanks and armored vehicles, crossed into the Quneitra Governorate of southwestern Syria this morning. The incursion reportedly captured…
Sigmind.ai Introduces AI-Powered Traffic Management in Dhaka
DHAKA (Agencies): Sigmind.ai, a Bangladeshi company, is making strides in traffic management with its innovative AI technology, currently being tested on the streets of Dhaka. The software solution, called TrafficFlow,…
Afghanistan’s Oil Production Surpasses 5,000 Barrels Daily
Kabul, Afghanistan (Agencies): The Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has announced a significant milestone in the country’s oil production. Thanks to the successful drilling of a new well,…
China Unveils World’s First AI-Assisted Hospital: “Agent Hospital”
BEIJING (Agencies): Researchers from Tsinghua University have developed the world’s first AI-assisted hospital, named “Agent Hospital” This virtual facility is equipped with 14 AI doctors and four nurses and is…
Turkish Government Proposes Annual Fee for High-Limit Credit Cards to Support Defense Industry
Ankara (Agencies): The Turkish government has proposed a new law that would introduce an annual fee for credit card holders. Under this legislation, credit card owners whose limits exceed 100,000…
NATO Showcases Airpower in Major Ramstein Flag Exercise
Athens (Agencies): In a significant demonstration of strength and coordination, more than 130 NATO aircraft, including F-35s, Rafales, Eurofighters, and JAS-39 Gripens, participated in the Ramstein Flag exercise over European…
China’s Ministry of State Security warns against risks of idle network devices as targets for overseas espionage
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) published an article on Friday to remind the public not to ignore the security of the idle network devices, as national security…
Pakistan, KSA ink 27 MoUs for cooperation in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed twenty-seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in diverse fields, particularly in energy, agriculture, mining, human resources, and cyber security. The MoUs…
Iran Expresses Interest in Acquiring JF-17 Block-III Fighter Jets from Pakistan
Islamabad (Agencies): In a significant development that could reshape regional military dynamics, Iran has expressed a keen interest in acquiring a substantial number of JF-17 Block-III fighter jets from Pakistan.…
Iraq starts jet fuel exports
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs, Hamid Younis, revealed on Tuesday that jet fuel exports from Iraqi ports have started. Younis said in a statement that…
Ukraine conflict: France confirms Mirage 2000s to arrive in early 2025
PARIS (Agencies): Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft promised by France will arrive in Ukraine in early 2025, it was announced on 8 October. French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien…
Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel
Hague (Agencies): Bolivia has officially joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the court confirmed yesterday. The South American country…
Saudi Arabia and Oman Sign MoU to Strengthen Economic Ties
Jeddah (Agencies): Saudi Arabia and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance economic and planning cooperation. The agreement, finalized on Thursday in Riyadh, was signed by Saudi…
India Holds State Funeral for Tycoon Ratan Tata
Mumbai (Agencies): India bid farewell to Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Group, with a state funeral held in Mumbai. Tata, who passed away on Wednesday at the age…
Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Pilot’s Sudden Death
New York (Agencies): The Turkish Airlines Flight TK204, en route from Seattle to Istanbul, was forced to make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport early Wednesday morning.…
Ethel Kennedy, widow of US Senator Robert F. Kennedy died at 96
BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the…
NASA Achieves Record-Breaking Laser Communication with Psyche Spacecraft
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA has set a new record for the farthest laser communication ever sent. The space agency successfully transmitted a laser signal to its Psyche…
Malaysia to Purchase Anza-3 MANPAD Systems from Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Malaysia has decided to enhance its air defense capabilities by purchasing the Anza-3 MANPAD (Man-Portable Air Defense) surface-to-air missile systems from Pakistan. The Anza-3, developed by Pakistan’s Kahuta…
AirAsia to Launch Four Weekly Flights Between Malaysia and Pakistan
Kuala Lumpur (Agencies): AirAsia has announced the commencement of four weekly flights between Malaysia and Pakistan, marking a significant expansion in connectivity between the two countries. This new service will…
Emirates Cancels All Flights to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan Amid Regional Unrest
DUBAI (Agencies): Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Iraq, Iran, and Jordan due to escalating regional unrest. This decision follows recent missile…
Pakistan Air Force to Hosts “Indus Shield” Multinational Aerial Exercises
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is set to host the “Indus Shield” multinational aerial exercises this month at PAF Base Mushaf in Sargodha. This significant event will…
Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah Bunker With 73 Tons of Bombs
Beirut (Agencies): While Hezbollah has remained silent on the results, Israeli officials believe everyone inside the bunker was likely affected. The strike is part of Israel’s broader effort to cripple…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Receives Warm Welcome in Pakistan
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Pakistan today for a three-day official visit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended a heartfelt welcome, with children dressed…
Israeli Media Accuses Pakistan Military Academy of Training Palestinian Cadets
TEL AVIV (Agencies): In a recent report aired on Channel 14, Israeli media has accused the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) of providing military training to Palestinian cadets. The investigation claims…
US Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel – Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Two Navy destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel against a massive attack by Iran on Tuesday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Air Force Maj.…
US announces possible sale of AGM-88Gs to Australia
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of State has approved a potential sale of 100 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ERs) for Australia under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.…
ENOUGH !!! Iran launches more then 500 missiles at Israel – IDF
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Iran has launched ballistic missiles towards Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday evening, instructing civilians to head to shelters when they hear alert sirens.…
Israeli military begins ground invasion of southern Lebanon
BEIRUT (Agencies): The Israeli military said early Tuesday that it had started a ground invasion of Lebanon in a long anticipated operation that leaders say will support the return of…
IAF Pilot Hadar Labunker Hailed as Hero for Killing Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah
Tel Aviv (Agencies): In a significant development, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has announced that its pilot, Hadar Labunker, played a crucial role in a recent airstrike that resulted in…
Hezbollah leader eliminated – Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has claimed it eliminated Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah paramilitary group, in a strike on Beirut, Lebanon. In a statement on…
Large Radioactive Reading Detected in Denmark Following Similar Incident in England
Copenhagen, Denmark (Agencies): Authorities have reported a significant radioactive reading in Denmark, following a similar detection in England. The Danish Health Authority confirmed the elevated levels of radiation, which were…
Pakistan Introduces Advanced Spider Anti-Drone System with Over 10 km Range
Islamabad, Pakistan (Khyber Mail): Pakistan’s Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) has unveiled the Spider Anti-Drone System, a cutting-edge defense technology designed to detect, jam, and neutralize rogue drones. This…
Yemeni Houthis Announce Attack on Three US Destroyers Using Drones and Missiles
Sana’a – Yemen (Agencies): The Yemeni Houthi movement has announced that it carried out an attack on three American destroyers in the Red Sea. The announcement was made on Friday…
Pakistan and Turkey to Join BRICS at Upcoming Kazan Summit
Kazan, Russia – In a significant development, Pakistan and Turkey are set to formally join the BRICS group during the upcoming summit in Kazan, scheduled from October 22 to 24,…
US House Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Expand Abraham Accords Through Educational Reform
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The US House of Representatives has introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at expanding the Abraham Accords through comprehensive educational reform. The resolution, spearheaded by the Abraham Accords…
Russian Kinzhal Missiles Destroy Four American-Supplied F-16s in Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (Agencies): The Russian Airforce has confirmed the destruction of four American-supplied F-16 fighter jets using hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. The unexpected strike targeted the Ukrainian airbase where the jets…
U.S. Navy Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarine Sinks into Puget Sound After Major Malfunction
Bangor, Washington (Agencies): Reports indicate that a U.S. Navy Virginia-class nuclear submarine has suffered a significant malfunction at the Trident Refit Facility in Bangor, Washington, leading to the vessel sinking…
BREAKING NEWS: Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Air Strike
Beirut, Lebanon (Agencies): Senior American officers have reported that Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, has been declared KIA—Killed in Action. This announcement follows a pinpoint airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces…
New Chinese nuclear submarine sank – media
WASHINGTON (Agencies): China’s newest nuclear submarine sank while in dock several months ago, US media outlets claimed on Thursday, citing sources. Beijing has reportedly avoided making the incident public amid…
NATO Plans for Large-Scale Transport of Wounded Troops in Case of Russia War
BERLIN (Reuters): NATO plans to coordinate the transport of a large number of wounded troops away from front lines in case of a war with Russia, potentially via hospital trains…
Rumors Swirl Around P. Diddy’s Confiscated “Baby Oil”
NEW YORK (Agencies): Recent rumors have sparked controversy over the items confiscated during a federal raid at P. Diddy’s residence. Initially reported as 1,000 bottles of baby oil, speculation now…
Revolutionizing Warfare: Turkey ANKA-3 UCAV can carry Pakistan’s Nuclear Missiles
ANKARA (Agencies): In a groundbreaking development, Turkey’s ANKA-3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has demonstrated the potential to carry Pakistan’s nuclear-tipped Raad cruise missile. This advancement could revolutionize Pakistan’s military…
Russian Forces Strike Key Ukrainian Targets and Liberate Settlements
Moscow (Agencies): Russian forces have launched a series of significant strikes against Ukrainian military targets, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense. These attacks targeted a Ukrainian Armed Forces…
Pakistan Navy Successfully Test-Fires Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile
Islamabad, Pakistan (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired the Babur-III, an indigenously developed submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM), marking a significant milestone in the country’s defense capabilities. The missile,…
Genocide Tourism: Controversial Boat Tours Off Gaza’s Coast Draw Criticism
Gaza Coast, Palestine (Agencies): In a disturbing trend, some Israelis have been taking boat tours off the coast of Gaza to watch the ongoing bombings. These tours, which have been…
UN Seeks Immunity for UNRWA Employees Involved in October 7 Massacre
New York, USA (Agencies): The United Nations, with backing from the US Department of Justice, has filed an official document in a US court arguing that employees of the United…
Yemen’s Houthi Group Bans Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Service Over National Security Concerns
Sanaa, Yemen (Agencies): The Houthi group in Yemen has announced a ban on the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet satellite service, citing national security fears. The decision comes amid…
Sensitive Intelligence Data Likely on Sunken Superyacht Off Sicily
Sicily, Italy (Agencies): Specialist divers investigating the wreckage of a $40 million superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily have made a startling discovery. The yacht, which went down…
China’s Engineering Triumph in Guizhou: Over 30,000 Bridges Transform the Province
BEIJING (Agencies): In a remarkable display of engineering prowess, China has constructed over 30,000 bridges in Guizhou, its only province without any plain terrain. This ambitious infrastructure project has significantly…
Russia Begins Production of AI-Enabled Rusak-S Drones
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a significant development, Russia has commenced the mass production of its new Rusak-S drones, which are equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. These drones, developed by…
Hugo Boss Reopens Stores in Moscow Under New Ownership
Moscow (Agencies): In a significant development for the fashion retail market in Russia, two Hugo Boss stores have reportedly reopened in Moscow shopping centers. This move comes after the acquisition…
China and Japan Agree on Long-Term Monitoring of Fukushima Water Discharge
Tokyo (Agencies): China and Japan have reached a significant four-point agreement regarding the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima. This agreement includes the establishment of a long-term international monitoring arrangement,…
Malaysia police arrests hundreds in child abuse probe, 186 victims rescued
KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian police said they have arrested 355 suspects as part of an investigation into child abuse at care homes run by an Islamic conglomerate. Police inspector-general Razarudin…
UK Sets Record as World’s First to Use Autonomous Robot to Inspect Fusion Facility
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to use an autonomous robot to inspect a fusion power complex, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)…
‘Long Overdue’: US Military Apologizes for Destruction of Native Alaskan Villages
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Indigenous activists continue to press for reparations and other forms of material compensation to make amends for centuries of genocide and displacement. The US military has undertaken the…
At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine blast
TEHRAN (Agencies): A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan Province killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iran’s state media said on Sunday. The accident…
Four dead and dozens hurt in Alabama mass shooting
Alabama (Agencies): At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, police say. “Multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of…
Israel closes Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah
Ramallah (Agencies): At 3am, heavily armed Israeli soldiers raided the office of Al Jazeera in Ramallah, throwing the team out. On live television, heavily armed Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera’s…
Hezbollah hits back with more than 100 rockets across a wider and deeper area of Israel
NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets early Sunday across a wider and deeper area of northern Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa, as…
September 20 to mark State Sovereignty Day in Azerbaijan – order
Baku (Agencies): President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order establishing September 20 as the State Sovereignty Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The order highlights that, since the early 1990s,…
Qatar to Supply Howitzers to Ukraine in Deal with Germany
Doha (Agencies): In a strategic move, Qatar has agreed to supply howitzers to Ukraine as part of a deal with the German government. Under this agreement, Qatar will transfer 12…
Niger Transfers Control of Uranium Mine to Turkey
Niamey (Agencies): In a significant geopolitical shift, Niger has transferred control of a major uranium mine, previously owned by French and Canadian companies, to Turkey. This move follows the recent…
Indian Navy MQ-9B Sea Guardian UAV Crashes into Bay of Bengal
Chennai (Agencies): An Indian Navy MQ-9B Sea Guardian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has crashed into the Bay of Bengal following a technical failure. The incident occurred on September 18th during…
China and Pakistan Begin Construction of Largest Nuclear Power Plant in Pakistan
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): In a landmark development, China and Pakistan have officially commenced the construction of Pakistan’s largest nuclear power plant, known as Chashma-5. This plant, with a capacity of…
China and Pakistan Affirm Anti-Terrorism Cooperation Agreement for CPEC
Islamabad (Agencies): China and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic relations under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by sharing several new proposals, including an…
Indian NSA Ajit Doval Summoned by US Court in Lawsuit Filed by Khalistani Leader
New York (Agencies): In a significant legal development, Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has been summoned by a US court following a lawsuit filed by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun,…
Earth to Temporarily Gain a Mini-Moon
New York (Agencies)): Earth is set to temporarily acquire a new celestial companion, as an asteroid known as 2024 PT5 will enter Earth’s orbit on September 29th. This phenomenon, often…
Assault on Army Officer’s Fiancée Sparks Outrage in India
New Delhi (Agencies): In a deeply troubling incident, Ankita Pradhan, the fiancée of an Indian Army officer and daughter of a retired Army officer, has alleged that she was assaulted…
Estonia Ready for Preemptive Strike on Russia to Defend NATO
Tallinn (Agencies): Estonia has announced its readiness to carry out a preemptive strike on Russia if necessary to defend NATO allies. This declaration was made by the Chief of the…
Italy Moves Toward Legalizing Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders
Rome (Agencies): Italy is taking significant steps towards legalizing chemical castration for convicted rapists and pedophiles. The Italian parliament has approved the formation of a committee to draft legislation on…
Iran sending Russia batch of close-range missiles – Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Iran has sent close-range ballistic missiles to Russia, which could start using them to attack Ukraine “within weeks,” Pentagon officials said Tuesday. The missiles can reach a maximum…
India orders hundreds of new engines for Su-30MKI fighters
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The backbone of India’s fighter jet fleet is the Russian-designed Sukhoi Su-30MKI, and the country recently ordered 240 engines to keep the fleet airborne for years to…
UAE receives final GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
Abu Dhabi (Agencies): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received its fifth and final Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 17 September. Having…
Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters
Jakarta (Agencies): Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to supply the Indonesian Air Force with four five-bladed H145 airframes, the company announced on 18 September. Under the contract, Airbus Helicopters…
20 killed, 450 injured in second wave of blasts in Lebanon
BEIRUT (Agencies): Explosions in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon were apparently a second wave of detonations of electronic devices, state media said on Wednesday. The report said walkie-talkies and…
Supermoon and lunar eclipse delight stargazers
LONDON (Agencies): A supermoon has lit up the sky across the world coinciding with a rare partial lunar eclipse. The Moon could be seen to appear brighter and bigger on…
US Opens Armored Vehicle Depots in Poland – Reports
WARSAW (Agencies): The United States has opened depots with its armored vehicles in Poland, media reported. The report said the official opening of the APS-2 depots took place in Powidz.…
Hezbollah pager bombs produced by Israeli intelligence – NYT
NEW YORK (Agencies): Israeli intelligence used a shell company to deliver communication devices rigged with explosives to the militant group Hezbollah, leading to this week’s deadly attack, the New York…
Hezbollah Fighters, Iran’s Lebanon Envoy Among Thousands Injured in Mysterious Pager Blasts
Beirut (Agencies): At least three people have been killed and more than 1,000, including members of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, were injured on Tuesday when their communication pagers…
Putin Signs Decree to Expand Russian Military Personnel
Moscow (Agencies): In a significant move, President Vladimir Putin has signed a presidential decree to increase the number of active service personnel in the Russian army to nearly 2.4 million.…
Israel Offers Residency to African Refugees in Exchange for Military Service
Tel Aviv (Agencies): In a controversial move, Israel has announced that it will grant permanent residency to approximately 30,000 African asylum seekers if they agree to fight in the ongoing…
Pakistan, Turkiye, and Russia Discuss Joint Nuclear Umbrella
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a groundbreaking development, Pakistan, Turkiye, and Russia are reportedly in discussions to establish a joint nuclear umbrella. This strategic alliance aims to enhance mutual defense capabilities and…
Major Security Breach at IDF Nahal Oz Military Base: 18 Containers of Military Equipment Stolen
Tel Aviv, Israel (Agencies): In a significant security breach, unknown individuals infiltrated the Nahal Oz military base in the Negev desert a few days ago, making off with a substantial…
Ohio Governor Confirms 33 Bomb Threats Against Springfield Schools Were Hoaxes
Springfield, Ohio (Agencies): Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has confirmed that 33 bomb threats made against schools in Springfield were hoaxes traced back to overseas sources. The threats, which began last…
Türkiye and Bosnia Agree on Passport-Free Travel
Ankara, Türkiye (Agencies): In a significant move to strengthen bilateral relations, Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed to allow their citizens to travel between the two countries using only…
Zelensky Confirms China’s Drone Supply Restrictions on Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (Agencies): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially confirmed that China has imposed restrictions on the supply of drones to Ukraine. This development comes as a significant challenge for…
Ukraine to Receive Additional F-16 Fighter Jets from Denmark by Year-End
Kyiv, Ukraine (Agencies): In a significant boost to its defense capabilities, Ukraine is set to receive another batch of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark by the end of 2024. This…
US Under Secretary Bass’s Travel to Pakistan and Türkiye
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): Acting Under Secretary of State John Bass will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, and Ankara, Türkiye, from September 14 to 18, 2024. According to the press note, in…
Trump Survives 2nd Assassination Attempt – FBI
Florida (Agencies): The FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just…
Iran to Deport Two Million Afghan Migrants in Major Expulsion Program
Tehran (Agencies): In a significant move, Iran has announced plans to deport two million Afghan migrants over the next six months. This decision, confirmed by Ahmad-Reza Radan, head of Iran’s…
Iraq Purchases $2.6 Billion Worth of Korean M-SAM-II Defense Systems
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq has officially purchased eight M-SAM-II air and ballistic missile defense systems from South Korea in a deal valued at $2.6 billion. This acquisition marks a significant step…
Ukrainian Forces Provide U.S. and NATO with List of Targets Inside Russia
KYIV (Agencies): Ukrainian forces have reportedly provided the U.S. and NATO with a list of targets inside Russia for potential strikes using NATO-supplied weapons. This move is part of Ukraine’s…
Saudi Arabia Set to Use Chinese Yuan for Oil Payments
Riyadh (Agencies): In a significant shift in global economic dynamics, Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks to use the Chinese yuan instead of the US dollar for oil payments. This…
USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Russell Depart Middle East, Leaving USS Abraham Lincoln Stationed
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Russell have departed the Middle East and are en route back to the United States, leaving the USS Abraham Lincoln as the…
Pakistan Surpasses UK in Coca-Cola Sales, Becoming a Major Consumer
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): In a remarkable shift, Pakistan has overtaken the United Kingdom in Coca-Cola sales, highlighting the country’s growing consumer market. According to recent reports, Coca-Cola’s sales in Pakistan have…
Sweden Introduces Financial Incentives for Immigrants to Voluntarily Return Home
STOCKHOLM (Agencies): In a significant policy shift, Sweden has announced a new program offering financial incentives for immigrants to voluntarily return to their home countries. Starting in 2026, immigrants who…
CALL OF DUTY – World at War: IDF Elite Unit Destroys Iranian Missile Factory in Rare Ground Raid in Syria
Masyaf (Agencies): An elite Israel Defense Forces unit conducted a highly unusual raid in Syria earlier this week, targeting and destroying an underground precision missile factory reportedly built by Iran.…
5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Parts of Pakistan
PESHAWAR (Khyber Mail): A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck several parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the federal capital, Islamabad, on Tuesday. The tremors were felt in major cities including Lahore, Peshawar,…
South Africa to Continue Lawsuit Against Israel at International Court of Justice
The Hague (Agencies): South Africa announced on Tuesday that it will not withdraw its lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The lawsuit, filed…
IDF & Shin Bet Confirm They Eliminated Islamic Jihad Commanders
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The IDF stated on Motzei Shabbos that IDF fighter jets carried out an airstrike on Thursday on a terror command center hidden within the humanitarian area in…
USAF F-35As Conduct Historic Roadway Operations in Europe
Helsinki (Agencies): In a groundbreaking event, the US Air Force (USAF) successfully conducted the first roadway operations of its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft in Europe on September…
Afghanistan and Central Asia Collaborate to Boost Regional Trade
KABUL (Agencies): Now that the U.S.-led punitive expedition to Afghanistan has ended, regional trade patterns are returning to normal, as in pre-Soviet Union normal, enhanced by China’s Belt and Road…
Putin Ally Predicts US Will Collapse in ‘Imminent New Civil War’
MOSCOW (Agencies): Former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, issued a warning on Saturday predicting the United States will collapse in an “imminent…
Thousands march in London to call for ceasefire in Gaza, suspension of all arms sales to Israel
LONDON (Agencies): Thousands of people on Saturday held a march to the Israeli Embassy in London to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a stop to…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone
DUBAI (Agencies): Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed early Sunday they shot down another American-made MQ-9 drone flying over the country, marking potentially the latest downing of the multimillion-dollar surveillance aircraft. The…
UK Considering Sending Prisoners to Estonia Amid Overcrowding Crisis
LONDON (Agencies): The British government is considering renting prison space in Estonia to address overcrowding in UK jails, according to a report by The Telegraph. The Ministry of Justice is…
India Approves $17 Billion Defense Purchases to Boost Military Capabilities
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has approved defense procurement proposals worth $17.2 billion, focusing on enhancing its military capabilities with advanced technology and equipment. The Defense Ministry announced that 99% of…
Iraq’s parliament postpones hearing on Personal Law amendments that allow child marriage
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq’s parliament postponed a session scheduled for Tuesday to push ahead with controversial amendments to the nation’s Personal Status Law that, if passed, would allow for girls as…
Egypt leader arrives in Turkiye on trip to mend ties
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted Egypt’s leader Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday as he arrived in Ankara to seal their mended ties. The two men shook hands…
Nigeria and China Sign Nuclear Energy Pact
Beijing, China (Agencies): Nigeria and China have signed a comprehensive agreement to strengthen their ties through a new nuclear energy partnership. The agreement was formalized at the 2024 Summit of…
Haiti’s Largest Hydropower Plant Shuts Down After Protests
Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Agencies): Haiti’s largest hydropower plant, Peligre, has been forced to shut down after protesters stormed the facility demanding access to electricity. The shutdown has exacerbated the island nation’s…
Russian Missile Strike on Ukrainian Military Facility Kills Over 300, Including Swedish and US Instructors
Poltava, Ukraine (Agencies)– A devastating Russian missile strike on the Military Institute of Telecommunications and Information Technologies in Poltava, central Ukraine, has resulted in significant casualties. The attack, which occurred…
Istanbul police arrest ‘Mossad’s financial network chief’ in Turkey
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkish police have arrested a suspect believed to have been transferring money to operatives from Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency in Turkey, a state broadcaster reported on Tuesday. The…
Several Ukrainian ministers resign as ruling party signals major reshuffle
KYIV (Agencies): At least six Ukrainian officials including cabinet ministers submitted their resignation on Tuesday and a presidential aide was dismissed, as the ruling party signalled a major government reshuffle…
Anti-Establishment Parties Have Triumphed in Germany’s Regional Elections
BERLIN (Agencies): AfD secured 32.8% in Thuringia, leading the race, followed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with 23.6%, according to exit polls. In Saxony, the Eurosceptic party garnered 30.6%,…
Stranded US astronaut reports ‘strange noises’ on space station
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has begun to emit an unusual pulsing noise, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore told mission control on Saturday. Neither Wilmore nor the agency’s staff on the…
UNICEF launches emergency tender for mpox vaccines
NEW YORK (Agencies): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has initiated an emergency tender to procure mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, vaccines for the worst-affected countries. It follows the recent…
Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions
TAIPEI CITY (Agencies): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to bolster its defenses against China. A competitive bid…
Bill Gates backed Upside Foods Sues Florida Over Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
Tallahassee, Florida (Agencies): Upside Foods, a California-based lab-grown meat company backed by Bill Gates, has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida. The lawsuit challenges a new law…
Heavy Chinese Tanks Reportedly Enter 20 KM deep inside Indian Territory Amid Border Tensions
Ladakh, India (Agencies): In a significant escalation of border tensions, heavy Chinese tanks have reportedly entered 20 KM deep inside Indian territory in the Ladakh region. This development comes amid…
Iran Tests Advanced Interceptor Missile for BAVAR-373 Air Defense System
Tehran (Agencies): Iran has successfully tested a new and advanced interceptor missile for its domestically developed BAVAR-373 air defense system. This latest development enhances Iran’s capability to shoot down fighter…
Foreign Mercenaries Reportedly Operating in Kharkov Region – Russian Official
Kharkov, Ukraine (Agencies): – Vitaly Ganchev, head of the Russian administration in the Kharkov region, has reported the presence of foreign mercenaries from Poland, Romania, Germany, and French-speaking countries in…
Commander of Israeli Intelligence Unit 8200 to Resign Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah
Tel Aviv (Agencies): Major General Aharon Haliva, the commander of Unit 8200, Israel’s largest intelligence unit, is expected to announce his resignation in the coming weeks. This decision follows a…
Nigeria Eyes Advanced JF-17 Block 3 Jets in Strategic Deal with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is reportedly considering the procurement of 15 JF-17 Block 3 jets from Pakistan. This potential acquisition would significantly enhance Nigeria’s air combat…
27th Death Anniversary of Princess Diana Observed Today
LONDON (Agencies): Today marks the 27th anniversary of the tragic death of Princess Diana, one of the most beloved figures in British royal history. Diana, often referred to as the…
Mi-8 Helicopter with 22 aboard goes missing in Russia’s Kamchatka
MOSCOW (Agencies): A helicopter with 22 people aboard, most of them tourists, has gone missing in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula in the far east, regional authorities said Saturday. “Today at about…
Joint Qatari-Turkish Squadron Revealed
DOHA (Agencies): On August 27, the Qatari Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the establishment of a joint squadron with the Turkish Air Force (THK). General Ziya Cemal Kad?o?lu, the THK…
Thai air force announces Gripen selection
BANGKOK (Agencies): The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced that it has chosen the acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F over the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72.…
China’s new stealth warship unveiled in leaked images
LONDON (Agencies): Recently released images on social media have offered a rare glimpse into China’s naval advancements, revealing a new stealth warship at a naval base. The vessel, identified as…
UK arrests peace activist Sarah Wilkinson
LONDON (Agencies): Twelve police officers from the UK’s counter terrorism unit raided the home of pro-Palestine activist Sarah Wilkinson and detained her yesterday. According to her son Jack, police officers…
Russia says five killed, 46 injured in Ukraine strike on Belgorod
MOSCOW (Agencies): Five people were killed and 46 injured in a Ukrainian attack on the southwestern Russian city of Belgorod late on Friday, the local governor said. Vyacheslav Gladkov said…
US Central Command and Iraqi Security Forces Eliminate 15 IS Militants in Western Iraq
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a joint operation, US Central Command (CENTCOM) and Iraqi Security Forces successfully eliminated 15 Islamic State (IS) militants in western Iraq. The raid, conducted in the early…
Zelensky fires Ukraine’s Air Force Commander After Fatal F-16 Crash
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed his air force chief after one of the country’s F-16 fighter jets crashed while repelling a Russian air attack, killing the pilot, Oleksiy…
ICC orders Mongolia to arrest Putin
Hague (Agencies): Mongolia must detain Russian President Vladimir Putin because it is a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a spokesman for the Hague-based body has said. Putin is…
Brazil bans X in censorship clash with Musk
Brasília (Agencies): Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court of Brazil has ordered the operations of X (formerly Twitter) to be “immediately suspended” and threatened draconian fines against anyone…
Explosion at Diehl Defence Factory in Troisdorf Injures Two
Troisdorf, Germany (Agencies): An explosion occurred at a Diehl Defence explosives factory in Troisdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, resulting in serious injuries to two workers. The incident took place in a building…
Fire Breaks Out at SOCAR Oil Facility in Baku
Baku (Agencies): A fire has erupted at a SOCAR oil facility in the Surakhani district of Baku, leading to significant disruptions and emergency responses. Traffic restrictions have been imposed on…
Taiwan military says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options
TAIPEI (Reuters): China lacks the ability to “fully” invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing on line advanced new weapons and has other options to…
Israel Receives 500th American Cargo Plane with Military Aid
Tel Aviv (Agencies): : Israel has announced the arrival of the 500th American cargo plane carrying military aid, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing logistical support from the United…
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Parts of Pakistan
Peshawar (Khyber Mail): A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on Thursday morning, causing widespread tremors across various regions. The earthquake occurred at 5:56am UTC (10:56am Pakistan time), according to…
Pakistan, China to Start Work on Five New Economic Corridors
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has commenced with the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The government is committed to collaborating closely…
Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan’s Ratings to Caa2
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Global rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan’s local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from Caa3 to Caa2. The upgrade reflects Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic…
Order Sunlight On-Demand with Reflect Orbital’s New App
San Francisco (Agencies): Reflect Orbital, an innovative aerospace startup, has unveiled a groundbreaking app that allows users to order sunlight reflected from satellites. This service, dubbed “Sunlight-as-a-Service,” aims to extend…
U.S. Navy to Temporarily Sideline 17 Vessels Due to Manpower Shortage
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The U.S. Navy has announced plans to temporarily sideline 17 support ships due to a significant manpower shortage. This decision comes as the Navy struggles to maintain…
Pakistan’s JF-17 Celebrates 21st Birthday as Iraq Orders More
PESHAWAR (Khyber Mail): The JF-17 Thunder, a cornerstone of Pakistan’s aerial defense, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China’s Chengdu Aircraft…
Pakistan Acquires Advanced Russian Supercam S350 Drones, Boosting Surveillance Capabilities
Islamabad (Agencies): Pakistan has significantly upgraded its surveillance capabilities with the procurement of Supercam S350 drones from Russia. This acquisition enhances Pakistan’s aerial monitoring potential, applicable to both military and…
NATO Moves LANZA LTR-25 Air Defence Radar from Italy to Romania
Bucharest (Agencies): NATO’s Deployable Command and Control Centre (DACCC) has successfully relocated its deployable air defence radar, the LANZA LTR-25, along with its support crew, from Poggio Renatico in Italy…
Belarusian forces and former Wagner Group personnel gather near Belarusian-Ukrainian border
MINSK (Agencies): In a significant military maneuver, Belarus has deployed a substantial number of troops and weaponry along its border with Ukraine. This move, described by Belarusian authorities as part…
US town approves a LOCKDOWN to avoid deadly mosquito-borne infection
BOSTON (Agencies): Residents in a Massachusetts town are being urged not to leave their homes after dark due to the spread of a deadly mosquito-borne virus. The Board of Health…
UK government freezes Chevening scholarship for Afghan students
LONDON (Agencies): The British government has apparently cut Afghanistan out of a key international scholarship which has historically enabled hundreds of Afghan students to study at top universities in the…
Hezbollah launches ‘first phase’ of retaliatory attacks against Israel after commander’s assassination
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanese group Hezbollah announced on Sunday that it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones deep into Israel as part of the “first phase” of its response to…
US Secret Service suspends agents in Trump shooting probe – media
WASHINGTON (Agencies)The US Secret Service has reportedly suspended a regional director and several agents as it probes the “operational failure” that almost got Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump killed last…
French police arrest Telegram founder Durov
PARIS (Agencies): The Russian founder of the messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been detained after he arrived in Paris on a private jet, local broadcaster LCI has reported. Durov,…
Explosion at Andhra Pradesh Pharmaceutical Plant Leaves 17 Dead
New Delhi (Agencies): A devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district has resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people, with 34 others injured, many…
Pakistan Air Force Inducts Another Baykar Akinci HALE Drone
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has bolstered its aerial capabilities with the induction of another unit of the Baykar Akinci High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle…
Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Entry for 35 Countries Starting October 1
Colombo (Agencies): In a significant move to boost tourism, the Sri Lankan government has announced visa-free access for citizens from 35 countries, effective from October 1, 2024. This policy will…
UK Electricity Bills to Surge by 10% in October
London (Agencies): UK households are bracing for a significant increase in electricity bills this October, as the energy regulator Ofgem announces a 10% rise in the energy price cap. This…
Pakistani Troops Down Indian Drone After It Crosses Border
Nikial Sector, Pakistan (Agencies): A mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army inadvertently drifted into Pakistani territory on Friday due to a technical malfunction during a training mission.…
High-Speed Train Collision in Boulder Sparks Fuel Leak Concerns
Boulder, Colorado (Agencies): A dramatic head-on collision between two cargo trains in Boulder has raised fears of a fuel leak contaminating a nearby creek. The crash occurred around 10:43 PM…
Nicaragua Shuts Down US Chamber of Commerce and 150 Other NGOs
Managua (Agencies): In a continued crackdown, President Daniel Ortega’s government has closed 151 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including the local affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. This move, announced by…
Türkiye, Russia resume joint ground patrols in northern Syria
ANKARA (Agencies): Türkiye and Russia resumed their joint ground patrols, which were halted last October for security reasons, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Friday. “Until Oct. 5, 2023,…
British Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley’s Bloomer Retrieved from Yacht Wreckage
Sicily (Agencies): The body of Mike Lynch, the renowned British tech entrepreneur often dubbed the “British Bill Gates,” has been recovered from the wreckage of the Bayesian superyacht, which sank…
California Moves Toward Zero-Down-Payment Mortgages for Illegal Immigrants
California (Agencies): Democrats on the California Senate Appropriations Committee last week unanimously approved AB 1840, a bill that would amend the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan program by…
Australia to Command Red Sea Maritime Task Force from October
Canberra (Agencies): Australia will take command of the maritime task force in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden starting in October, the defense ministry announced on Friday. The Combined…
Afghan Taliban Appoints Mawlawi Badreddin Haqqani as Ambassador to UAE
KABUL/ISLAMABAD/ABU DHABI (Khyber Mail) – In a significant diplomatic development, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led foreign ministry has appointed Mawlawi Badreddin Haqqani as its first accredited ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).…
Excitement on the High Seas: Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2024 Concludes in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (Khyber Mail): The ‘Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2024,’ organized for the fourth time by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, concluded successfully on August 21, 2024. The…
China Tests Advanced Laser Weapons on Type 071 Ship
Beijing (Agencies): China’s recent advancements in laser weaponry have indeed sparked significant interest and speculation. The Type 071 amphibious transport dock ship, specifically the Siming Shan (hull number 986), has…
US Air Force Announces New Pacific Exercise to Test How It Would Fight China
Washington (Agencies): The U.S. Air Force is set to launch a new exercise next summer, named REFORPAC, aimed at testing its deployment strategies in a potential conflict with China. This…
UK Space Command Launches First Satellite
London (Agencies): UK Space Command’s first satellite, Tyche, was successfully launched on the evening of 16 August onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch was part of the ‘Transporter-11’…
US Approves Sale of Additional AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea
Washington (Agencies): The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of 36 new Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.…
U.S. nuclear strategy sparks concerns in China
BEIJING (Agencies): China has voiced serious concerns following a report that the United States has approved a nuclear strategic plan focusing on China’s rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal. The Chinese foreign…
Taliban bans UN human rights special rapporteur from entering Afghanistan
KABUL (Agencies): The Taliban has banned the UN special rapporteur for human rights, Richard Bennett, from entering Afghanistan, a government spokesman has told local broadcaster Tolo. Bennett was appointed by…
Iran: Pakistani pilgrim bus overturns, killing 28, injuring 23
TEHRAN (Agencies): A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims has overturned in central Iran, killing 28 passengers and injuring 23 others, state media reported on Wednesday. Reuters said that the accident took…
Texas Faces Growing Electricity Needs
Austin (Agencies): Texas has set an unofficial record for electricity use on Tuesday, driven by increased air conditioning demand during the August heatwave. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)…
Russian MOD confirms capture of New York in Donbass
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian troops have fully captured the town of Novgorodskoye, also known as New York – one of the largest settlements in the Toretsk agglomeration in Russia’s Donetsk People’s…
Russian and Indian Navy chiefs hold talks on strengthening cooperation
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Russian Naval Commander-in-Chief Aleksandr Moiseev has met with his Indian counterpart, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and other military officials, during a visit to New Delhi, as the…
TEPCO Confirms 25-Tonne Radioactive Water Leak in Fukushima-1 Reactor
Tokyo (Agencies): The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has reported a significant radioactive water leak at the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant. On August 9, 2024, TEPCO discovered that approximately 25…
Russian Air Defenses Destroy 12 ATACMS Missiles Targeting Crimean Bridge
Moscow (Agencies): Russian air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 12 US-made ATACMS tactical missiles aimed at the Crimean Bridge on Friday, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD). The…
Natalie A. Baker Takes on Role as Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The U.S. Mission to Pakistan welcomes the arrival of Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie A. Baker. Prior to assuming the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission at…
Crown Prince MBS ‘Faces Assassination Risk’ Over Israel-Saudi Deal: Report
Riyadh (Agencies): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is at risk of assassination because of his push for normalisation of ties with Israel, reported the US-based news organisation Politico…
Two French Rafale Jets Collide Midair, Desperate Search for Missing Crew
Paris (Agencies): Two French Rafale jets collided in midair Wednesday in a rare accident involving the cutting-edge military aircraft, prompting a desperate search for two missing crew members. One pilot…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Airfields Hosting Hypersonic Missile Carriers
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukraine has launched drone attacks on three military airfields in Russia, including one that hosts aircraft capable of carrying hypersonic missiles. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s ongoing…
Venice University Signs UNDP Agreement for Postwar Rebuilding of Gaza
Venice (Agencies): The plan to rebuild Gaza brings an opportunity for fresh ideas but raises controversies among pro-Palestinian and Israeli students. Last month, the United Nations signed a deal with…
German Military Base Under Lockdown After Suspected Sabotage of Water Supply
BERLIN (Agencies): A German military base in Cologne has been placed under lockdown following a suspected act of sabotage that may have contaminated its water supply, officials said on Wednesday.…
Myanmar military denies junta chief detained by generals
YANGON (Agencies): Myanmar’s military on Wednesday said rumors top generals had detained the embattled junta chief in a new coup were “propaganda” spread by “traitors” ahead of a visit by…
Rolls-Royce Secures Major Engine Deal with Cathay Pacific
LONDON (Agencies): Rolls-Royce has secured a significant contract to supply 60 Trent 7000 engines for 30 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft ordered by Cathay Pacific. This deal includes a TotalCare service agreement…
US soldier pleads guilty to selling secrets to China
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Army analyst has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to sell military secrets to China, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has said. Sgt Korbein Schultz was…
Doctors Strike Across India to Protest Trainee Medic’s Tragic Death
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Thousands of doctors across India have initiated a strike, demanding enhanced protection for health workers following the tragic rape and murder of a trainee medic in West…
US approves $20bn weapons sale to Israel
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US government has approved more than $20 billion in new arms sales to Israel, despite pressure on President Joe Biden’s administration to end the bloodshed in Gaza.…
Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency
ADDIS ABABA (Agencies): Africa’s top public health body has declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak that has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to…
Chinese Rocket Breaks Up in Orbit, Scattering Debris
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Chinese rocket carrying the first satellites in a planned communications constellation intended to rival Starlink broke up in low-Earth orbit this week, spreading debris across the orbital…
Iraq receives 7 new Bell training helicopters
Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq’s Army Aviation Command received last week the first batch of Bell 505 helicopters that will be used in training missions. A ceremony was held at Baghdad International…
Germany Bids Farewell to Sea King Helicopters After Nearly 50 Years
Berlin (Agencies): Germany has officially retired its Westland Sea King Mk 41 helicopters, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly five decades. The final Sea King was flown…
Wales to host deep-space radar under AUKUS
LONDON (Agencies): Wales has been selected to host a new ground-based Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) under the trilateral AUKUS security partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US.…
Iran Finds New Buyers of Its Oil
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran seems to have found new buyers of its crude oil as cargoes have been recently tracked to move to Oman and Bangladesh, Reuters reported on Friday, citing…
Gambia Arrests Ex-General, Suspected Member of Death Squad
BANJUL, Gambia (Agencies): The Gambian military said Saturday it had arrested a former general who was an alleged member of a death squad under former dictator Yahya Jammeh. Former brigadier…
Boeing rockets built by inexperienced workers – NASA
WASHINGTON (Agencies): NASA’s inspector general has issued a damning report on Boeing’s rocket division, stating that the aerospace giant’s next-generation spacecraft is years behind schedule, significantly over budget, and built…
US to provide $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States will send an additional $3.5bn to Israel to spend on US-made weapons and military equipment, the Department of State has said, as the deadly war…
Plane Crash in Brazil Kills 68, Including Eight Cancer Experts
Vinhedo, Brazil (Agencies): A plane crash has claimed the lives of 68 people, including eight cancer experts. The VoePass Airline flight, a twin-engine turboprop ATR 72-500, was en route from…
RED ALERT – Russia Weighs Tactical Nukes Amid Intense Battles in Kursk
Kursk, Russia (Agencies): In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, thousands of Ukrainian troops backed by NATO have launched a large-scale incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, pushing as deep…
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold at Paris Olympics Javelin Throw Final
Paris (Agencies): Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem has secured a historic victory at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning the gold medal with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters in his…
US F-22 jets arrive in Mideast: CENTCOM
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced, Thursday, the arrival of F-22 fighter jets to its area of responsibility as tensions run high in the Middle East, Anadolu Agency reports.…
Japan issues ‘megaquake’ warning
TOKYO (Agencies): The alert followed a 7.1-magnitude temblor that struck off the coast of the country’s third largest island, sparking a tsunami advisory The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its…
Muhammad Yunus Takes Oath as Head of Bangladesh’s Interim Government
Dhaka (Agencies): The Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, three days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to…
Taylor Swift’s Vienna Shows Canceled Due to Terrorist Threat
VIENNA (Agencies): The organizers of US singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna have decided to cancel the show due to a persisting terrorist threat, Austrian Federal Minister for the Interior…
Israel Claims to Have Eliminated Senior Hamas Official in Gaza Strip
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday in a joint statement with the Israel Security Agency (ISA) that they had eliminated a senior Hamas official in…
Helicopter Crash in Nepal Claims Five Lives
Kathmandu (Agencies): A helicopter crash in central Nepal on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of all five people on board, including the pilot and four Chinese tourists. The Air Dynasty…
Ford to Invest $3 Billion in Canadian ‘Super Duty’ Pickup Production
NEW YORK (Agencies): Ford has announced a significant investment of $3 billion to expand the production of its “Super Duty” pickup trucks at the Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.…
Indian Army takes delivery of JF-2 UAVs
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Indian firm Johnnette Technologies, based in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has conducted a training course to support Indian Army operations of the company’s JF-2 unmanned…
Strengthening Defense: Iran’s New Air and Missile Defense Systems
Tehran (Agencies): Iran has unveiled several advanced air and missile defense systems in 2024, enhancing its already dense defense network in the Middle East. These developments come amid rising tensions…
‘Milestone event’: China launches first batch of satellites to establish ‘Chinese Starlink’
BEIJING (Agencies): China successfully sent 18 Qianfan satellites into preset orbits via a Long March-6 carrier rocket launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China’s Shanxi Province on…
US arrests Pakistani man in alleged plot to kill politicians
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been charged over an alleged plot to assassinate US politicians and officials.FBI director Christopher Wray called the scheme a “dangerous…
UK Travel Alerts Issued Amid Widespread Riots
LONDON (Agencies): Several countries, including Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, the UAE, and India, have issued travel warnings to their citizens about visiting the UK due to widespread anti-immigration protests. These…
Hamas appoint Yahya Sinwar as new political wing leader
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of its political wing, replacing Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week. The appointment was announced…
Saab Delivers 9th Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Aircraft to Pakistan
Islamabad (Agencies): Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense company, has delivered the last of the ordered Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Pakistan. The delivery…
US approves LTAMDS sale to Poland
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense (DoD) approved the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) to Poland on 31 July. A…
U.S. Gasoline Prices Continue to Drop
NEW YORK (Agencies): U.S. prices at the pump slid by 3.5 cents over the past week, hitting a national average of $3.44 per gallon on Monday and down 37.2 cents…
Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Iran-Israel tension
AMMAN (Agencies): Jordan has asked all airlines landing at its airports to carry 45 minutes of reserve fuel, in what experts see as a precautionary measure in case of an…
Saudi heavy metal band makes history at German festival
JEDDAH (Agencies): Saudi rockers Wasted Land made history on Saturday, when they became the first band from the Kingdom to appear at Wacken Open Air 2024, the world’s biggest heavy…
Turkiye to join genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice on Wednesday: FM
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye will file to join the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at The Hague, the country’s Foreign Minister announced on Monday, Anadolu Agency…
Bangladesh Army Announces Interim Government after PM Sheikh Hasina Flees
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly demonstrations against her government. The removal of Hasina on Monday followed weeks of…
Memorial Ceremony for Nuclear Bombing Victims Begins in Hiroshima
TOKYO (Agencies) – A memorial ceremony for nuclear bombing victims began in the Peace Park in Hiroshima, the city that was the first in the world to experience the horror…
Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to crush its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. The landmark decision on Monday is…
Global stock market crashed
NEW YORK (Agencies): Stock markets went into a meltdown on Monday amid fears that the US could be heading for a recession, pushing investors into panic-selling mode, market data shows.…
US troops wounded in attack on Iraq base – media
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Several American soldiers have sustained injuries in a rocket attack on Ayn Al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq, Reuters has reported, citing US officials. No one has claimed responsibility…
Chinese national security authority warns online office tools, AI tech of risking leaking confidential info
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security warned those working with confidential information against using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to write confidential materials and chat groups to discuss classified content,…
Russia cancelled arms delivery to Yemen’s Houthis after Saudi, US pressure
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Russia was reportedly set to deliver arms and military equipment to Yemen’s Houthi rebels last month, before pulling back due to pressure by the United States and Saudi…
US Central Command chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visits Middle East
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) arrived in the Middle East on Saturday. The visit by Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla coincides with US and Israeli preparations for…
Poland prepares to receive first F-35
WARSAW (Agencies): Poland is preparing to receive the first of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, with deliveries to commence later in August. Lockheed Martin…
Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by ‘short-range projectile’
TEHRN (Agencies): : Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that Israel killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh using a “short-range projectile” launched from outside of his accommodation in Tehran.“This terrorist operation…
US Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Immediately Amid Rising Tensions
Beirut (Agencies): The United States Embassy in Lebanon on Saturday urged US citizens to leave the country immediately on any available flights due to the deteriorating security situation in the…
Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine in Crimea
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine’s military says it attacked and destroyed a Russian submarine while it was anchored at a port in the occupied Crimean peninsula. The Rostov-on-Don, a kilo-class attack submarine…
At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital
Mogadishu (Agencies): At least 32 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide attack at a beach restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Friday, state media SONNA…
A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests
NEW YORK (Agencies): A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents that influences weather across the world could collapse as soon as the late 2030s, scientists have suggested in a new…
Iran arrests senior officials in probe of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at his Tehran guesthouse, the New York Times reported. The investigation’s intensity highlights the…
Former US CENTCOM Commander, Gen. George B. Crist, Passes Away
Tampa, Fla. (Agencies): U.S. Central Command has announced the passing of Gen. George B. Crist, United States Marine Corps (Retired), former US CENTCOM Commander. Gen. Crist made history as the…
Slovakia gets 2 new Block 70 F-16s from US
BRATISLAVA (Agencies): Slovakia received on Monday the first two of the 14 new F-16 military jets from the United States whose delivery was pushed back two years due to the…
Egypt to develop new Chinook base
CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt will renovate an old airbase for the CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters it has ordered rather than use its existing CH-47D base, a market research notice released…
Indian Navy installs Lanza-N surveillance radar on INS Mysore
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Navy has installed a new radar on one of its Delhi-class guided-missile destroyers to enhance surveillance capabilities. Janes understands that the Indian Navy has installed…
Russian, Chinese Bombers Conduct Joint Patrols Near Alaska – MoD
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers and Chinese bombers conducted joint patrols over the waters of the Chukchi and Bering seas as well as the northern part of the…
US and Israel should create ‘Middle East NATO’ – Netanyahu
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed the creation of a new military bloc modeled after NATO and called the “Abraham Alliance,” aimed against Iran. Netanyahu spoke before…
Russian missile strike eliminate dozens of UK and Spanish instructors in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian military has destroyed another deployment point housing Ukrainian soldiers and foreign instructors in the industrial part of the city of Kharkov, according to a report released…
Turkey May Build Naval Base in Northern Cyprus ‘If Necessary’, Says Erdogan
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Ankara is prepared to construct a naval base in northern Cyprus if deemed necessary. This statement appears to be a…
Actor Noor Xarmina crowned ‘Miss Universe Pakistan 2024’
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistani actor Noor Xarmina has been declared ‘Miss Universe Pakistan 2024,’ after which she is poised to represent Pakistan at the 73rd Miss Universe 2024 pageant in November…
Indian Navy Frigate Catches Fire and Sinks at Mumbai Dockyard
MUMBAI (Agencies): A fire broke out aboard the Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra, resulting in severe damage to the vessel and leaving one sailor missing. The incident occurred while the…
Navy aviator scores first air-to-air victory by a US female fighter pilot
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Navy fighter pilot has become the first American woman to score a victory in air-to-air combat, the service has revealed. The female pilot, who was not…
US Drones Take Control of Afghan Airspace Following US-Taliban Agreement
KABUL (Agencies): In a significant development, US drones have reportedly taken control of Afghan airspace, conducting continuous flights across various provinces. According to sources, these unmanned combat aerial vehicles began…
Biden drops out of presidential race and endorses Harris to be nominee
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him on Sunday. The president said he will finish his term and will…
Israel’s Eilat Port to lay off half of its workers amid Houthi attacks
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Port of Eilat in southern Israel plans to lay off half of its workforce this week due to Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red…
Philippines, China Agree on Principles for De-Escalation in South China Sea – Ministry
BEIJING (Agencies): The Philippines and China have agreed on principles for de-escalation in the South China Sea for deliveries of personnel and cargo to a grounded Philippine warship on disputed…
Knesset extends law to shut down foreign channels in Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli parliament (Knesset) on Thursday passed an extension to a law allowing the shutdown of foreign media outlets operating in the country until November, Anadolu Agency…
Street clashes in Bangladesh leave 702 people injured, among them 104 police and 30 journalists
DHAKA (Agencies): At least 104 police officers and 30 journalists were injured in Bangladesh during a day of violent clashes around the country, private broadcaster Independent Television reported. The network…
Israeli Parliament Approves Resolution Against Establishing Palestinian State
TEL AVIV (Agencies) – The Israeli parliament, Knesset, has approved, by a majority vote of 68 out of 120 members, a resolution opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state in…
‘Suicide drone’ explodes near US consulate in Tel Aviv – reports
TEL AVIV (Agencies): An explosion injured at least seven people in an area near the US consulate in Tel Aviv early Friday morning. A man in his 30s and a…
UK approves artificial meat for pets
LONDON (Agencies): A British company has announced that it will begin selling artificial chicken to pet-food producers this year, making Britain the first country in Europe to commercialize ‘lab-grown’ meat.…
Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering mild symptoms, the White House has said. Karine Jean-Pierre, his press secretary, said the US president is vaccinated…
Gastrointestinal Issues a Common but Overlooked Symptom of COVID
LONDON (Agencies): An overlooked symptom of COVID-19 can cause long-term issues in many patients, according to a study by the British Medical Journal. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include a sore…
Pitch Black: International Fighters Join air combat exercise in Australia
CANBERRA (Agencies): Australia’s ‘Pitch Black’ air combat exercise has commenced this week, marking its largest iteration since its inception in 1981. “With around 140 aircraft and over 4,000 personnel from…
Widow of ISIS leader sentenced to death by Baghdad court
BAGHDAD (Agencies): The widow of ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi has been sentenced to death by a court in Baghdad. She was found guilty by Al Karkh Criminal Court…
China, Russia navies wrap up joint patrol, start live-fire exercise in South China Sea
BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese and Russian navies recently wrapped up a joint naval patrol that stretched from northern Pacific waters to the South China Sea, meanwhile, the sea phase of a…
Israel says Eilat Port ‘bankrupt’ after months Houthi naval blockade
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli port of Eilat has officially declared bankruptcy because of a sharp decline in commercial activities and revenues due to the naval blockade imposed by Yemen’s…
NASA, Saudi Space Agency sign agreement on civilian space exploration
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi Arabia and the US signed a framework agreement on Monday to increase cooperation between the two countries on civilian space exploration and research, Saudi Press Agency reported…
Toll from Oman mosque attack rises to nine including three gunmen
MUSCAT (Agencies): The death toll from a shooting near a Shiite mosque in Oman’s capital has climbed to nine, police said Tuesday, adding that the three attackers were also killed.…
Belarus Registers World’s First Patented Lung Cancer Vaccine From Cuba
MINSK (Agencies): Belarus has registered Cimavax, a groundbreaking Cuban vaccine that trains the immune system to kill lung cancer cells, Cuban Foreign Minster Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has announced. “The first…
Russia to launch Starlink-style internet network – media
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russia is planning to simplify satellite access to high-speed internet for users on the country’s extensive public transport network, the Izvestia newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing official documents.…
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews to receive draft notices in days
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it will begin sending initial draft orders to members of the country’s ultra-Orthodox Haredi community on Sunday. Exempt from military…
India and Russia Eye Partnership for Exporting Su-30 Flankers to Allies
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Building on the successful BrahMos model, which helped it be exported to a third country, India and Russia are in talks to revive the production of Sukhoi…
Australia to Procure Bushmasters to Provide C2 Support for HIMARS
Canberra (Agencies): The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a AUD45 million (USD30.5 million) contract with Thales Australia to build 15 additional Bushmaster 4×4 protected mobility vehicles (PMVs) for…
Syrian “Godfather of Oil” for the Regime Killed in Drone Strike
Damascus (Agencies): A Syrian businessman widely known in the region as the “godfather of oil” for the regime of Bashar al-Assad was reportedly killed in an Israeli attack near the…
China’s first all-electric propulsion communication satellite passes in-orbit tests, becomes fully operational
BEIJING (Agencies): The Asia-Pacifc-6E, or the APStar-6E, China’s first all-electric propulsion communication satellite, has successfully passed in-orbit technology verification and ground station technology reviews in Hong Kong, which means the…
Elon Musk pledges $45 million a month to electing Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he plans to commit roughly $45 million each month to a new fund backing Donald Trump for US president, the Wall Street Journal…
South Korea and US to Hold Joint Nuclear Drills on Korean Peninsula
Seoul (Agencies): Seoul plans to practice nuclear force management and nuclear operations on the Korean Peninsula in joint exercises with Washington, according to the office of the South Korean president.…
Iraq’s Financial Revenues Surpass $41.3 Billion in Five Months
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday that the country’s financial revenues for the first five months of 2024 have exceeded 54 trillion Iraqi dinars (approximately $41.3…
NATO to establish new Cyber Defence Centre
Mons, Belgium (Agencies): NATO is to establish a new cyber defence centre to better protect against ever more sophisticated and increasing cyber threats. The NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre (NICC)…
China Ready to Collaborate with Pakistan on Global South Development Initiative
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong announced on Sunday that China is prepared to work with Pakistan to actively implement its Global South initiative, which focuses on common…
Ukrainian Forces Capture Advanced Russian T-90M Tank in Bold Operation
KYIV (Agencies): In a daring operation, Ukrainian soldiers from the 68th Jaeger Brigade have successfully captured one of Russia’s most advanced main battle tanks, the T-90M Proryv (Breakthrough). The tank…
China, Russia hold simultaneous joint naval drill, patrol
BEIJING (Agencies): The navies of China and Russia are holding a joint exercise in the South China Sea and a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean in moves experts…
Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (Agencies): Donald Trump was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, sparking panic in the crowd and spattering the Republican presidential candidate’s blood across…
People Around The World Are Placing Bets On Whether Israel Will Invade Lebanon & It’s Quite Worrying
BEIRUT (Agencies): In an unexpected twist of the digital age, Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, has become the hub for a heated debate: Will Israel invade Lebanon before September? This…
Biden signs bill urging China to resume talks over Tibet
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden on Friday signed into law a bill that urges China to resume talks with the Dalai Lama or his representatives to arrive at a “negotiated…
Chaos on German-Polish Rail Routes: Passengers Face Ongoing Disruptions
BERLIN (Agencies): Recent reports from German media have highlighted a state of chaos on railway lines connecting Germany and Poland, particularly affecting Polish passengers. According to Ingo Koschenz from the…
Maj. Gen. Joe Engle, X-15 Pilot and Shuttle Astronaut, Dies at 91
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Joe Henry Engle, test pilot, Apollo-era astronaut, and the only American to fly two different winged vehicles into space, died July 10 at…
India to Launch 10th Round for Oil and Gas Blocks
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is preparing to launch its tenth bidding round for oil and gas blocks in August or September, according to the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH). This…
Israel reports 3bn cyber-attacks on military systems since 7 October
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel has recorded 3 billion cyber-attacks targeting its military computer systems since 7 October, according to Israeli media reports on Friday. Desert. Racheli Dembinski, commander of the…
China sanctions US military-industrial complex
BEIJING (Agencies): Six American military industry enterprises have been blacklisted in China for participating in weapons sales to Taiwan, the foreign ministry in Beijing announced on Friday. “The US recently…
Media publishes Germany’s alleged war plan
BERLIN (Agencies): The German Defense Ministry has drawn up contingency plans for a potential military conflict with Russia, Der Spiegel and Bild have reported. The document reportedly envisages Germany serving…
Poland to Deploy 17,000 Troops to Guard Eastern Border
Warsaw (Agencies) The Polish army will increase the number of military personnel to guard its eastern border to 17,000, with 9,000 in a rapid border reaction force, Deputy Defense Minister…
South Africa Suffers $16.6 Million Loss in Decade-Long Cyber Heist
Pretoria (Agencies): In a startling disclosure, the South African Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has been the victim of a cyber heist totaling 300 million rand (approximately $16.6…
BRICS could establish its own parliament – Putin
MOSCOW (Agencies): Members of the BRICS economic group could establish their own parliament in the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the tenth parliamentary forum of the bloc in…
Azerbaijan’s President to Visit Pakistan for Bilateral Talks
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has accepted an official invitation from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to visit Pakistan. The two-day visit is scheduled to begin on…
NATO to appoint representative in Kyiv to deepen Ukraine ties: US official
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will appoint a senior representative in Ukraine’s capital to deepen ties to the war-torn country, a senior United States official has said,…
Houthis Open Office in Baghdad a Stone’s Throw From Fortified US Embassy Compound
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Yemen’s Ansar Allah militia (better known as the Houthis) have reportedly established an office in Baghdad, Iraq, with the apparent push to cement their growing regional clout coming…
Major Russia-Iran treaty remains on track – president-elect
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that a stalled comprehensive cooperation treaty between the two nations will soon be signed, according to local…
India’s Modi lands in Russia for talks with Putin in first visit since start of Ukraine war
MOSCOW (Agencies): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Monday for his first visit to the country since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a sign that…
Iranian frigate sunk in Bandar Abbas port
TEHRAN (Agencies): An image has emerged on social media purporting to show the Iranian Navy’s light frigate IRIS Sahand (F-74) completely sunk in the port of Bandar Abbas. The cause…
Chinese, Belarusian armies to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese and Belarusian armies will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise shortly after Belarus officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), with experts saying on Sunday that the…
University of Melbourne Australia under probe over surveillance of pro-Palestinian protesters
Melbourne (Agencies): The University of Melbourne in Australia is being investigated for violating privacy laws by using surveillance to identify students participating in a sit-in protest against the conflict in…
Jordan civil aviation team visits Tripoli airport to review resumption of direct flights to Libya
TRIPOLI (Agencies): A team from the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission has made a visit to Libya’s Mitiga Airport in the capital, Tripoli, in efforts to review the possibilities for…
UK Gov’t to Create Border Security Command – Reports
LONDON (Agencies):The United Kingdom will create a Border Security Command by redirecting tens of millions of pounds from the Rwanda deportation scheme that the new Labour government has decided to…
Whatsapp is spyware — Musk
NEW YORK (Agencies): Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), has again attacked WhatsApp over its handling of personal data. On Saturday, Musk commented on a post on X, in…
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US plane-maker Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to criminal fraud charges in relation to deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX aircraft, the Department of Justice has said.…
Kenya court rules police killing of Pakistani journalist unlawful
NAIROBI (Agencies): A Kenyan court on Monday found police acted unlawfully over the killing of a Pakistani journalist in 2022 following a complaint by his widow, her lawyer and local…
Syria presidential adviser Luna Al-Shibl dies in car crash
Damascus (Agencies): The Syrian presidency has announced the death of Luna Al-Shibl, media adviser to President Bashar Al-Assad, following a car accident on a road leading to the capital, Damascus,…
Rwanda deportation policy ‘dead and buried’: UK’s new Premier Keir Starmer
LONDON (Agencies): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in his first news conference since taking office the termination of the controversial Rwanda deportation policy introduced by the former Conservative government.…
Israel Deliberately Killed Own Citizens on October 7 – Report
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Reporting in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz offers the most significant evidence to date that Israel killed its own citizens in an effort to prevent Hamas fighters from…
Orban makes surprise visit to China
BEIJING (Agencies): Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in China as part of his “peace mission” tour, following meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian leader…
Ukrainian Attempt to Hijack Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Thwarted – FSB
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) successfully foiled an audacious plot by Ukraine’s intelligence services to hijack a nuclear-capable Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber. The incident sheds light on…
3 Swedish nationals receive death penalty in Iraq
Baghdad (Agencies): The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs revealed on Thursday that three Swedish nationals received the death penalty for engaging in shootings in Iraq. A fourth Swedish citizen may…
Iran, Turkmenistan sign agreement to supply Iraq with gas
Baghdad (Agencies) – Following comprehensive discussions, an agreement regulating the exchange of gas between Iran and Turkmenistan was inked, the official Iranian media reported on Thursday. A contract was signed…
An old American Cold War air defense system has proven to be a game changing weapon for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States has supplied Ukraine with a lot of its older and unused military equipment but some of these weapons systems have proven to be very effective…
New PM Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain after years of chaos
LONDON (Agencies): Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to use his massive electoral majority to rebuild the country, saying he wanted to take the heat out of…
Israel recognises 3 outposts, approves 5,295 housing units in West Bank
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s government has recognised three new settlement outposts built on Palestinian land and authorised the construction of 5,295 new housing units in several illegal settlements across the…
Italy and Germany Collaborate on New Battle Tank and Infantry Fighting Vehicle
ROME (Agencies): Italy’s defense giant, Leonardo, and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop a Main Battle Tank (MBT) and the Lynx Platform for the Armoured Infantry…
Only the ‘Lord Almighty’ could convince me to quit – Biden
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US President Joe Biden has said only the “Lord Almighty” could convince him to end his bid for re-election, as he sat for a rare primetime interview in…
Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote
TEHRAN (Agencies): Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said Saturday, defeating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid heightened tensions both domestically…
Moscow Announces Defense Deals with India Ahead of Modi Visit
Moscow (Agencies): Russia’s state-owned defense corporation, Rostec, has revealed plans to manufacture ‘Mango’ missiles for the Indian Army’s T-72 and T-90 tanks within India. The 125-mm projectiles, designed for firing…
Russian experts sound alarm over post-Covid health issue
MOSCOW (Agencies): A significant number of Russians who recovered from Covid-19 are suffering from further devastating effects of the disease such as lung fibrosis, according to the Russian Health Ministry’s…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin Discuss Strengthening Pakistan-Russia Relations in Astana
Astana (Agencies): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday, engaging in discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade and strengthening relations between Pakistan and Russia. During…
Finnish Parliament Approves Defense Deal with US, Allowing Troop Access to Military Sites
HELSINKI (Agencies): In a significant move, the Finnish parliament has unanimously approved a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States. The agreement grants the US access to 15 military…
India’s new army chief reveals force’s top priorities
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India must equip its soldiers with the latest armaments while continuously revising its strategic planning to stay ahead of potential threats, the new chief of the nation’s…
US Supreme Court rules Trump has presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (Agencies): American presidents have “absolute immunity” for their official actions, the US Supreme Court ruled on Monday, addressing a series of charges against former President Donald Trump. Federal prosecutors…
Five dead after storms lash France, Switzerland
Geneva (Agencies): Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left five people dead, local authorities said on Sunday. Three people in their 70s…
Indian T-72 tank sinks while crossing river near China border, killing 5
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Five Indian soldiers were killed when a T-72 military tank they were traveling in sank while crossing a river in the remote region of Ladakh, which borders…
Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to maximum-security prison
LA PAZ (Agencies): The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup was sent Saturday to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising.…
Chines Ministry of State Security warns public of ‘spy eyes’ in space
BEIJING (Agencies): Calling the space domain a major target for foreign intelligence agencies to carry out espionage, China’s Ministry of State Security revealed Sunday that some countries’ intelligence agencies use…
FORD to Leave Germany – Bild
BERLIN (Agencies): The US car manufacturer Ford has implemented significant management cuts at its German plant in Cologne as part of a restructuring plan that could potentially lead to the…
Belarus Deploys Additional Air Defense Systems on Ukrainian Border
MINSK (Agencies): Belarus deployed additional air defense forces on the border with Ukraine to protect critical facilities of the republic amid Ukrainian drone activity, Belarusian military official Andrei Severinchik said…
Powidz APS-2 Facility: US-NATO base in Poland gets ready for action
WARSAW (Agencies): In a significant move to bolster NATO’s defenses against potential Russian aggression, the US military has deployed the first batch of armored vehicles to a newly established storage…
ICC backtracks on Israel arrest warrants
Hague (Agencies): Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have postponed a decision on whether arrest warrants should be issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav…
US signs new $4.5bn Patriot Missile contract
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US defense industry giant Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded a contract worth $4.5 billion for Patriot Missiles systems, the Pentagon announced on Friday. The…
Biden should be removed as president – US House speaker
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Joe Biden should be replaced as US president, having shown he is “not up to the task” during his debate with Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson has…
India Clinches T20 World Cup Title with Thrilling Victory Over South Africa
Kensington Oval (Agencies): In a nail-biting final at Kensington Oval, India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by a mere seven runs. Led by Virat Kohli’s…
US Air Force Member Charged with Kidnapping and Raping Japanese Schoolgirl in Okinawa
Tokyo (Agencies): Japanese prosecutors have formally charged a US Air Force member with the alleged kidnapping and rape of an underage girl shortly before Christmas last year. Okinawa police confirmed…
Germany imposes Israel ‘loyalty’ test with new citizenship law
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany has introduced a new citizenship law that requires applicants to declare their belief in Israel’s right to exist. The unprecedented move demands recognition of a foreign country’s…
Morocco allows Israeli warship to dock after Spain refused
RABAT (Agencies): The Moroccan authorities allowed an Israeli warship to dock in the port of Tangier to allow its crew to replenish fuel and food supplies en route from the…
Doctors go on strike in England a week before the UK general election
LONDON (Agencies): Thousands of doctors in England are staging their 11th walkout on Thursday in a long-running dispute with the government over pay and working conditions, disrupting hospital services just…
US expanding bioweapons research in Africa – Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): The US is expanding its biological military presence across Africa, Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov claimed on Tuesday. According to the head of Russia’s Nuclear, Chemical and Biological…
EU and Ukraine to sign security deal – Reuters
Brussels (Agencies): Brussels intends to sign a defense pact with Ukraine on Thursday, Reuters has reported, citing a draft document leaked to the outlet. The deal is intended to demonstrate…
Denmark to Tax cow farts
Copenhagen (Agencies): The Danish government is poised to make history by introducing a tax on greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus recently announced plans to levy charges…
Modi to visit Russia for first time since Ukraine war, underscoring Delhi-Moscow ties
MOSCOW (Agencies): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Russia for the first time since the start of the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine, a trip that follows his…
Hamas denies moving its office from Qatar to Iraq
Baghdad (Agencies): Hamas, the Palestinian resistance group, has denied recent allegations that it plans to transfer its political bureau from Qatar to Iraq. A member of the Hamas political bureau,…
Qatar Airways Named World’s Best Airline
NEW YORK (Agencies): In a remarkable achievement, Qatar Airways has been crowned the “Airline of the Year” by Skytrax for the eighth time. The Doha-based carrier also received three other…
Qatar Banned US From Using Its Military Base Against Iran
DOHA (Agencies): In early 2024, as the US and Qatar quietly extended the use of America’s largest military base in the Persian Gulf, they appeared united in their support for…
Israel eyes use of Musk’s Starlink in event of war with Hezbollah
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel is looking to use Elon Musk’s Starlink to maintain Internet connectivity should there be a potential all-out-war with Lebanese Hezbollah on the northern border that causes…
US warns Israel-Hezbollah conflict threatens to spark regional war
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday, warning that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could spark a regional…
Florida Family Sues NASA After Space Debris Strikes Home
Florida (Agencies): A Florida family is taking legal action against NASA after a piece of space debris crashed through their home in Naples earlier this year. The cylindrical object tore…
Israeli Air Force ‘Punishes’ F-16 Fighter Squadron After Repeated Targeting Errors In Gaza
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has grounded an F-16 squadron stationed at Ramon Air Base for three weeks following two serious incidents of incorrect target attacks in…
US Pushes Boeing F-15EX to Indian Air Force
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a strategic move aimed at bolstering India’s air defense capabilities, the United States has actively promoted the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II to the Indian Air Force (IAF).…
China’s Chang’e-6 Safely Returns with First-Ever Lunar Far Side Samples
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Chang’e-6 mission achieved full success as its returning capsule safely touched down in the designated landing site in North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This historic feat…
Zelensky sacks senior military commander
KYIV (Agencies): Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has replaced the commander of his military’s Joint Forces Command, Lieutenant General Yury Sodol, amid claims that Sodol’s alleged incompetence “has killed more Ukrainian…
Israel’s top court rules ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the military must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students into military service, as the war in Gaza stretches into its ninth…
Summit on Peace in Ukraine: Joint Communiqué on a Peace Framework
Switzerland (Agencies): The ongoing war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues to cause large-scale human suffering and destruction, and to create risks and crises with global repercussions. We gathered…
European countries to jointly acquire over 1,500 Mistral air defense missiles
PARIS (Agencies): France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary have signed an agreement with MBDA to jointly acquire at least 1,500 Mistral 3 ground-based air defense systems. The arrangement is spearheaded…
Game-Changing Central Asian Railway Project Faces Setbacks
BEIJING (Agencies): The more officials from China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan try to provide clarity about a multi-billion-dollar railway project, the more it appears to be a case of putting the…
China’s Ministry of State Security warns passengers against unauthorized photographing at military-civilian airports
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Monday that passengers on civilian flights are required to comply with regulations and are prohibited from taking unauthorized photographs of…
Bahrain and Iran agree to start talks on resuming political relations
Manama (Agencies): Bahrain and Iran agreed on Sunday to start talks aimed at resuming political relations between the two countries, Bahrain News Agency reported. A joint statement was released after…
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Deliberate Civilian Targeting in Sevastopol Missile Attack
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a strongly-worded statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians during a missile strike on Sevastopol, which occurred on Sunday. Zakharova claimed…
Moscow summons US ambassador over civilian deaths in Sevastopol attack
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador to Moscow after Ukraine used American-supplied ATACMS missiles in an attack on the Crimean peninsula, resulting in numerous civilian…
Iran’s Space Agency Plans July Launch for Two Satellites
Tehran (Agencies): Iran’s Space Agency (ISA) is gearing up for an ambitious satellite launch in July. According to ISA official Salarieh, the compatibility and joint testing of the satellites and…
Israeli forces strap wounded Palestinian to jeep during raid
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli army forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin…
Pacific Skies 24: Germany’s Tornado Fighters Conduct Laser-Guided Bomb Drills in Alaska
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany’s Tornado combat aircraft recently participated in the Pacific Skies 24 exercise in Alaska, honing their skills in dropping GBU-54 laser-guided precision bombs. During these drills, the Tornadoes…
Lockheed Martin Considers C-130J Assembly Line in India
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Lockheed Martin, the renowned US defense giant responsible for cutting-edge stealth fighters like the F-35 and F-22, is exploring the possibility of establishing an assembly line for…
Russian Forces Destroy Canadian-Made APC in Southern Ukraine
MOSCOW (Agencies):The Russian Defense Ministry has officially reported the destruction of a Ukrainian ‘Senator’ armored personnel carrier (APC). This marks the first time that a Canadian-manufactured wheeled APC has been…
Cuba Joins South Africa’s Lawsuit Against Israel at ICJ
MEXICO CITY (Agencies): Cuba has decided to join South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel’s alleged genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Cuban Foreign Ministry…
Swedish court acquits former Syrian General
Stockholm (Agencies): A court in Sweden on Thursday acquitted a former Syrian general who had been accused of war crimes in his home country, dating back to 2012. Stockholm District…
China sanctions US defense giant Lockheed Martin over Taiwan supplies
BEIJING (Agencies): Beijing has introduced sanctions on subsidiaries and senior executives of US arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin over the sale of arms to Taiwan, which it says “violates the One-China…
Chinese premier refuses to meet German vice chancellor – Welt
BEIJING (Agencies): German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who is also the country’s minister for economic affairs and climate action, has reportedly failed to secure a meeting with Chinese Premier Li…
New war is coming – UN
NEW YORK (Agencies): The world is on the brink of a catastrophe, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, pointing to the risks of a potential devastating conflict between…
Mark Rutte Expected to Lead NATO After Romanian President Withdraws
Brussels (Agencies): Mark Rutte, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, is poised to become the next Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His path cleared after Romanian President…
US concerned Israel’s Iron Dome could be overwhelmed in war with Hezbollah, officials say
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US officials have serious concerns that in the event of a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group could overwhelm Israel’s air defenses in the…
Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88
LONDON (Agencies): The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don’t Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness. His son, the actor…
As Sweden Bids Farewell to the SK 60, a Legacy of Training and Service Remains
STOCKHOLM (Agencies): The iconic Saab SK 60, a high-wing, twinjet trainer aircraft, is set to retire from active service with the Swedish Air Force (SwAF), marking the end of an…
Switzerland could distribute cocaine to addicts
BERN (Agencies): Switzerland is considering introducing an experimental program to distribute prescription cocaine among drug users, which might help them beat their crack addiction. While the measure has been advocated…
French first lady transgender libel case goes to trial
PARIS (Agencies): Two women have gone on trial for defamation in France after claiming that President Emmauel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, was a man once named “Jean-Michel,” France24 reported on Thursday.…
Thailand Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK (Agencies) : In what is being hailed as a “monumental step forward,” Thailand is on the brink of becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.…
India’s Priyanka Gandhi to finally make electoral debut
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Priyanka Gandhi, sister of India’s main opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to contest her first election, ending decades of anticipation by her supporters. Ms Gandhi…
US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden’s Los Angeles trip – Police
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint as President Joe Biden was visiting Los Angeles for a fundraising event over the weekend, officials said.…
Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to arrive in North Korea later on Tuesday, in his first visit in 24 years, underlining the deepening ties between the two…
Malaysia Set to Join BRICS Economic Bloc, Prime Minister Anwar Confirms
Kuala Lumpur (Agencies) – In a significant move towards diversifying its economic partnerships, Malaysia is gearing up to join the BRICS group, an emerging economic bloc consisting of Brazil, Russia,…
Czech Army Reports Ammo Explosion at Training Ground, Causing Injuries
Prague (Agencies): An ammunition blast occurred at the Libava military training ground in the Czech Republic’s east, leaving people wounded at the scene, the Czech armed forces said on Monday.…
Toronto Office Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Including Suspected Gunman
Toronto (Agencies) – A tragic incident unfolded in Toronto’s Don Mills area on Monday afternoon, where a shooting in an office building lobby resulted in three fatalities. Around 3:30 p.m.,…
‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 days
TOKYO (Agencies): A deadly outbreak of a “flesh-eating bacteria” is spreading rapidly across Japan, alarming health officials with how quickly it can lead to death. Close to 1,000 cases of…
PLA Navy’s submarine force makes historic breakthroughs
BEIJING (Agencies): The submarine force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has made historic breakthroughs in torpedo and missile capabilities. The force is focusing on the development of…
Biden may tap US strategic oil reserves – FT
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US President Joe Biden may order the release of more crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in an effort to tame rising gasoline prices and inflation ahead…
Thousands of Israelis take to streets to demand hostage swap deal, dismissal of Netanyahu gov’t
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday in several areas in the country, demanding a hostage swap deal with Palestinian factions and dismissal of the government led by…
Philippines Establishes New BrahMos Missile Base Amid South China Sea Tensions
Manila (Agencies): In Zambales, on the coast of Western Luzon, the Philippines is constructing its first BrahMos anti-ship missile base at the Philippine Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, facing the South…
Ukraine Inaugurates World’s First Unmanned Systems Forces for Robotic Warfare
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukraine has taken a pioneering step in modern warfare by establishing the world’s first Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), which will specialize in robotic warfare across land, sea, and…
Lunar Probe Chang’e-6 to Deliver Moon’s Far Side Samples to Earth
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe is on its return journey to Earth, carrying valuable samples from the moon’s far side, with arrival expected in approximately 10 days. The mission,…
Saudi Arabia Appoints First Ambassador to Syria Since 2012
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi Arabia has appointed Faisal Al-Mujfel as its ambassador to Syria, marking the first such appointment since 2012, according to reports from Anadolu Agency and the state news…
IDF Eliminated Head of Hamas Headquarters in West Bank – Statement
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Defence Forces claimed that two senior Hamas officers were killed in Sunday’s Rafah attack. The Israeli airstrikes came hours after Hamas militants fired a barrage…
Boeing Faces Lawsuit Over V-22 Osprey Crash
California (Agencies): Boeing, along with Bell Textron and Rolls-Royce, is being sued by the families of US servicemen who were killed in a V-22 Osprey crash in California in 2022.…
Biden Declares US as World’s Only Superpower
NEW YORK (Agencies): President Joe Biden, in his address to the graduates of the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, declared the US as the “world’s only superpower”…
ICJ orders Israel to end Rafah offensive
Hague (Agencies): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to halt its ongoing military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, as it is “not convinced” that the…
Pentagon Details New Shipment of Arms to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense announced another $275 million worth of weapons for Ukraine on Friday, as Kiev is losing ground in Kharkov Region and Donbass amid Russia’s…
UK Premier announces general election on 4 July
LONDON (Agencies): British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced on Wednesday that general election in the UK would be held on 4 July, Anadolu Agency reports. During his address at Downing…
Washington stepping up defense cooperation with GCC states: US official
Riyadh (Agencies): The US is stepping up defense cooperation with Gulf Cooperation Council countries in a bid to address one of the region’s “most challenging periods in recent years,” Dan…
Syrian President’s Wife Asma Diagnosed With Leukemia
Damascus (Agencies): In August 2018, Asma Assad was diagnosed with an early-stage malignant breast tumor. At the end of January 2019, doctors performed a successful operation to remove it. In…
Nikki Haley Endorses Trump, Says He’s Not Perfect But Biden ‘Catastrophe’
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley announced on Wednesday that she will vote for Donald Trump in November as he meets her priorities better than Biden.“As a voter,…
Israel Abandons Major Invasion of Rafah in Favor of Targeted Raids – Report
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel has allegedly abandoned its plans for a major invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip in favor of targeted incursions after talks with the United States,…
UK urges citizens to stock up on food and water
LONDON (Agencies): Britons would be wise to start stockpiling food and water and develop a “household emergency plan” to be ready to face all sorts of disasters, a new website…
Indian Teen Allegedly Kills Two in Drunk Driving Incident; Ordered to Write Essay as Punishment
Pune (Agencies): In India, outrage is mounting after a 17-year-old boy allegedly killed two people while driving under the influence. The incident occurred in Pune when the boy, speeding in…
China sanctions former US lawmaker
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that it will take countermeasures in accordance with the law against Mike Gallagher, a former US Representative from Wisconsin and…
Crowds Gather in Tehran for President Raisi’s Funeral
TEHRAN (Agencies): : Tens of thousands of Iranians filled the streets of Tehran on Wednesday to participate in the funeral processions of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage. The president…
Saudia Group Signs Historic Deal with Airbus for 105 A320neo Family Aircraft
RIYADH (Agencies) In a landmark agreement, Saudia Group has ordered an additional 105 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus, marking the largest aircraft deal in the Kingdom’s history. The announcement was…
International Criminal Court Seeks Arrest Warrant Against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
AMSTERDAM (Agencies): In a significant development, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Amsterdam has requested an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant. The request…
Iran declares five days of mourning after President Raisi’s death
DUBAI/TEHRAN (Agencies);: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced on Monday five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash. “I announce five days of…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash as Indian Israeli involvement suspected
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian state media have confirmed that President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan. His entire entourage, including…
Starlink Satellite Internet Service Launched in Indonesia by Elon Musk: Aiming to Bridge the Digital Divide
Jakarta (Agencies): Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has launched the Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, marking the country as the third in Southeast Asia to…
Scientists Reveal Hidden Branch of the Nile, Potentially Solving Pyramid Mystery – Study
CAIRO (Agencies): The discovery could be the answer to the question of how ancient Egyptians were able to transport massive stone blocks that make up their now-famous monuments. Scientists have…
Saudi Arabia holds first ‘swimsuit models’ fashion show
RIYADH (Agencies): In a significant cultural shift, Saudi Arabia held its first-ever fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday. This event marks a considerable change in a country where women…
US and Saudi Arabia Near Strategic Agreement Amid Gaza Conflict and Israeli Opposition
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US and Saudi Arabia are reportedly on the brink of a comprehensive agreement, according to the State Department. However, Riyadh has warned that it will not sign…
Slovak Prime Minister Stable After Surgery for Gunshot Wounds
Bratislava (Agencies): Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a serious but stable condition following surgery for multiple gunshot wounds. The surgery, which took place on Friday and lasted two…
US Dispatches Official to Tokyo to Monitor China
BEIJING (Agencies): In a first for East Asia, the US is bolstering its China information monitoring network among allies and partners by deploying an official to Tokyo specifically for this…
China and Cambodia Conduct Joint Land and Naval Exercise
BEIJING (Agencies): The ongoing joint exercise between China and Cambodia is progressing well, with Cambodian troops gaining hands-on experience with some of China’s latest weapons and equipment. This demonstrates a…
UPDATES: Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes in East Azerbaijan Province
UPDATES: Marandi mentioned that Raisi had also planned to visit a few northern provinces, emphasizing that he travels extensively within the country. Iran has 30 provinces and Raisi has pledged…
Japan and Philippines Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation Amid Chinese Aggression
Tokyo (Agencies): In response to China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea, the Philippines and Japan have finalized their largest maritime security project. Tokyo will fund the construction of…
Lockheed Faces Parking Space Shortage for Undelivered F-35 Jets
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Lockheed Martin is encountering a parking space shortage for undelivered F-35 Joint Strike Fighters due to delays in the jets’ upgrade efforts, according to a U.S. Government Accountability…
US State Department Issues Security Alert for LGBTQ+ People and Events
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has issued a worldwide security alert due to the potential for terrorist attacks against LGBTQ+ people and events. The alert advises US citizens overseas…
China, Pakistan reiterate ironclad friendship, agree to update building of economic corridor
BEIJING (Agencies): Pakistan’s newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar wrapped up his visit to China on Thursday. During his short stay, the…
China Implements Unprecedented Measures to Boost Real Estate Market
BEIJING (Agencies): China has unveiled a comprehensive policy package aimed at revitalizing the real estate market. These sweeping measures, described as “unprecedented,” address various aspects of the housing sector. The…
Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
WASHINGTON (Agencies): David DePape, aged 44, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for breaking into the home of top US legislator Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with…
British Airways Resumes Jeddah Operations to Strengthen UK-Saudi Connectivity
LONDON (Agencies): British Airways is set to recommence operations in Jeddah after a five-year hiatus, aiming to enhance connectivity between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The new route, scheduled to…
Yemeni Militia Downs US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Amid Ongoing Conflict
SANA’A (Agencies): Yemen’s Houthi militia has once again demonstrated their ability to take down General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drones using locally-made surface-to-air missiles. The latest incident occurred over Marib, western…
French Troops Quell Unrest in New Caledonia Following Violent Riots
New Caledonia (Agencies): Additional security forces dispatched from France have successfully quelled the week-long unrest in New Caledonia, a South Pacific territory. The archipelago, situated between Australia and Fiji, witnessed…
NATO members ‘considering’ sending troops to Ukraine – NYT
KIEV (Agencies): Several US allies within NATO are “inching closer” to sending soldiers into Ukraine to train its armed forces, the New York Times has reported. Some American military contractors…
India and Russia to Begin Talks on Visa-Free Tourism Agreement
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India and Russia are poised to engage in discussions regarding a visa-free travel arrangement for tourist groups. The first round of negotiations is scheduled for June, with…
Pakistani Students in Kyrgyzstan Urged to Stay Indoors After Mob Attack
Bishkek (Agencies): Pakistani students studying in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, faced a violent attack by locals, prompting authorities to advise them to “stay indoors.” The incident occurred early on Saturday and…
Singapore to Resume F-16 Flights Following Crash Investigation
Singapore (Agencies): Singapore’s defence ministry announced that it will resume flying its F-16 fleet after suspending training due to a recent crash. The incident occurred on May 8 when one…
Gunmen kill three Spanish tourists in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province
KABUL (Agencies): Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province, Spain’s foreign ministry said on Friday.…
Trucks are rolling across a new US pier into Gaza. But challenges remain to getting enough aid in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time Friday as…
Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages in Gaza
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military has found the bodies of three hostages in Gaza, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. These individuals were killed by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack…
Russia Explores Possibility of New Oil Pipeline to China
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that an additional oil pipeline could accompany the planned mega gas pipeline from Russia to China. The proposed Power of Siberia 2…
India Receives Last Batch of Igla-S MANPADS from Russia
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is set to enhance its air defense capabilities with the imminent arrival of the latest batch of the Igla-S short-range man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). These…
‘Flesh-eating’ Bacterium Cases Hit Record High in Japan
TOKYO (Agencies): A record number of cases of a potentially fatal “flesh-eating disease” were reported in Japan in 2023, and health experts warn the figure could rise. The number of…
U.S. and Royal Saudi Armed Forces Conduct Long-Range Autonomous Convoy in Exercise Native Fury 24
Riyadh (Agencies): In a significant development, U.S. Navy Sailors, U.S. Marines, and members of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces have successfully completed a long-range convoy covering over 130 miles using…
Xi Jinping Welcomes Putin in Beijing, Signaling Strong China-Russia Unity Amid Ukraine Crisis
BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership, demonstrating their growing alignment as Russia continues its military operations in Ukraine.…
Mysterious Fire Engulfs Warehouse at Tel Hashomer IDF Base
TEL AVIV (Agencies): A large fire broke out at a warehouse complex at the Tel Hashomer military base in Ramat Gan, Israel. The warehouses, which were used to store various…
Russian Firms Purchase $4 Billion Worth of Indian Arms, Pay in Indian Rupees
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Russian exporters, who have begun trading with India using Indian rupees, have recently spent nearly $4 billion on Indian-made defense equipment and armaments, among other imports and…
China Threatens India’s Hold Over Siachen, Kashmir As Beijing ‘Creeps Into’ Shaksgam Valley Using CPEC
Shaksgam Valley, China (Agencies): China’s recent construction of a road in the Shaksgam Valley, along the borders of the Chinese province of Xingjiang and Pakistani Kashmir, has reignited tensions in…
Pro-Palestinian Encampment Established at Queen’s University Canada Amidst Controversy
Kingston, Canada (Agencies): A pro-Palestinian encampment has been set up at Queen’s University in Kingston, joining a network of similar encampments seen at university and college campuses across the country.…
Pakistan’s Rich Own USD 12.5 Billion in Dubai Properties Amid Financial Crisis
Dubai (Agencies): Amid a financial crisis, Pakistan’s affluent citizens own between 17,000 to 22,000 properties in Dubai, worth an estimated USD 12.5 billion, according to leaked data used by an…
Chabahar Port Disputes to be Settled by Muscat-based Arbitration Panel
Muscat (Agencies): A senior government official revealed on Tuesday that India and Iran have agreed to refer any arbitration cases related to the operation of the strategically significant Chabahar port…
Egypt to Support South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt has announced its intention to back South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case pertains to Israel’s bombing campaign and ground…
President Putin to Embark on Strategic Visit to China
MOSCOW (Agencies): This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to embark on a journey to China, marking his first international trip in his new term as president. The Kremlin…
If West Wants to Settle Ukrainian Conflict on Battlefield, Russia Ready – Lavrov
MOSCOW (Agencies): Acting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Monday that if Western countries wish to resolve the Ukrainian crisis on the battlefield, Russia is prepared for this. “This…
Military Awards Conferred by COAS at GHQ Investiture Ceremony
RAWALPINDI (Aencies): The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, conferred military awards upon Army personnel in recognition of their gallantry during operations and meritorious services to the…
US Special Operations Set to Receive Extreme-Range Sniper Rifles
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is set to equip its forces with extreme long-range sniper rifles, marking a significant advancement in military weaponry. According to recent reports,…
US Air Force Special Ops Chief Calls for New Tactics and Training Methods for ‘Swarm Pilots’
TAMPA (Agencies): The Air Force Special Operations Forces Command (AFSOC) has highlighted the need for new operational concepts and training methods for ‘swarm pilots’ as experiments with increasingly larger drone…
Saudi Crown Prince MBS Postpones Visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has postponed his much-anticipated visit to Pakistan for unspecified reasons. The visit, which was expected to secure further investments and…
Russia Gains Upper Hand in Syria with New Intelligence Appointments
Damascus (Agencies): In a strategic shift that benefits Russia at the expense of Iran, the Syrian regime’s security and intelligence services have appointed a number of officers with close ties…
Solar Storm Triggers Spectacular Northern Lights Across US, UK, and Russia
LONDON (agencies): A powerful solar storm has resulted in breathtaking celestial light shows in the skies across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia. The unusually strong solar storm…
US university apologizes after contractors spray paint in faces of pro-Palestine protesters
Ohio (Agencies): The president of a Cleveland university in the US state of Ohio has apologized to students after hired contractors sprayed pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the face earlier this week…
Ukraine Russia War expands to Europe as German MPs Approve Ukraine’s Air Defense from NATO Territory
BERLIN (Agencies): In a significant development, several German MPs have given the green light to the idea of Western “cross-border” anti-aircraft units shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine. This move…
US Provides Israel with Secret Intelligence to Avert Full-Scale IDF Operation in Rafah
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Biden administration is offering Israel secret intelligence that will assist in locating Hamas leaders and uncovering its underground infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. This offer comes with…
Brazil Approves Israeli ATMOS-2000 Howitzers Despite Accusations of ‘Gaza Genocide’
Brasília (Agencies): Brazil has approved the purchase of Israeli Howitzers, despite the country’s President recently accusing Israel of causing the deaths of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. The Brazilian government…
China and Hungary Herald a ‘New Epoch’ in Bilateral Ties
Budapest (Agencies): In a bid to forge an “unfailing comprehensive strategic alliance,” Beijing and Budapest have announced a new phase in their relationship. The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, welcomed…
Pakistani Satellite iCube-Qamar Successfully Orbits the Moon
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan’s inaugural lunar satellite mission, iCube-Qamar, has successfully entered lunar orbit. The satellite is currently orbiting 200 kilometers above the Moon’s surface, completing a full rotation every 12…
Pakistan Army Announces Promotion of Three Major Generals to Lieutenant Generals
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Army has declared the elevation of three of its Major Generals to the rank of Lieutenant General, accompanied by their new assignments. These promotions and…
China Launches Smart SkyNet-1 01 Satellite via Long March-3B Rocket
BEIJING (Agencies): China has successfully launched the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite into its predetermined orbit using the Long March-3B carrier rocket. The launch took place at the Xichang Satellite Launch…
Saudi Arabia to Trial Flying Taxis and Drones in Upcoming Hajj Season
Riyadh (Agencies): Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Jasser, has announced plans to test flying taxis and drones during this year’s Hajj season. Al-Jasser highlighted that these represent…
Belgian university ends collaboration with Israeli institutions
Brussels (Agencies): The Free University of Brussels has announced its withdrawal from a scientific project on artificial intelligence that involved two Israeli institutions, the Palestinian Information Centre has confirmed. The…
Spain and Ireland Set to Recognize Palestinian State on May 21, Says EU’s Borrell
Brussels (Agencies): Spain, Ireland, and other European Union member countries are planning to recognize Palestine as a state on May 21, according to the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell.…
Pentagon Approves B-2, F-35, and F-15 Aircraft to Carry B-61 Nuclear Gravity Bombs
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced that the B-2 Stealth Bomber, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and the F-15 Eagle aircraft have…
Europe Funds US Weapons for Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Conflict
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany has taken on the financial responsibility for supplying Ukraine with three installations of the US-manufactured High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as announced by German Defense Minister…
Indian Military Personnel Exit Maldives Amidst Rising Tensions
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Indian military personnel have withdrawn from the Maldives, following a directive from the country’s President, Mohamed Muizzu, who is fostering stronger relations with Beijing. The deadline for…
India to Cease Ammunition Imports as Domestic Production Ramps Up
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Army is set to halt all ammunition imports by next year, according to a senior defense procurement official. This move comes as the country’s domestic…
Global University Protests in Solidarity with Palestine Intensify
Amsterdam (Agencies): Universities worldwide are joining the student movements initiated by American and Western universities in solidarity with Palestinians. In the Netherlands, students at the University of Amsterdam have set…
India Expands Maritime Investments, Eyes Port in Philippines
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is expanding its maritime investments, following a strategy similar to China’s “string of pearls”. After investing in ports in Iran, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Oman, India…
UK to Expel Russian Defence Attaché Over ‘Malign Activity’
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom has announced plans to expel a Russian diplomat, who it accuses of being an undeclared military intelligence officer, and to revoke and restrict Russian diplomatic…
China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Successfully Completes Maiden Sea Trials
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has successfully completed its maiden eight-day voyage, marking a significant step towards its commissioning. The Fujian, equipped with a world-class electromagnetic catapult,…
Israeli military take control of vital Rafah crossing from Gaza into Egypt
TEL AVIV (Agencies): : The Israeli military took control of the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, pushing into the southern Gazan town after a night…
UN Atomic Watchdog Chief Rafael Grossi Arrives in Iran Amid Heightened Tensions
TEHRAN (Agencies): Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), arrived in Tehran on Monday to participate in a nuclear conference and negotiate with top nuclear…
US Ramps Up Search for Alternative to Ukraine’s Zelensky – Russian Intel Service
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has reported that the United States is actively searching for an alternative to Ukraine’s current leader, Volodymyr Zelensky. This comes amid growing…
Reader’s Digest UK Shuts Down After 86 Years Amid Financial Pressures
LONDON (Agencies): The widely read magazine, Reader’s Digest, has announced its closure in the UK after 86 years of operation. The magazine, known for its condensed articles and various features,…
US Shifts Military Assets from UAE to Qatar Amid Regional Tensions
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense is reportedly relocating its fighter jets, armed drones, and other aircraft from the Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
CARICOM Members Recognise State of Palestine, Promoting a Two-State Solution
CARICOM (Agencies): On 19 April, 2024, Barbados, followed by Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, announced their recognition of the State of Palestine. This decision was made amidst what Barbados’s Prime…
UN Food Agency Chief Declares ‘Full-Blown Famine’ in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
NEW YORK (Agencies): Cindy McCain, the head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has declared a “full-blown famine” in northern Gaza. This comes after seven months of relentless…
Road Accidents in Afghanistan Result in Multiple Casualties
KABUL (Agencies): A road accident in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan, resulted in two fatalities and 13 injuries, according to local police reports on Saturday. The incident occurred in the vicinity…
Rampage Long-Range Missile Inducted into Indian Air Force
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is augmenting its weaponry with the integration of the Rampage, a supersonic, long-range air-to-ground missile developed by Elbit Systems, as announced by…
UK Grants 31 Additional Licenses for North Sea Oil and Gas Exploration
LONDON (Agencies): The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) in the UK has issued an additional 31 licenses for North Sea exploration, marking the final phase of the 33rd oil and…
Chang’e-6 Lunar Probe: China’s Historic First Attempt to Retrieve Samples from Moon’s Far Side, also carrying CubeSat from Pakistan
BEIJING (Agencies): China has taken another significant step in its deep space exploration efforts. On Friday, the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site…
Saudi Arabia Implements New Regulations to Curb Illegal Hajj Practices
RIYAD (Agencies): Saudi authorities announced the implementation of new measures aimed at reducing the number of individuals performing Hajj illegally, without a permit or registration. The Kingdom’s General Directorate of…
Disputes and Legal Threats Emerge Over New Israeli Army Commander Appointments
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel is currently embroiled in a controversy following the recent appointments of generals to the General Staff, some of whom were involved in the failures of October…
Missile Strike Targets Mossad Headquarters in Tel Aviv: Iraqi Militant Group Claims Responsibility
TEL AVIV (Agencies): An Iraqi militant group has come forward, alleging their involvement in a missile attack on the Mossad headquarters, Israel’s national intelligence agency, situated in Tel Aviv. The…
US and Japan to Spend $3 Billion on New Hypersonic Weapon Interceptor
TOKYO (Agencies): The United States and Japan are set to invest over $3 billion in a joint venture to develop a new missile capable of intercepting hypersonic weapons, according to…
India Expresses Concern Over Chinese Construction in Disputed Shaksgam Valley
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has lodged a formal protest with China over the alleged construction of a road in the lower Shaksgam Valley, an area that was ceded to China…
Russian Forces Share Base with US Troops in Niger Amid Security Concerns
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, has confirmed the presence of Russian forces at a base in Niger, which is also being used by American troops. This development…
Sikh Activist’s Assassination: Canada Detains Indian Nationals Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Ottawa (Agencies): Three Indian nationals, suspected of being involved in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, have been detained by Canadian authorities. Nijjar, who was labeled…
Pakistan’s ICUBE-Q Set to Embark on Historic Lunar Mission Aboard China’s Chang’E6
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): In a significant development for space exploration, Pakistan’s historic lunar mission, ICUBE-Q, is set to launch on May 3, 2024. This mission follows the successful moon landing…
US asks UAE to stop interfering in Sudan
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States has demanded that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stop supporting parties to the conflict in Sudan amid the war that has been ongoing since April…
Huawei and UNESCO launch digital literacy initiative in Morocco
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese technology powerhouse, Huawei, has joined forces with the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) to inaugurate an extensive digital literacy program in Morocco. The goal of…
Russia hits Ukrainian military HQ – MOD
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that it has launched an attack on the Ukrainian command center overseeing forces in the southern front. The attack, which took place…
Central US States Devastated by Tornadoes, At Least Five Dead
Oklahoma (Agencies): A series of tornadoes have wreaked havoc across central US, resulting in the tragic loss of at least five lives, including a four-month-old infant. The storms, which began…
Russian Troops Free Semyonovka Village in Donetsk People’s Republic
MOSCOW (Agencies) – The Ministry of Defense has reported that Russian forces have successfully freed the village of Semyonovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). “The Tsentr Battlegroup has managed…
‘Operation Menai Bridge’: King Charles’ Funeral Plans Under Review, Reports Suggest
Buckingham Palace, London (Agencies): In the wake of his recent health issues, Buckingham Palace officials are reportedly updating plans for King Charles’ funeral. The 75-year-old British monarch has been largely…
UAE Inaugurates GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft
DAUBI (Agencies): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence (MoD) held a reception ceremony for an early warning aircraft at Al-Dhafra Air Base on 24 April. Major General Ibrahim…
Quran Desecration Incident Reported in Sweden
Stockholm (Agencies): A woman, professing to be a Christian activist, has reportedly staged a Quran-burning protest in Stockholm, Sweden. The incident, which took place on April 26, was reported by…
Ukraine Withdraws US-Provided Abrams Tanks Due to Russian Drone Threats
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine has temporarily withdrawn the Abrams M1A1 battle tanks provided by the U.S. from the front lines in its conflict with Russia. This decision is largely due to…
Canada to Unblock Aid to Afghanistan Amid Criticism
OTTAWA (Agencies): Canada has plans to unblock development aid to Afghanistan this year, a move that has been met with frustration due to the delay. By the time the new…
US Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Arrested at Anti-Israel Protest
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Jill Stein, a US Green Party member and presidential candidate, was arrested at a pro-Palestinian rally at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The arrest occurred during a…
Israeli Chief of Staff Expected to Resign Amidst Security Concerns
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Reports suggest that Herzi Halevi, the Israeli Chief of Staff, is expected to resign soon. This follows the resignation of the country’s head of military intelligence, Maj.…
Emory University Philosophy Department Chair Arrested Amid Gaza Protests
Atlanta (Agencies): The Chair of Emory University’s Philosophy Department, Noëlle McAfee, was among those arrested during a protest on the university’s campus.The protests were in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas…
Emergency Meeting Held by Israeli Officials Over Potential ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other prominent cabinet ministers, have reportedly held an emergency meeting in response to reports that the International Criminal Court…
US Senate Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Senate has given the green light to a substantial foreign aid bill, amounting to $95 billion, aimed at bolstering the war efforts of Ukraine and Israel.…
Indian Air Force’s Jaguar Fighters to be Equipped with Advanced Missiles
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning a significant upgrade to its fleet of Sepecat Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft, which were originally introduced in the 1970s.…
Desert Flag 9: UAE launches military exercise with 10-nation participation
Abu Dhabi (Agencies): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that it has started a three-week joint military exercise named Desert Flag 9, with participation from 10 countries, local UAE media…
Russian and Chinese Naval Commanders Sign Rescue-at-Sea Cooperation Pact
MOSCOW (Agencies): Top naval commanders from Russia and China have signed a pact that will enhance cooperation during search-and-rescue missions at sea. The pact was signed in the Chinese port…
Israel Condemns US Plans to Sanction IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of his war cabinet have criticized the US for considering imposing sanctions on a unit of the Israel Defence…
US 101st Airborne Division and French Special Forces Deployed in Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions
Odesa (Agencies): In a startling revelation, leaked information has confirmed the presence of Western special forces, including troops from the US and France, operating clandestinely within Ukraine. The UK reportedly…
Israeli Intelligence Chief Steps Down Following Unsuccessful Prevention of Hamas Attack
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Aharon Haliva, the head of the Israeli Directorate of Military Intelligence, announced his resignation on Monday. The decision came in the wake of the department’s inability to…
Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Creating Essential Job Opportunities: UNDP Report
UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): Despite significant challenges, women-led businesses in Afghanistan are showing extraordinary resilience, becoming crucial pillars of economic stability and hope in challenging times, according to a new report…
British Army Chief Commends Pakistan Army’s Professionalism and Expertise
LONDON (Agencies): UK Army Chief General Patrick Sanders, along with several other decorated British military officers, expressed their admiration for the Pakistan Army at a recent event held in the…
Israel Strikes on Southern Syrian Air Defense Facilities
Damascus (Agencies): Syria reported on Friday that air defense installations in southern part of the country were attacked by Israel, resulting in material damage. The Syrian Defense Ministry stated, “At…
Russia Downs 3 Ukrainian ATACMS Missiles, 25 Vampire Rockets, 3 Drones – Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Defense Ministry has reported that their air defense systems successfully intercepted 3 Ukrainian Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles over the Black Sea. In addition, they…
Unprecedented Rainfall in Dubai Sparks Cloud Seeding Speculation
Dubai (Agencies): Dubai, a city on the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), known for its arid climate, has been hit by record floods over the past 24 hours.…
Helicopter Crash Claims Life of Kenya’s Military Chief
Nairobi (Agencies): General Francis Ogolla, Kenya’s military chief, along with nine others, perished in a helicopter crash in the country’s northwest region. The incident occurred on Thursday in Elgeyo Marakwet…
Rising Escalations in the Middle East as Israel Strikes Iran
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran’s central Isfahan province was shaken by explosions on Friday, as reported by state media. U.S. officials informed American media that Israel had executed a retaliatory strike against…
Israel uses WhatsApp to kill Palestinians in Gaza through AI system
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s killing of Palestinians in Gaza through its AI targeting system has been aided by Meta’s WhatsApp messaging platform, reports have further revealed. Earlier this month, reports…
Israel approves 5 Billion Dollar plan to rebuild Gaza border region
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Cabinet on Wednesday unanimously approved a five-year strategic plan to rebuild, develop and strengthen the western Negev communities devastated during Hamas’s Oct. 7 terrorist invasion.…
US call delayed Israeli ‘response’ to Iran attack – media
“Diplomatic sensitivities” prevailed over the original plan, a government source has said TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel planned to retaliate against Iran immediately following Tehran’s drone and missile attack on Saturday,…
Saudi Arabia and UAE refused to open airspace to Israeli and US aircraft during Iran attack
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Saudi Arabia and the UAE refused to open their airspace to Israeli and American aircraft as they sought to intercept missiles and drones launched by Iran last Saturday…
UK controversial Rwanda bill amendments rejected by Parliament again
LONDON (Agencies): The UK’s House of Commons on Wednesday, once again, rejected a House of Lords’ attempt to amend the Safety of Rwanda Bill, which allows illegal arrivals into Britain…
India to start manufacturing bullet trains
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is set to commence the production of bullet trains, a significant step towards developing its own high-speed rail technology and reducing dependence on foreign technology, as…
China Greenlights Import of Buffalo Embryos from Specific Regions in Pakistan
BEIJING (Agencies): China has given the green light for specific regions of Pakistan to export buffalo embryos that meet its quarantine requirements. This decision corresponds to a recent joint announcement…
Saudis backstab Iran, ‘confirm’ shooting down Iranian drones
RIYADH (Agencies): A royal insider from Saudi Arabia has confirmed the country’s involvement in intercepting Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) during an attack on Israel last Saturday. This admission came…
Lieutenant-General Ayman Bilal Safdar, Corps Commander Mangla Steps Down
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Federal Cabinet has given its approval to the resignation of Lieutenant-General Ayman Bilal Safdar, the Corps Commander of Mangla. He submitted his resignation to the Defence…
Second Stabbing Attack Shakes Sydney
SYDNEY (Agencies): In a shocking incident, Sydney witnessed a second mass stabbing attack within days. The attack occurred at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley. Four people, including…
CENTCOM Deploys TR-6 and TR-3B Advanced Stealth Aircraft in Israel against Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks
TEL AVIV (Agencies): In a groundbreaking development, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has allegedly deployed two of its most sophisticated stealth aircraft, the TR-6 Telos and the TR-3B, in…
Lebanese newspaper introduces ‘AI President’ in effort to break political deadlock
LONDON: A Lebanese newspaper has launched what it claims is the world’s first artificial intelligence tool designed to assume presidential duties for a nation, in an attempt to break the…
At Least 9 Iranian Missiles Hit 2 Targeted Israeli Airbases – Reports
WASHINGTON (Agencies): At least nine Iranian missiles have hit two of Israel’s airbases during the recent attack, damaging infrastructure, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing an unnamed senior US official.Five…
Israeli General Discloses High Cost of Defense Against Iranian Attack
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel successfully defended itself against a barrage of drones and missiles from Iran on Saturday, but the defense reportedly came with a hefty price tag. The cost…
Netanyahu Claims Success in Thwarting Iran’s Attack
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel has successfully repelled a massive drone and missile attack launched by Iran. The Israeli military claims to have intercepted…
Iranian Cyber Group Breaches Israeli Radars Amidst Tensions
TEL AVIV (Agencies): An Iranian cyber group has reportedly penetrated Israel’s radar systems, sending hundreds of thousands of threatening messages to Israelis. The Jerusalem Post revealed that over 500,000 messages…
Iran Completes ‘Punishment’ of Israel, No Further Intentions to Continue – IRGC
Tehran (Agencies): Iran’s top military commander has assured that the ‘punishment’ of Israel has been completed and there is no intention to continue. This follows a large-scale missile and drone…
Iran launches drone attack on Israel in retaliatory strike
UPDATE – 6: US and UK warplanes shoot down more than 100 drones near Iraq and Syria UPDATE – 5: Israel using Fighter jets and David Sling, Arrow 2 and…
Iraq to Resume Direct Flights to Beijing in May
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Tuesday that it will resume direct flights to Beijing in May. After a year of stoppage due to pandemic-related restrictions, the…
6 Killed in Stabbing Attack at Sydney Shopping Center
SYDNEY (Agencies): A man launched a stabbing attack at a bustling shopping center, resulting in the death of six people. The assailant was subsequently shot dead by the police. The…
Iran seizes Israeli-linked container ship
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian commandos have stormed an Israeli-operated container ship in the Persian Gulf and taken control of the vessel. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz condemned the “pirate operation” and…
Assassination Attempt on Bashar al-Assad Thwarted; Guard Killed
Damascus (Agencies): In a shocking development, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad narrowly escaped an assassination attempt that tragically claimed the life of his guard. The incident has sent ripples across the…
India Prepares Its Largest Naval Base Adjacent to Pakistan
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is gearing up to establish its largest naval base, INS Kadamba, located in Karwar on the Western seacoast. This base is the only port solely operated…
India’s Ministry of Defence Seeks Additional 97 Tejas Mk 1A Aircraft
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of an additional 97 Tejas Mk 1A Light Combat…
Lithuania sends mobile command vehicles to Ukraine
Vilnius (Agencies): Lithuania has supplied an undisclosed number of M577 armoured command vehicles to the Ukrainian army. The vehicles, provided under a military support deal, arrived in Ukraine on 5…
Radiation Leak Reported at Metallurgical Plant in Colmar, France
PARIS (Agencies): A radiation leak has been reported at a metallurgical plant in Colmar, a city in eastern France, according to Franceinfo broadcaster. The French metallurgy company ADF disclosed on…
Polish Troops Allegedly Preparing for Deployment in Ukraine, Claims Zaporozhye Official
Zaporozhye (Agencies): Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, has claimed that Poland is preparing its military personnel for deployment in Ukraine. According to Rogov, some Polish…
Russian Military Instructors Arrive in Niger for Counterterrorism Training
NIAMEY (Agencies): In a significant development, a team of Russian military instructors has been deployed to Niger, as reported by media outlets in the West African nation. The team, transported…
Children’s Cough Syrup Recalled in Kenya and Nigeria Over Toxicity Concerns
Nairobi (Agencies): Kenya’s pharmaceutical regulatory body, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), has announced the recall of a batch of Johnson & Johnson’s children’s cough syrup, Benylin Pediatric. The recall…
Date set for Rafah offensive – Netanyahu
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has set a date for a major ground operation in Rafah, the last remaining Palestinian shelter in Gaza. The…
US Military Pharmacies Back to Normal Operations Post Cyberattack
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Six weeks after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor, military pharmacies have resumed full operations. The cyberattack had disrupted regular operations at thousands…
Libya’s Airports Authority Partners with Foreign Companies for New Tripoli Airport Project
Tripoli (Agencies): Libya’s Airports Authority has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two foreign companies, Terminal Yap? of Turkey and ERG International of the UK, to fund the…
Iraq and Total Energies Sign Solar Energy Contracts
BAGHDAD (Agencies): The Ministry of Electricity in Iraq and the French company Total Energies have signed two contracts to produce 1,000 megawatts of solar energy in Basra province. This development…
Iraq and Kuwait Sign Agreement to Establish Telecom Route to Europe
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq and Kuwait have concluded a strategic collaboration agreement to establish a communications route from the Gulf to Europe. This partnership aims to strengthen Iraq’s strategic position in…
Iraq and Austria to Sign Air Transport Agreement
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi government has announced its intention to sign an air transport agreement with Austria. This agreement will include the operation of direct flights between the two countries,…
Russian Navy Intercepts Storm Shadow Missile using Pantsir-M naval air defense system
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian state media has reported a significant advancement in Russia’s defense capabilities with the successful interception of a long-range Storm Shadow missile by the Pantsir-M naval air defense…
Italy Retires AMX Light Strike Jet
ROME (Agencies): The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militaire Italiana: AMI) has officially retired its Aeritalia Macchi eXperimental (AMX) light attack aircraft after 35 years of distinguished service. The last of…
Nigeria to Boost Economy with $1 Billion Oil-Backed Loan
Abuja (Agencies): Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, is set to receive a $1 billion loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as part of a larger crude oil prepayment…
World marks new global heat record in March
Geneva (Agencies): The world has marked a new global heat record in March 2024. Both air temperatures and the world’s oceans hit an all-time high for the month, setting a…
Germany Warns of Potential Israeli-Lebanese War
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany has issued a warning about the escalating tension in the Israeli-Lebanese border region, citing a “real” risk of escalation. The announcement was made by Foreign Ministry spokesman…
Israel deploys C-Dome defense system for the first time
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defense system, called the C-Dome, against a “suspicious” target that entered the country’s airspace near the southern city of…
Spain to Terminate Golden Visa Program
Madrid (Agencies): Spain has announced the termination of its Golden Visa program, an initiative that has attracted thousands of foreign investors since its inception in 2013. The majority of these…
Apple to Build 78,000 Homes for Workers in India
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Apple is planning to build around 78,000 homes for its workers in India, the Economic Times reported on Monday. The project will be partially funded by the…
Thousands of ex-Wagner fighters to join Chechen unit – Kadyrov
MOSCOW (Agencies): The regional head, Ramzan Kadyrov, has announced that the Akhmat special forces unit from the Chechen Republic will incorporate 3,000 ex-Wagner PMC fighters. This move has been hailed…
China Equips Gwadar Port with Early Warning System for Disaster Management
BEIJING (Agencies) China has supplied Gwadar port with an early warning system to help mitigate the harmful impacts of natural disasters such as catastrophic floods, heavy rains, and meteorological hazards.…
Israel Counters Iranian Drone Threats by Disrupting GPS Accuracy
TEL AVIV (Agencies): In response to escalating tensions with Iran, Israel has initiated a comprehensive blockade of GPS signals across a significant portion of the country. This defensive measure is…
Indian Air Force’s Apache Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Ladakh
NEW DELHI (Agencies): An Apache helicopter belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) made an emergency landing during an operational sortie in Ladakh. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 3,…
Iraq announces start of VN22 armoured vehicle production
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq has announced the commencement of production for the VN22 armoured vehicles. This move marks a major step forward in the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities. The VN22 is…
India Successfully Test-fires Agni-Prime Ballistic Missile
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime ballistic missile. The test was conducted as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities. The Agni-Prime is…
Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S Artillery Unit Triumphs Over Ukrainian M777 Howitzer in Intense Duel
MOSCOW (Agencies): A Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled artillery unit has emerged victorious against a formidable adversary: the M777 howitzer of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The clash unfolded in the contested…
New York City Shaken by Rare 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake
New York (Agencies): The bustling metropolis of New York City experienced an unexpected tremor as a 4.8-magnitude earthquake reverberated through its streets. The seismic event, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey,…
US preparing for ‘inevitable’ Iranian attack – media
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US believes Iran will attack American or Israeli personnel in the Middle East in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike in Syria, several news outlets reported on Friday…
Mexico Suspends Diplomatic Relations with Ecuador After Embassy Storm
Quito (Agencies): Mexico has suspended diplomatic relations with Ecuador following a forceful raid on its embassy in Quito. Ecuadorian police entered the premises, apprehending former Vice President Jorge Glas, who…
Japan Deploys 1st Surface-To-Ship Missile Unit on Okinawa Island to Counter Chinese Navy Threats
TOKYO (Agencies): Despite local pressures, Japan’s recent deployment of its inaugural surface-to-ship missile unit equipped with cutting-edge Type 12 missiles on Okinawa’s main island marks a significant leap in bolstering…
F-16s arrive at Eglin to be modified with self-flying tech
Florida (Agencies): The first three F-16 Fighting Falcons that will be loaded with self-flying technology have arrived at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, the Air Force said Tuesday. The…
US Pump Prices Set to Reach $4 a Gallon
NEW YORK (Agencies): As the U.S. summer driving season approaches, retail gasoline prices are poised to rise. Experts predict that the average national price could hit $4 a gallon, although…
Saudi airline flynas receives 50th A320neo Airbus plane amid fleet expansion
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has received its 50th jetliner out of an order of more than 100 aircraft from Airbus, as it continues to pursue its growth and…
US foils Houthi drone boat attack in Red Sea
AL-MUKALLA (Agencies): US Central Command forces destroyed on Monday an explosive-laden and remotely controlled boat readied for launch by Yemen’s Houthi militia, as a UK marine agency reported a new…
Biden Administration Urges Congress to Approve Sale of F-15 Jets to Israel – Reports
WASHINGTON (Agencies) – The administration of US President Joe Biden is urging Congress to approve the sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel worth a total of $18 billion, while…
Admiral Alexander Moiseyev Appointed New Commander-in-Chief of Russian Navy
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a significant reshuffle, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev has been appointed as the chief of Russia’s navy, according to state-run media reports. The Kremlin had previously remained silent on…
7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan; tusnami alert issued in Japan and China
Taipei City (Agencies): A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien in China’s Taiwan at 7:58 am Wednesday (Beijing Time), followed by two aftershocks of 6.0-magnitude and 5.9-magnitude at…
Israel airstrike kills top Iranian general in Syria
DAMASCUS (Agencies): Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Damascus, Syria. The Monday attack destroyed a building…
Iranian Pilots Prepare for Su-35 Russian Fighter Jets
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian pilots are undergoing intensive training in anticipation of the arrival of the Su-35 fighter jets, marking a significant advancement in Iran’s air force capabilities. These 24 Su-35…
Iraq and Jordan Electrical Connection Inaugurated
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Ziad Ali Fadel, Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, officially opened the electrical connection line between Iraq and Jordan. The inauguration took place in the Al-Rutba District, far west of…
US Army grounds Apache helicopter after second crash within 48 hours
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Army has encountered a critical situation with two Apache helicopter crashes occurring within a mere 48-hour span. The most recent incident occurred when an AH-64 Apache…
Israeli arms company Elbit ‘forced to sell’ Tamworth factory in UK
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Elbit Systems company has been forced to sell its factory in Staffordshire because of “sustained direct action,” a UK-based pro-Palestine group said Thursday, Anadolu reports. “Relentless…
Saudi Red Sea International Airport announces first overseas flights
TABUK (Agencies): Red Sea International Airport is set to mark a pivotal moment as it prepares to receive its first international flight. Operated by flydubai, this inaugural flight will connect…
US Approves Military Equipment Transfer to Israel Amid Rafah Concerns
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a significant move, the Biden administration has given the green light for the transfer of substantial military equipment to Israel. This decision comes amidst growing apprehensions about…
Joker-10: Russia’s Innovative Hibernating FPV Drone
MOSCOW (Agencies): In the ongoing Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine, small and affordable first-person view (FPV) drones have emerged as a formidable challenge for troops and vehicles. These nimble UAVs,…
Breaking News: Hostage Situation in Dutch Town of Ede
Amsterdam (Agencies): In a tense turn of events, several people are being held hostage in a cafe in the eastern Dutch town of Ede. The incident has prompted local authorities…
Top NATO general killed in a Russian Iskander missile strike on NATO underground base near Chasov Yar.
CHASOV YAR, UKRAINE (Agencies): A devastating Iskander missile strike by the Russian military has claimed the life of a high-ranking NATO general, Brigadier General Adam Marczak of Poland. The targeted…
Divers to Resume Search After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
BALTIMORE (Agencies): Divers are poised to resume their search for six individuals who are missing and presumed dead following the collapse of a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.…
India Reiterates Support for Philippines in South China Sea Dispute
New Delhi (Agencies): Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, India has firmly reiterated its support for the Philippines and its national sovereignty. The Philippines is currently embroiled in…
Argentina Chooses F-16 Fighters Over JF-17 Thunder Block-III Jets
Buenos Aires (Agencies): In a significant development, Argentina is poised to acquire US-origin F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, officially sidelining the Chinese-made JF-17 Thunder Block-III aircraft. This decision reflects the…
USAID chief Samantha Power calls her high Pakistan Day award ‘testament’ to enduring Pak-US ties
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, has thanked Pakistan for conferring Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam, a high civil award, calling it a testament to…
Foreign spy arrested while attempting to subvert sensitive personnel into giving state secrets: Chinese MSS
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday revealed a crackdown of a foreign espionage case, in which a spy tried to lure an employee from a Chinese…
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Receives Pakistan’s Highest Civilian Honor
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has bestowed the prestigious Nishan-e-Pakistan upon Saudi Arabian Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. This esteemed award is reserved for individuals who have…
Houthis Use Mystery ‘Improved Missile’ to Pierce Israel’s Powerful Air Defenses
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The IDF confirmed this week that an enemy cruise missile had slammed down in an open area near the southern Red Sea resort city of Eliat, marking…
Antwerp Retains Its Title as Europe’s Cocaine Capital
Brussels (Agencies): In a gripping revelation, the port city of Antwerp has once again secured its position as Europe’s cocaine gateway. For the second consecutive year, authorities in Belgium have…
Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, Islamic State claims responsibility
MOSCOW (Reuters/Agencies) – Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State…
US Conducts Test of AGM-183A Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile
WASHINGTON (Agencies) – The United States recently conducted a test of a fully operational hypersonic missile prototype known as the All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) in Guam. The…
NATO’s Largest European Base to Be Built Near Ukraine
Bucharest (Agencies): Romania has embarked on the reconstruction of an airbase that will soon become NATO’s largest facility in Europe. Situated near the city of Constanta on the Black Sea,…
Pakistani PM and Cabinet Members Voluntarily Forgo Salaries and Perks to Promote Austerity
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): In a significant move towards fiscal responsibility, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the federal cabinet have decided to voluntarily waive their salaries and perks. This decision…
China stands ready to develop five corridors to build upgraded CPEC: Lin Jian
BEIJING (Agencies): China on Tuesday commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s positive remarks on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that it was ready to work with Pakistan to building…
IMF and Pakistan Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Final Bailout Review
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan regarding the final review of a $3 billion bailout. Following approval from the Fund’s Executive…
Haiti Crisis: U.S. Embassy Evacuates Amid Gang Takeover
Port-au-Prince (Agencies): The situation in Haiti has escalated to a critical point as armed gangs allegedly supported by Russia, have taken control of the capital, Port-au-Prince, following a series of…
Security Bond-2024: China, Russia and Iran Conduct Joint Naval Drills in Gulf of Oman
BEIJING (Agencies): A tripartite naval collaboration is underway in the Gulf of Oman, with China, Iran, and Russia conducting joint military exercises. Announced on Monday by Beijing, the week-long drills…
Saudi Arabia opens world first 3D-Printed Mosque for worshipers
Jeddah (Agencies): Saudi Arabia has achieved a remarkable milestone by constructing the world’s first-ever 3D-printed mosque. This groundbreaking feat outpaces the ambitions of Dubai, UAE, which had its own plans…
Former Senior Israeli Official Accuses Netanyahu of Dodging Exchange Deal with Hamas
TEL AVIV (Agencies): A former high-ranking Israeli official has leveled serious allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the unnamed source, Netanyahu is deliberately stalling negotiations for a prisoner…
UK Aircraft Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth Hit by Blaze in Latest Malfunction
London (Agencies) The Royal Navy’s £3 billion warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has been engulfed in flames while docked at Glenmallan in Scotland. The incident occurred as the vessel awaited repairs.…
Netanyahu Rejects Biden’s Criticism of Israeli War Strategy
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly rebuffed criticism from US President Joe Biden regarding Israel’s strategy in the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. In response to…
Algeria Alerts OPCW: Israel’s Possible Use of Chemical Weapons in Gaza Raises Concerns
Algiers (Agencies): The Hague, March 9, 2024: In a crucial session of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Algeria sounded a grave warning regarding the potential use…
Asif Ali Zardari Clinches Victory to Become 14th President of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Asif Ali Zardari, the joint candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has emerged victorious in the presidential race, securing the position as…
CENTCOM: US-Led Coalition Intercepts 15 Drones Launched by Yemeni Rebels
DUBAI (Agencies): The US military, in conjunction with allied forces, successfully intercepted 15 attack drones launched by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This attack…
US in Process of Preparing Forces to Deploy in Gaza Pier Mission – Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Agencies) – The United States is in the process of preparing to deploy forces for the Gaza pier mission to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian…
V-22 Osprey Returns to the Skies While Cause of Deadly Crash Still Unknown
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A temporary flight ban on the controversial V-22 Osprey aircraft has been lifted by the US military as investigators still work to nail down the cause of last…
Moldova and France Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Amid Regional Tensions
Moldovan President Maia Sandu signed a defense cooperation agreement with France during her visit to Paris. The agreement comes at a time when Western nations are seeking to bolster the…
India Welcomes Its First AI-Powered Humanoid Robot Teacher
NEW DELHI (Agencies): New Delhi has sanctioned an investment of $1.2 billion in artificial intelligence over the next five years. As part of this initiative, a school in southern India…
Pakistan Army Deploys Troops for Joint Special Operations Exercises with Egyptian Military
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): The Pakistan Army has deployed a contingent of troops to Egypt to conduct joint special operations exercises with the Egyptian military this week. The Pakistani troop contingent is…
Drone Attack Sinks Russian Ship Sergei Kotov
KYIV (Agencies): In the ongoing Ukraine war, a significant incident has unfolded. Ukrainian intelligence has reported that a Russian patrol ship, the Sergei Kotov, was hit and sunk in a…
India-Trained ‘Radical Scholars’ Drive Global Islamic Caliphate Movement; Taliban-Led Afghanistan The Hub
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Islamic scholars trained at the Deoband School of Islamic Jurisprudence in India are the driving force behind the moves to set up the Global Caliphate – where…
Saab Initiates Construction of Carl-Gustaf Manufacturing Facility in India
Stockholm (India): Swedish defence company, Saab, has recently initiated the construction of a new manufacturing facility in India. This facility, dedicated to the production of Carl-Gustaf, was announced by Saab…
Finland Joins NATO Arctic Exercise ‘Nordic Response 2024’, US Marine Corps Assumes Command Role
Helsinki (Agencies): The NATO Arctic exercise, known as ‘Nordic Response 2024’, began in February in the Norwegian Arctic. For the first time, Finland’s forces are included as an official allied…
China Increases Defense Budget for 2024
Beijing (Agencies): China has unveiled its defense budget draft for the year 2024, amounting to a substantial 1.66554 trillion yuan (approximately $231.36 billion). This represents a 7.2 percent increase compared…
First Shipment of Agricultural Equipment Arrives in Pakistan from China
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): A significant milestone has been achieved as the first substantial shipment of agricultural equipment, part of the Green Pakistan Initiative, reached Pakistan from China via the Khunjerab…
US Forces Thwart Houthi Missile Threat in Red Sea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a high-stakes maritime showdown, the United States military intercepted two cruise missiles launched by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The incident unfolded as these missiles posed…
Sudan Expresses Willingness for Russian Navy Base
ANTALYA (Agencies): The Sudanese government has expressed its openness to the establishment of a Russian navy base within its borders, according to Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq Ali. Speaking to…
German Defense Ministry uses ‘1234’ as password
BERLIN (Agencies): The German Defense Ministry has protected a press statement on leaked military communications behind the password ‘1234’. German media has mocked the ministry for the “extremely embarrassing” security…
Kuwait and Russia Sign Comprehensive Military Assistance Agreement
Kuwait City (Agencies): Kuwait and Russia have solidified their bilateral relations by signing a comprehensive military assistance agreement. The accord, which holds strategic implications, aims to enhance cooperation between the…
Canadian Bill C-367 Sparks Debate: Christians’ Freedom of Expression at Risk
TORONTO (Agencies): Canada finds itself embroiled in a heated debate over Bill C-367, a proposed legislation that has ignited passions and raised concerns about religious freedom. The bill, if passed,…
English and Mandarin Reign as the Most Spoken Languages Worldwide
LONDON (Agencies): The linguistic tapestry of our planet is rich and diverse, reflecting centuries of cultural exchange and human interaction. As of 2023, the most spoken languages globally are as…
Syrian and Russian Fighter Jets Target Terrorist Positions in Idlib and Latakia Provinces
Damascus (Agencies): In a coordinated joint operation, Syrian and Russian fighter jets have launched airstrikes against terrorist groups operating in the northwestern provinces of Idlib and Latakia. According to reports,…
Maldives’ National Defence Force Seizes Indian Vessel Inside Exclusive Economic Zone
MALE (Agencies): The Maldives’ National Defence Force apprehended an Indian fishing vessel within the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The boat was captured approximately 13 miles east of Haa Alif…
Islamic Resistance in Iraq group targets chemical depot in Haifa
BAGHDAD (Agencies): The Islamic Resistance in Iraq group has claimed responsibility for targeting a chemical materials depot in the Port of Haifa in northern Israel. The group said that the…
Four Astronauts Launch to International Space Station Aboard SpaceX Falcon Rocket
Florida (Agencies): In a momentous liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX’s Falcon rocket propelled four astronauts toward the International Space Station (ISS) on a mission that promises to be both…
Second Abrams tank & mine-clearing vehicle destroyed in Ukraine conflict – media
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian forces have allegedly knocked out another one of the US-made Abrams tanks supplied to Ukraine by Washington, the Russian media reported on Sunday, pointing to the…
U.S. Army Shifts Military Equipment Toward Eastern Front Line Through Germany Amid Rising Tensions
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In response to escalating tensions with Russia and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the United States Army has taken significant steps to bolster its presence in Europe. According…
New Zealand Inaugurates First-Ever ‘Kiwi Hospital’
WELLINGTON (Agencies): In a significant move for wildlife conservation, New Zealand unveiled its inaugural hospital exclusively dedicated to treating kiwi birds. Situated in Kerikeri, three hours north of Auckland, the…
NATO ‘Already Has Boots on the Ground in Ukraine’ – Ex-CIA Officer
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The long-standing debate over NATO’s involvement in Ukraine has reignited, triggering intense discussions and global apprehension. Contrary to cautious voices, former CIA officer Larry Johnson boldly asserts that…
Ukraine’s Top General Announces Commander Reshuffle Amid Battlefield Challenges
In response to the recent poor performance on the battlefield, particularly in Donbass, Ukraine’s top general, Alexandr Syrsky, has announced a significant reshuffle in command positions. Syrsky attributed the setbacks…
American Special Forces Permanently Stationed in Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In an unprecedented move signaling a significant enhancement in Taiwan-U.S. defense cooperation, the United States has taken the historic step of permanently stationing special forces in Taiwan. The…
Global Congratulations as Shehbaz Sharif Elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif secured a landslide victory by being elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan with 201 votes in the National Assembly.…
India Counters ‘Maldives Loss’ With New Naval Airbase In Minicoy Islands
NEW DELHI (Agencies): In response to losing its foothold in the Maldives due to Chinese influence, India is strategically bolstering its presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The Indian…
Pentagon to Lift Osprey Flight Ban After Fatal Air Force Crash
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Department of Defense is set to lift the ban on flights for the grounded V-22 Osprey next week. This decision comes after a high-level meeting where…
Is This the Death of the American Penny?
WASHINGTON (ZeroHedge/Agencies): Metals have long held intrinsic value, and precious metals like gold and silver are universally recognized as valuable commodities. However, there’s an unexpected contender in the value game:…
China, Thailand visa-exemption agreement takes effect
BEIJING (Agencies): The mutual visa-exemption agreement between China and Thailand officially took effect on Friday, with bookings for two-way travel surging on the same day as more Thai visitors are…
US prevents Security Council statement holding Israel responsible for Al-Rashid Street massacre
NEW YORK (Agencies): The United Nations (UN) Security Council failed at dawn on Friday to adopt a presidential statement expressing its “deep concern” about the massacre committed by the Israeli…
Blackwater founder calls for ‘ugly peace’ in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The West should pull the plug on the Ukraine conflict as soon as possible because it will not be able to outperform Russia’s defense industry, Erik Prince, founder…
France Considers Sending Special Forces to Ukraine as Instructors and Deterrent
Paris (Agencies): The French government is actively considering deploying a small military force directly into Ukraine to serve as instructors for Kiev’s Armed Forces and as a strategic deterrent to…
Musk sues ChatGPT maker over AI threat
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US billionaire Elon Musk has taken OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company he once helped to found, to court over an alleged breach of its original mission to…
U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS NOX Mission Successfully Concludes
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Space Force has achieved a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of the VICTUS NOX on-orbit mission. This historic mission has set a new standard for…
Pakistan’s Air Force Chief Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu to Retire in March
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, the Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), is set to retire from service on March 18,…
Trump Plans to Reform CIA and FBI
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to undertake sweeping reforms within the U.S. intelligence community if he is re-elected in November. These plans have raised…
Bangladesh Joins South Africa in Prosecuting Israel for Genocide Before the International Court of Justice
DHAKA (Agencies): In a significant move, Bangladesh has firmly supported South Africa’s initiation of proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case pertains to Israel’s violation…
China’s Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Resumes Sea Trials After Year-Long Refurbishment
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s inaugural aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has embarked on a crucial sea trial following an extensive year-long refurbishment. Observers speculate that this prolonged overhaul likely facilitated the integration…
Colombia Suspends Israeli Weapons Purchases Amid Escalating Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
BOGOTA (Agencies): In a significant move, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced the suspension of weapons purchases from Israel. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic incident where…
Hundreds of Sri Lankan Nurses to Join Saudi Hospitals in 2024
COLOMBO (Agencies): In a significant development, Sri Lanka is poised to send hundreds of nurses to bolster Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system. These nurses will be deployed across various regions of…
GAZA AID MASSACRE: Israeli Troops Open Fire on Gaza Crowd, Leaving Over 100 Dead
GAZA CITY (Agencies): In a tragic and horrifying incident, Israeli troops opened fire on a hungry crowd at an aid distribution point near Gaza City. According to the local health…
Pentagon Warns of Direct Russia-NATO Clash as US Defense Secretary Calls for Urgent Funding for Kiev
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a dramatic escalation, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a stark warning to NATO allies in Eastern Europe: Prepare for a potential direct clash with Russia.…
Germany Reportedly Considers Indian Artillery Stocks to Arm Ukraine
BERLIN (Agencies): According to a report by Der Spiegel, Germany is considering approaching India and Arab nations to source additional artillery shells for Ukraine. The media outlet alleged that Western…
“First US-Supplied Abrams Tank Destroyed in Ukraine Conflict,” Reports Suggest
MOSCOW (Agencies): In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Russian military has reportedly destroyed the first US-made M1 Abrams main battle tank supplied to Kiev’s forces, according to multiple Russian…
Israeli Ops in Gaza in ‘Total Chaos’ Thanks to Privatization of Logistics – Fmr IDF General
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military’s operations in Gaza are in a state of “total chaos” due to the outsourcing of its logistics and repair services to private contractors, warns…
Three Countries Lead in Global Uranium Reserves
NEW YORK (Agencies):: In a significant development, three nations collectively hold more than half of the world’s uranium reserves. Let’s delve into the details. Beyond this trio, other nations play…
China’s Anti-Espionage Authority Warns of Smart Wearable Device Leaks
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) issued a stark warning on Friday, highlighting the potential risks posed by smart wearable devices. According to the MSS, these seemingly innocuous…
UK and EU Sign Migration Pact to Tackle Illegal Immigration
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom and the EU border agency Frontex joined forces to combat irregular immigration. The agreement, signed by UK Border Force director general Phil Douglas and Frontex…
Turkiye and Somalia Strengthen Military Ties After Historic Deal
ANKARA (Agencies): In a recent development, Turkiye and Somalia have entered into a historic defense agreement aimed at bolstering Somalia’s sea and naval capabilities. This strategic partnership holds implications for…
British Nuclear Submarine Test Fails: Trident Missile Anomaly
LONDON (Agencies): In a recent test-firing off the coast of Florida, a British nuclear submarine launched an unarmed Trident missile, only to witness an unexpected outcome. The incident occurred during…
India Orders BrahMos Cruise Missiles Worth $2.3 Billion
NEW DELHI (Agencies): In a significant move, the Indian government has given the green light for the acquisition of 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles. These cutting-edge weapons, co-developed by…
Iran sends Russia hundreds of ballistic missiles, sources say
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, six sources told Reuters, deepening the military cooperation between the two US-sanctioned countries. Iran’s provision…
Pakistan to Acquire J-31 Fighter Jet and Collaborate on KAAN Aircraft Project
In a significant development for Pakistan’s air defense capabilities, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is set to acquire the J-31 fighter jet. This advanced aircraft, currently under development by China’s…
US Achieves Historic Moon Landing with Odysseus Spacecraft
Houston, Texas (Agencies): In a momentous leap for space exploration, the Odysseus spacecraft, designed by private aerospace company Intuitive Machines, has touched down on the lunar surface. This marks the…
Pakistan Inks Deal to Sell JF-17 Block 3 Worth $1.6 Billion to Azerbaijan Air Force
Peshawar (Khyber Mail): In a groundbreaking development, the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has secured the largest export deal in Pakistan’s history. The agreement, signed with the Azerbaijan Air Force, encompasses…
Houthi Attacks Result in 40-50% Revenue Drop for Suez Canal – Egyptian President
CAIRO (Agencies): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has announced that revenues from the Suez Canal have decreased by 40 to 50 percent this year due to attacks on shipping by…
Air Canada Ordered to Compensate Passenger for Misleading Chatbot Information
Toronto (Agencies): In a landmark ruling, a court has ordered Air Canada to reimburse a passenger due to misleading information provided by the airline’s chatbot. The case underscores growing concerns…
Comprehensive COVID-19 Vaccine Study Reveals Links to Neurological Conditions
Copenhagen (Agencies): A comprehensive study of nearly 100 million people across eight countries has revealed a higher than expected incidence of side effects from various COVID-19 vaccines, according to the…
UK Special Forces Allegedly Block Afghan Allies from Resettlement Amid War Crime Investigations – BBC
LONDON (Agencies): According to a BBC report, British special forces have reportedly intervened to deny resettlement applications from elite Afghan troops who fought alongside them against the Taliban. This move…
China’s C919 Jet Makes International Debut, Challenging Boeing and Airbus
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s domestically produced C919 passenger jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, marking its first flight outside of China. The C919, which had its maiden commercial…
US set to deliver arms, munitions shipment to Israel amid looming Rafah offensive
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States is planning to deliver more arms and bombs to Israel, despite the occupation’s plans to launch a ground invasion on Gaza’s southern area of Rafah…
Australia’s Queensland mayors slam weather agency for failed rain warning
SYDNEY (Agencies): Furious mayors in Australia’s Queensland criticized the Bureau of Meteorology for failing to warn people of heavy rainfall in the southeastern part of the state, local media reported…
17 years on, India denying justice to families of Samjhauta Express attack victims
ISLAMABAD (APP): Despite the lapse of 17 years, the Indian government continues to deny justice to the families of victims of the Samjhauta Express terrorist attack despite the availability of…
UNSC expected to vote on Gaza ceasefire Tuesday, as US again threatens veto
UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to vote Tuesday on an Algerian resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s deadly war against Gaza, although…
Astronomers Confirm Water Presence on Asteroid Surfaces for the First Time
NEW YORK (Agencies): In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that asteroid surfaces can contain water molecules. This is the first time such a discovery has been made, shedding light…
Senator Mushahid Hussain Welcomes Russian Goodwill and Explores Collaboration Opportunities
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): Senator Mushahid Hussain, Chairman of the Senate Defense Committee, embarked on a diplomatic visit to Russia at the invitation of the ruling ‘United Russia’ party. During his…
Indonesia backtracks on Mirage 2000-5 acquisition
JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesia has withdrawn from a contract to procure the Qatar Emiri Air Force’s (QEAF’s) combined force of 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft. On 15 June 2023 the…
Sri Lanka Air Force Prioritizes New Aircraft Acquisitions
COLOMBO (Agencies) — The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster its aviation capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Air Marshal R A Udeni P Rajapaksa, the SLAF…
PLA Air Force Trains J-20 Pilots at Elite Combat Unit
BEIJING (Agencies) — The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative, utilizing an elite combat unit to train J-20 pilots. This strategic move comes…
Israel grants licence for gas exploration within Palestine’s maritime boundary
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel has given exploration licences for natural gas in locations that are considered to be within Palestine’s maritime boundary in preparation for “occupying” these areas. Israel announced…
Iran Unveils New Air Defense Weaponry Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
TEHRAN (Agencies): In a high-profile ceremony held on Saturday, Iran showcased its latest air defense systems, including the domestically produced Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh low-altitude air defense…
Ukrainian Troops Reportedly Beginning Partial Withdrawal From Avdeyevka
KIEV (Agencies): Ukrainian forces have reportedly started withdrawing from the city of Avdeyevka as they otherwise risk being cut off by advancing Russian troops. The Ukrainian military said on Thursday…
Macron and Zelensky Sign Ten Years Security Pact
Paris (Agencies) French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky solidified their nations’ commitment to security during a meeting in Paris. The ten-year pact, signed on Friday, mirrors defense…
Israel’s Covert Strikes Target Iranian Gas Pipelines – NYT
NEW YORK (Agencies): In a significant escalation of tensions, Israel has conducted clandestine strikes against two critical natural gas pipelines within Iran. These covert operations represent a departure from Israel’s…
Pakistan Election 24: Rawalpindi Commissioner Resigns Amid Election Manipulation Controversy
Rawalpindi, Pakistan (Khyber Mail): In a stunning turn of events, Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha has stepped down from his position following allegations of election manipulation during the February 8…
Greece Legalizes Gay Marriage
Athens (Agencies): Greek lawmakers have voted to legalize same-sex weddings, making Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to take this progressive step. Despite fierce opposition from the Orthodox Church of…
ChatGPT maker announces breakthrough text-to-video program
NEW YORK (Agencies): OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a new tool that turns text prompts into computer-generated videos. The program will be released to the public only after…
Iran Declares Ownership in Antarctica, Plans to Establish Military and Scientific Base
TEHRAN (Agencies): In a significant development, Iran has declared ownership over parts of Antarctica and announced plans to establish a military and scientific base there. The announcement was made by…
Pakistan and Turkiye to Merge Air-to-Air BVR Missile Programs
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): In a significant development, Pakistan and Turkiye have announced their decision to merge their air-to-air Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile programs. An official press release from the…
US to deploy 5 aircraft carriers in western Pacific in show of strength to China
WASHINGTON (Agencies) – As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States is expected to deploy nearly half of its aircraft carrier fleet to the western Pacific this year.…
Russia Unveils Troubling Anti-Satellite Weapon, White House Confirms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House confirmed on Thursday that Russia has acquired an emerging anti-satellite weapon, described as “troubling” by officials. However, they emphasized that the weapon does not…
Canada, Australia, New Zealand call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
SYDNEY (Agencies) – In response to reports of Israel’s planned military operation in Rafah, the leaders of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on Thursday, urgently calling…
Russian AI Model Passes Rigorous Medical Exam
Moscow (Agencies): In a groundbreaking achievement, the GigaChat neural network model, developed by Russia’s Sberbank, has successfully conquered a medical doctor exam typically reserved for students who have completed six…
Nawaz Sharif Nominates Shehbaz for PM, Maryam for Punjab CM as PTI decides to form a coalition in the Centre and Punjab with Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM)
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that party supremo Nawaz Sharif has nominated party president Shehbaz Sharif for the post of the country’s prime minister. In…
Chinese Scientists Uncover Monkeypox Virus DNA Replication Mechanism
BEIJING (Agencies): In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed the DNA replication mechanism of the monkeypox virus…
Truce Talks in Cairo Amid Fears of Israeli Assault on Rafah
Cairo/Tel Aviv (Agencies): As international calls grow for Israel to hold back on its planned assault on Rafah, officials from the United States, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar are meeting in…
Bitcoin Surges Above $50,000, Hits Highest Price Since 2021
NEW YORK (Agencies): Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, broke over the $50,000 mark on Monday, marking its highest price since 2021. The surge comes amid investor excitement over inflows into…
US Senate Approves $95.34 Billion Aid for Ukraine Amid Opposition
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The Democratic-led US Senate has passed a $95.34 billion international security assistance package, which includes approximately $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. The bill was approved with…
Astana International Forum 2024: Empowering People, Uniting Nations
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): Central Asia’s leading international conference, the Astana International Forum (AIF), is set to take place on the 13th and 14th of June 2024. The event, under the…
Iran and Saudi Arabia to Sign Numerous Military Agreements
TEHRAN (Agencies): In a historic move, Iran and Saudi Arabia have announced their intention to sign numerous military agreements. This marks a significant development in the relationship between the two…
Turkey and Russia to Establish a Joint Bank
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a groundbreaking move, Turkey and Russia have announced plans to establish a joint bank. This unprecedented decision marks a significant shift in the economic relations between the…
Israel Frees Israeli-Argentinian Hostages Amid Airstrikes That Kill 67 in Rafah
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Under the cover of airstrikes, Israel freed two Israeli-Argentinian hostages in Rafah on Monday. However, local health officials reported that these same airstrikes killed 67 Palestinians and…
North Korea Develops New Rocket Launcher Controller: State Media
Pyongyang (Agencies): North Korea has successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket launcher along with controllable shells, according to state media KCNA. The Academy of Defence…
Western Pharma Companies Tested Drugs on Mariupol Residents: Allegations of Human Experiments
MOSCOW (Agencies): According to documents obtained by Sputnik, major Western pharmaceutical companies, in collaboration with Ukrainian officials, allegedly conducted drug testing on patients within a Mariupol psychiatric ward over several…
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Transfers Duties To Deputy Amid Hospitalization For ‘Emergent Bladder Issue’
WASHINGTON (Agencies): U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has delegated his responsibilities to his deputy as he receives treatment for a critical health issue. This development comes after Austin’s recent hospitalization…
HMS Prince of Wales Delayed for NATO Drills: Technical Challenges Persist
LONDON (Agencies): The HMS Prince of Wales, a British Royal Navy aircraft carrier, has encountered delays in its departure for the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War. This incident…
Syria Prepared for Conflict with Israel; Golan Heights Liberation a Top Priority
Damascus (Agencies): Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad declared that Damascus is fully prepared to defend its territory in a potential military confrontation with Israel. Speaking during a meeting with Iranian…
Macron Postpones Ukraine Visit Due to Security Concerns
PARIS (Agencies): French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his planned visit to Ukraine due to security issues, as reported by the French magazine Challenges. The trip was initially scheduled for…
Qatar Frees Indian Navy Veterans Sentenced to Death
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Qatar has freed eight former Indian Navy officers who were previously sentenced to death on alleged espionage charges. New Delhi announced this development early Monday. Seven of…
PTI to Nominate Amin Ali Gandapur for KP CM and Atif Khan for Prime Minister
Peshawar (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has secured a decisive majority in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly, paving the way for the party to form its government for the third…
Canadian arrested for allegedly opening plane door, deploying evacuation slide in Thailand
Bangkok (Agencies): A Canadian man has been arrested in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai after he allegedly opened the door on a commercial plane and triggered the evacuation…
US Military Drills in Philippines Remain Unaffected Amid Global Tensions
Manila (Agencies): Despite escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, combat-readiness exercises between the United States and the Philippines will continue undeterred. Major General Marcus Evans, commanding the US…
Historic Pakistan Elections Conclude Amid Controversy and Hope
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The much-anticipated Pakistan elections have concluded, with polling stations across the country beginning the count after polls closed on Thursday. The elections, already delayed for months, were…
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Troops to Prepare for Rafah Incursion Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Talks
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed troops to prepare for a potential incursion into the densely populated Gazan city of Rafah. The order comes as a…
Helicopter Crash in California Claims Lives of Five US Marines
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Marine Corps confirmed on Thursday that five Marines lost their lives in a helicopter crash in California on February 6, 2024. The deceased Marines were part…
Zelensky Dismisses Ukrainian Army’s Commander-in-Chief
KYIV (Agencies): General Valery Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces during the conflict with Russia, was officially dismissed from his position on Thursday. This decision follows President Vladimir…
Iconic Nokia Brand Set to Vanish as HMD Global Plans Own Product Line
HELSINKI (Agencies): HMD Global, the Finnish manufacturer of the renowned Nokia cell phones, has announced its intention to introduce a new product line under its brand. This suggests that the…
India Considers Participation in New Russian Oil Ventures
NEW DELHI (Agencies): As the transition to renewable energy sources continues, crude oil remains a primary energy source, according to the chairman of a state-owned company. Oil India Limited, a…
Dubai Real Estate Market Records Over $9.6 Billion in Sales in January 2024
DUBAI (Agencies): According to a recent report from property portal Property Finder, the Dubai real estate market has started 2024 with a record-breaking sales figure of $9.6 billion (AED35.4 billion),…
BULLSEYE!! Houthis score direct hits on UK HMS DIAMOND Destroyer forcing Royal Navy to retreat from Red Sea
LONDON (Agencies): In a significant development, Britain has decided to withdraw its destroyer, HMS DIAMOND, from the Red Sea due to mounting tensions and security concerns. The vessel faced a…
What’s next for the US-Philippines basing agreement?
MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines is expected to work on dozens of projects this year to upgrade military bases as part of an agreement with the United States. Signed in 2014,…
Taiwan to deploy Sky Bow III missile systems to counter China’s ballistic missile capability
Taipei City (Agencies): Taiwan has initiated the deployment of its Sky Bow III surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, known locally as Tien Kung III, at existing MIM-23 Hawk and Sky Bow…
Germany and Ukraine to sign security pact at Munich Security Conference
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany and Ukraine are expected to sign a security cooperation agreement at the Munich Security Conference, which will take place from February 16-18, according to the Frankfurter Allgemeine…
Thousands of Canadian businesses could go bust – report
Ottawa (Agencies): Thousands of small businesses in Canada face the risk of closing down after the government ended pandemic-era support last month and as interest rates are at a two-decade…
India sends attack sub to Sri Lanka to counter China
NEW DELHI (Agenciess): India’s INS Karanj, a diesel attack submarine, docked in Sri Lanka over the weekend to counter China’s activities in the Indian Ocean. The sub arrived at the…
Pentagon, Raytheon Sign Contract Worth $68.4Mln for Delivery of 50 Missiles to Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Agencies): According to Agencies, the US Department of Defense has signed a contract worth $68.4 million with the Raytheon defense-industrial company for the production and delivery of 50 air-to-ground…
Florida sends troops to stop migrant ‘invasion’
Florida (Agencies): Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that he will deploy members of the Florida National Guard to assist Texas in repelling an “invasion” of illegal immigrants. Roughly 1,000 soldiers…
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi sentenced to seven years each in ‘un-Islamic nikah’ case
Rawalpindi (Agencies): A Rawalpindi court has sentenced former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years each in a case related to their marriage during…
US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Targets in Syria and Iraq – CENTCOM
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In response to a drone strike on a US garrison on the border of Jordan and Syria that killed three US service members and injured dozens more, US…
US, British Defense Chiefs Discuss Middle East Threats
Washington (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his British counterpart Grant Shapps at the Pentagon to discuss security threats in the Middle East. The two leaders discussed “the…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Pull Officers from Syria After Israeli Strikes
Tehran (agencies):Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have scaled back deployment of their senior officers in Syria due to a spate of deadly Israeli strikes and will rely more on allied Shiite militia…
Man uses AI to find wife on dating site
MOSCOW (Agencies): Finding the ideal companion is no simple task, but a Russian software developer found a wife on a popular dating app, after delegating the choice to Artificial Intelligence…
PAF’s Modernization Drive: Pakistan’s Air Chief and Chinese Envoy Focus on Indigenization & Technology Exchange
Islamabad (Agencies) The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr Jiang Zaidong, met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air…
Israel ‘hit squad’ kills three in West Bank hospital operation
WEST BANK (Agencies): In a covert operation, Israeli forces, disguised as civilians and medical staff, neutralized three Palestinians at the Ibn Sina Hospital in the city of Jenin, located in…
Iran may impose $18bln fine on Pakistan over gas pipeline construction delay
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Iran has warned Pakistan that it may have to pay a $18 billion penalty if it fails to make progress on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project within the…
Former Premier Imran Khan and Ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sentenced to 10 Years in Cipher Case
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): In a recent development, a special court, established under the Official Secrets Act, sentenced former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to 10 years in…
Flight Attendant from Pakistan International Airlines Goes Missing in Canada
Toronto (Agencies): A female flight attendant from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Faiza Mukhtar, has reportedly gone missing during a layover in Toronto, Canada. Mukhtar was on duty for flight PK…
Saudi Arabia Allows Marriage Contracts at Two Holy Mosques
RIYADH (Agencies): The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that nikah, or marriage contracts, can now be conducted at the two holiest sites in Islam –…
High-Ranking Israeli Officials Call for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Dismissal
TEL AVIV (Agencies): In a public letter, 26 former senior Israeli security officials and 17 senior civil field officials, including three Nobel laureates, have demanded the removal of Benjamin Netanyahu,…
UK Royal Navy’s Inability to Strike Yemeni Houthis Revealed as a ‘Scandal’
LONDON (Agencies): The UK Royal Navy’s vessels have been revealed to be incapable of attacking Houthi positions in Yemen due to a lack of necessary missiles, a situation that a…
Top Russian Epidemiologist Declares Covid-19 Has Exhausted Its Pandemic Potential
MOSCOW (Agencies): Gennady Onishchenko, Russia’s former chief health inspector, has stated that Covid-19 has lost its pandemic potential in the years since it was identified by the World Health Organization.…
Israel Reportedly Preparing for Potential Invasion of Lebanon
BEIRUT (Agencies): According to Lebanese broadcaster LBCI, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to wage a full-scale war against Hezbollah, the pro-Palestinian armed group in Lebanon. The development comes…
‘Armed Convoy’ Pledges to Halt Migrant Crossings at Texas Border
TEXAS (Agencies): A large convoy, reportedly led by a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, has announced its intention to arrive at the Texas border next week to prevent illegal crossings…
Israel and Hamas Nearing Ceasefire Agreement – New York Times
NEW YORK (Agencies): According to the New York Times, Israel and Hamas are expected to reach a prolonged ceasefire agreement within the next two weeks. The US-brokered deal could potentially…
Pakistan Triumphs Over Nigeria in Hockey 5s World Cup 2024
Muscat (Agencies): In the inaugural match of the Hockey 5s World Cup 2024 held in Muscat, Oman, Pakistan emerged victorious against Nigeria with a score of 11-5. The national team’s…
Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store
Tel Aviv (AP): A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over 70 years, a diplomat reported Wednesday, a further socially liberalizing step in the…
US launches new round of airstrikes in Iraq
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US military has announced that it has carried out “proportionate” airstrikes against Iranian-backed militants in Iraq in response to recent attacks on American bases in the region.…
65 Ukrainian POWs killed in Russian plane crash – MOD
MOSCOW (Agencies): A Russian heavy transport plane carrying several dozen Ukrainian prisoners of war has crashed in Belgorod Region, which borders Ukraine, Moscow has confirmed. Local Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has…
Pakistan raises second squadron of JF-17 block III fighter jets equipped with new Chinese engine
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): Pakistan Air Force has decided to establish another squadron comprising the latest variant of JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter aircrafts. The squadron will be established in Karachi…
India: Modi inaugurates controversial Hindu temple on former mosque site
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a contentious Hindu temple built on the former site of the 16th century Babri Masjid. The mosque, named after the…
Pakistan Schools, Universities in Capital Close on Attack Threat
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan has seen a spike in militant attacks targeting police and soldiers, with over 1,500 civilians, security forces and militants killed in various terror attacks last year, according…
UK, US Form New Partnership to ‘Fight Biological Threats’
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom and the United States are launching a new partnership to join forces in countering biological threats under the “One Health” principle that also covers cooperation…
UK to Spend $510Mln on Sea Viper Missile System Upgrade Following Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom plans to spend $514 million to modernize the Sea Viper anti-aircraft missile system that UK forces previously used to shoot down drones in the Red…
Saudi Arabia reveals new conditions for ‘normalizing’ Israel ties
RIYADH (Agencies): A normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel will only be possible if the issue of Palestinian statehood is resolved, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan…
Pakistan, Iran envoys to resume offices by Jan 26; Iranian FM to visit Islamabad on Jan 29: FO
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and Iran on Monday agreed that their ambassadors would return to their respective posts by January 26, 2024. The agreement to this effect was reached in a…
China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Affirms Unyielding Commitment to Sovereignty and Economic Partnership in Pakistan
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): In a momentous diplomatic affair, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong graced Islamabad with his presence and took part in the inauguration of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor…
Falcon 10 Passenger Aircraft Vanishes from Radar in Afghanistan
KABUL (Agencies): A Falcon 10-passenger aircraft has reportedly disappeared from radar detection in the mountainous region of Afghanistan, near its border with Tajikistan. The disappearance was first reported by Tolo…
Russian Military Strikes Ukrainian Air Defense Positions in Odessa with 4-ton old Soviet era P-35B Missiles
MOSCOW (Agencies): According to a source, the Russian military used several Soviet-made P-35B missiles of the Utes and Redut systems to strike the positions of Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile systems near…
Another Boeing Incident: FAA Finds ‘Softball-Sized Hole’ in Plane That Was on Fire
MIAMI (Agencies): A Boeing 747 cargo plane had to divert its flight and return to Miami International Airport on Thursday night after an engine failed shortly after takeoff, said the…
Two British warships collide in Persian Gulf
LONDON (Agencies): Two UK Royal Navy minesweeper vessels collided while docking in Bahrain, with one ship caught on video as it backed into the other. A British military spokesperson has…
Pakistan Air Force Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Militant Hideouts in Iran Following Attack
PESHAWAR (Khyber Mail): In a swift response to a missile and drone attack on its territory, the Pakistan Air Force reportedly conducted a late-night bombing mission in Iran. The operation…
Ethiopia inducts Sukhoi Su-30 Fighters and Baykar Bayraktar Ak?nc? UAVs
Addis Ababa (Agencies): The Ethiopian National Defense Force (FDRE Defense Force) has recently added new Sukhoi Su-30 ‘Flanker’ fighters and Baykar Bayraktar Ak?nc? armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its…
Bangladesh’s BNP Launches ‘India Out’ Movement, Echoing Anti-India Sentiment in Maldives
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh’s largest opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has initiated an ‘India Out’ movement, echoing a similar campaign in the Maldives that strained its diplomatic relations with…
India and Iran Finalize Chahbahar Port Agreement, Emerge as Strategic Partners in Regional Connectivity
TEHRAN (Agencies): India and Iran have successfully concluded a pivotal agreement on the Chahbahar Port project, marking a significant milestone in their diplomatic and economic relations. The Chahbahar Port, situated…
US Conducts Another Series of Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In an ongoing series of developments, the United States has executed another set of strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, marking the fourth instance of targeting the Iran-backed…
Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Islamabad has decided to recall its ambassador in Tehran, following a reported Iranian attack on Pakistani soil overnight. A statement by the Foreign Ministry called the incident a…
Iran Missiles and Drones Strike kills children in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian airstrike inside its borders that killed two children, calling it an “unprovoked violation of its airspace” and warning of retaliation. Iran…
Trump wins Iowa caucus, DeSantis and Haley battle for second place
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Donald Trump muscled past his rivals to capture the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, according to Edison Research projections,…
Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iran said late Monday it had launched strikes against a “spy headquarters and gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups” shortly after missiles hit an upscale area near…
Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Responds to Express Tribune Article on Ukraine-Russia Relations
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, responded today to The Express Tribune’s recent article authored by Ukrainian Ambassador Markiian Chuchuk. Ambassador Khorev addressed what he deemed baseless…
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian A-50 Spy Plane
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine’s military has shot down a Russian military spy plane over the Sea of Azov, according to Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhny. The A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft…
New Cargo Route Between Pakistan and China Launched
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, has described the new cargo route between Pakistan and China as “a welcome development and an important driver for trade between Pakistan…
Japan Tightens Land Use Rules Near 6 U.S. Military Facilities
TOKYO (Agencies): The Japanese government has added six U.S. military and other key facilities to the list of locations where the acquisition and use of land in nearby areas is…
Russia Develops and Uses Robot ‘Turtle’ to Deliver Ammunition to Troops in Combat Zone
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian military has reportedly developed and used a robot named “Turtle” to deliver ammunition to troops in the combat zone. The robot was used in the Luhansk…
US approves possible Javelin sale to Kosovo
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has notified the US Congress of a possible sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Kosovo for an estimated cost of USD75 million. The proposed…
Malaysia receives first batch of G2000 Mk II attack craft
Kuala Lumpur (Agencies): The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has taken delivery of its first locally built G2000 Mk II fast interceptor craft (FIC) from local shipbuilder Gading Marine. Gading Marine…
France orders additional Rafale combat aircraft
PARIS (Agencies): France has ordered 42 additional Dassault Rafale combat aircraft for the French Air and Space Force, according to the country’s Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. The…
Chinese border outposts connected to national power grid
BEIJING (Agencies): According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV), more than 700 Chinese frontier outposts have connected to the national power grid, which has boosted the Chinese military’s…
North Korea missile test hypersonic warhead
Py?ngyang (Agencies): North Korea has reportedly tested a new solid-fuel missile with a hypersonic warhead, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The launch was designed to test…
White House says ‘it’s the right time’ for Israel to scale back Gaza war as fighting hits 100 days
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The White House has stated that it is the right time for Israel to scale back its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli leaders again…
Lebanese journalist Nabila Awad refuses award from culture minister
LONDON (Agencies): Lebanese news presenter Nabila Awad has refused to receive an award from the minister of culture in objection to his political stances and ministerial decisions. Awad, who works…
Houthis Fire Cruise Missile at US Navy Destroyer in Red Sea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Navy destroyer the Laboon was attacked by a cruise missile fired from a Houthi militant area of Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. “On January 14 at…
Germany Gearing Up For ‘NATO-Russia War’ After Ukraine’s Defeat – Bild
MOSCOW (Agencies): As the West continues to wage a hybrid proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, supplying the Kiev regime with modern weapons systems, it has been hyping up allegations…
America’s 100 largest landowners revealed
NEW YORK (Agencies): The Emmerson family, which owns lumber producer Sierra Pacific Industries, has been listed as America’s largest landowner this year, according to an annual ranking compiled by the…
US Conducts Fresh Strike Against Houthi Radar Site in Yemen
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US forces conducted a fresh strike against a Houthi radar site in Yemen early on Saturday local time, according to the American military and the Iran-backed militia’s official…
Germany rejects genocide charges brought against Israel by South Africa
BERLIN (Agencies): The German government on Friday rejected the genocide charges directed against Israel by South Africa before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), warning against “political instrumentalization” of this…
Sputnik-V Covid vaccine pioneer Boris Naroditsky dies
MOSCOW (Agencies): One of the lead developers of the Russian Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine, Boris Naroditsky, has died at the age of 82, the chief researcher of the Gamaleya Epidemiology and…
Over $1 Billion in US Weapons Sent to Ukraine Could Be Stolen – Report
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Last year’s US Department of Defense’s inspector general report concluded that the Pentagon faced “challenges” in monitoring all of the American military equipment pouring into Ukraine after the…
Citigroup announces mass layoffs
NEW YORK (Agencies): The US banking giant Citigroup has announced plans to cut up to 20,000 jobs after reporting a steep quarterly loss of $1.8 billion for the last three…
6.2 magnitude Earthquake shakes part of Pakistan
PESHAWAR (Agencies): An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shook several parts of Pakistan including Islamabad, Peshawar, and Lahore among other cities. The tremors were felt in several areas of Punjab, Khyber…
US Aerospace Firm Abandons Moon Landing Due to Fuel Leak
CAPE CANAVERAL (Agencies): Astrobotic Technology, a US aerospace firm, has abandoned its moon landing mission due to a fuel leak, marking a setback for the nation’s first attempted lunar surface…
US, UK forces shoot down Houthi missiles and drones in Red Sea -US military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. and UK forces shot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthis on Tuesday into the Southern Red Sea towards international shipping lanes, the U.S. military’s…
Intel challenges Nvidia, Qualcomm with ‘AI PC’ chips for cars
DETROIT (Reuters) Intel (INTC.O) said on Tuesday it will launch automotive versions of its newest AI-enabled chips, taking on Qualcomm (QCOM.O) and Nvidia (NVDA.O) in the market for semiconductors that…
US and Chinese military officers resume talks as agreed by Biden and Xi
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese military officers have resumed talks that were frozen after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in the summer of 2022, a development U.S.…
Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in ‘X-Men’ and ‘Designated Survivor,’ dies at 42
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “Agent Game” as well as the TV…
‘War could come to Sweden’ – defense minister
STOCKHOLM (Agencies): Swedish officials have warned their citizens to prepare for a potential war with Russia, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. The statements were made at the Folk…
China Post 2024 Year of the Dragon stamps Nine-Dragon Wall
BEIJING (Agencies): China Post has revealed two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon. One of the stamps features a golden dragon flying among clouds…
Ongoing War in Gaza Raises Concerns Over International Response
GAZA CITY (Agencies): As the destructive war, which has resulted in the annihilation of civilians, enters its fourth month, it appears that some countries remain unconvinced of Israel’s defiance of…
Companies Navigate Rising Ship Rates Amid Lingering Red Sea Tensions, Turning to China-Europe Freight Train as Alternative
Beijing (Agencies): In the face of the prolonged Red Sea crisis entering its third month, shipping lines remain cautious about resuming services, leading to soaring freight rates and a shortage…
Chinese University Advances Super Cow Cloning Project for Enhanced Dairy Production
BEIJING (Agencies): A groundbreaking initiative to clone “super cows” aimed at boosting dairy output is progressing successfully in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, according to a scientist from the…
Goldman Sachs Warns of Possible Oil Prices Doubling Amid Red Sea Disruptions
NEW YORK (Agencies): In a recent interview with CNBC, Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs’ head of oil research, cautioned that global crude oil prices could potentially double if disruptions caused by…
Russian Military Downs Two Ukrainian Jets and Intercepts Missiles – MOD
MOSCOW (Agencies): In the latest development in the ongoing conflict, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Sunday that its forces successfully shot down two Ukrainian warplanes within the past 24…
Massive vehicle pileup on southern California highway leaves 2 dead, 9 injured, authorities say
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A crash involving dozens of vehicles along a foggy stretch of California’s Interstate 5 in southern California has left two people dead and nine others injured.…
Astrobotic Technology and Intuitive Machines to Attempt First US Moon Landings Since Apollo Era
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Agencies) — After a hiatus of more than five decades since the end of the Apollo program, the United States is preparing to return to the moon.…
Major Combat Operations in Northern Gaza Concluded by Israel as War Enters Fourth Month
TEL AVIV (Agencies) — The Israeli military has indicated the conclusion of major combat operations in northern Gaza, stating that it has finished dismantling the military infrastructure of Hamas in…
India’s Tamil Nadu in $4.4 billion deals with Apple suppliers, other investors
CHENNAI (Reuters) India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu has signed investment pacts worth more than $4.39 billion with firms such as Apple (AAPL.O) suppliers Tata Electronics and Pegatron (4938.TW), as…
Italian foreign minister calls for formation of EU army
ROME (Reuters): The European Union should form its combined army that could play a role in peacekeeping and preventing conflict, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said. In an interview with…
China Imposes Sanctions on Five US Defense Firms in Retaliation to US Actions
BEIJING (Agencies): In response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan, China has imposed sanctions on five American defense-related companies. The sanctions, announced on Sunday, will freeze any assets…
Boeing 737 Max-9 Grounded Globally After Mid-Air Incident
Oregon (Agencies): Alaska Airlines has announced the temporary grounding of its fleet of Boeing 737 Max-9 aircraft following a mid-air incident. A section of the fuselage and a window of…
India’s Pioneering Sun Probe, Aditya-L1, Successfully Reaches Final Destination
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s inaugural solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has successfully been positioned in orbit, as announced by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Saturday. The mission, initiated by ISRO…
Pakistan Achieves Dominance in Regional Electronic Warfare with Two New Additions
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has fully operationalised its EADS network, a comprehensive electronic air defence system that offers a multi-layered, all-spectrum offensive and defensive weapon platform.…
Indian navy intercepts ship, rescues crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s navy said its commandos have rescued all crew members from a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel after its attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea, and that it had…
US defense chief hospitalized due to medical complications
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on January 1 due to complications from a recent elective medical procedure, according to a statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Major…
Japan Thanks North Korean Leader for Sending Condolences Over Deadly Earthquake
TOKYO (Agencies): The Japanese government has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for expressing condolences over a powerful earthquake and a series of strong aftershocks that struck Japan on…
McDonald’s hurt by Israel-related boycott – CEO
NEW YORK (Agencies): McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has acknowledged that the company’s franchises in the Middle East have experienced a “meaningful business impact” due to boycotts associated with the Gaza…
Pakistan to buy Chinese FC-31 fighter jets – Air Chief
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan is set to acquire the Chinese FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation fighter, according to head of the Pakistan Air Force. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu was speaking…
USAF B-1 Lancer Bomber Crashes During Training Flight in South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA (Agencies): A B-1 Lancer bomber crashed during a training mission on Thursday in South Dakota, according to US military officials. The crash occurred at around 5:50 p.m. local…
PLA Conducts Patrols in South China Sea Amid Tensions
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea to safeguard national sovereign security and maritime rights. This move comes amid a…
Israel dropped 65,000 tonnes of bombs on Gaza in 89 days
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Israel has dropped more than 45,000 bombs on Gaza weighing more than 65,000 tonnes, the Gaza Media Office has said. “Occupation aircraft dropped over 45,000 missiles and…
Extension of US Military Presence in Qatar Secured for Another Decade
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a discreet move, the United States and Qatar have reportedly inked a deal to prolong the stay of American troops at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, according…
Israel won’t take orders from US – security minister
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has rejected US criticism of proposals to resettle Palestinians in territories outside of Gaza, saying in a message posted on social…
What Message Does USS Ford Departure From the Middle East Send to Israel?
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been ordered to return back to its home port of Norfolk, Virginia, from the eastern Mediterranean amid the…
Saudi Arabia officially joins BRICS – state media
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced that it has joined the BRICS+ group, with the news carried by state TV. Riyadh has been in negotiations on its accession…
Hamas deputy killed in Beirut blast
BEIRUT (Agencies): A drone strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut has killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri. The Palestinian militants and local security sources blamed the attack on Israel,…
Pakistan’s former finance minister Sartaj Aziz passes away
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Former finance minister Sartaj Aziz passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to government and PML-N officials. The PML-N announced his death in a post on social media…
Five dead after Japan Airlines jet collides with coast guard plane at Haneda Airport
TOKYO (Agencies): A Japan Airlines jet burst into flames on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday after a collision on the ground with a Japan Coast Guard plane.…
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary to become first Australian-born Queen
Brisbane (Agencies): The fairy tale rise of an Australian sales executive to the upper ranks of European royalty is set to be completed later this month when Crown Princess Mary…
Israel withdraws thousands of troops from Gaza as USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group heads home
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military officially announced on Monday the withdrawal of thousands of troops from the Gaza Strip. This move could mark the beginning of a new phase…
UK preparing to attack Houthis – The Times
LONDON (Agencies): Britain is preparing to launch airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants in response to a wave of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, The Times reported on…
Gold Expected to Reach New Highs in 2024 – Reuters
NEW YORK (Agencies): Industry experts predict that gold prices will continue to rally in 2024 due to ongoing uncertainty about the global economy, driving safe-haven demand for the precious metal,…
Last UN Troops Depart Mali as Peacekeeping Mission Ends
Bamako (Agencies): The United Nations (UN) announced the completion of the withdrawal of its peacekeeping force from Mali on Sunday, marking the end of a decade-long mission in response to…
7.6 magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings
TOKYO (Agencies) – A formidable 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked central Japan on Monday, prompting urgent evacuation advisories in select west coast areas. The seismic event resulted in structural damage, power…
Emirates Gets “Made in Abu Dhabi” Beer
ABU DHABI (Agencies): Marking a significant shift in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alcohol regulations, Abu Dhabi has launched its first local craft brewery, Craft by Side Hustle, located in…
Intel’s $25 Billion Investment in Israel Marks Historic High
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Intel and the Israeli government have confirmed a $25 billion investment for a new chipmaking factory in the country, marking the largest investment in Israel’s history. The…
Israel Appoints Israel Katz as New Foreign Minister
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Israel Katz as the new head of the country’s Foreign Ministry. The decision comes as Eli Cohen…
Very-long-range anti-ship missile enters service with Iranian navy
TEHRAN (Agencies): The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) held a ceremony on 24 December to induct new equipment that included an anti-ship missile called the Talaiyeh, which is said…
US Deploys 6 THAAD Air Defense Systems in Guam Amid Rising Threats from China and North Korea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a strategic move to bolster defenses against potential threats from China and North Korea, the U.S. has transformed a former military housing area near the Marine Corps’…
Debate Resurfaces: Time to Replenish America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Following significant withdrawals of 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in response to rising gasoline prices, there is a growing discussion about the need to…
Burundian President Advocates Public Stoning for Same-Sex Couples, Criticizes Western Pressure on LGBTQ Rights
Gitega (Agencies): During a press conference on Friday, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye sparked outrage by publicly calling for the stoning of same-sex couples in the country. Ndayishimiye went on to…
Kazakhstan removes Afghan Taliban from list of terrorist organizations
ASTANA (Agencies): Kazakhstan removed the Afghan Taliban movement from the list of terrorist organizations, Anadolu Agency reports. In an interview with Kazakh state news agency Kazinform on Friday, the country’s…
India Plans Ambitious Satellite Network to Enhance Border Surveillance
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India aims to deploy a comprehensive layer of satellites across various orbits to monitor troop movements and capture extensive imagery along its borders with China and Pakistan,…
UK Bolsters Ukraine’s Defense with Additional Missiles Amidst Escalating Conflict
LONDON (Agencies): In response to the escalating conflict, the UK Defense Ministry announced on Friday that it will dispatch an additional 200 missiles to Kiev. This decision follows a significant…
US opening ‘Second Front’ against Russia – Moscow
MOSCOW (Agencies): Washington has long been eager to open “a second front” against Russia in the South Caucasus by interfering in regional affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has said.…
Belgorod Under Siege: Unjustified Attack Calls for Global Response, Governor Gladkov Briefs Putin
MOSCOW (Agencies): Belgorod has been subjected to a horrifying, unanticipated attack by the Kiev regime, leading to substantial civilian casualties. This act of aggression, denounced by Russia’s Defense Ministry, necessitates…
Russia confirms ‘massive barrage’ on targets in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that its forces launched a series of air attacks against multiple targets in Ukraine in the last week. A statement from the…
South Africa initiates legal action against Israel at International Court of Justice
CAPE TOWN (Agencies): South Africa on Friday filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), requesting the court to indicate provisional measures, Anadolu Agency…
Ex-Mossad chief: Hamas is more prepared for war than we expected
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Former Mossad Chief, Yossi Cohen, said if Israel wants to continue its war in Gaza, it must listen to the United States and ensure the entry of…
Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using ‘incognito mode’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser —…
Afghan Taliban’s Hydropower Dam Sparks Concerns in Pakistan
KABUL (Agencies): The Afghan Taliban’s recent announcement of plans to construct a hydroelectric dam on the Kunar River in eastern Afghanistan has raised apprehensions in neighboring Pakistan. According to a…
Israel harvesting organs from Palestinians it killed in Gaza, authorities say
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Authorities in Gaza have accused Israel of harvesting organs from the bodies of Palestinians it has killed in the besieged enclave and demanded an international probe, Anadolu…
Congress Launches Investigation into Osprey Safety Following Fatal USAF Crash
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The House Oversight Committee has initiated an investigation into the safety of an Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in the aftermath of a CV-22 crash near Japan last month that…
U.S. Army Successfully Tests Long-Range Quantum Radio Communication
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In collaboration with Rydberg Technologies, the U.S. Army has accomplished a groundbreaking achievement—the first-ever long-range radio communication using an atomic quantum receiver. The breakthrough offers promising prospects for…
India Approves Acquisition of 70,000 SIG716 Rifles for the Army
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of an additional 70,000 SIG Sauer SIG716 7.62×51 mm rifles, valued at INR 8.4 billion (USD 100 million),…
New Zealand Ministry of Defence Contracts Three Companies for Unmanned Systems
Wellington (Agencies): The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently announced the awarding of contracts for small, micro, and nano unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) to three companies. The contracts,…
Mental Health Crisis Grips U.S. Troops in Syria and Iraq Due to Artillery Firing
NEW YORK (Agencies): The mental health crisis within the U.S. military is escalating, with suicides becoming the second leading cause of death among service personnel. A recent study has linked…
Attacks kill at least 160 people in Plateau
ABUJA (Agencies): Armed groups have killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local government officials said on Monday. The toll marked a…
US strikes sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US military carried out strikes on three sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq on Monday after an attack wounded three American personnel the previous day, drawing…
Jordanian army airdrops humanitarian aid for Palestinians trapped in Gaza church
AMMAN (Agencies): The Jordanian army airdropped humanitarian aid on Sunday for hundreds of Palestinians besieged within a church in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports. ”Under Royal directives, the Jordanian…
Russian warship damaged in Ukrainian strike on Crimea – MoD
MOSCOW (Agencies): Ukrainian forces have damaged the Russian landing ship Novocherkassk at its home base in Feodosia with an overnight missile strike, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday morning.…
AI and Autonomous Systems Take Center Stage in Ukraine Conflict as Russia and Ukraine Deploy ‘Crude Ground Robots’
MOSCOW (Agencies): The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is witnessing a notable shift in warfare dynamics, with both nations grappling with a manpower shortage. In response, a new facet…
U.S. Contemplates Easing Arms Sales Ban to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Peace Talks and Regional Tensions
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Reports suggest that the Biden administration is considering lifting restrictions on weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, a move initiated by Riyadh’s involvement in peace negotiations with the Houthi…
Israel Planning to End Ground Operations in Gaza in ‘3rd phase of War’: Media
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Tel Aviv is preparing to end its military ground operations in the Gaza Strip as part of the third stage of its war in the coming weeks,…
Iranian Drone Attack Targets Chemical Tanker off India, Pentagon States
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a significant development, the Pentagon has openly accused Iran of orchestrating a drone attack on a Japanese-owned chemical tanker near the Indian coast. This marks the first…
Israeli Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion Withdraws from Gaza Following Al-Shujaiya Setback
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military command has ordered the withdrawal of several battalions from the Gaza Strip to provide them with a brief “resting” period following significant losses in…
Airbus Atlantic Christmas Dinner Leaves Over 700 Staff Sick – French Health Officials
PARIS (Agencies): Health authorities in France have disclosed that over 700 employees of Airbus Atlantic fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner. Reports from the Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS)…
Pakistani Media and Think Tank Representatives Impressed by Xinjiang’s Development and Religious Freedom
BEIJING (Agencies): A delegation of 15 representatives from Pakistani media and think tanks, during a five-day visit to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Northwest China, expressed their admiration for the…
Argentina Unveils Sweeping Economic Reforms in “Shock Therapy” Response to Crisis
Buenos Aires (Agencies): Argentine President Javier Milei has unveiled an extensive package of economic reforms, including the privatization of state-owned companies and the elimination of export limits and price controls,…
Ireland Initiates Human Rights Case Against UK Over Northern Ireland Legacy Act
DUBLIN (Agencies): Dublin has decided to pursue legal action against the UK over the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act, which potentially provides immunity for crimes committed during the…
‘Captain America’ Arrested at US Military Base for Armed Entry Attempt
FLORIDA (Agencies): In a bizarre incident, a Florida man, identifying himself as “Captain America,” was arrested while attempting to enter MacDill Air Force Base armed with claims to possess “top…
Shooting Leaves 15 Dead, Dozens Injured at Prague’s Charles University
Prague (Agencies): In a devastating attack at Charles University in Prague on Thursday, a gunman claimed the lives of 15 individuals and left around two dozen others injured, according to…
South Africa may prosecute and revoke citizenship of citizens in Israeli army
CAPE TOWN (Agencies): The South African government has warned its citizens who are fighting in the Israel Defence Forces against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip that they may face…
UK and Ukraine to Sign 10-Year Naval Security Pact for Black Sea Boost
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom is reportedly finalizing a ten-year security pact with Ukraine to enhance the Ukrainian Navy’s presence in the Black Sea, as stated by The Telegraph. Building…
Amsterdam Plans to Relocate Red Light District Amid Controversy
AMSTERDAM (Agencies): Amsterdam officials have unveiled a proposal to move the city’s notorious ‘red light district’ to a purpose-built ‘Erotic Center’ in the southern part of the city. The initiative…
Ethiopia’s Parliament Unanimously Approves Bilateral Trade Agreement with Pakistan
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan announces a significant development as the House of the Peoples Representatives…
Collaboration Boosted: Pakistan’s COAS and US CENTCOM Commander Discuss Regional Security and Joint Training in Tampa Bay Meeting
Florida: (Agencies): General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), held talks with General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of the United States Central Command, during his visit…
CAGE goes international in struggle against ‘War on Terror’
LONDON (Agencies): UK human rights group CAGE, which was set up to defend victims of the “war on terror”, is marking its 20th anniversary this week with a celebration of…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Secures Overwhelming Third Term Victory
CAIRO (Agencies): In a resounding victory, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has been re-elected for a new six-year term, garnering a staggering 89.6 percent of the vote, as announced by…
Devastating Earthquake Claims 111 Lives: Northwestern China Faces Tragedy in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces
BEIJING (Agencies) — A devastating magnitude 6.2 earthquake rocked a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 111 lives, as reported by…
Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — The U.S. and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by…
Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local…
Militant Attack on Police Station in Southeastern Iran Claims 11 Lives
TEHRAN (Agencies): Baluchi militants launched an assault on a police station in southeastern Iran early Friday, resulting in the tragic death of 11 security personnel and injuring several others, as…
Flying Whales to Establish Airship Assembly Line in UAE
ABU DHABI (Agencies): French startup Flying Whales has unveiled plans to construct an airship factory in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a potential completion date as early as 2027.…
India and Oman Sign Multiple MoUs to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
New Delhi (Agencies): The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Oman’s Dhofar University inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies – Hindi…
Lithuania Repairs Leopard 2 Tanks for Ukraine, Demonstrates Ongoing Support
VILNIUS (Agencies): The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has successfully restored Leopard 2 tanks damaged on the frontlines and is ready to send them back to Ukraine, according to an announcement…
Niger Prepares for Inaugural Crude Oil Exports in January
NIAMEY (Agencies): Niger is gearing up to commence its first-ever crude oil exports in January, according to statements from the country’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani. The commercial phase of…
‘Brothers in Arms’ Israeli military company purchases robot dogs for use in Gaza war
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Brothers in Arms, an organisation consisting of men and women from various units in Israel’s military reserves, was reported this week to have purchased three robot dogs…
Hezbollah targets 3 Israeli military sites
BEIRUT (Agencies): Hezbollah announced on Saturday that its fighters had targeted three Israeli military sites along Lebanon’s southern border, resulting in “many casualties and injuries among Israeli soldiers”, Anadolu Agency…
Saudi Arabia and Iran Affirm Commitment to Beijing Agreement
JEDDAH (Agencies): The inaugural session of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Tripartite Joint Committee concluded in Beijing on Friday, with both Saudi and Iranian delegations pledging their dedication to implementing the Beijing Agreement.…
US Navy warship attacked by drones
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Navy destroyer deployed to the Red Sea amid Israel’s war with Hamas has shot down a barrage of 14 attack drones that were allegedly launched from…
Pakistan’s Army Chief Engages in Crucial Discussions on Regional Peace with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
New York (Agencies): During his ongoing visit to the United States, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, held a crucial meeting with Mr.…
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah dies aged 86
KUWAIT CITY (Agencies): Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah passed away on Saturday at the age of 86, the Amiri Diwan said in a broadcasted statement. He will be succeeded…
Canada to Base Tactical Aviation Assets in Latvia
WASHINGTON (Agencies) – Canada plans to deploy four Griffon helicopters to a Latvia-based NATO battlegroup, marking the first time in over 20 years that the country has based its tactical…
Finland to sign deal for new US military presence
HELSINKI (Agencies): Finland plans to sign a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the US, enabling Washington to station troops, store weapons and ammunition in the country, the Finnish Foreign Ministry…
IDF killed Israeli hostages in Gaza
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it accidentally killed three Israeli nationals taken hostage by Hamas, explaining that the “tragic” error occurred in a Gaza neighborhood…
Fuel Relief: Pakistan’s Government Slashes Petrol and Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): In a significant move, the caretaker government of Pakistan has announced a substantial reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next two weeks.…
Jordan’s princess joins air force to deliver aid to Gaza
AMMAN (Agencies): Jordan’s Princess Salma Bint Abdullah II yesterday joined the kingdom’s army to complete its fifth airdrop of critical medical supplies to the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza. The…
Lebanon parliament extends army chief’s job, avoiding vacuum
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanese lawmakers on Friday extended the army chief’s mandate, averting a military power vacuum as the country faces spill over of the Israel-Hamas war without a president or…
Ukrainian politician detonates grenades in local parliament
KYIV (Agencies):: At least two dozen people have been injured in a series of blasts during a session of a council in western Ukraine, officials have said, adding that the…
Prince Harry Emerges Victorious in Phone-Hacking Lawsuit
London (Agencies): Prince Harry has secured a significant victory in his phone-hacking lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers, with a judge ruling that the publisher unlawfully obtained information from his mobile…
India Set to Deploy LCA Tejas Fighter Jets Near Pakistan Border
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Air Force is reportedly making preparations to establish the first squadron of indigenous LCA Tejas Mark1A fighter jets at the Nal air base in the…
Japan Abandons US Partnership; Collaborates with UK and Italy on Next-Gen Fighters
TOKYO (Agencies): In a significant move, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy sealed a pact in Tokyo on December 14 to form an organization overseeing the development of cutting-edge stealth…
China’s FAST telescope builds world’s largest neutral hydrogen catalog; shares data worldwide
BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese researchers have recently constructed the world’s largest-ever high-quality catalog of neutral hydrogen (HI) sources beyond our Galaxy using China’s home-developed Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST). They…
Hungary Blocks €50 Billion EU Funding for Ukraine
BUDAPEST (Agencies): In a surprising move, Hungary has vetoed €50 billion ($55 billion; £43 billion) in EU aid earmarked for Ukraine, shortly after an agreement was reached to initiate membership…
Abu Obeida confirms 72 armored vehicles destroyed, 36 soldiers killed
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Al-Qassam Brigades fighters partially or completely destroyed an average of one Israeli armored vehicle per hour in the past 3 days of confrontations, according to a tally…
Yemeni Armed Forces Intercept Cargo Ship Bound for Israeli Ports
SANA (Agencies): In a recent development, the Yemeni Armed Forces have reported an interception operation against the Maersk Gibraltar cargo ship destined for Israeli ports. According to an official statement…
Jewish demonstrators block Los Angeles highway, demand ceasefire in Gaza
Los Angeles (Agencies): Dozens of Jewish demonstrators blocked a highway in Los Angeles during rush hour yesterday evening, demanding an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza. According to the Los…
Iran abolishes visa requirements for 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Agencies): Authorities in Iran are removing visa requirements for passport holders from 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia. The move was confirmed on Thursday following comments after a Cabinet meeting…
Turkey: JF-17 in – F-16 out!!!
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkey, facing obstacles in acquiring F-16 fighter jets and challenges with Germany regarding the Eurofighter Typhoon procurement, is reportedly considering the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder as an alternative, according…
Fiat Inaugurates First Manufacturing Plant in Algeria
Algiers (Agencies): Italian carmaker Fiat has officially opened its maiden manufacturing plant in Tafraoui, Algeria, marking a significant partnership with the Stellantis joint venture involving Chrysler and PSA Group. The…
Israel calls up female battalion for ‘special tasks’ in Gaza
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli army has called up the Israeli women’s Caracal Battalion for a “special classified operation” in the besieged Gaza Strip, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported. The paper…
China-Operated Pipeline Opens Gateway for Niger’s Crude Oil Exports
Niamey (Agencies): Niger is set to enter the global crude oil market next month, marking a significant milestone for the landlocked African nation, as reported by Reuters. The country’s military…
COP28 Breakthrough: Nations Agree to “Transition Away” from Fossil Fuels
DUBAI (Agencies): In a historic move at the COP28 UN climate summit held in Dubai, nations have explicitly targeted the use of fossil fuels, agreeing to “transition away” from coal,…
Vandalism Sparks Outrage: Historic Mughal Monument in Delhi Damaged
NEW DELHI (Agencies): An act of vandalism at the Zafar Mahal Palace in New Delhi, an 18th-century monument built by the Mughal Empire, has triggered anger among historians and the…
Tesla Recalls Nearly All 2 Million Vehicles on US Roads
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot feature following a two-year probe by US safety…
Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami Appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Ministry of Defence has appointed Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Vice Admiral Bilgrami’s distinguished service career encompasses a wide…
Aramco to acquire a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (Agencies): Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, today signed definitive agreements to acquire a 40% equity stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan…
Houthi missile hits Norway-flagged tanker off Yemen: CENTCOM
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker off Yemen on Monday, causing a fire, US Central Command said, adding that no casualties were immediately…
US F-16 crashes off Korean coast – media
SEOUL (Agencies): An F-16 fighter jet operated by the US Forces Korea (USFK) crashed during a training exercise over the Yellow Sea on Monday morning, the news agency Yonhap reported,…
Israel ready to act against Houthi rebels if international community fails to, national security adviser says
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel is prepared to act against efforts by Houthi rebels in Yemen to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if the international community fails to do so,…
India Implements Counter UAV Systems at Military Installations Amid Fears of Suicide Drone Attacks – IAF Official
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Recent reports indicate that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken measures to address the growing threat of drone strikes on military installations by deploying counter UAV…
Chinese Cities Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting XBB Variant
BEIJING (Agencies): Several cities across China have commenced the administration of COVID-19 vaccines specifically designed to target the XBB variant. Experts recommend that eligible individuals promptly receive the vaccine to…
Chinese Private Aerospace Firm Achieves Second Successful Launch with Methane-Propelled Rocket
BEIJING (Agencies): On Saturday morning, the ZQ-2 Y3 rocket, developed by the Chinese privately-owned aerospace company LandSpace, soared into the sky from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China’s…
Over 5,000 Israeli soldiers injured since Oct. 7, with 58% seriously: Israeli media
TEL AVIV (Agencies): More than 5,000 Israeli soldiers have been injured in Gaza since the conflict began on Oct. 7, with more than 2,000 officially recognized by the Ministry of…
Palestinian factions claim striking Israeli military targets in Gaza
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Palestinian resistance factions in the Gaza Strip said on Saturday that they targeted several Israeli military targets, Anadolu Agency reports. The Al-Quds Brigades, the military arm of…
French Frigate Downs Drones over Red Sea: Military
PARIS (Agencies): A French frigate shot down two drones in the Red Sea that were heading toward it from the coast of Yemen, the French military said on Sunday. “The…
Pentagon Grounds All Ospreys Following Fatal Crash
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In response to the tragic crash of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 off the coast of Japan on November 29, claiming the lives of eight airmen, the entire…
Italy Officially Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative
ROME (Agencies): In a formal announcement, the Italian government has confirmed its decision to exit China’s extensive Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), citing dissatisfaction with the initiative’s outcomes. According to…
Canada Foils Alleged Iranian Plot to Assassinate Former Minister
Ottawa, Canada (Agencies): Canadian authorities recently foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a former justice minister and a vocal critic of Tehran. Cotler, who served as justice…
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
Oslo, Norway (Agencies): Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Norwegian police announced on Tuesday. Høiby was born before…
Massive Crowds March on New Zealand Parliament Protesting M?ori Bill
Wellington, New Zealand (Agencies): Tens of thousands of people marched on the New Zealand parliament in Wellington to protest against a bill that critics say strikes at the core of…
Kiev fires ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk Region – MOD
MOSCOW (Agencies): Air defenses have intercepted five US-made projectiles and damaged another, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said The Ukrainian military has launched multiple US-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s…
Moroccan Doctors Announce 3-Day Strike for Higher Salaries
Rabat, Morocco (Agencies): Doctors working in public hospitals across Morocco have announced a three-day strike starting today to demand improved working conditions and salaries. The Independent Union of Public Sector…
German Foundation strips British artist of architecture prize over Israel boycott
LONDON (Agencies): A British artist has been stripped of a prestigious German architecture award worth €10,000 ($10,800) after signing an open letter calling for a boycott of Israeli cultural institutions,…