“The number of victims has reached about 50 people, martyrs and injured, in the tragic fire at a major shopping centre,” Wasit province governor Mohammed al-Miyahi told the official INA news agency. The blaze at the Hyper Mall broke out late Wednesday, but the cause has yet to be identified, said Miyahi. Ambulances were still […]
Syria Declares Ceasefire in Sweida as U.S. and Israel Weigh In Amid Heavy Death Toll SWEIDA – The Syrian government has declared a new ceasefire in the southern province of Sweida following days of deadly clashes that left more than 350 people dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The move comes amid […]
Air India Crash: Investigators Probe Fuel Switch Error in Deadly Boeing 787 Crash AHMEDABAD – Investigators are focusing on a possible cockpit error in the deadly crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner on June 12, which killed 260 people, including 19 on the ground. A preliminary investigation by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau […]
ROME – Italy’s Ministry of Justice has announced that more than 10,000 prisoners may qualify for early release under alternative sentencing programs such as house arrest or probation, to ease the country’s severely overcrowded prison system. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the ministry said 10,105 inmates are “potentially eligible” for alternative measures. The criteria […]
It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations. AFP footage showed lifeless bodies taken to a nearby hospital in […]
Syrian government forces entered the majority-Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday to oversee a ceasefire agreed with Druze community leaders after clashes with local Bedouin tribes left more than 100 people dead. However, witnesses reported that the government forces joined with the Bedouin in attacking Druze fighters and civilians in a bloody rampage through the […]
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian security forces have arrested 82 individuals suspected of planning terrorist attacks after receiving training in Somalia’s Puntland region, according to the state-run Fana Broadcasting Corporation. The arrests were carried out by the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) across multiple regions of the country, including the capital, Addis Ababa. Citing an […]
The mysterious death of Pakistani model and actress Humaira Asghar Ali has taken a new turn as investigators reveal crucial details about her bank account activity and living conditions. Financial Records Reveal No Distress According to official sources, Humaira maintained a current account at a private bank with a balance of over Rs 398,000. ATM […]
In the past few weeks, Iraq and particularly the Kurdistan region have seen a spate of unclaimed drone and rocket attacks. Wednesday’s attacks have raised the number of oil fields hit in Kurdistan to five within a week. “At 06:00 and 06:15 (0300 and 0315 GMT) two explosive-laden drones attacked” the Peshkabir oil field operated […]
Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, Threatens Tariffs and Boosts Arms to Kyiv WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday gave Russia 50 days to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine, warning of serious trade penalties and unveiling a new push for NATO countries to supply more military aid to […]
