Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Iran-Israel tension
AMMAN (Agencies): Jordan has asked all airlines landing at its airports to carry 45 minutes of reserve fuel, in what experts see as a precautionary measure in case of an…
Saudi heavy metal band makes history at German festival
JEDDAH (Agencies): Saudi rockers Wasted Land made history on Saturday, when they became the first band from the Kingdom to appear at Wacken Open Air 2024, the world’s biggest heavy…
Turkiye to join genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice on Wednesday: FM
ANKARA (Agencies): Turkiye will file to join the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at The Hague, the country’s Foreign Minister announced on Monday, Anadolu Agency…
Bangladesh Army Announces Interim Government after PM Sheikh Hasina Flees
DHAKA (Agencies): Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly demonstrations against her government. The removal of Hasina on Monday followed weeks of…
Memorial Ceremony for Nuclear Bombing Victims Begins in Hiroshima
TOKYO (Agencies) – A memorial ceremony for nuclear bombing victims began in the Peace Park in Hiroshima, the city that was the first in the world to experience the horror…
Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to crush its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. The landmark decision on Monday is…
Global stock market crashed
NEW YORK (Agencies): Stock markets went into a meltdown on Monday amid fears that the US could be heading for a recession, pushing investors into panic-selling mode, market data shows.…
US troops wounded in attack on Iraq base – media
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Several American soldiers have sustained injuries in a rocket attack on Ayn Al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq, Reuters has reported, citing US officials. No one has claimed responsibility…
Chinese national security authority warns online office tools, AI tech of risking leaking confidential info
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Ministry of State Security warned those working with confidential information against using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to write confidential materials and chat groups to discuss classified content,…
Russia cancelled arms delivery to Yemen’s Houthis after Saudi, US pressure
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Russia was reportedly set to deliver arms and military equipment to Yemen’s Houthi rebels last month, before pulling back due to pressure by the United States and Saudi…