Lufthansa Extends Suspension of Flights to Tel Aviv
Berlin (Agencies): The airlines of the Lufthansa Group announced on Monday that it has extended its flight suspension to Tel Aviv, Israel until January 31, 2025, due to ongoing security…
13 Arrested as Australia Makes Historic Cocaine Bust worth $494M
Canberra (Agencies): Australian authorities have made the largest cocaine seizure in the nation’s history, arresting 13 individuals and confiscating 2.3 tonnes of the drug with a street value of 760…
Colonel General Chaiko Leads Major Offensive as Syria, Russia Target Terrorist Strongholds in Aleppo and Idlib
Damascus (Agencies): Syrian and Russian forces have launched a major offensive against terrorist groups in Aleppo and Idlib, destroying five headquarters and seven weapons depots over the past 24 hours,…
Norway to Establish NATO Arctic Warfare Base Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
Oslo (Agencies): Norway has announced plans to establish a new NATO Arctic and amphibious warfare center in the northern municipality of Sorreisa, aimed at training US, British, and Dutch marines…
China vows support for Syria
BIEJING (Agencies): China is “deeply concerned” about developments in Syria, where jihadist militants launched a surprise offensive last week, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday. As Damascus’ “friend,”…
Uzbekistan Airways Resumes Flights Between Tashkent and Lahore with Airbus A320neo
Lahore, Pakistan (Agencies): Uzbekistan Airways has resumed its direct flights between Tashkent and Lahore, marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between the two cities. The first flight, which landed…
Gaza Health Official Accuses Israel of Using Unrecognized Weapons
Gaza City, Gaza (Agencies): Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, Director General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, has accused Israel of using unrecognized and devastating weapons in its airstrikes on Gaza.…
B-52 Nuclear Bombers Arrive in Finland Near Russian Border
Helsinki, Finland (Agencies): The United States has deployed B-52H Stratofortress nuclear-capable bombers to Finland, marking a significant move in reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank against potential threats from Russia. The bombers,…
Philippines Strengthens Tourism and Hospitality Ties with Bahrain
Manila (Agencies): The Philippines is enhancing its collaboration with Bahrain to boost tourism and hospitality links, as Bahraini authorities prepare to open an embassy in Manila, signaling deepening bilateral ties.…
Trump names loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director
WASHINGTON (Agencies): President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government…