Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire proposal – media
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Israel and Hamas have agreed to accept the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by the US, several media outlets reported on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has…
U.S. Navy Fires Rear Admiral Kevin Smith Over ‘Loss of Confidence’
Washington (Agencies): The U.S. Navy has relieved Rear Admiral Kevin Smith of his duties as Program Executive Officer for Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) following a substantiated complaint investigated…
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins Takes Command as First Sea Lord
London – Portsmouth (Agencies): General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has officially assumed command of the Royal Navy as First Sea Lord, following a formal supersession ceremony aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.…
Cheniere Signs 15-Year LNG Supply Deal With Canadian Natural Resources
Houston (Agencies): Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) has entered into a 15-year Integrated Production Marketing (IPM) agreement with Canadian Natural Resources Limited, securing 140,000 MMBtu/day of natural gas supply starting…
ICC Prosecutor Prepares Arrest Warrants for Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir
The Hague (Agencies): The International Criminal Court (ICC) was preparing to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over their alleged…
French Court Sentences Former Surgeon to 20 Years for Abusing 299 Children
Paris (Agencies): A French court has sentenced Joël Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, to 20 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of 299 children over a…
China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Saudi Travelers
Beijing (Agencies): China has announced a visa-free entry policy for travelers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, allowing them to stay for up to 30 days without a visa.…
US Military Command in Africa Faces Uncertain Future Amid Strategic Reassessment
Washington (Agencies): The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is reassessing its presence on the continent as African nations reconsider defense partnerships and shift alliances. The move comes months after the…
Saudi Arabia to Allow Alcohol Sales in Select Tourist Zones by 2026
Riyadh (Khyber Mail): In a historic policy shift, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to permit alcohol sales in 600 designated locations across the country by 2026. The move is part…
Putin Survives as Helicopter Targeted in Ukrainian Drone Swarm Assassination Attempt
Moscow (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin narrowly avoided a Ukrainian drone attack while traveling in his official helicopter, the Mil Mi-8, over Russia’s Kursk Region, according to military officials. The…