Russia’s Defence Ministry said 248 military personnel had been handed over by Ukraine. Kyiv said it had brought home 230 people – 224 soldiers and six civilians – in what it said was the largest documented swap of troops so far. The UAE’s foreign ministry acknowledged its role, saying in a statement that the swap […]
According to Lebanese and Palestinian security sources, Israel killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri on Tuesday in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, by drone attack. This increases the possibility that the conflict in Gaza might extend well beyond the besieged Palestinian enclave. Arouri,57, was the first prominent political figure in Hamas to be killed since […]
The travel sector is expected to undergo a major transition after mid-January 2024, especially in the UAE, due to the expectation of considerable airfare reductions. The CEO of MPQ Travel and Tourism, Malou Prado, emphasizes that the longest-haul routes from the United Arab Emirates will likely see the biggest fare reductions, potentially reaching 50–60%. This […]
During an anniversary celebration at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeast city of Kerman, Iranian official television first reported a first explosion and then a second one. A local official in the Kerman region was quoted by state media as stating, “Terrorist attacks were the cause of the explosions.” Pakistan Condemns Terrorist […]
Residents in southern Gaza reported that Israeli tanks and aircraft intensified their attacks during the night, following the announcement of preparations to withdraw some forces. The US interpreted this as a gradual transition to less intense operations in the northern part of the enclave. There are still many months left in the Gaza war, according […]
According to accounts from the nation’s media, Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the opposition party in South Korea, was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday by an unidentified individual who pushed through a crowd pretending to be one of his fans. As shown on South Korean television channels, Lee was surrounded by reporters and admirers […]
However, five out of the six crew of the Coast Guard aircraft are unaccounted for, while the captain escaped, a Coast Guard spokesperson said. Live footage on public broadcaster NHK showed the Japan Airlines (9201.T) Airbus (AIR.PA) A350 aircraft bursting into flames as it skidded down the tarmac after landing. It was later overwhelmed by […]
The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck on Monday afternoon, prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground as tsunami waves hit Japan’s west coast, sweeping some cars and houses into the sea. A 3,000-strong rescue crew of army personnel, firefighters and police officers from across the country have been […]
Kim said the danger of an armed confrontation on the Korean peninsula is fast becoming a reality because of hostile maneuvers by the enemies including the United States, requiring the country to “sharpen the treasured sword” to protect itself. “If the enemy opts for military confrontation our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly […]
Hours after a strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the coastal nation’s central areas, Pakistan’s ambassador to Japan, Raza Bashir Tarar, has verified that all Pakistanis residing in Japan are “safe so far”. The envoy issued a statement saying, “A hotline has been set up for the Pakistanis stuck in trouble,” as authorities advised residents to flee […]
