NATO members ‘considering’ sending troops to Ukraine – NYT
KIEV (Agencies): Several US allies within NATO are “inching closer” to sending soldiers into Ukraine to train its armed forces, the New York Times has reported. Some American military contractors…
India and Russia to Begin Talks on Visa-Free Tourism Agreement
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India and Russia are poised to engage in discussions regarding a visa-free travel arrangement for tourist groups. The first round of negotiations is scheduled for June, with…
Pakistani Students in Kyrgyzstan Urged to Stay Indoors After Mob Attack
Bishkek (Agencies): Pakistani students studying in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, faced a violent attack by locals, prompting authorities to advise them to “stay indoors.” The incident occurred early on Saturday and…
Singapore to Resume F-16 Flights Following Crash Investigation
Singapore (Agencies): Singapore’s defence ministry announced that it will resume flying its F-16 fleet after suspending training due to a recent crash. The incident occurred on May 8 when one…
Gunmen kill three Spanish tourists in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province
KABUL (Agencies): Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province, Spain’s foreign ministry said on Friday.…
Trucks are rolling across a new US pier into Gaza. But challenges remain to getting enough aid in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time Friday as…
Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages in Gaza
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military has found the bodies of three hostages in Gaza, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. These individuals were killed by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack…
Russia Explores Possibility of New Oil Pipeline to China
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that an additional oil pipeline could accompany the planned mega gas pipeline from Russia to China. The proposed Power of Siberia 2…
‘Flesh-eating’ Bacterium Cases Hit Record High in Japan
TOKYO (Agencies): A record number of cases of a potentially fatal “flesh-eating disease” were reported in Japan in 2023, and health experts warn the figure could rise. The number of…
U.S. and Royal Saudi Armed Forces Conduct Long-Range Autonomous Convoy in Exercise Native Fury 24
Riyadh (Agencies): In a significant development, U.S. Navy Sailors, U.S. Marines, and members of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces have successfully completed a long-range convoy covering over 130 miles using…