Israeli Army Extends Mandatory Service Amid Troop Shortage
Tel Aviv, Israel (Agencies): The Israeli army has announced an extension of its compulsory military service by four months, bringing the total term to three years, amid an ongoing manpower…
Volunteers Unite for Jeddah Beach Cleanup Initiative
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Agencies): Volunteers, university students, and families have joined forces with government agencies in a two-week initiative to restore Jeddah’s beaches. The “Beach Protection and Restoration” campaign, launched…
Apple to Shift iPhone Production to India Amid US-China Trade War
Cupertino, California (Agencies): Apple Inc. plans to relocate the assembly of all US-bound iPhones from China to India by the end of 2026, according to a report by the Financial…
Putin announces full liberation of Kursk Region: Key takeaways
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Ukrainian forces have been completely driven back from the border region of Kursk, following months of fierce fighting. He made the…
Death toll from blast at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port rises to 40
DUBAI (Reuters): The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran’s biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media…
Death Toll Rises to 11 in Vancouver Festival Tragedy
Vancouver, Canada (Agencies): The death toll from a devastating car ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver has risen to 11, according to police. The incident occurred on Saturday…
“Jizzakh – 2025” Forum Paves Way for Long-Term International Partnerships
Tashkent – Uzbekistan (Agencies): The international business forum “Jizzakh – 2025” successfully took place in Zaamin district, Jizzakh region, marking a strategic step toward fostering global economic collaboration. Organized by…
Saudi forces join ‘Desert Flag’ air drill in UAE
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi defense forces have joined contingents from 10 other nations in the “Desert Flag” joint air exercise in the UAE, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The…
US Deploys NMESIS in Philippines During Balikatan 2025
Manila (Agencies): In a significant demonstration of expanding military cooperation and deterrence capabilities, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) has deployed the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) in the…
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty, Tightens Borders Following Deadly Pahalgam Attack
New Delhi/Islamabad (Agencies): In a significant escalation of tensions with Pakistan, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with immediate effect, citing the deadly attack in Pahalgam, occupied Kashmir,…