Saudi Arabia officially joins BRICS – state media
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced that it has joined the BRICS+ group, with the news carried by state TV. Riyadh has been in negotiations on its accession…
Hamas deputy killed in Beirut blast
BEIRUT (Agencies): A drone strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut has killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri. The Palestinian militants and local security sources blamed the attack on Israel,…
Pakistan’s former finance minister Sartaj Aziz passes away
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Former finance minister Sartaj Aziz passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to government and PML-N officials. The PML-N announced his death in a post on social media…
Five dead after Japan Airlines jet collides with coast guard plane at Haneda Airport
TOKYO (Agencies): A Japan Airlines jet burst into flames on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday after a collision on the ground with a Japan Coast Guard plane.…
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary to become first Australian-born Queen
Brisbane (Agencies): The fairy tale rise of an Australian sales executive to the upper ranks of European royalty is set to be completed later this month when Crown Princess Mary…
Israel withdraws thousands of troops from Gaza as USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group heads home
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military officially announced on Monday the withdrawal of thousands of troops from the Gaza Strip. This move could mark the beginning of a new phase…
UK preparing to attack Houthis – The Times
LONDON (Agencies): Britain is preparing to launch airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants in response to a wave of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, The Times reported on…
Gold Expected to Reach New Highs in 2024 – Reuters
NEW YORK (Agencies): Industry experts predict that gold prices will continue to rally in 2024 due to ongoing uncertainty about the global economy, driving safe-haven demand for the precious metal,…
Last UN Troops Depart Mali as Peacekeeping Mission Ends
Bamako (Agencies): The United Nations (UN) announced the completion of the withdrawal of its peacekeeping force from Mali on Sunday, marking the end of a decade-long mission in response to…
7.6 magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings
TOKYO (Agencies) – A formidable 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked central Japan on Monday, prompting urgent evacuation advisories in select west coast areas. The seismic event resulted in structural damage, power…