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…
PAF inducts JF-17 Block III aircraft
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started to induct into service the latest version of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)/Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) JF-17 ‘Thunder’ fighter aircraft. The…
Portugal eyes F-35 buy
LISBON (Agencies): The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft could emerge as the next combat aircraft in the inventory of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). The Chief of Staff of…
China reveals design for world’s largest nuclear-powered container ship
BEIJING (Agencies): China on Tuesday revealed the design of the world’s largest nuclear-powered container ship, media reported. The Jiangnan Shipyard under the China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited officially released the…
Rise in Allegations of Extremism Within US Military Sparks Concerns
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A recent report by the Pentagon has raised alarms as 78 servicemen are suspected of advocating for the overthrow of the US government, while another 44 face suspicions…
Romania declares measles epidemic
Bucharest (Agencies): The Health Ministry of Romania declared a nationwide measles epidemic on Tuesday, after registering almost 2,000 new cases in 29 of its 41 counties. This will help boost…
ICRC president describes human suffering in Gaza as ‘intolerable’
Geneva (Agencies): The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has called for the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and described…
Google removes Israel boycott app “NO THANKS”
NEW YORK (Agencies): Google has removed a mobile app from its store that helps people boycott companies linked to Israel. The @NoThanks boycott account on social media confirmed that its…
Iran says it is not involved in any actions against US military forces -Tasnim
DUBAI (Agencies): Iran’s UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, said his country has not been involved in any actions or attacks against US military forces, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported…
China Introduces Daily Health Checks in Schools as Respiratory Diseases Spike
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese Education Ministry announced on Tuesday that it had ordered the introduction of an epidemiological monitoring system in schools and kindergartens to conduct daily health checks amid…
Putin to Visit UAE, Saudi Arabia: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and oil cooperation, among other issues,…
US Tomahawk Anti-Ship Missiles ‘to Challenge’ China Amid Taiwan Tensions – Report
WASHINGTON (Agencies): As tensions around Taiwan escalates the US Navy is due to begin arming its submarines with anti-ship Tomahawk cruise missile next year, according to Bloomberg News, citing Capt.…
China helps South Africa solve power outages – media
Cape Town (Agencies): South Africa has received a shipment of 450 gasoline generators donated by China to ease the impact of severe power shortages in the country, local media reported…
Israeli facility linked to nuclear program hit in Hamas strike – NYT
NEW YORK (Agencies): A rocket fired by Palestinian militants during the Hamas attack on October 7 struck an Israeli military base believed to store nuclear-capable missiles, the New York Times…
Israel planning global assassination campaign – WSJ
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Israeli spies are preparing to assassinate Hamas leaders living in Lebanon, Türkiye, and Qatar once the war with the militant group is over in Gaza, officials have told…
South Korea launches first spy satellite
SEOUL (Agencies): South Korea’s first domestically made military spy satellite was launched on Friday, at a time of heightened tensions with its northern neighbor. The device, carried by a SpaceX…
Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei calls for ‘de-Americanisation’ of the Middle East
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran’s Supreme Leader has called for the “de-Americanisation’ of the Middle East, citing the war in Gaza as a key factor in that process. Speaking to members of…
Texas Takes Legal Action Against Pfizer Over Covid-19 Vaccine
TEXAS (Agencies): Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, alleging that the company misled the public about the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine and attempted…
Russia Bans ‘LGBT Movement’ Designating it as Extremist
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Supreme Court of Russia declared the “international LGBT public movement” an extremist group on Thursday, leading to its outlawing. The ruling extends to subsidiaries of the movement,…
Ukraine Accused of Supplying Aircraft Spare Parts to Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict
DUBAI (Agencies): In a surprising revelation, investigative reports from Important Stories (IStories) suggest that Ukraine continued to supply spare parts for aircraft to Russia, despite the ongoing conflict and sanctions…
France Implements Ban on External Messaging Apps for Government Employees
PARIS (Agencies): In an effort to bolster security measures, the French government has officially prohibited government employees from utilizing popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others for…
Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy, died on Wednesday…
US military V22 Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead
TOKYO (AP) — A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead,…
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Jiliani Diplomatic Mission to Brussels: Focus on Migration and Collaboration
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): At the behest of the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jiliani embarked on a diplomatic visit to Brussels, participating in the…
Iran Buying Russian Mi-28 Helicopters, Su-35 Jets – Reports
MOSCOW (Agencies): Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi has confirmed that Tehran finalized plans for the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets, Mi-28 attack helicopters and Yak-130 jet trainers from Russia,…
First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K.
LONDON (Agencies): The U.K. Health Security Agency is working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health, it said in a statement Monday. The person experienced only…
EU officials fear Ukrainian military collapse – WSJ
NEW YORK (Agencies): EU officials fear that Ukraine’s position in its conflict with Russia could “unravel” this winter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. This comes, according to the…
US approves AIM-9X Block II+ sale to South Korea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missiles (AAMs) to South Korea. The US Defense Security Cooperation…
Russian MiG-35s Join Ukraine War
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a surprising development, Russia has reportedly deployed its MiG-35 fighter jets in air strikes against Ukraine, according to Sergei Korotkov, the General Designer of the United Aircraft…
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours Monday, with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed…
World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Free After Decades
London (Agencies): Scientists have confirmed the release of the world’s largest iceberg A23a, measuring approximately three times the area of New York City. This colossal iceberg, covering 1,500 square miles…
Israel dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on Gaza Strip since Oct. 7: Gaza officials
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The Gaza government’s media office said on Sunday that the Israeli army has dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, with the…
Zimbabwe Implements Restrictions Amid Surge in Cholera Cases
Harare, Zimbabwe (Agencies): The Zimbabwean government has initiated measures to address a significant increase in cholera cases, including restrictions on public gatherings and food vending. The latest spike in new…
Russia Launches Third Wave of Attacks on Avdiivka, Ukraine, From All Directions
KIEV (Agencies): The eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka faced a third wave of attacks from Russian forces, systematically shelling the industrial hub’s center, according to Vitaly Barabash, the head of…
China Announces Visa-Free Policy for European Countries and Malaysia
Beijing (Agencies): In a significant move to boost cross-border people-to-people exchanges and promote high-quality development and opening-up, China is set to implement a one-year visa-free policy for citizens from five…
Spain open to recognising Palestinian State, even if EU disagrees: Spanish Prime Minister
MADRID (Agencies): Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, said on Friday that Madrid is open to unilaterally recognising a Palestinian State, even if it goes against the opinion of the European…
Turkish-UK Defense and Security Deal: A Strategic Milestone
ANKARA (Agencies): In a groundbreaking move, Turkey and the UK have solidified a comprehensive defense and security agreement during British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps’ official visit to Ankara. The joint…
Hamas frees first batch of hostages under truce, including 13 Israelis
GAZA STRIP (Agencies): Hamas released the first batch of hostages under a cease-fire deal that began Friday, including 13 Israelis who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the…
Afghanistan permanently shuts embassy in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Afghanistan has announced the permanent closure of its embassy in New Delhi after diplomats pre-dating the current Taliban government failed to secure visa extensions. In a statement…
NATO plans ‘military Schengen’
BRUSSELS (Agencies): NATO’s European logistics chief has urged nations on the continent to establish a “military Schengen” zone to allow for the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and ammunition in…
Violent Unrest Grips Dublin Following Stabbing Spree
DUBLIN (Agencies): Dublin is in turmoil as riots erupt in response to a stabbing spree at a city school.Rumors suggesting that the assailant, responsible for stabbing three children and a…
Gaza war estimated to cost Israel $48bn
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The ongoing Israeli war on Gaza could cost the Israeli economy $48 billion over the current and next year, a financial consulting company estimated on Thursday, Anadolu…
US Army Recalls Soldiers ‘Kicked Out’ for Vaccine Refusal Amid Recruitment Shortfall
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Facing a significant shortfall of recruits, the US Army is recalling soldiers who were previously discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The Army, falling short by 10,000 recruits…
Israel and Hamas to start four-day truce on Friday -Qatar mediators
DOHA/GAZA (Reuters): Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will start a four-day truce on Friday morning with a first group of 13 Israeli women and child hostages released later that…
Pakistan Army Announces Senior Commanders’ Transfer and Postings
Rawalpindi (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Army has announced significant transfers and postings of senior commanders as part of its routine organizational adjustments. The promotions and assignments include changes in key…
Five Indian soldiers, two militants killed in Kashmir fighting
SRINAGAR, India (Agencies): Five soldiers and two suspected rebels were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir during a firefight in the disputed Himalayan territory, an army officer said Thursday. An “intense firefight”…
Challenger to HIMARS and ATACMS: Meet Belarusian-Made Polonez-M MLRS
MINSK (Agencies): The Belarusian Army’s 336th Rocket Artillery Brigade took delivery of its first batch of upgraded Polonez-M multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) last week, with the system’s firepower and impressive…
NATO bracing for ‘high-intensity conflict’ with Russia – Czech president
PRAGUE (Agencies): NATO regards Russia as the biggest threat in Europe and is preparing for a major conflict, Czech President Petr Pavel said on Wednesday, reiterating that Central European nations…
Pakistan applies for BRICS membership – envoy
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan could join the BRICS economic alliance next year, the country’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali said in an interview with TASS news agency on…
India and Russia Conduct Joint Naval Drills in Bay of Bengal
Moscow (Agencies): The navies of Russia and India are currently engaged in joint drills in the Bay of Bengal, as announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense on Tuesday. The…
Car Explosion at US-Canada Border Crossing Sparks Investigation
Niagara Falls (Agencies): A vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth crossing into the US from Canada in Niagara Falls has resulted in the closure of four border crossings between…
Pakistan and Kazakhstan to establish State media offices in each other’s countries
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish offices of their state media organizations in each other’s countries. This came at a meeting between Caretaker Minister for Information and…
China and Saudi Arabia Sign 50 Billion Yuan Local Currency Swap Agreement
BEIJING (Reuters): The People’s Bank of China and the Saudi Central Bank recently signed a local currency swap agreement worth 50 billion yuan ($6.93 billion) or 26 billion Saudi riyals,…
Female IDF Soldiers Blame ‘Sexism’ For Early Warning of Hamas Activity Being ‘Ignored’
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Ever since Hamas triggered an escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine by breaching the Israeli border and abducting approximately 200 people on 7 October, the surprise…
What exactly are US special forces doing in Israel?
TEL AVIV (Agencies): As the Israeli military enters the second month of its operation in Gaza, questions continue to swirl around the exact nature of U.S. support for the war,…
US spy plane crash-lands off Hawaii coast
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US Navy reconnaissance aircraft plunged into the Pacific Ocean following a botched landing attempt at a Marine Corps base in Hawaii on Monday afternoon, military officials have…
US defense secretary in unannounced visit to Ukraine
KYIV (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to reassure Ukraine that Washington will continue supporting its fight against invading Russian forces. The…
Former US first lady dies at 96
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Rosalynn Carter, the wife of the 39th US president, Jimmy Carter, died at her family home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday at the age of 96, the Carter…
India downs 13 drones carrying drugs from Pakistan – media
New Delhi (Agencies): Border guards in India have shot down at least 13 drones carrying “illicit drugs” across the country’s border with Pakistan over the past week, the Hindustan Times…
Argentina won’t join BRICS – newly elected president
Buenos Aires (Agencies): Argentina is not planning to become a member of BRICS on January 1, Diana Mondino, senior economic adviser to the country’s president-elect, Javier Milei, told Sputnik Brazil…
Serene Air Launches Karachi-Beijing Route, Strengthening China-Pakistan Ties
KARACHI (Agencies): Serene Air, a private Pakistani airline, has inaugurated new flights connecting Karachi to Beijing Daxing International Airport, underscoring the commitment to fostering closer ties between China and Pakistan.…
Maldives new president asks India to withdraw its military
MALE (Reuters) – Maldive’s new President Mohamed Muizzu, who campaigned on altering the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago’s “India first” policy, has requested India withdraw its military from the country. Muizzu…
Tentative Gaza deal reached to free some hostages, pause fighting-report
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza/Tel Aviv (Reuters) Israel, the United States, and Hamas have reached a tentative agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza in exchange for…
U.S. approves deal to sell long-range Tomahawk missiles to Japan
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States has approved the sale of 400 advanced Tomahawk missiles to Japan as Tokyo beefs up its deterrence capabilities amid what it says are growing security…
Former Soka Gakkai leader Daisaku Ikeda dies at 95
TOKYO (Agencies): Daisaku Ikeda, who helped spread Buddhist thought around the world through Soka Gakkai — Japan’s largest religious organization and an ally of the government — has died, the…
Ukraine Claims Successes in ‘Heavy Fighting’ on Russian-Held Side of Dnipro
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine said Friday it had carried out successful attacks on the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the Dnipro River, days after Moscow admitted Kyiv’s forces had gained a foothold…
Israel Air Force commander threatens to bomb Arab countries
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar has stated that Tel Aviv had plans to launch attacks in Yemen. Bar shared that the Air Force, as a strategic…
Russian Pacific Fleet Warships Arrive at India’s Visakhapatnam Port
MOSCOW (Agencies) – A detachment of warships of Russia’s Pacific Fleet has arrived in the Indian port of Visakhapatnam on a business visit as part of the trip aimed at…
Emirates Airlines purchases 15 A350 aircrafts worth $6 billion
DUBAI (Agencies): Emirates Airlines announced an order for 15 additional A350-900 aircraft worth $6 billion at the Dubai Airshow. This brings the carrier’s total orders for the A350 to 65…
WHO Declares Loneliness a ‘Global Public Health Concern’
NEW YORK (Agencies): The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning, stating that loneliness could soon reach epidemic proportions worldwide, leading to severe health implications such as dementia,…
Egypt denies receiving American offer to cancel debts in exchange for allowing in Gaza refugees
CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry denied that his country had received an offer from the US and Israel to help pay its debts in exchange for receiving Palestinians…
Bangladesh to Acquire Naval Patrol Boats Through Japan’s Defense Aid Program
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh is set to become the second country to benefit from Japan’s defense aid program, securing naval patrol boats to counterbalance China’s expanding influence in the region. The…
Sri Lankan mosques hold prayers for Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks
Colombo (agencies): Mosques across Sri Lanka on Friday dedicated prayers to the thousands of Palestinian civilians killed in the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. More than 11,470 Palestinians have been…
UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as communications blackout hinders aid coordination
RAFAH (Agencies): The United Nations was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation after Internet…
‘One horror does not justify another’ – Borrell to Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged Israelis not to be “consumed by rage” over the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, arguing that one act…
Iran’s Quds Force Pledges Full Support to Hamas in Gaza Conflict
TEHRAN (Agencies): The leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, has asserted an unwavering commitment to support Hamas in its conflict with Israel, promising to do “whatever it takes.”…
Jordan will not sign energy for water deal with Israel
AMMAN (Agencies): The Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that Amman will not sign an agreement to provide energy to Israel in exchange for water. The exchange agreement was supposed…
South Korea Prosecutors Seek Five-Year Jail Term for Samsung Chief Jay Y. Lee on Fraud and Stock Manipulation Charges
SEOUL (Agencies): South Korean prosecutors have requested a five-year jail term for Jay Y. Lee, the chief of Samsung Electronics, over allegations of accounting fraud and stock price manipulation related…
Indian Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Attains Full Operational Status
NEW DELHI (Agencies): As India celebrated Diwali with the glow of earthen lamps, the Indian Navy marked a significant achievement by declaring the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant “fully operational.”…
China and Pakistan Conduct First Joint Naval Patrol to Safeguard Economic Corridor
KARACHI (Agencies): In a significant development, Chinese and Pakistani naval warships are currently engaged in their first joint maritime patrol in the northern Arabian Sea. The joint effort is part…
Germany to discuss draft laws to make recognition of Israel a condition for citizenship
BERLIN (Adencies): Germany’s Bundestag will discuss, on Friday, two draft laws that propose imposing harsher penalties for alleged anti-Semitic expression and making citizenship conditional on recognising Israel’s right to exist…
Canadian Man Found Guilty of Murder in Horrific Attack on Pakistani Muslim Family
OTTAWA (Agencies): The Canadian man who killed four members of a Pakistani Muslim family has been found guilty on four charges of first-degree and one count of attempted murder, in…
Gaza in Crisis: WFP Warns of Looming Hunger Catastrophe as 2.2 Million Palestinians Need Food Aid
New York City (Agencies): A senior official from the UN’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a stark warning on Thursday, declaring that almost the entire population of Gaza is at…
UK Prime Minister Defies Court Ruling, Pledges to Pursue Controversial Deportation Plan
LONDON (Agencies): In a press conference held in London, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his intention to disregard a recent decision by the UK Supreme Court, which deemed the…
South Africa refers Israel to ICC
DOHA (Agencies): South Africa has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the Israeli government for alleged war crimes in Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday during a…
IDF Declares 4-Hour Pause in Fighting in Areas of Northern Gaza, Calls for Evacuation
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that followed Hamas’s surprise large-scale attack on the Jewish state from the Gaza Strip on October 7 shows no signs of…
Pakistan and IMF reach deal for releasing $700m from $3bn bailout package
Islamabad (Agencies): Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary deal for the release of $700m from a $3bn bailout package after two weeks of talks with…
Israel demolishes Gaza parliament
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Israeli troops destroyed the Palestinian parliament building in Gaza on Wednesday, describing the act as part of the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Arabic-language spokesman,…
Widespread Pesticide Use Linked to Global Sperm Count Decline, Study Finds
NEW YORK (Agencies): A comprehensive analysis of studies spanning five decades suggests that pesticides used in homes, gardens, and food crops are contributing to a significant decline in sperm count…
Xi and Biden Hold Bilateral Summit in California on Sidelines of APEC
San Francisco (Agencies): US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco for a bilateral summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting’s first day. Both…
Biden ‘spreading misinformation’, Israel committing ‘war crimes’ in Gaza: Internal US State Department memo
WASHINGTON (Agencies): An internal dissent memo within the US State Department has accused President Joe Biden of “spreading misinformation” on Israel’s assault against the Gaza Strip and has acknowledged that…
Pro-Trump ‘QAnon Shaman’ Announces Congressional Run
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Jacob Chansley, known as the ‘QAnon Shaman’ following his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, has filed paperwork to run for Congress in Arizona’s 8th congressional…
Luxury Russian Cars’ Production Commences in UAE
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russia has initiated the assembly of its domestic luxury car brand, Aurus, in the United Arab Emirates, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The production begins…
America is ‘next’ if Israel loses war – Netanyahu
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Islamist militants will pose a threat to the United States and Europe if Israel loses its current war with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed, saying…
Thailand Considers Inviting Chinese Police for Patrols to Boost Tourist Confidence
BANGKOK (Agencies): Thai officials have announced a proposal to invite Chinese police officers to participate in patrols in various tourist cities in an effort to enhance the confidence of Chinese…
Pakistan Opens New Border Crossings for Deportation of Illegal Afghan Residents
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): In a move to expedite the deportation of Afghans residing in the country illegally, Pakistan opened three new border crossings on Monday, bringing the total to five. Nearly…
Former UK PM David Cameron Returns; Home Secretary Sacked Amid Police Criticism
LONDON (Agencies): In a surprising move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reinstated former leader David Cameron as foreign minister on Monday as part of a reshuffle triggered by the dismissal…
U.S. Faces Depletion of Air-Defense Systems amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East – WSJ
Washington (Agencies): The United States has deployed an additional six batteries of the MIM-104 Patriot missile system in response to an increasingly hostile environment in the Middle East, doubling the…
Maryanne Trump Barry, Elder Sister of Former President Donald Trump, Found Dead at 86
New York City (Agencies): Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sibling of former US President Donald Trump, was discovered deceased on Monday in her New York City apartment at the age…
Study Reveals LNG Poses Greater Climate Threat Than Coal
Berlin (Agencies): Liquefied natural gas (LNG), increasingly relied upon by Germany amid the energy crisis following reduced Russian gas supplies, may have more severe environmental implications than burning coal, according…
Pakistan Air Force Showcases Cutting-Edge Aviation Technologies at Dubai Air Show 2023
Islamabad (KhyberMail): The Pakistan Air Force is set to make a significant impact at the renowned Dubai Air Show 2023, showcasing its advanced JF-17 Thunder Block 3 fighter jet and…
Thousands in Tel Aviv demand release of captives held by Hamas
TEL AVIV (Agencies): A group of Israeli protesters gathered Saturday near the Defense Ministry building in Tel Aviv to demand a cease-fire and prisoner swap deal, reports Anadolu Agency. Families…
China Announces Unanticipated Four-Month Closure of Khunjerab Pass, Defying Previous Commitments
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): In an unexpected turn, the Chinese government has declared the closure of Khunjerab Pass for a four-month period during winter, overturning its previous commitment to keep the…
Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine Reportedly Left for Israel
MOSCOW (Agencies): Previous reports, such as the one published in a major Spanish newspaper earlier this month, cited claims suggesting that foreign soldiers of fortune had opted to flock to…
Experts Warn of Potential Winter Spike in COVID-19 Cases
BEIJING (Agencies): Medical experts are cautioning about a potential spike in COVID-19 infections during the upcoming winter season, expressing particular concern for the elderly and vulnerable populations. While acknowledging the…
PetroChina Replaces Exxon Mobil as Primary Contractor in West Qurna 1 Oilfield
Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq and Exxon Mobil have signed a settlement deal, allowing PetroChina to take over as the primary contractor for the West Qurna 1 oilfield. The Deputy Director of…
Prince Harry Prevails as UK Newspapers Lose Bid to Dismiss Unlawful Information Gathering Case
London (Agencies): The legal battle between Prince Harry and Associated Newspapers (ANL), publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, continues as a bid to have the case dismissed…
Samsung’s Next Galaxy Model to Introduce Real-Time Translation in Calls
Seoul (Agencies): Samsung Electronics revealed its plan to launch a real-time call translation service utilizing AI technology in its upcoming Galaxy flagship model next year. The technology aims to simplify…
Jordan airdrops the second batch of medical aid into Gaza
AMMAN (Agencies): The Jordanian army announced that its air force carried out a second airdrop of medical aid into Gaza on Saturday, which it says “comes to enhance the capabilities…
Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus for 355 aircraft orders
ANKARA (Agencies): Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) Saturday held talks with Airbus to discuss a potential order of 355 new aircraft, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. During the meeting, which…
Top US official Brett McGurk to visit Israel: Report
Tel Aviv (Agencies): The White House coordinator for West Asia, Brett McGurk will reportedly travel to Israel on Tuesday as part of a visit to countries in the region with…
U.S. Air Force Considers Removing 105mm Cannon from AC-130J Ghostrider
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command is reportedly considering the removal of the 105mm cannon from the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, marking a potential shift in its mission…
UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Under NATO Command for the First Time
LONDON (Agencies): In a historic move, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the United Kingdom’s largest and most powerful flagship, is now under NATO command, showcasing its prowess during the Neptune Strike exercise.…
PLA Army Unveils Tactical Ballistic Missile in Recent Exercise
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army showcased a newly commissioned tactical ballistic missile during a recent exercise, according to observers. The 71st Group Army conducted live-fire exercises…
US military veterans arrested at Capitol after protesting against Israel genocide in Gaza
Washington DC (Agencies): A group of military veterans in the United States have been arrested after protesting against Israel’s war on and invasion of the Gaza Strip. Members of About…
Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Aggression, Calls for Immediate Action
RIYADH (Agencies): The Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh concluded with a resolution condemning Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The leaders of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)…
Pakistan-China Naval Cooperation Sets Sail with Sea Guardian-2023 Exercise
KARACHI (Khyber Mail): The inauguration ceremony of the joint naval exercise Sea Guardian-2023, involving the Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy), took place at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Rear Admiral Liang…
‘What we are doing in Gaza we know how to do in Beirut’ – Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group that it is on the verge of making a costly mistake should it continue carrying out…
US military aircraft crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea
WASHINGTON (Agencies) A U.S. military aircraft has gone down over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, U.S. European Command said Saturday. The command said in a statement that the aircraft crashed while…
Indonesia calls for boycott of ‘pro-Israeli’ goods
JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesian activists are calling for a boycott of what they call pro-Israeli products in a humanitarian gesture to pressure Israel to stop hostilities in Gaza, Republik media outlet…
State Dept. approves $2.5B sale of Abrams tanks to Romania
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The State Department cleared an estimated $2.53 billion foreign military sale of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Romania, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Nov. 9. DSCA…
India plans to make armored vehicles with US help, officials say
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The U.S. and India plan to co-produce Stryker armored vehicles in a move designed to boost India’s military capabilities and deter China, defense officials announced Friday. “Working…
India orders Hermes 900 for army, navy
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian government has ordered Elbit Systems Hermes 900 StarLiner unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) for the Indian Army and Indian Navy, according to a defence source. The…
US Army unlikely to meet end-of-year hypersonic goal
WASHINGTON (Agencies): It is predicted that the US Army will not be able to field its hypersonic weapon by the end of the calendar year as planned after a critical…
Moscow Targets Kyiv Region After a Long Period of Calm
KYIV (Agencies): A missile targeted Kyiv on Saturday, ending nearly two months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital, while frontline regions fended off waves of drone attacks overnight. Ukraine…
Over 1,000 USAID officials call for Gaza cease-fire in letter
WASHINGTON: More than 1,000 officials in the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed an open letter urging the Biden administration to call for an immediate cease-fire in the…
President al-Assad arrives in Riyadh to participate in the emergency Arab summit
Riyadh (Agencies): President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Friday evening to participate in the Extraordinary Session of the Arab Summit on Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip. The…
Pacific island nations express concern over Japan’s tainted water release
AVARUA (Agencies): Leaders of Pacific island nations expressed strong concerns over the release of treated radioactive water from Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean during a regional…
Biden and Xi to meet Nov. 15 for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught relations
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in California for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement in a…
Australia signs security, migration pact with Pacific’s Tuvalu
SYDNEY (Agencies): Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday signed a bilateral agreement with Tuvalu, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Pacific and protecting the tiny island nation from…
Tokyo and Seoul to set up hydrogen and ammonia supply chain: report
TOKYO (Agencies): Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will announce the framework on Nov. 17 in the United States, where they are expected to join the…
Honda will give autoworkers 11% raise after UAW’s big wins
WASHINGTON (Agencies): “Honda continuously reviews our total rewards packages to ensure we remain competitive within our industry,” the company’s human resources department wrote in a memo for locations including Ohio,…
Israel-Palestine war: Indian unions call for end to labour deal with Israel
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Major trade unions in India have called on their government to scrap an agreement with Israel that will allow tens of thousands of Indian workers to replace…
Babies on incubators begin to die as Israeli forces besiege Al-Shifa hospital
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Newborn Palestinian babies in incubators are beginning to die as Israeli forces put Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital under total siege and power blackout. Israeli fighter jets and tanks…
India and US push defence deals amid ‘global challenges’
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India and the US announced progress on key defence deals and said they would expand their growing partnership in the face of geopolitical challenges as their top…
Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought: UN
NEW YORK (Agencies): The UN has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century…
France’s Macron urges Israel to stop bombing Gaza
PARIS (Agencies): Israel must stop bombing Gaza and killing civilians, French President Emmanuel Macron told the BBC in an interview published late on Friday.Macron said there was “no justification” for…
Google to delete millions of Gmail accounts next month
Washington (Agencies): Google has announced its intention to delete millions of Gmail accounts next month as part of a major update to the platform. In a statement on Friday, the…
Ukraine Says Struck Russian Landing Craft in Annexed Crimea
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine’s military attacked several Russian Navy landing craft in annexed Crimea during a night-time operation, Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency said Friday. Video footage shared by Kyiv showed…
Gulf states approve unified tourist visa
MUSCAT (Agencies): The Ministers of Interior of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have recently approved the unified Gulf tourist visa. They also approved the launch of a plan to link…
136 Israeli military vehicles destroyed by Hamas
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed that they destroyed 136 Israeli military vehicles that attempted to invade the Gaza Strip. Abu Ubaida,…
Egypt, Turkey to sign free trade agreement: Finance Minister
CAIRO (Agencies): Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, announced that Egypt and Turkey will partner on a free trade agreement aimed at enhancing trade relations and bolstering Egyptian exports to Turkey,…
US approves first vaccine against chikungunya virus: drug regulator
Washington (Agencies) US health authorities on Thursday approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya, a virus spread by infected mosquitoes that the Food and Drug Administration called “an emerging global…
Oil companies in Iraqi Kurdistan halt exports until payments issue resolved
Baghdad (Agencies) – The Norwegian company DNO said on Thursday that international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq will not produce oil for export through a pipeline…
Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten to close down US embassy
BAGHDAD (Agencies): An Iran-backed Shiite militia in Iraq has threatened to increase attacks on the US interests in the country and the region, as the Israel-Gaza war shows no sign…
Libya secures deal to recover cargo plane held in Malaysia
TRIPOLI (Agencies): The Libyan State Funds Recovery Office has successfully ended negotiations to retrieve the Libyan C-130 cargo plane, which had been detained in Malaysia for more than eight years.…
UK Completes Training of Over 30,000 Ukrainian Troops – Defense Ministry
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom and its allies have completed training of over 30,000 Ukrainian troops ahead of schedule as part of a multinational training operation, the UK Defense Ministry…
Russian Troops Receive More Top-Notch Raptor Sniper Rifles in Special Op Zone
MOSCOW (Agencies): The rifle, which has a range of more than 1,800 meters, is widely known for its performance characteristics, including outstanding accuracy.A new batch of state-of-the-art Russian-made Raptor sniper…
Bangladesh PM stands firm on pay rise amid deadly garment worker protests
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh’s prime minister has offered a stern response to striking garment workers amid deadly clashes over pay. After unions rejected a government offer, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on…
India appeals death sentences for eight navy veterans in Qatar
NEW DELHI (Agencies): New Delhi has appealed the decision of a Qatari court to impose a death sentence on eight former navy officers who were reportedly convicted of espionage, the…
IAF MiG-29s to integrate long-range stand-off weapons
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it will arm its Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 fleet with a long-range stand-off weapon (SoW). In a newly issued Request…
Pakistan’s JF-17, India’s Tejas, and China’s J-10C Set to Dazzle at Dubai Air Show
Dubai (Agencies): The upcoming Dubai Airshow 2023 is gearing up for a high-stakes faceoff as India’s Tejas fighter jets prepare to compete for attention with China’s J-10C and Pakistan’s JF-17…
Japanese F-15 Pilots to Conduct Unprecedented Drills at Civilian Airports Amid Regional Tensions
Tokyo (Agencies): In an unprecedented move, Japanese F-15 and F-2 fighter pilots are set to engage in mega drills, utilizing civilian airports for take-offs and landings as part of the…
Iran’s Proposed Embargo Could Cause Chaos In Oil Markets
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week called on Islamic members of OPEC to halt oil exports to Israel immediately. Given that Israel buys virtually none of its…
Protest delays US Ambassador’s visit to Lebanon’s top Sunni religious authority
BEIRUT (Agencies): Dozens in Lebanon, on Thursday, protested against an upcoming visit to the country’s highest Sunni religious authority by the US Ambassador in Beirut, Anadolu Agency reports. The Dar…
Israel Agrees to Partial Gaza Ceasefire, but Fighting Persists in North
Gaza City/Washington (Agencies): Israel has agreed to implement a four-hour daily pause in military operations in parts of north Gaza, starting Thursday, according to the White House. The move aims…
Gaza death toll ‘could be even higher’ – US official
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The number of Gaza Palestinians killed in Israel’s war on Hamas is probably higher than the 10,000 reported by the local health ministry, US Assistant Secretary of State…
Regime change needed in Israel and Palestine – Clinton
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Both Israelis and Palestinians would need new leadership if they were to make peace with each other, Hillary Clinton said on Thursday. The former American first lady, senator,…
China, US launch new round of trade talks amid rising expectations for improved ties
BEIJING (Agencies): China and the US are set to launch a fresh round of economic and trade talks, as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
Iraq donates 10m litres of fuel to support hospitals in Gaza
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq said it is donating ten million litres of fuel to operate generators and keep hospitals in the besieged Gaza Strip operational. During its regular session yesterday, the…
Israel: Supreme Court refuses to allow protests against Gaza war
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Supreme Court today rejected petitions submitted to it against the police’s decision to prevent demonstrations in the Arab community in protest against the war in…
Israel and Lebanon Unmoved by US Envoy’s Plea for Calm
BEIRUT (Agencies): Tensions persist along Lebanon’s southern border as clashes between the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and the Israeli army show no signs of abating, despite a plea for calm…
India Successfully Test-Fires Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missile
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India successfully conducted a test launch of its indigenously developed short-range ballistic missile, known as “Pralay,” designed for deployment along its borders with China and Pakistan. The…
India Offers to Fund Railway Projects in Philippines: Official
MANILA (Agencies): India is among several countries which have offered to fund several railway projects in the Philippines, an official told the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Forum…
Haftar seeks to sign new military deal with Russia
TRIPOLI (Agencies): Bloomberg reported on Sunday that Khalifa Haftar is looking for air-defense systems to protect him against rival forces in Tripoli, according to people close to his self-styled Libyan…
Iran’s president to attend summit in Saudi Arabia on Gaza war: Report
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to attend a summit in the Saudi capital on Sunday addressing the Israel-Hamas war, a source familiar with the preparations told AFP…
Japan begins 3rd round of contaminated water dumping amid international opposition
BEIJING (Agencies): Japan started its third round of dumping of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea on Thursday, only a few days after a scandal that saw five workers get doused…
Flights at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport cut by 80%
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The flights at Israel’s main airport have been cut by 80 per cent since the outbreak of the fighting in Gaza on 7 October, Anadolu Agency reports.…
Singapore warns against public display on Hamas-Israel war, with fines and jail time
Singapore (Agencies): Singapore has issued a warning against public display of symbols linked to the Hamas-Israel war without official permission, adding that those convicted may face up to six months…
Ed Sheeran sets dates for UAE, Bahrain concerts
DUBAI (Agencies): British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has unveiled the dates for his concerts in the Gulf region in 2024 that are part of his Mathematics tour. The superstar will perform…
Armed drones shot down over northern Iraqi airport where US forces are based
DUBAI (Agencies): Three armed drones were shot down on Tuesday over Irbil airport in northern Iraq, where US forces and other international forces are stationed, in two separate attacks, Iraqi…
Israel to take over ‘security’ in Gaza – Netanyahu
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country will have to manage “overall security” in Gaza for an “indefinite” period of time after the current war…
India fast-tracking Elon Musk’s Tesla investment – media
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Elon Musk’s Tesla could set up its first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in India as early as next year, as New Delhi is racing to provide…
A Multilateral Approach by Russia to Resolve the Middle East Crisis
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): – The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is committed to addressing the escalating violence in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and advocates for a multilateral approach to finding a…
After 2 Super Carriers, US Deploys ‘Nuclear’ Guided-Missile Submarine To West Asia Amidst Israeli Ops In Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a rare disclosure, the US military announced that a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a move aimed at deterring its adversaries amid the…
PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter carries out maritime live-fire drills using newly debuted rocket launcher
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently organized a day-and-night live-fire exercise off the coast of East China’s Fujian Province for multi-type helicopters carrying multi-type munitions, including a…
Israel’s army employs foreign mercenaries for Gaza fight: Spanish media reports
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli occupation army has resorted to using foreign mercenaries as part of its genocidal campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip, according to a report on Friday…
Israel’s Iron Dome malfunctions, sending missiles into Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Videos shared online appear to show Israel’s Iron Dome defence system malfunctioning and attacking sites in Tel Aviv. The system, which is designed to protect against incoming…
Saudi Arabia launches 2nd phase of e-visa service for international investors
RIYADH (Agencies): International investors no longer have to visit a Saudi embassy to get a visa to travel to the Kingdom after the process for applying for the permit was…
US soldier dies in Qatar
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense reported on Sunday the death of Staff Sgt. Felix A. Berrios, who was aged 33 and from Houston, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2023.…
Israel’s Netanyahu appears to backtrack on reported comment linking Hamas attack to reservist protest
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to backtarck on a comment he was reported to have made earlier about the need to check if a pre-war protest…
China and Russia step up work on new gas route – CNPC
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian energy company Gazprom is cooperating with China to accelerate the launch of gas supplies via the Far Eastern route, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Vice President Xie…
Apple to choose India over China for making its next iPhone – media
NEW YORK (Agencies): Apple is likely to manufacture its iPhone 17, which is expected to be launched in 2025, in India instead of China, the newspaper Mint has reported, citing…
GAZA! City in distress amid war
GAZA CITY: Even before recent bombardment of Gaza, conditions there were dire. The strip is home to 2.2 million people , 70% refugees, 50% #children, and is 365 square kilometres…
200-kilometer-long security fence between Iraq, Iran completed
Baghdad (Agencies): As part of an agreement made earlier this year between Baghdad and Tehran regarding border security, Iraq announced on Tuesday that a 200-kilometer border security barrier on its…
King Charles stops short of apologizing for colonial atrocities in Kenya
Nairobi (Agencies): King Charles has cited his “greatest sorrow and deepest regret” to the people of Kenya for abuses during the colonial period on behalf of the crown but stopped…
Canada Invests $35.5 Million in Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Food Security Program
Ottawa (Agencies): The Canadian government has announced a $35.5 million investment in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to address global food insecurity. The funding will be allocated over the next…
Libya Signs Contract to Connect to Medusa Submarine Cable
Tripoli (Agencies): The Libyan United International Company (LUIC), a consortium of private sector Libyan companies working in communications, has signed a contract to connect Libya to the Medusa submarine cable…
UN Human Rights Committee Calls for Disbanding of Morality Police in Iran
GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations Human Rights Committee expressed concerns about Iran’s treatment of women and girls, specifically highlighting the need for the disbandment of the country’s morality police. The…
Demonstrations in Israel call for Netanyahu’s resignation
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Thousands of Israelis demonstrated on Saturday evening in more than one location, to demand the release of Israeli prisoners held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and…
Archaeologists Investigate Possible Location of Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat in Turkey
ANKARA (Agencies): A team of researchers from Turkish and US universities has been studying the Durupinar formation on Mount Ararat in Turkey for a year, examining soil samples and rocks…
Renowned Kuwaiti Actress ‘Jawaher’ Succumbs to Stomach Cancer at 45
KUWAIT CITY (Agencies): Kuwaiti actress Manal Al Mesfer, widely recognized as ‘Jawaher,’ passed away on Wednesday at the age of 45 following a prolonged battle with stomach cancer. After a…
Switzerland Adds Advanced Patriot Missile to Its Arsenal
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Switzerland has signed a contract to buy the most advanced version of the Lockheed Martin-made Patriot missile as an add-on to the country’s Air2030 program, the company announced…
Blinken rejects Arab demand for urgent Gaza truce
AMMAN (Agencies): A demand by Jordan and Egypt for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was rejected by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an Arab foreign ministers meeting in…
Ukraine aid drying up – White House
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The White House is running out of funds to finance arms deliveries to Ukraine, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has said, urging Congress to approve US President Joe Biden’s…
Former Wagner Fighters Rejoin Russian Forces in Donbass
MOSCOW (Agencies) – A new unit, composed of former fighters from the Wagner private military company (PMC), has officially integrated into the Russian Armed Forces and is set to rejoin…
US House passes Israel military aid bill
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The House on Thursday passed 226-196, a $14.3 billion Israel military aid bill mainly along party lines, with most Democrats objecting to the Internal Revenue Service cuts in…
US Senate confirms first woman to lead Navy, fills Joint Staff vacancies
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Navy finally has a new top officer—Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to lead the service—after the Senate sidestepped a months-long hold by Republican Sen. Tommy…
India’s Ongoing Interest in Rafale Fighter Jets: What You Need to Know
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India has submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to France, expressing its desire to purchase Dassault Aviation’s Rafale Marine for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant…
Flash Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (Agencies): More than 20 individuals have lost their lives, and over 12,000 others have been forcibly evacuated from their residences in Ethiopia’s Somali region, owing to sudden and…
New Setback for Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline Project
OTTAWA (Agencies): Canada’s energy regulator has issued an order to halt work on the Trans Mountain pipeline within a wetland area in British Columbia. The notice, posted on the Canada…
World’s Largest Shipping Company Reduces Workforce by 10,000
NEW YORK (Agencies): A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s leading shipping company, has reported a decline in its third-quarter profit and revenue. In response to the challenges posed by falling container…
State-organized rallies in Iran mark 1979 US embassy seizure, support Gaza
TEHRAN (Agencies): State-organized rallies were held across Iran on Saturday marking the 1979 seizure of the US embassy with cries in support of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.Iranian revolutionary…
Israel strikes Gaza UN school after ambulance attack, 15 dead
GAZA (Agencies): An Israeli air strike on a UN-run school sheltering displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza killed 15 people and injured dozens more, said Mohammad Abu…
US sanctions UAE, Turkey, China firms for allegedly aiding Russia in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States on Thursday tightened its grip on Russia’s international supply chains by sanctioning more than 200 individuals and companies, including entities in the United Arab Emirates…
Pakistan troops ‘thwart’ attack on air force base, killing 9 terrorists
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): A group of fighters has targeted an air force training base in central Pakistan’s Mianwali area but troops foiled the attack, killing nine of the attackers, according to…
Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel as it condemns civilian Palestinian toll in war
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: Honduras on Friday became the latest Latin American country to recall its ambassador to Israel for consultations as it condemned what it called genocide and other serious violations…
Final crescent installed on Grand Mosque’s minarets
MAKKAH (Agencies): The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque recently completed the installation of the 13th and final crescent on the minarets of…
Pentagon confirms US spy drones over Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US military has acknowledged carrying out “unarmed” drone flights over Gaza, saying the UAVs were deployed to help locate hostages taken by Hamas. American officials cited by…
Over 120 people killed by earthquake in Nepal
Kathmandu (Agencies): At least 128 people were killed and over 140 others were injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said early Saturday. The epicenter…
Gantz: Israel soldiers are dying in battlefield
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Minister Benny Gantz said yesterday that images coming from the battle in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian resistance fighters where Givati elite brigade soldiers are…
Beijing records second hottest October in 60 years, with global warming contributing to weather change: meteorologists
BEIJING (Agencies): The average temperature in Beijing in late October was 14.5 C, 3.4 C higher than the same period in the past, and became the highest in the history…
Chile, Colombia, Jordan recall Israel ambassadors after Bolivia cuts ties
NEW YORK (Agencies): Chile, Colombia and Jordan announced Wednesday that they are recalling their respective ambassadors to Israel for consultations over Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. These decisions come…
China on ‘alert’ after US, Canadian ships cross Taiwan Strait
BEIJING (Agencies): China said Thursday its troops were “on constant high alert” after US and Canadian warships passed through the Taiwan Strait, their second joint passage in two months. The…
Iran calls for oil and food embargo on Israel
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim nations to impose an oil and food embargo on Israel to stop its military operation in Gaza. Speaking…
‘Ukraine is losing’ – Russian defense minister
MOSCOW (Agencies): Kiev’s attempts to advance on the front line remain fruitless and are resulting in high battlefield losses and decreasing morale among Ukrainian troops, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu…
White House rules out sending US troops to Gaza
WASHINGTON (Agencies): American soldiers will not be deployed to Gaza during or after the current phase of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the White House has said, dismissing reports suggesting US troops…
U.S. Crude Production Breaks Records
NEW YORK (Agencies): U.S. crude oil production hit an all-time high in August, according to new data published by the Energy Information Administration on Tuesday, with production surpassing pre-covid levels.U.S.…
Shenzhou-16 crew returns to Earth after 154 days in space
BEIJING (Agencies): In a monumental achievement for China’s manned space program, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth after a historic mission that lasted…
Yemen Houthis say they launched missiles, drones at Israel
SANA (Agencies): Yemen’s Houthi group said it launched a “large number” of drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, after Israel’s military said it downed an approaching “aerial target”…
Lebanon accuses Israel of white phosphorus attacks
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanon on Tuesday accused Israel of white phosphorus attacks that it said it would file a complaint to the UN over, with a minister alleging the incendiary weapon…
US, Israel weighing peacekeepers for Gaza – Bloomberg
TEL AVIV (Agencies): US and Israeli officials are mulling an international peacekeeping force for Gaza should Israel successfully remove Hamas from power, Bloomberg has reported, suggesting that American troops could…
India replaces squadron of MIG-21 with Sukhoi Su-30 MKI jets
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian Air Force’s Number 4 squadron of Soviet-made MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft performed its final flight over the base in Rajasthan, where they had been stationed…
‘Gaza stands alone to defend Islamic, Christian holy sites’
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The head of the government media office in Gaza, Salama Marouf, said on Saturday evening that Gaza stands alone today in defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the…
Dengue rates drop after release of modified mosquitoes in Colombia
Bogotá (Agencies): Three cities in Colombia saw a dramatic fall in the incidence of dengue in the years following the introduction of mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents the…
Saudi Arabia to order 54 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation: report
PARIS (Agencies): Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale fighter jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The information was first reported by Intelligence Online, claiming it was motivated…
Chinese fighter jet in near collision with US B-52 bomber over South China Sea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, risking a collision, US Indo-Pacific Command has…
US to build new nuclear gravity bomb
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. Defense Department on Friday announced the government is moving forward with developing a new version of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb. The bomb, designated B61-13, would…
5000 US troops involved in Gaza offensive – media
TEHRAN (Agencies): Several thousand US troops have taken part in Israel’s ground operation in Gaza, the Iran-based Tasnim News Agency reported on Saturday. The Pentagon has recently announced plans to…
Former Chinese premier dies of heart attack
BEIJING (Agencies): Li Keqiang, a former premier of China, has died at the age of 68, according to the country’s state media. The late retired official served a lengthy career…
China sacks ‘missing’ defense minister
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese government has confirmed the dismissal of Defense Minister Li Shangfu, following weeks of speculation about the official’s whereabouts due to his lengthy absence from the public…
Iraq, Saudi Arabia partner to build a Mercedes-Benz car plant
Baghdad (Agencies): Iraq is getting ready to set up an advanced plant for the production of renowned German car brands, Mercedes-Benz and MAN Truck & Bus, in a key step…
Chinese special envoy to visit Middle East as Israel-Hamas violence worsens
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s special envoy on the Middle East issue will visit the relevant countries in the region in the near future, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday,…
Hamas attack does not justify Gaza’s destruction: Red Cross
GENEVA (Agencies): The massive Hamas attack on Israel cannot justify the “limitless destruction” of the Gaza Strip, the Red Cross said on Friday, as it called for pauses in the…
Spain’s deputy PM urges Europe to help stop ‘massacre’ in Gaza
Madrid (Agencies): Spain’s deputy Prime Minister, Yolanda Diaz, on Friday called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to avoid “a massacre” in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reports. Her…
Russia’s Putin slams calls for Palestinians to leave besieged Gaza Strip
NOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticised calls to the Palestinians to leave the besieged Gaza Strip and head to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula as “something that could lead to…
IDF strikes hit Gaza evacuation convoys – Hamas
GAZA CITY (Agencies): Dozens of people, mostly women and children, have been injured and killed in Israeli airstrikes on evacuation convoys fleeing Gaza City, according to Hamas officials. The IDF…
Israel orders 1 million Palestinians to leave within 24 hours
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military has urged over 1 million people to leave their homes in Gaza City and urgently move south. The UN has warned of “devastating humanitarian…
WHO Warns of Dengue Fever Spread to US, Europe, and Africa Due to Climate Change
NEW YORK (Agencies): As global temperatures continue to rise and urbanization expands, Dengue fever is projected to become endemic in parts of the US, Europe, and Africa within the next…
New US Sanctions Target Chinese Firms for Alleged Support to Russian Defense Industry
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US government has imposed fresh trade restrictions on 42 Chinese companies, accusing them of providing critical materials, such as integrated circuits used in missile guidance systems, to…
Over 100 killed in Drone Attack on Military Academy in Syria
DAMASCUS (Agencies): A drone attack struck a military academy in Homs province in central Syria during a graduation ceremony, resulting in over 100 casualties. The victims included both civilians and…
Iraq Plans to End Dollar Cash Withdrawals by January 2024
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq is set to prohibit cash withdrawals and transactions in US dollars starting from January 1, 2024. The move is aimed at curbing the misuse of its hard…
Turkish company signs deal to export training aircraft to Pakistan
ANKARA (Agencies): A Turkish company has signed an agreement to supply a Pakistani company with training and general-purpose aircraft, the Troy T400. Turkish aircraft manufacturer, UÇAKSAN, explained in a statement…
Indian spacecraft heads towards the center of the solar system
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Sun-monitoring spacecraft has crossed a landmark point in its journey to escape “the sphere of Earth’s influence”, its space agency said, days after the disappointment of…
Iran, Venezuela, And Syria Ink Landmark Oil Refinery Deal
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has revealed plans to build a new oil refinery in Syria’s Homs governorate with a capacity of 140,000 barrels per day (bpd) as part of a memorandum…
Miss Universes from Bahrain and Pakistan promote halal tourism in Philippines
MANILA: Miss Universes from Bahrain and Pakistan have joined a campaign to promote halal travel in the Philippines, as Manila seeks to attract more visitors from the Middle East and…
Multinational special forces drill concludes in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): A two-week multinational exercise involving special forces from Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, and Uzbekistan concluded in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports. The “Eternal Brotherhood-II” exercise was…
Iran ready to help Pakistan in fight against terrorism, Army Chief says
TEHRAN (Agencies): The Iranian military has stated its readiness to help Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, following a deadly terror attack in south-west Pakistan on Friday. As some Muslims…
Japanese Scientists Detect Microplastics in Clouds for the First Time
TOKYO (Agencies): In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Environmental Chemistry Letters, Japanese scientists have made a concerning discovery: microplastics are now present in clouds. To investigate this issue,…
Ukraine War: British Defense Secretary Wants ‘Boots on Ground’
LONDON (Agencies): Grant Shapps, the newly-appointed Defense Secretary, has revealed discussions regarding expanding the UK-led training program for Ukrainian troops. He also raised the possibility of relocating British instructors to…
Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss cancelling visas, developing tourism
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iranian Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Maryam Jalali Dehkordi announced the continuation of Iranian and Saudi efforts to develop tourism relations and cancel visa requirements between…
Pakistan’s Government Announces Reduction in Petrol and High-Speed Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD (Staff Report): In a substantial relief measure, the caretaker government has decided to reduce the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs11 per…
Russian President Vladimir Putin Offers Condolences on Pakistan Terrorist Attack
Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his heartfelt condolences to President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar in the wake of the…
Israel signs biggest defence deal with Germany
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant yesterday signed the biggest defence deal for the sale of Israel’s Arrow-3 long-range anti-ballistic missile system to Germany. Officials from both countries…
Moscow Format Meeting on Afghanistan Commences in Kazan, Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): A gathering of the Moscow format for discussions on Afghanistan has begun in the Russian city of Kazan, addressing topics such as the formation of an inclusive Afghan…
SpaceX Secures Pentagon Contract for Starshield
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Pentagon’s growing reliance on private sector innovation for advanced military technologies has paved the way for companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX to secure lucrative contracts, according to…
Over 50 dead as Blast strikes religious procession in Southwest Pakistan
Quetta, Pakistan (Agencies): Tragedy struck southwest Pakistan as a suicide attack during a religious procession resulted in the loss of at least 52 lives and left dozens more wounded on…
Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female US senator in history, passes away at 90
Washington (Agencies): Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazing Democrat who held her Senate seat for an unprecedented three decades, has passed away after several months of declining health. She was 90 years…
Philippines, US to Hold Maritime Drills in South China Sea From October 2-13
MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines and the United States will hold annual maritime military drills dubbed Samasama from October 2-13 in the southern part of the island of Luzon, the Philippine…
UK urges Germany to approve fighter jet delivery to Saudi Arabia
LONDON (Agencies): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has urged Germany to approve the delivery of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, in an apparent bid to save the United Kingdom’s economy…
Morocco earthquake death toll nears 3,000
RABAT (Agencies): The death toll from a deadly earthquake that hit Morocco earlier this month has neared 3,000, the government said Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reports. There is an update on…
Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal
Los Angeles (Agencies): Hollywood writers ended their strike at midnight Pacific time (07:00 GMT) on Wednesday, after nearly five months. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) said in a statement…
First Russian LPG Delivery Arrives in Pakistan via Iran
TEHRAN (Agencies): In a significant development, Russia has successfully delivered its inaugural shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Pakistan through Iran, as confirmed by Mohammad Reza Berahmand, the head…
Iran’s IRGC successfully puts third imaging satellite into orbit
Tehran (Agencies): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully put a third satellite into orbit, according to officials. Two officials confirmed on Wednesday that the aerospace division of the…
Security equipment stolen from Israel PM’s home
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli media revealed that a young man had broken into a security room in front of the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to steal a bag…
Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border
Pyongyang (Agencies): North Korea says it will deport US soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea during a tour in July. Pyongyang will deport him having…
‘8 Mile’ actor Nashawn Breedlove dead at 46
NEW YORK (agencies): Rapper Nashawn Breedlove, best known for appearing in a rap battle against Eminem in the 2002 movie “8 Mile,” has died at age 46. His mother, Patricia…
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies aged 43
Johannesburg (Agencies): Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela has died of cancer at the age of 43, a family spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday. “Zoleka passed away on the evening…
UN conference sees ‘first public trip to Saudi Arabia by Israel minister’
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel’s Tourism Minister, on Tuesday, made what his office called the first public trip to Saudi Arabia by an Israeli cabinet member, to attend a UN tourism…
‘Gay orgy’ at Polish church sparks scandal
WARSAW (Agencies): The Catholic Church in Poland is tackling a major scandal involving priests allegedly holding a “gay orgy” on the premises of a historic church and denying medics access…
Protesters target Indian missions in Canada
OTTAWA (Agencies): Sikh activists waving flags adorned with the word “Khalistan” staged protests outside Indian diplomatic missions in Canada on Monday amid a grave diplomatic crisis unfolding between New Delhi…
‘Dead’ Russian commander appears at live meeting
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov – who has been declared dead by Ukraine – participated in a high-profile online meeting on Tuesday, images released by the Russian Defense Ministry…
More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding fire
NINEVEH, Iraq (Reuters/Agencies): More than 100 people were killed and 150 injured in a fire at a wedding party in Hamdaniya district in Iraq’s Nineveh province that left civil defence…
Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York judge found Donald Trump and his family business fraudulently inflated the value of his property and other assets in a major defeat for…
8 officials jailed as part of investigation into deadly dam collapse in Libya
TRIPOLI (Agencies): Libya’s Prosecutor-General, on Monday, ordered the arrest of eight officials as part of his inquiry into the recent flood disaster which killed thousands, his office said. The flash…
Suspected arson attack severely damages mosque in south-eastern Sweden
Stockholm (Agencies): A fire caused heavy damage to a mosque in south-eastern Sweden, according to local media, Anadolu Agency reports. The fire in the Arby section of the city of…
Lufthansa going green would use half of Germany’s electricity – Bloomberg
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa has warned that it would need to consume half of the country’s entire electricity output if it were to shift to green fuels such…
BULLSEYE !!! Ukraine strike kills Russian Black Sea Fleet commander along with 34 senior officers
Kyiv (Agencies): Ukraine’s special forces said that the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Viktor Sokolov, and 33 other officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on the…
Ukrainian missile stocks and depleted-uranium shells destroyed – Moscow
MOSCOW (Agencies): Some of Ukraine’s Western-supplied cruise missiles and depleted-uranium shells have been destroyed in a series of strikes, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. Since last Sunday, Russian forces…
US Senator Menendez Faces Bribery Charges Over Egypt Ties
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US prosecutors have charged Senator Robert Menendez and his wife with bribery in connection with their ties to New Jersey businessmen, potentially impacting Democratic efforts to maintain their…
Turkiye pushes interest rates up to the highest level since 2003
ANKARA (Agencies): The Turkish Central Bank has, once again, hiked interest rates in the country, pushing its policy rate up five points to 30 percent, in a continued effort to…
China and Syria announce new ‘strategic partnership’
BEIJING (Agencies): Beijing and Damascus announced the formation of a new “strategic partnership,” coinciding with Syrian President Bashar Assad’s ongoing visit to China. President Xi Jinping met Assad in the…
Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander
NEW DELHI (BBC/Agencies): India’s space agency Isro says it is trying to contact its Moon lander and rover as a new lunar day begins, but has not received any signals…
Russian Black Sea fleet HQ hit by rocket attack – governor
MOSCOW (Agencies): An “enemy” rocket has struck the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, the leader of the Crimean city reported on Friday. Mikhail Razvozhaev, who serves…
Israel allows Female Recruits in Elite Commando Units
TEL AVIV (Agencies): In a significant and historic move, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced their intention to initiate a programme allowing female recruits to join the country’s top-tier…
US Muslim Mayor Leads Lawsuit to End FBI Watchlist
WASHINGTON (Agencies): When Mohamed Khairullah was abruptly turned away from a White House Eid Al-Fitr celebration four months ago, he demanded answers. Khairullah, the long-time Mayor of Prospect Park, New…
India approves procurement of additional Su-30s
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure 12 new Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft with associated equipment from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),…
Russia Tests High-Speed Sniper Rounds
MOSCOW (Agencies): Lobaev Arms, a Russian manufacturer known for its long-range high-precision rifles, has commenced testing of a “high-speed bullet” with the potential for hypersonic capabilities, enabling instantaneous and effective…
India expels Canadian diplomat after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh’s killing
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India expelled one of Canada’s top diplomats today, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the…
Protests in New York as Netanyahu attends UN meet
NEW YORK (Agencies): Demonstrators gathered outside the New York hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying to protest against the government’s judicial reforms, reported the Times of Israel.…
Kuwait Finance Ministry faces cyber attack attempt
KUWAIT CITY (Agencies): The Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that one of its systems had been targeted in an electronic hacking attempt carried out by an unknown virus. In…
UK announces $6.2m to support Somalia in counter-terrorism
Mogadishu (Agencies): The UK, on Tuesday, announced the equivalent of $6.2 million in funding to support Somali security forces as they combat terrorism and work to restore stability in areas…
IMF to grant $1.3bn loan to quake-hit Morocco
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Morocco with a $1.3 billion loan following the September 8 earthquake that killed thousands in the North African country, Anadolu Agency…
UK restricts movement of Russian diplomats
LONDON (Agencies): The UK Foreign Office has imposed travel restrictions on Russian diplomats, requiring them to notify British authorities before journeying beyond their posts. The move is retaliatory, coming after…
Deadly disease outbreak kills over 1,200 children in Sudan – UN
Khartoum (Agencies): More than 1,200 children under the age of five died in refugee camps in war-torn Sudan between mid-May and September as a result of a lethal combination of…
Armenia asks US to intervene in Karabakh conflict
Yerevan (Agencies): Armenia’s ambassador-at-large Edmon Marukyan has called on the US to intervene in the renewed fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, asking Washington to defend the region’s civilian population. “Now, Azerbaijan has…
Ukraine Receives Industrial 3D Printers from the US to Produce Military Parts
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Ukraine has acquired advanced industrial-level 3D printers from the United States, equipping them with the capability to manufacture critical spare parts for military equipment. William LaPlant, the US…
Lockheed Martin to Establish F-16 Training Center in Romania with Potential to Train Ukrainian Pilots
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Lockheed Martin is on the verge of finalizing a contract with Romania to establish its first F-16 flight training center in Europe, a move that could potentially open…
It may take years for US military to recover from senator’s hold, acting Navy chief says
WASHINGTON (Agencies): It may take the Navy “years” to recover from the promotion delays caused by a military nomination hold, the nominee to lead the service said during her Senate…
TADTE 2023: Taiwan develops new rifle to replace T91 rifles
TAIPEI (Agencies): The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense’s (MND’s) Armaments Bureau has developed a new 5.56 mm rifle called XT112 assault rifle to replace the Republic of China Army’s (RoCA’s)…
US’ Osprey V-22 Military Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Japan – Reports
TOKYO (Agencies) – A US’s V-22 Osprey military aircraft has made an emergency landing in the civil airport in the Japanese city of Oita, a Japanese broadcaster reported on Saturday,…
Indigenous rights supporters rally across Australia before vote
Sydney (AFP/APP): Australians rallied around the country on Sunday to fight for a landmark Indigenous rights reform that is bleeding support in the polls before an October 14 referendum.Thousands joined…
In silent protest, Russian volunteers help Ukraine refugees
Saint Petersburg (AFP/APP): For a year and a half Galina Artyomenko has been raising funds to help refugees from Ukraine after the Kremlin sent troops to the pro-Western country. Then…
Swedes throng capital for royal jubilee
Stockholm (AFP/APP): Tens of thousands of Swedes thronged central Stockholm on Saturday to mark 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne. To the sound of military bands…
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman over arms sales to Taiwan island
BEIJING (Agencies): As Lockheed Martin of the US directly participated as the main contractor in US arms sales to the island of Taiwan on August 24, and Northrop Grumman has…
Chinese defense minister faces corruption probe — reports
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, is reportedly under investigation for corruption, according to multiple media reports.…
Mali, Niger, Burkina sign mutual defense pact
BAMAKO: The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Saturday signed a mutual defense pact, ministerial delegations from the three Sahel countries announced in Mali’s capital Bamako. The…
Investigation Launched After Dams Collapse, Resulting in Tragic Flood in Libya
DERNA, Libya (Agencies): Libyan authorities have initiated an investigation into the catastrophic collapse of two dams that triggered a devastating flood in a coastal city. As rescue teams continue their…
US: Israel-Saudi normalisation would be ‘transformative’ in Middle East
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a “transformative event” but remains a difficult proposition, Anadolu Agency…
Poland mulls acquiring 32 F-15EX fighters from Boeing
WARSAW (Agencies): Poland is actively considering the procurement of the Boeing F-15EX fighter jet as part of a substantial increase in defense expenditure. The strategic move aims to enhance the…
BP boss resigns amid review of ‘personal relationships’
LONDON (Agencies): The head of oil giant BP has resigned as chief executive amid a review of his personal relationships with colleagues. The company said Bernard Looney, who had led…
Poland signs deal for nearly 500 HIMARS launchers
WARSAW (Agencies): Warsaw has approved plans to obtain another 486 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers which it hopes to begin producing domestically starting at the end of 2025…
Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): The armored train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has crossed into Russian territory ahead of the summit with President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed…
Former US diplomat and negotiator Bill Richardson dies aged 75
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Bill Richardson, an American ambassador to the United Nations who also worked for years trying to win the release of Americans detained by foreign adversaries, has died age…
Rare protests in Kurdistan over unpaid civil servant salaries
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Rare protests erupted in the city of Dohuk in the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq on Tuesday, calling on the federal government in Baghdad to pay civil…
More than 2,000 dead and thousands missing after Storm Daniel hit eastern Libya
TRIPOLI (Agencies): More than 2,000 are reported dead and thousands more are still missing in the eastern Libyan city of Derna since the region was first hit by Storm Daniel…
Saudi Arabia, India sign 47 MoUs to bolster investment landscape
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and India have signed a bilateral agreement to preserve the investment landscape in both countries, said a senior minister at the ongoing Indian-Saudi Investment Forum in New…
Russia Embarks on Developing Floating 152-mm Howitzer
MOSCOW (Agencies): Based on its experience of artillery use during the special military operation, Russia has begun to develop a floating howitzer of 152-mm caliber, Roman Khromov, deputy executive director…
UN drug agency warns of growing methamphetamine trafficking from Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS (APP): Methamphetamine trafficking in and around Afghanistan has surged in recent years, even as the Taliban has curbed heroin trafficking since taking power, according to a UN report…
China’s military exercises with Pakistan, other countries enhance joint operational capabilities
BEIJING (APP): China recently conducted multiple military exercises with countries including Pakistan, Thailand and Singapore that have enhanced joint operational capabilities and deepened friendship, experts said. The China-Pakistan Shaheen (Eagle)-X…
Moroccan Earthquake Equivalent to Force of 25 Nuclear Bombs – Seismologist
MOSCOW (Agencies): Late on Friday, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco 77 kilometers (48 miles) southwest of the city of Marrakesh. The latest reports indicate that the death toll from the…
Myanmar receives first shipment of Russia’s Su-30 fighter jets – RIA
Naypyidaw (Agencies): Myanmar has received the first shipment of two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, Charlie Than, Myanmar’s trade minister, told the Russian RIA state news agency in remarks published on…
G20 gathers in India, without China’s Xi
New Delhi (AFP/APP): US President Joe Biden and other G20 leaders gathered in New Delhi on Friday for their annual summit, as deep divisions between heavyweight members and a no-show…
Pilot killed in UAE helicopter crash into sea
Dubai (AFP/APP): A pilot was killed and another missing after their helicopter crashed off the coast of the United Arab Emirates during a night training flight, authorities said on Friday.The…
Toll in Greece floods hits 10 as rescuers race to villages
Farkadóna, Greece (AFP/APP): Helicopters and lifeboats have been deployed to reach hundreds of stranded villagers in central Greece, as the death toll from deadly flooding rose to 10, authorities said…
At Munich auto fair, movie-projecting cars and a bike wash
Munich, Germany (AFP/APP): From weird and wonderful technological innovations in Chinese cars, to the rush to transition to electric vehicles — and even a bike wash.Here are some key takeaways…
Turkey considering resumption of Turkish airliners’ flights to Libya
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkey is considering the resumption of Turkish airliners flights to Libya, The news was revealed by the Tripoli-based Libyan government Wednesday following Turkish Ambassador Kenan Yilmaz’s meeting with…
US, Saudi Arabia, and India Explore Infrastructure Deal to Transform Trade Ties
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States, Saudi Arabia, India, and several other nations are engaged in discussions regarding a potential infrastructure agreement that could reshape trade dynamics between the Gulf region…
Philippines and Australia Forge Strategic Partnership to Counter Regional Challenges
MANILA (Agencies): In a move aimed at addressing regional challenges and enhancing their security and economic ties, the Philippines and Australia have solidified their strategic partnership. This significant development follows…
Iraq may receive first 50 megawatts from Jordan in October
Baghdad (Agencies) : An Iraqi official has suggested that Jordan will begin supplying Iraq with electricity in early October as part of an electrical interconnection project between countries in the…
Flight MH370: Team of scientists may have found the missing aircraft’s location
PERTH (Agencies): A new report published by a team of scientists and academics claims to have found the location of the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 aircraft. Richard Godfrey, an…
India and Nigeria Finalize $1 Billion Military Agreement
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s concerted diplomatic efforts over the past few years to enhance defense collaborations with African nations have yielded significant results. In a groundbreaking development, India and Nigeria…
Argentina buys P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from Norway
SANTIAGO, Chile (Agencies): The Argentine government has finalized negotiations to buy four surplus P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the Royal Norwegian Air Force, meeting a requirement set in 2015…
US Marines to Appoint General for Safety Division
WASHINGTON (Agencies) : Following two tragic aircraft crashes, the acting commandant of the Marine Corps has announced plans to appoint a general officer to lead the service’s Safety Division next…
UK Procures 5.56mm Rifles for Armed Forces
LONDON (Agencies): The UK Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) division, has officially announced a significant contract award for the Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW)…
Elon Musk Reveals He Prevented Ukraine’s Attack on Russian Warships
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a surprising revelation, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has disclosed that he played a pivotal role in preventing Ukraine from launching an attack on Russia’s Black Sea…
UAE minister named among Time’s 100 most influential people in AI
LONDON (Agencies): An Emirati minister has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the field of artificial intelligence. The list highlights leaders, innovators,…
Three female bikers arrested for performing stunts on Dubai roads
DUBAI (Agencies): Three women in Dubai have been arrested for driving their motorbikes recklessly on the Emirate’s roads, the local media outlet, The National, reports. According to the report, Major-General…
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Morocco
RABAT (Agencies): A strong earthquake struck central Morocco on Friday evening, prompting residents of several major cities to flee their homes and seek shelter. The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre measured the…
Singapore Enhances F-16 Fleet with Cutting-Edge Israeli Python-5 Interceptor Missiles
SINGAPORE (Agencies): Singapore’s Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has unveiled an impressive technological leap by outfitting its fleet of US-manufactured F-16 Falcon fighter jets with the formidable Israeli Python-5…
Redut IN, Wagner OUT: A New Private Military Company (PMC) Rises in Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): In the wake of the Wagner Group’s decline due to the plane crash that claimed the lives of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and his associate Dmitry Utkin, a…
Lockheed, Raytheon sign deal to make Javelin anti-tank weapons in Poland
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Javelin makers Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have taken early steps toward manufacturing the in-demand anti-tank weapons in Poland. The U.S.-based companies signed a memorandum of understanding with Polska…
Chinese PLA Army to Showcase Advanced Helicopters and Drones at Upcoming Expo
BEIJING (Agencies): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army is set to unveil some of its latest helicopters and drones at an upcoming national helicopter exposition, emphasizing the synergy between…
Sudan’s army chief meets Qatar leader in diplomatic push
DOHA (Agencies): Sudanese army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met Qatar’s Emir on Thursday during his third trip abroad since war broke out in April, after also visiting Egypt and…
France top Court upholds government ban on Muslim dress abaya in schools
PARIS (Agencies): France’s highest Court ruled, on Thursday, that the government’s ban on Muslim dress, abaya, is legal, local media reported. The Council of State said it had rejected an…
Hong Kong’s Supreme Court Orders Legislation for Same-Sex Civil Unions
HONG KONG (Agencies): Hong Kong’s highest court issued a ruling on Tuesday mandating local lawmakers to draft special legislation to officially recognize same-sex civil unions. However, the court did not…
UK Tobacco Giant Exits Russian Market
LONDON (Agencies): British multinational British American Tobacco (BAT) has successfully concluded an agreement to divest its operations in Russia and Belarus, as announced by the company on Thursday. BAT revealed…
UN Expert Raises Concerns About Canada’s Foreign Worker Program
NEW YORK (Agencies): A United Nations expert has issued a stern warning about Canada’s temporary foreign worker program, which welcomes up to 60,000 individuals annually into the country, stating that…
US, Australia to announce critical technology partnership this fall
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. is set to step up its technology partnerships with Australia in the coming months with an AUKUS-related announcement in the fall, the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s)…
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variants
MOSCOW (Agencies): The COVID-19 pandemic remains dynamic as new variants like EG.5, FL.1.5.1, and BA.2.86 arise. Understanding their prevalence and potential impact is vital in our ongoing efforts to stay…
Iran Uncovers Mossad Plot to Sabotage Defense Industry
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has exposed an alleged Mossad plot to sabotage its defense sector involving the insertion of faulty foreign-sourced connector components with explosives into domestic defense hardware. Iranian authorities…
Chinese Nationals Among 4 Dead in Gold Transport Attack in Congo
Kinshasa (Agencies): An attack on a Chinese mining convoy transporting gold in northeast Congo killed four people, including two Chinese nationals, authorities said Friday. Sammy Badibanga Kalonji, administrator of the…
India Launches Solar Study Mission Following Moon Landing Success
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India marked another historic milestone in space exploration with the successful launch of its first solar study mission, Aditya-L1, just days after a triumphant uncrewed landing near…
Iraq seeks to train its nurses at Philippine medical schools
MANILA (Agencies): Iraq wants to send its nursing students for training at Philippine medical schools, Baghdad’s envoy to Manila told Arab News, as an Iraqi health ministry delegation wrapped up…
Libya lights up after years of power cuts
TRIPOLI, Libya *Agencies*: It’s midnight just before the weekend. Traffic snarls the corniche in Tripoli, where improved electricity services have brought renewed energy to Libya’s capital after years of conflict…
Netanyahu denies reports of resignation to finalize normalization deal with Saudi Arabia
TEL AVIV *Agencies*: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he is prepared to step down from his position in return for a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia…
Moscow warns of direct clash with NATO
MOSCOW *Agencies*: The military confrontation in Ukraine has reached a point where it could easily spiral into a full-blown conflict between Russia and NATO, Moscow’s deputy envoy to the UN,…
Thousands Rally in Niger Demanding French Troop Withdrawal Amid Accusations of Interference
NIAMEY *Agencies*: Numerous demonstrators converged outside the French military installation in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again demanding the withdrawal of French troops from the nation. The protest was…
Bangladesh battles deadliest dengue fever outbreak
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh is facing its worst dengue fever outbreak on record. Nearly 600 people have died of the mosquito-borne tropical disease so far this year, and the country’s health-care…
WHO Reports New Surge in Global COVID-19 Cases
NEW YORK (Agencies): The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a fresh wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the world. According to the UN health agency, there has…
British Defense Giant BAE Systems Expands Production into Ukraine: Zelensky
KYIV (Agencies): British defense contractor BAE Systems is set to establish a production presence in Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The company’s plans involve the manufacturing, maintenance,…
Breaking News: Ukrainian Drones Target Russian City of Kurchatov – Governor Reports
MOSCOW (Agencies): Startling developments have unfolded as two unmanned aircraft reportedly targeted the Russian city of Kurchatov, situated adjacent to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, according to Roman Starovoyt, the…
Proud Boys Leader Joe Biggs Sentenced to 17 Years in January 6 Case
Washington, DC (Agencies): Joe Biggs, a prominent leader of the far-right organization Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021,…
China launches first type 054B frigate: PLA Spokesman
BEIJING (APP): The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has launched a new type of frigate, the Type 054B, said a spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. It…
Sri Lanka tweaks foreign policy to prioritize Middle East
COLOMBO (Agencies): Sri Lanka is reorienting its diplomacy to prioritize the Middle East, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, after a parliamentary review of diplomatic relations. Sri Lankan’s parliamentary…
New Coup Unfolds in Gabon: Military Assumes Power
Gabo (Agencies): A fresh coup has emerged on the African stage, this time in Gabon, as mutinous soldiers have taken control of the country. Reports from Libreville, the capital, confirm…
EU eyes controversial Bulgaria-Turkiye gas deal
Brussels (Agencies): The European Commission is looking “very closely” at whether the terms of a controversial gas deal between Bulgaria and Turkiye breach the EU’s competition rules, Energy Intelligence reports.…
Iraq Initiates Long-Awaited Cross-Border Railway Venture with Iran
BAGHDAD (Agencies): In a significant development, Iraq is embarking on the long-pending cross-border railway project linking it with neighboring Iran. According to a credible government source, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia…
New Delhi Unveils Flexible Crude Oil Procurement Strategy
NEW DELHI (Agencies): In a strategic shift, India has adopted a dynamic approach to its crude oil purchasing policy, as affirmed by the country’s Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri. The…
China and US Agree on Enhanced Communication Channels for Trade Issues
BEIJING (Agencies): Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo engaged in “rational, candid, and constructive” discussions on Monday during the second day of Raimondo’s four-day visit…
UAE’s PureHealth to buy UK hospital operator Circle Health Group for $1.2bn
DUBAI (Agencies): Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth has signed an agreement to buy British hospital operator Circle Health Group for 4.41 billion UAE dirhams ($1.2 billion), Emirates News Agency reported. PureHealth is…
Libyan Foreign Minister Suspended and Flees Country After Meeting with Israeli Chief Diplomat
CAIRO: The foreign minister of Libya has been suspended and has fled the nation, a development that unfolded a day after Israel disclosed that its top diplomat had held talks…
Russia sends first commercial train to Saudi Arabia via Iran
TEHRAN (Agencies): The first Russian train carrying commercial goods has arrived in Iran, on its way to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on a journey that is the first of…
India to help African nations develop digital payment systems
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India is in talks with a number of African countries, including Namibia, Mozambique and Kenya, to help them develop their own instant payment systems similar to that…
Biden to visit Vietnam next month
WASHINGTON (Agencies): U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Vietnam on his way home from the G-20 summit in New Delhi next month, the White House said Monday. After the G-20…
U.S. ambassador to Japan will publicly eat Fukushima fish in a show of support amid radioactive water release outrage
TOKYO (Agencies): Japan’s decision to release more than 1 million metric tons of radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant has garnered severe criticism prompting concern over safety and contamination. Japan…
France to ban wearing abayas in schools: Education minister
PARIS (Agencies): French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said on Sunday, arguing the garment violated France’s…
Egypt to Host Bright Star 2023 Cross-Nation Military Exercise, Gathering Troops from 34 Countries
CAIRO (Agencies): Egypt has announced its role as the host for the upcoming Bright Star 2023 joint military exercise, featuring the participation of 8,000 troops hailing from 34 different countries.…
Use of euro in global payments nosedives – data
– SWIFT cross-border transactions in the single currency hit a historic low in July, according to RIA Novosti analysis LONDON (Agencies): The use of the euro for international settlements dropped…
3 US Marines dead after aircraft crashes during drills in Australia
DARWIN, Australia (Agencies): Three US Marines died Sunday after an Osprey aircraft crashed on a remote tropical island north of Australia during war games, US military officials said. Five Marines…
Moscow Confirms Evgeny Prigozhin’s Death through DNA Testing
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian authorities, including the Investigative Committee, have officially confirmed the demise of Evgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the private military company Wagner Group. The confirmation comes after DNA…
Renowned Ukrainian Fighter Pilot Andrey ‘Juice’ Pilshchikov Dies in Jet Collision
KIEV (Agencies): Tragedy struck Ukraine as fighter pilot Andrey ‘Juice’ Pilshchikov, a prominent advocate for the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev, lost his life along with two fellow…
Niger turmoil threatens $13bn gas pipeline project
Niamey (Agencies): Amid the many challenges facing the African continent, one ambitious project has both raised hopes and triggered doubts for decades: the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline. The $13 billion venture…
Ex-French President Sarkozy to be tried on charges of receiving illegal Libyan funding
PARIS (Agencies): France’s financial crimes prosecutor’s office said on Friday that former President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and receiving illegal campaign funding from…
Poland Launches Investigation into Legionnaires Outbreak near Ukraine Border
WARSAW (Agencies): The city of Rzeszow, situated in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine, is facing an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has prompted an investigation by Poland’s Internal…
Key BRICS Declaration Unveiled, Emphasizing Inclusive Multilateralism
Johannesburg (Agencies): A joint statement released on Wednesday at the 15th annual BRICS summit in South Africa underscores the commitment of member nations to advocate for inclusive multilateralism and addresses…
India’s ISRO Prepares To Launch Sun Mission – ‘Aditya L-1’ – After Historic Moon Landing
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India accomplished a remarkable feat on Wednesday by becoming the sole non-permanent UN member to achieve a successful Moon landing. This achievement, marking the successful touchdown of…
Philippine and Australian Troops Hold Joint Exercise for Island Retake in South China Sea Drill
SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES, Philippines (Agencies): Collaborative maneuvers involving Australian and Filipino military forces unfolded on Friday in the vicinity of the contentious waters of the South China Sea, an area…
Kremlin Refutes Involvement in Plane Crash Suspected of Claiming Prigozhin’s Life
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Kremlin has firmly denied any connection to the plane crash that is believed to have resulted in the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner…
Russian Federation’s Council Condemns Desecration of Quran in Stockholm and Calls for Protection of Believers’ Rights
MOSCOW (Agencies): The Council for Interethnic Relations, operating under the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, has issued a statement denouncing the desecration of the holy…
Hiroshima marks a-bomb anniversary, calls nuclear deterrence “folly”
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan on Sunday marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Hiroshima, where its mayor urged the abolition of nuclear weapons and called the Group…
Chocolate Prices Soar as Cocoa Costs Reach 12-Year Highs
NEW YORK (Agencies): The prices of cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate-making, have surged to the highest level in over 12 years due to mounting concerns about future production amidst…
Niger Junta Allegedly Seeks Wagner’s Help Amid Threat of Intervention
Niamey (Agencies): General Salifou Moody, a coup leader in Niger, is said to have sought assistance from the Wagner Group PMC as the junta faces a deadline to either reinstate…
21 injured buildings collapse as 5.4 quake hits east China
BEIJING (Agencies): A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Pingyuan county in Dezhou, East China’s Shandong Province, leaving dozens of people injured and 126 homes destroyed. The earthquake,…
Vietnam-Japan Ties Celebrated with Photo Exhibition Marking 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Hanoi (VNA) – Commemorating the momentous 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, which began on September 21, 1973, a captivating photo exhibition titled “Vietnam – Japan: Towards the Future, Reaching…
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison and Arrested for Illegally Selling State Gifts
LAHORE (Agencies): Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to three years in prison and subsequently arrested in Lahore. The court found him guilty of illegally selling state…
US FDA approves Biogen-Sage Therapeutics pill for postpartum depression
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Biogen (BIIB.O) and Sage Therapeutics’ (SAGE.O) oral pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. The companies had…
Turkiye appoints its first-ever female Admiral
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye has appointed a woman as an Admiral for the first time in Turkish Naval Forces history, following a Supreme Military Council meeting Thursday, Anadolu Agency reports. Staff…
Lebanon Commemorates Blast Victims Three Years Later, Demanding Accountability
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanon observed a day of mourning on Friday to remember the victims of the devastating port explosion that rocked Beirut three years ago. According to Reuters, religious leaders…
NASA back in touch with Voyager 2 after ‘interstellar shout’
Washington, (AFP/APP): NASA has succeeded in re-establishing full contact with Voyager 2 by using its highest-power transmitter to send an “interstellar shout” that righted the distant probe’s antenna orientation, the…
Drought-hit Panama Canal must ‘adapt or die’ as water levels drop
Panama City, (AFP/APP): The Panama Canal, an engineering wonder allowing ships to travel between two oceans, is seeking to adapt to climate change after a biting drought has seen traffic…
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Affirms Unbreakable Pakistan-China Friendship Amid Global Challenges
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong reaffirmed the unbreakable friendship between China and Pakistan, stating that both countries have consistently supported each other in challenging times. In an…
Niger Junta Ends Military Ties with France and Warns Against Foreign Aggression
Niamey (Agencies): The National Council for Safeguarding the Homeland in Niger, which assumed power through a military coup, has denounced the military pact with France and announced the immediate suspension…
Pakistani Defense Conglomerate Unveils New Drone and Missiles at IDEF
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan’s defense conglomerate, Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), showcased new missiles and a combat drone at Turkey’s IDEF defense conference, held from July 25-28. The exhibited products…
Poland and US Demonstrate Interoperability of Artillery Command-and-Control Systems
WARSAW (Agencies): Poland successfully showcases the compatibility of its Topaz integrated combat management system (ICMS) with US artillery command-and-control systems. During trials at Poland’s War Studies University in Rembertów from…
US Conducts Live Firing of ATACMS Missile in Australia during Talisman Sabre 2023 Exercise
Canberra (Agencies): The US military achieved a significant milestone by conducting its first-ever live firing of an MGM-140 ATACMS long-range tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile in Australia during the Talisman Sabre…
Over 1.2 Million People Relocated in China’s Hebei Province as Floodwaters Expected to Recede in One Month
BEIJING (Agencies): North China’s Hebei Province has successfully relocated more than 1.2 million residents from flooded areas as torrential rains have ceased, resulting in receding floodwaters. Additionally, authorities anticipate that…
Iran and Pakistan Pledge to Complete Gas Pipeline Amid US Sanctions Concerns
Islamabad (Agencies): Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, announced the country’s readiness to assist in completing a long-pending multibillion-dollar gas pipeline project to export natural gas to Pakistan. The announcement…
India Implements Import Restrictions on Laptops and Computers to Boost Local Manufacturing
New Delhi (Agencies): In a significant move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing, India has imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers with immediate effect, according to…
U.S. Plans to Deploy Armed Marines on Commercial Ships to Counter Iranian Seizures
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States military is taking decisive measures to safeguard commercial ships in response to recent incidents of Iranian forces seizing vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According…
“Ba’tie Girl” – The First Pakistan-China Co-Production Film Celebrating Friendship and Dreams
Islamabad, PAKISTAN (Khyber Mail): As China and Pakistan mark the first decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a significant cinematic milestone is set to hit the screens tomorrow. “Ba’tie…
Vice President of the Republic of Turkiye Arrives in Pakistan for Official Visit
Islamabad (Agencies): The Vice President of the Republic of Turkiye, H.E. Cevdet Yilmaz, has arrived in Pakistan for an official visit from August 1 to August 2, 2023. During his…
India bans another cough syrup manufacturer over child deaths
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian government has ordered pharmaceutical company Riemann Labs to cease operations following allegations that the cough syrup it manufactures led to the death of at least…
Deadly Clashes Persist for Third Day in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon
Sidon – Lebanon (Agencies): Violent clashes between rival armed groups have continued for three days inside the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, Ein el-Hilweh, resulting in at least nine…
US-Taliban Talks Address Economy, Human Rights, and Anti-Drug Trafficking in Afghanistan
DOHA (Agencies): US and Taliban officials engaged in discussions focusing on key issues during talks in Qatar. The US State Department stated that Washington was open to technical talks concerning…
US to Provide Abrams Tanks to Ukraine with Restricted Technology – Newsweek
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States’ promise to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine may come with certain restrictions, as reported by several Western news outlets. The tanks intended for Kiev might…
China and UAE to Strengthen Military Ties with 1st Joint Air Force Drill
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of National Defense announced on Monday that the Chinese air force will conduct its first-ever joint exercise with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) air force. The…
Pakistan and China Commemorate a Decade of Success: 10th Anniversary of CPEC Celebrated in Islamabad
Islamabad (Agencies): A momentous occasion was marked in Islamabad as Pakistan and China came together to celebrate the completion of the first decade of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).…
President Dr Arif Alvi confers Hilal-i-Pakistan award on Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday conferred the Hilal-i-Pakistan award on Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, in recognition of his contribution to the Pakistan-China friendship and promotion of the…
Shooting at police facility in Egypt kills at least 4 officers
EL-ARISH, Egypt (Agencies): A shooting Sunday at a heavily fortified security facility in the restive part of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula killed at least four police, including a senior officer, two…
Blinken Assures Australia Will Get Its Subs Amid GOP Threats to Block Transfer
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member Roger Wicker has threatened to block the sale of US nuclear-powered attack subs to Australia unless the Biden administration increases defense outlays.…
Several dead in Ukrainian attack on Donbass – authorities
MOSCOW (Agencies): At least three people have been killed and ten others injured in a Ukrainian attack on the city of Donetsk, the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC)…
China & Pakistan signed documents on CPEC Phase-II in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and China on Monday signed six documents that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said would further enhance bilateral cooperation and help undertake the second phase of China Pakistan…
Back on track: Europe’s night trains make bumpy comeback
Vienna (AFP/APP): Night trains have made a comeback in Europe thanks to their low-carbon footprint, but after years of neglect, the Renaissance has had a bumpy ride.Operators admit that the…
Crawford stops Spence to claim undisputed welterweight world title
Los Angeles (AFP/APP): Terence Crawford punished Errol Spence on the way to a ninth-round technical knockout to claim the undisputed welterweight world title in Las Vegas on Saturday.Unbeaten Crawford had…
Ukrainian drones attack Moscow’s financial district – mayor
MOSCOW (Agencies): Ukrainian drones have attacked Moscow City, the Russian capital’s iconic financial and business district, where some of Europe’s tallest skyscrapers are located, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said in the…
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng Arrives in Pakistan to Celebrate 10 Years of CPEC
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to arrive in Pakistan today for a three-day visit to commemorate the decade of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.…
At least Nine killed in Thai fireworks warehouse Blast
Bangkok (AFP/APP): A powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks warehouse Saturday in southern Thailand, killing nine people and injuring more than 100, a senior official said, as several nearby homes…
Colombian president’s son arrested on money laundering charges
Bogotá (AFP/APP): Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s son Nicolas was arrested Saturday on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal linked to Petro’s election campaign, officials said.Colombia’s first…
Three dead as wildfires rage across Greece
ATHENS (XinhuaAPP): Three people have died in wildfires that continued to rage across Greece on Wednesday. A woman was found dead in a trailer near Volos where a major wildfire…
‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ – Iconic Singer and Activist Sinéad O’Connor Passes Away at 56
LONDON (Agencies): The world mourns the loss of acclaimed Irish singer and activist, Sinéad O’Connor, who passed away at the age of 56. Her family shared the devastating news, keeping…
Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV
NIAMEY (Agencies): In a dramatic turn of events, soldiers in Niger have declared a coup on national television, signaling a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The military leaders…
Saudi F-15A jet crashes near Yemeni border
RIYADH (Agencies): A Saudi Arabian F-15SA fighter jet crashed during a routine training mission near King Khalid Air Base, resulting in the loss of its two crew members. The incident…
PIA to celebrate 60 years of flying high between Pakistan and China
BEIJING, July 26 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will celebrate 60 years of flying to the People’s Republic of China, next year.With the inaugural flight between Karachi and Shanghai via…
Wang Yi Takes Over as Foreign Minister Following Qin Gang’s Departure
BEIJING (Agencies): China recently witnessed a shift in its foreign affairs landscape as Qin Gang, the esteemed Foreign Minister, stepped down from his position. This development prompted intrigue and speculation…
Pakistan Conducts Preemptive Strike on TTP Terrorist Compounds in Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN (Khyber Mail): In a proactive move, the Pakistani Army carried out targeted artillery strikes on terrorist compounds situated in Afghanistan belonging to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a terrorist organization…
Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan Poses Major Threat to China’s CPEC Projects
QUETTA, PAKISTAN (Agencies): A new terrorist group, Tehreek-e Jihad Pakistan (TJP), has emerged as a significant security concern for both Pakistan and China’s ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The TJP…
System High Awarded $50 Million Classified IT Destruction Contract
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A digital-security company with offices in Virginia and Alabama will destroy classified information technology for an unnamed customer under a deal worth as much as $50 million. System…
Boeing to sell AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters to Egypt and Kuwait
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Boeing a production contract worth USD 393 million for the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter. The contract includes Foreign Military…
Australia to Purchase 20 C-130J Aircraft from US for $9.8 Billion
Canberra (Agencies): Australia’s Defense Ministry has finalized an agreement to purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules aircraft from the United States, in a deal valued at $9.8 billion. The first aircraft…
China-Russia Joint Drills Conclude in Sea of Japan
BEIJING (Agencies): After a successful four-day Northern/Interaction-2023 joint exercise in the Sea of Japan, China and Russia are gearing up for the next phase of joint naval and air patrols…
Saudi Arabia: Citizens can invite Muslim friends abroad for Umrah on new visa
Riyadh (Agencies): Citizens of Saudi Arabia can invite Muslim friends overseas to perform Umrah on new “personal visit visas,” the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday. In a…
Lausanne Treaty: International recognition of Turkiye’s independence marks 100 years
ANKARA (Agencies): A century ago, on July 24, countries around the world acknowledged Turkiye as an independent and sovereign nation with the historic signing of the Lausanne Peace Treaty at…
Poland Considering Sending Troops to Western Ukraine – Russian Foreign Intel Head
MOSCOW (Agencies): Poland is considering establishing control over the western part of Ukraine through the deployment of its troops there, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said.The SVR…
Ukraine’s Attempted Drone Attack in Moscow Suppressed – Russian Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Agencies) – The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that a Ukrainian drone attack on objects in Moscow was thwarted in the early hours of Monday, there were no casualties.“On…
Iraq renews deal to supply Lebanon up to 2m tons of crude for a year
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq renewed its agreement to provide Lebanon with up to 2 million tons of crude oil for a year, Lebanese Energy Ministry said in a statement on Friday,…
A Silent Emergency: The Soaring Suicides Among UK Doctors
London (Agencies): The medical profession in the UK is grappling with an alarming rise in suicides among doctors, driven by high-pressure workloads, bullying, and inadequate support structures. Shockingly, doctors are…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Undergo Heart Surgery
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Twitter that he will undergo heart surgery overnight to receive a pacemaker. In a brief 36-second video clip, Netanyahu explained…
Drone attack on an ammunition depot in Crimea prompts evacuation, bridge closure
CRIMEA (Agencies): A drone attack on an ammunition depot in Crimea prompted authorities to evacuate a 5-km (3-mile) radius and briefly suspend road traffic on the bridge linking the peninsula…
China Reinstates 15-Day Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of Singapore and Brunei
BEIJING (Agencies): China has announced the resumption of 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei, starting on Wednesday. The decision comes more than three years of suspension due…
Twitter to change logo: Elon Musk
NEW YORK (Reuters): Elon Musk said he was looking to change Twitter’s logo, tweeting: “And soon we shall bid adieu to the Twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds. In…
Nova Scotia floods cause ‘unimaginable’ damage; four people missing
OTTAWA (Reuters): The heaviest rain to hit the Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia in more than 50 years triggered floods causing “unimaginable” damage, and four people are missing, including…
Honors even in fourth Ashes Test as Broad joins 600 club
Manchester, United Kingdom (AFP/APP): England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets, as Australia ended Wednesday’s opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford…
Outrage in Lebanon as 6-Year-Old Girl’s Alleged Rape and Death by Grandfather Sparks National Concern
BEIRUT (Agencies): The tragic death of 6-year-old Lynn Taleb in Al-Minieh, north Lebanon, has shocked the nation as she is believed to be the victim of a brutal rape. The…
UK Navy, Allies Training Ukrainian Military on Bomb Disposal in Scotland
MOSCOW (Agencies) – The UK military and their counterparts from the United States, France, Belgium and Georgia are training Ukrainian troops in Scotland on finding and neutralizing bombs, booby traps…
US creates permanent pandemic agency
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US government has launched a new agency to prepare for pandemics and other “biological threats,” with President Joe Biden tapping a retired Air Force general to spearhead…
Biden chooses female admiral to lead US Navy -official
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, a move that would break a gender barrier in the US military by making her…
Public Outrage Erupts in India After Disturbing Video Emerges of Manipur Women Paraded Naked and Raped
Kangpokpi, Manipur (Agencies): A shocking video has gone viral from the Indian state of Manipur, depicting a distressing scene where a group of men, some as young as 15, are…
Escalation in the Gulf: US Deploys More Warships and Marines to Counter Iran’s Attempts to Seize Commercial Ships
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US is sending additional warships and thousands of marines to the Middle East to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.…
AI Advances Could Redesign Love and Relationships: Former Google Exec
NEW YORK (Agencies): Former Google X chief business officer, Mo Gawdat, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) advancements could lead to the creation of “alive” sex dolls and realistic AI…
India’s Tata chooses UK for $5 bln Jaguar Land Rover gigafactory
LONDON/GAYDON, England (Reuters): India’s Tata Group will build an electric vehicle battery plant in Britain to supply its Jaguar Land Rover factories, delivering a major boost for the UK car…
Europe battles heat wave and fires, record temperatures scorch China
ROME/BEIJING (Reuters): Italy put 23 cities on red alert with temperatures set to reach up to 46 Celsius (114 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, one of the global hotspots as a wave…
Prime Minister of Vietnam Outlines Three Priority Areas for Administrative Reform
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam chaired the fifth session of the Government’s steering committee for administrative reform on July 19, 2023. During the meeting, Prime…
‘Underground climate change’ is deforming the ground beneath buildings, study finds
CNN: A phenomenon that scientists have called “underground climate change” is deforming the ground beneath cities, a study conducted in Chicago has found.This shifting of land under urban areas could…
Pakistan Army Announces Promotions of Senior Officers
Rawalpindi (Staff Report): The Pakistan Army has announced the promotion of 30 officers from the rank of Brigadier to Major General under the SB 1 promotion category. These promotions reflect…
‘Mysterious Disease’ Triggers Health Checks on Flights from Egypt
Moscow (Agencies): Russia has implemented stricter health checks for individuals arriving from Egypt, following reports of an outbreak of an unidentified illness in the traditionally popular tourist destination. The Russian…
Thousands evacuated as typhoon pummels southern China, Vietnam
Beijing (AFP/APP): A quarter million people were evacuated in southern China and Vietnam before a major typhoon roared ashore late Monday, bringing fierce winds and rain and forcing the cancellation…
Plane crashes into hangar in Poland, killing five: minister
Warsaw (AFP/APP): A small plane crashed into a hangar at an airfield near Warsaw on Monday, killing five people, officials said.“We have at least seven injured and five dead,” Health…
Senior doctors in England announce more strikes, rejecting pay deal
LONDON: Senior doctors in England will hold two days of strikes in August, their union the British Medical Association (BMA) said on Monday, dismissing a 6 percent pay rise announced…
UK inks deal to join ‘anti-China’ trade bloc
LONDON (Agencies): The UK has formally signed an accession protocol to join major Indo-Pacific trading bloc the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The treaty was inked on…
Moscow Reports Ukrainian Terrorist Attack on Crimean Bridge
MOSCOW (Agencies): Moscow has announced that the Crimean Bridge was the target of a terrorist drone attack conducted by Ukraine, according to the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAK). The attack took…
Pakistan army chief arrives in Iran on maiden visit to discuss defense ties
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): General Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of Iran, held a meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, on Saturday. The…
Netanyahu Hospitalized as Protests Persist: Israel Faces Continued Turmoil Over Judiciary Overhaul
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized for dehydration after experiencing a dizzy spell, while tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Tel Aviv for…
India and UAE to facilitate trade settlement in rupees and dirhams
ABU DHABI (Agencies): In a significant move aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to establish mechanisms for settling trade…
Ukrainian drone attack on Russian naval base in Crimea thwarted: Governor
SEVASTOPOL (Agencies): An attempted attack on Sevastopol, the home of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, by Ukrainian aerial and seaborne drones, has been repelled, according to the city’s top…
China-Funded Largest Sewage Treatment Plant in South Asia Completed, Benefitting 5 Million in Bangladesh
DHAKA (Agencies): A ceremony was held on Thursday to mark the completion of the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant, the largest single sewage treatment facility in South Asia. The project, funded…
Iraq-Iran Gas-for-Oil Barter May Breach US Sanctions
BAGHDAD (Agencies): An exchange of Iranian natural gas for Iraqi oil, proposed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, could potentially violate US sanctions on Iran unless a waiver is…
S Korea landslides, floods kill more than 20, thousands evacuated
SEOUL (Aagencies): Heavy rains in South Korea have caused devastating effects, with 22 people confirmed dead, 14 missing, and thousands forced to evacuate, according to ministry data. Landslides and the…
Italy air transport strike grounds hundreds of flights
ROME (Agencies): Tourists across Italy will have to change their holiday plans as hundreds of flights were cancelled amid an air transport strike two days after a train work stoppage.…
US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region
WASHINGTON: The US is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior defense official said Friday, adding…
Ship enroute to Yemen to transfer oil from decaying Safer tanker
DUBAI: A ship is enroute to Yemen to pump oil from the decaying Safer tanker, the UN’s official coordinator for Yemen said on Saturday. “The replacement vessel Nautica set sail…
India launches Moon mission
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The latest attempt by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to land a robotic rover on the surface of the moon, known as Chandrayaan-3, successfully lifted off…
Labor dispute at British weapons depot may affect missile supplies to Kiev – media
LONDON (Agencies): A labor dispute at a weapons depot in the UK has the potential to impact the delivery of Storm Shadow and Brimstone missiles to Ukraine, according to The…
Pakistan’s PM thanks IMF MD for assistance in concluding $3 bln agreement
ISLAMABAD (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic conversation with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on Friday and conveyed profound gratitude to her…
Eleven children die every week attempting to cross Mediterranean migration route – UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS (APP): During the first half of the year, 289 boys and girls died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe, or double the number compared to the…
First firefighter death in Canada wildfires
Ottawa (AFP/APP): A firefighter in western Canada has died battling one of the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the country for weeks, her union announced Friday.The incident on Thursday was…
Exclusive: BYD proposes $1 billion India plan to build EVs, batteries
NEW DELHI (Reuters): China’s BYD Co (002594.SZ) has submitted a $1 billion investment proposal to build electric cars and batteries in India in partnership with a local company, three people…
Tumbling US dollar a boon to risk assets across the globe
NEW YORK (Reuters): Cooling U.S. inflation is accelerating a decline in the dollar, and risk assets around the world stand to benefit. The dollar is down nearly 13% against a…
U.S. probing Exxon contractor in Guyana for smuggling drugs, gold
WASHINGTON (REUTERS): U.S. government officials repeatedly warned Exxon Mobil to avoid doing business with two mining magnates in Guyana, who face a U.S. investigation on suspicions of money laundering, drug…
Will SCALP Make a Difference on the Ukrainian Battlefield?
MOSCOW (Agencies): French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to provide Ukraine with SCALP long-range cruise missiles won’t affect the existing status quo given the experience the Russian military gained while thwarting…
World’s First Methane- Fuelled Space Rocket Zhuque-2 Launched by China
BEIJING (Agencies): A private Chinese aerospace firm launched the world’s first methane and liquid oxygen rocket into orbit on Wednesday, beating out global competitors, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Created by…
IMF Board Approves $3 Billion Stand-by Agreement for Pakistan
Islamabad (AGENCIES): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a Stand-by Agreement (SBA) of $3 billion for Pakistan, as announced on the IMF’s website.The agreement was reached after…
Secretive Indian Company Linked To Russian Oil Disappears Amid Scrutiny
NEW DELHI (Agencies): A secretive Indian company that rose to infamy for its role in shipping Russian oil has disappeared suddenly and mysteriously, Bloomberg has reported. Mumbai-based Gatik Ship Management,…
Iraqi Airways to operate flights to 4 new destinations
Baghdad (Agencies) The successive arrival of new modern planes as part of a deal between Iraqi Airways and Boeing will allow the national carrier of Iraq to reach new destinations.…
US charges Israeli-US think tank head with being Chinese agent
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States has charged the head of a US think tank with being an agent of China, as well as seeking to broker the sale of weapons…
Russian submarine commander killed by gunman on morning run
MOSCOW (Agencies): A Russian submarine commander and deputy chief in charge of military mobilisation in Russia’s southern city of Krasnodar has been shot dead, Russia’s state TASS news agency reported,…
Six killed in Chinese kindergarten stabbing
BEIJING (Agencies): A knifeman killed six people and injured another in a kindergarten in southern China on Monday, Chinese media reported, citing police. The suspect, a 25-year-old local man, has…
Weight-loss drugs probed over ‘suicidal thoughts’
Amsterdam (Agencies): The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is reviewing several weight-loss jabs for reported risks of inducing suicidal thoughts and self-harm among users. A potential problem with the drugs was…
Pakistan, China hold 12th JCC Special Meeting in Beijing
BEIJING (APP): The meeting of 12th (Special) Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was held here on Tuesday.Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof.…
Putin met Wagner chief after mutiny – Kremlin
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the head of the Wagner private military company, Evgeny Prigozhin, several days after the group aborted a mutiny as part of a…
Japan on highest alert amid heavy rains
ISTANBUL (AA/APP): Japan on Monday issued its highest alert amid heavy rains which resulted in the death of one person while transport was disrupted in many parts.The country’s Meteorological Agency…
British and Italian hikers killed in French Alps falls
Dijon, France (AFP/APP): A British man and an Italian died in separate falls Sunday while hiking in the French Alps, emergency responders said Monday.The Briton in his 50s was killed…
Female Pakistani-American politician attacked outside Eid ul-Azha prayer hall: report
NEW YORK (APP): Maryam Khan, a Pakistan-born member of the House of Representatives of the US state of Connecticut, was attacked after attending Eid ul Azha prayers with her family…
Chinese surveillance balloon did not collect information over US: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (CNN): The Pentagon has stated that the Chinese surveillance balloon, which flew over the United States earlier this year before being shot down, did not gather intelligence during its…
Online police patrol the internet in Denmark
Glostrup, Denmark (AFP/APP): At Denmark’s police headquarters, officers have been glued to their computers playing the popular video game Counter-Strike. But they weren’t kicking back on a break — they…
Pakistan and IMF Agree on $3 Billion Stand-By Arrangement
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement at the staff level for a $3 billion stand-by arrangement. This decision brings relief to Pakistan, which…
Koran burning ‘not illegal’ – NATO chief
BRUSSELS (Agencies): It is not necessarily a crime to burn the Koran in public, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, responding to a question about the recent incident…
Ukrainian generals killed in Russian strike – MOD
MOSCOW (Agencies): Two Ukrainian generals were killed in a Russian high-precision strike on the Donbass city of Kramatorsk on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said on Thursday, citing “updated…
Virgin Galactic finally takes its first paying customers to space
Washington (AFP/APP): Virgin Galactic successfully flew its first paying customers to the final frontier Thursday, a long-awaited achievement that puts it back on track in the emerging private spaceflight sector.Italian…
Pakistan finance minister says IMF deal expected within 24 hours
LAHORE (Reuters): Pakistan’s finance minister said late on Thursday that a staff level agreement for a crucial bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund was “very close” and expected in…
Sri Lanka: Five-day bank holiday for domestic debt restructuring
COLOMBO (Agencies): Sri Lanka began a five-day bank holiday from Thursday to allow the crisis-hit nation to restructure $42bn (£33.2bn) in domestic debt. The country is facing its worst economic…
Sweden Quran burning: Protesters storm embassy in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Dozens of people have stormed the compound of the Swedish embassy in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, after a Quran was burnt during a protest in Sweden. Salwan Momika, said…
Quran is sacred for Muslims, should be sacred for everyone else: Putin
MOSCOW (Agencies): Quran was sacred for Muslims, and for everyone else, it should be and really was sacred, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. “We know that in other…
Smart tech smooths the way for Hajj pilgrims
MUZDALIFAH: Saudi authorities have turned to artificial intelligence to help manage and monitor crowds during the 2023 Hajj season.In collaboration with the Saudi Data and Artificial AI Authority, the Ministry…
Indian cough syrup that caused child deaths contained industrial chemicals – media
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The Indian pharmaceutical firm Marion Biotech, whose cough syrups fatally poisoned 19 children in Uzbekistan last year, used a toxic industrial-grade ingredient in the medicine, Reuters has…
5G to redefine people’s lives and create an integrated, intelligent world: Sabrina Meng
SHANGHAI (APP): Sabrina Meng, Huawei’s Rotating Chairwoman and Chief Financial Officer Wednesday said 5G has been in use across all industries and countless households around the world and is changing…
Garciga expected to be next US Army chief information officer
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Leonel Garciga, most recently the top technology officer for U.S. Army intelligence, will be the service’s next civilian chief information officer, C4ISRNET and Army Times have learned. Garciga…
Pakistan man crosses 4 countries on walk to Makkah for Hajj
MAKKAH (Agencies): On a sunny October day last year, Usman Arshad set out from his hometown in north-eastern Pakistan to do what he had wished for a long time, Anadolu…
Most crucial Hajj ritual begins as millions converge at Mount Arafat
MINA (APP): Over three million pilgrims have begun converging at Mount Arafat, the Mount of Mercy, (Jabal ar-Rahmah) on the second day of Hajj to perform the most crucial Hajj…
Putin accuses West of wanting Russians ‘to kill each other’ in mutiny
Moscow (AFP/APP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and its Western allies of wanting Russians to “kill each other” during a revolt by mercenaries of the Wagner group,…
Which is longer, Amazon or Nile? New quest aims to settle old debate
Rio de Janeiro (AFP/APP): What’s the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the…
Ex-Audi boss faces verdict in German ‘dieselgate’ case
Munich, Germany (AFP/APP): Ex-Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is Tuesday expected to be convicted and sentenced over the “dieselgate” scandal, the highest-ranking former executive to be punished over the emissions cheating…
One dead in ‘gang’ shooting in Sydney’s Bondi neighborhood
Sydney (AFP/APP): A man was killed in Sydney’s famed Bondi neighbourhood Tuesday, in what police described as a hit on a “major player” in the city’s crime underworld.A police cordon…
UK kids may change gender at school, education chief vows
LONDON (Agencies): UK Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has called for British students to be able to decide their own gender pronouns and to “socially transition” with parental consent, promising long-awaited…
US retailers targeted with bomb threats, seeking bitcoin and gift cards: WSJ
NEW YORK (Reuters): Law-enforcement officials and retailers are investigating a recent wave of bomb threats across the United States, targeting grocery operators and other stores, the Wall Street Journal reported…
One killed, nine injured in rollercoaster crash in Sweden
STOCKHOLM (Reuters): One person was killed and nine injured, including children, in a roller coaster accident at the Grona Lund amusement park in the Swedish capital on Sunday, representatives of…
Montana bridge collapse sends multiple rail cars into Yellowstone River
MONTANA (Reuters): A bridge in Montana collapsed into the Yellowstone River early on Saturday, landing multiple rail cars in the water, officials said. Montana Rail Link, the company operating the…
Police detain 50 after Pride march in Istanbul
ISTANBUL (Reuters): Turkish police detained at least 50 people on Sunday after Istanbul’s LGBT community held its annual Pride march. The government led by President Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist-rooted…
Moscow Vs Wagner: Prigozhin to leave for Belarus, as rebellion ends: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Agencies): Less than 24 hours after Wagner Group mercenaries took control of the strategic southern city of Rostov and began an armed convoy march towards Moscow, Wagner leader Yevgeny…
Zuckerberg, Musk, to settle business differences in a cage fight
NEW YORK (Agencies): Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are not just rivals on the technology arena but will soon be opponents in an actual mano a mano fight in a…
Japan records the first-ever fatal case of the Oz Virus worldwide
Tokyo (Agencies): A Japanese woman in her 70s who lived in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, died of myocarditis after contracting the Oz virus, making her death the world’s first…
Wagner chief says he is inside Rostov army HQ, controls city’s military sites
Moscow (AFP/APP): The head of Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin announced Saturday that he was inside the army headquarters in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia, and that his fighters controlled the…
Wagner PMC ‘armed coup’ attempt in Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): Evgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group private military company, has been accused by the government of staging an armed insurrection. The charges were brought late Friday…
Wagner chief vows to ‘stop’ Russia after alleged attack on forces
Moscow (AFP/APP): The chief of the Wagner mercenary group on Friday accused Russia of killing a “huge number” of its forces in strikes and vowed to retaliate, ratcheting up tensions…
China calls for end to double standards on counter-terrorism
BEIJING (APP): China’s envoy to the United Nations (UN) has called for an end to double standards on counter-terrorism. “Terrorism remains a significant challenge that threatens international peace and security.…
Cameroon, Croatia, Vietnam put on money-laundering ‘grey list’: FATF
Paris (AFP/APP): International money-laundering watchdog the Financial Action Task Force announced Friday it had put Cameroon, Croatia, and Vietnam on its “grey list” of countries under increased monitoring.The three nations…
Red Cross federation chief stepping down
Geneva (AFP) – The head of the Red Cross federation, the world’s largest humanitarian network, is stepping down, a spokesman confirmed Thursday, following a row in Italy surrounding the Rome…
Modi led Yoga Day event in UN HQ New York
UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): With a large group of people protesting outside, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the International Yoga Day celebrations with UN diplomats, officials and members…
US approves lab-grown chicken for sale
Washington (AFP/APP):The United States has granted its first ever approvals to two companies to sell chicken grown directly from animal cells, becoming only the second country to allow lab-grown meat…
Restaurant explosion kills 31 in northwest China
Beijing (AFP/APP): At least 31 people were killed when an explosion caused by a gas leak ripped through a restaurant in the northwestern Chinese city of Yinchuan, state media said…
Powerful blast destroys American Academy in Paris
PARIS (Agencies): A powerful explosion blew out the facades of buildings in Paris on Wednesday, causing multiple casualties. Local officials say the blast was caused by a gas leak. Video…
Riyadh Air to connect Saudi capital to major European cities: CEO
PARIS (Agencies): In line with its goal to serve over 100 destinations by 2030, Riyadh Air will connect the Kingdom’s capital to major cities of Europe, its CEO said.Speaking to…
‘Underwater noises’ detected in search for missing Titanic sub
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A Canadian aircraft involved in the search for the deep-sea vessel that went missing during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic has detected “underwater noises in…
It’s not just spy bases in Cuba, China could be sending troops right to Florida’s doorstep: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Agencies): China is planning to set up a new joint military training facility in Cuba, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing information from current and former US…
Indian airline orders 500 Airbus A320 at Paris Airshow
PARIS (Agencies): Indian carrier IndiGo has made a record order for 500 Airbus A320 aircraft – the largest single purchase agreement by any airline in commercial aviation history.The deal, announced…
Three killed, 29 wounded as Israeli forces raid Jenin camp
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israeli forces have raided the Jenin refugee camp, killing three Palestinians and wounding at least 29.The raid began early Monday morning, with Israeli soldiers storming the camp,…