Saudi Arabia Intensifies Crackdown on Residency, Labour, and Border Violations RIYADH – Saudi authorities have launched a wide-scale crackdown targeting individuals found violating residency, labour, and border security laws, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) confirmed. Officials said those detained were involved in offences such as using expired or invalid residency permits, engaging in unauthorised […]
Most of the felled vegetation appeared to be olive trees, essential to the economy and culture of the West Bank, while olive groves have also long been a flashpoint for violent clashes between farmers and encroaching Israeli settlers. Abdelatif Mohammed Abu Aliya, a local farmer from the village near Ramallah, said he lost olive trees […]
15 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital, Including Four Journalists Khan Yunis, Gaza – At least 15 people, including four journalists and a civil defence worker, were killed after Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, according to Palestinian civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate confirmed that the reporters were […]
The aid was sent under the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif as part of Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to support the people of Gaza. The consignment included ration bags, ready-to-eat meals, and canned fruit to help address urgent food shortages. In the latest phase of relief operations, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has […]
Iran, European Powers to Resume Nuclear Talks in Geneva GENEVA — Iran and the three European powers that were part of the 2015 nuclear deal, along with the European Union, are set to hold a new round of talks at the deputy foreign minister level on Tuesday, according to Iranian state television. This will be […]
Cambodian Lawmakers Approve Controversial Citizenship Revocation Bill PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a new bill that would allow authorities to revoke the citizenship of individuals deemed disloyal to the nation. All 120 lawmakers present, including Prime Minister Hun Manet, voted in favor of the legislation during Monday’s session. Rights groups have […]
Girl Trapped Overnight in Odisha School After Being Locked Inside KEONJHAR — A seven-year-old girl, who was accidentally locked inside her classroom overnight, was rescued on Friday morning from Anjar Government Upper Primary School in Banspal block, Keonjhar district. The child, identified as Jochna Dehuri, had fallen asleep under a bench on Thursday evening. Around […]
Vietnam Braces for Typhoon as Mass Evacuations Begin HANOI — Vietnam is preparing for its fifth typhoon of the year as the powerful storm churns through the Gulf of Tonkin, whipping up waves nearly 10 meters high and forcing mass evacuations along the country’s coast. Authorities said more than 325,000 residents from five coastal provinces […]
Israeli Strikes Hit Houthi Sites in Yemen After Missile Attack TEL AVIV / SANAA — Israeli warplanes struck multiple sites in Yemen over the weekend, escalating more than a year of back-and-forth attacks between Israel and the Houthis movement. The latest strikes come amid rising regional tensions linked to the war in Gaza. According to […]
Panic on Iraqi Flight Ends Safely with Emergency Landing in Baghdad BAGHDAD — Panic gripped passengers onboard an Iraqi aircraft after a sudden cabin pressure issue forced the crew to initiate emergency landing procedures on Monday. Videos circulating on social media show tense moments inside the cabin, with frightened passengers reacting anxiously as the situation […]