Pakistan air strikes kill 46 in Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman
Kabul, Afghanistan - Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border province of Afghanistan killed 46 people, the Taliban government spokesman told...Geostrategy
HRW accuses Israel of ‘acts of genocide’ for restricting Gaza water access
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Israel of committing "acts of #genocide" in the Gaza Strip by damaging water infrastructure and...Geostrategy
US forces down drones, missiles fired at warship by Houthis
The US military command said that its forces shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile and three one-way attack unmanned aerial...US military said there were no injuries or damage to the warship
Houthis said their forces had targeted two US destroyers in the Red Sea
Time to recognize the State of Palestine: Saudi foreign minister at OIC session
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan has emphasized the unanimous rejection of the...Prince Faisal was speaking at the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah on Tuesday
The session has been convened to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinians and to voice the OIC's opposition to the displacement of Palestine
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar emerge as soft power leaders
The surge of three GCC nations in the Global Soft Power Index, with UAE leading with a perfect economy score,...The surge of three GCC nations in the Global Soft Power Index, with UAE leading with a perfect economy score, highlights their global influence and reputation enhancements.
Nation branding, diplomacy, and global events bolster GCC's global standing, emphasizing their commitment to dialogue, innovation, and fostering cooperative global ties.
Women, rural poor most affected by climate change, says UN
PARIS, FRANCE – Heatwaves and floods inflict greater economic pain on rural women than men because climate change intensifies existing inequalities,...The report said rural, women-led households in low- and middle-income nations already face more financial burdens than men when disaster strikes.
It estimated that if average temperatures increase one degree Celsius, women would face a 34 percent greater loss in total income compared to men.
Houthis attack ship listed as ‘Israeli-affiliated’ off Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels, who since November have fired drones and missiles at numerous ships in the Red Sea area vital...The UKMTO reported an incident in a similar location at 91 nautical miles southeast of Aden
The British agency said the ship's master had reported two explosions
Gaza detainees released by Israel report abuse, says UNRWA
UNRWA chief's comments capped a tumultuous day during which Israel and UNRWA have traded accusations, with Israel accusing the agency...Detainees subjected to a "broad range of ill treatment" including threats of electrocution
UNRWA said Israeli authorities had "detained several of its staff from the Gaza Strip"
Israel strike kills 3 Hizbollah-affiliated paramedics in Lebanon
According to the Hizbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee, three volunteer paramedics died "due to a direct Zionist attack on an emergency...Israeli said it struck Hizbollah targets including "military compounds"
Hizbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily fire since October 7
Macron’s leadership: A tale of arrogance and chaos
Facing graft allegations, divisive remarks on NATO and Islam, and widespread protests, his presidency underscores challenges of governing in today's...Facing graft allegations, divisive remarks on NATO and Islam, and widespread protests, his presidency underscores the challenges of governing in today's geopolitical landscape.
With Macron's leadership increasingly under scrutiny and his term limit approaching, France stands at a crossroads, questioning the future of its leadership and direction.
European Union slaps $1.9bn fine on Apple over violation of rules
Brussels, Belgium - The EU on Monday hit Apple with a more than 1.8-billion-euro fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's...The $1.9 billion penalty is the third-biggest antitrust fine ever imposed by the European Commission
The iPhone maker immediately vowed to appeal the first ever antitrust fine slapped on Apple by Brussels
Iran declares 41 percent voter turnout in key elections
Tehran, Iran - Iran on Monday announced a turnout of 41 percent in last week's elections for parliament and a key..."Around 25 million people participated, with a turnout of 41 precent," Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi told a press conference in Tehran.
The vote was the first since nationwide protests broke out following the September 2022 death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
