Syrian Rebels Set Sights on Homs as Jordan and Lebanon Close Borders
BEIRUT (Agencies): Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured two key cities and are now advancing towards Homs, Syria’s third-largest city. HTS has declared…
China and India Agree to Safeguard Peace and Stability at 32nd WMCC Meeting
New Delhi, India (Agencies): China and India held the 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on China-India Border Affairs (WMCC) on Thursday in New Delhi. The…
UK to join US-Bahrain Middle East security agreement
LONDON (Agencies): The UK is set to join a security pact between Bahrain and the US designed to build “long-term stability in the Middle East.” The UK government said it…
Japan Boosts Philippine Military with $10.6 Million Aid Package
Manila, Philippines (Agencies): Japan has announced a $10.6 million aid package to enhance the Philippines’ military capabilities. The assistance, part of Tokyo’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) program, was formalized through…
Khurram Mushtaq Appointed as Acting CEO of PIA
Islamabad, Pakistan (Agencies): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has appointed Khurram Mushtaq as the acting CEO. The decision was made during a meeting of the PIA Board of Directors, following the…
Earthquake strikes off California; tsunami warning issued
EUREKA, Calif USA (AP): A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of…
US Military Unveils Revolutionary Laser Weapon
Washington, D.C., USA (Agencies): The United States military has unveiled its cutting-edge laser technology capable of obliterating targets in just three seconds. This advanced weapon, known as the High Energy…
China Unveils First Drone Blood Delivery Route in Wuhan
Wuhan, China (Agencies): China has launched its first drone blood delivery route in Wuhan, marking a significant advancement in medical logistics. The SF Express Fengyi UAV drone successfully transported 800…
China Sanctions 13 US Defense Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing, China (Agencies): China has imposed sanctions on 13 US defense companies and six senior executives in response to arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions, announced on December 5, 2024,…
Pakistan, Russia Sign Eight Agreements to Strengthen Economic Ties
Moscow, Russia (Agencies): Pakistan and Russia have signed eight agreements to strengthen their bilateral cooperation during the 9th Meeting of the Russia-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical…