Netanyahu says ‘There is a date’ for Rafah invasion By: Reuters on April 9, 2024Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a date has been set for an Israeli invasion of Rafah, Gaza’s last refuge for displaced Palestinians, without disclosing that date as a new round of ceasefire talks take place in Cairo. “Today I received a detailed report on the talks in Cairo, we are constantly […]
Iran FM accuses US of approving strike on Damascus consulate By: AFP on April 9, 2024Iran’s foreign minister again accused the United States Monday of approving a deadly strike blamed on Israel that destroyed Tehran’s Damascus consulate last week, after he inaugurated a new consulate in the Syrian capital. Tehran, a key Damascus ally, has vowed to avenge last Monday’s air strike on the Iranian embassy’s consular section that killed […]
UNSC refers Palestinian application to become full UN member to committee By: Reuters on April 9, 2024The United Nations Security Council president on Monday referred the Palestinian Authority’s application to become a full member of the world body to the committee on the admission of new member. Malta’s U.N. Ambassador Vanessa Frazier proposed that the committee meet on Monday afternoon to consider the application, adding that deliberation has to take place […]
Saudi Arabia’s premium visa opens market to expats, investors By: inp on April 9, 2024New additions to the premium residency visa options by the Saudi government this year could open the Kingdom’s market to affluent expatriates and investors, a survey said. According to the report released by real estate consultancy Knight Frank, this initiative is a pivotal shift in the Kingdom’s approach to residency and property ownership by non-Saudis […]
Russian missile strikes in Ukraine kill 8 and wound 12 By: AP on April 7, 2024Russian missile strikes in Ukraine overnight and on Saturday killed eight people and wounded 12 more, officials said. According to the governor of the Kharkiv region, Oleh Syniehubov, six people were killed and 11 were wounded in overnight missile attacks on the city of Kharkiv, which is Ukraine’s second largest. The attack damaged residential buildings, […]
India threatens to invade Pakistan to kill ‘escaped terrorists’ By: Reuters on April 6, 2024India will enter Pakistan to kill anyone who escapes over the border after trying to carry out terrorist activities in the country, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told broadcaster CNN News18 on Friday. The minister’s comments come a day after Britain’s Guardian newspaper published a report stating the Indian government had killed about 20 people in […]
US prioritises security ties with Pakistan: State Department By: Agencies on April 5, 2024The United States has said that it prioritises security-related cooperation with Pakistan and will continue to work to further expand bilateral relations in this regard. Addressing a media briefing in Washington, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said: “We will continue to work to expand the security partnership between the US and Pakistan […] It’s […]
Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien By: Web Desk on April 4, 2024The search for survivors continues after Taiwan experienced its strongest earthquake in 25 years. The magnitude 7.2 tremor struck off the island’s eastern coast on Wednesday morning, resulting in at least nine confirmed deaths and hundreds of injuries.The focus of relief efforts is on Hualien, a city along the rugged and picturesque east coast. Dozens […]
Palestinian Authority renews request for United Nations membership on April 3, 2024The Palestinian Authority is renewing its bid for United Nations membership, as revealed in an announcement on X by the Palestinian permanent observer mission to the UN on Tuesday. “Upon the directive of the Palestinian leadership, a letter was dispatched to the Secretary-General today, seeking reevaluation of our application for membership,” the announcement detailed. The […]
Over 200,000 Sikhs voted in Khalistan Referendum in California as Jathedar Kaunke honored on April 2, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Over 60,000 American-Sikhs took part in Khalistan Referendum second phase voting on Sunday in a historic event organized by secessionist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) at the California State Capitol in Sacramento – under the protection of US snipers & police – after over 127,000 American Sikhs had voted for Khalistan Referendum […]