Russia bans British Council
MOSCOW (Agencies): The prosecutor general has designated the organization as “undesirable” for promoting the UK’s interests under the guise of teaching English The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has banned the…
Third French Intelligence Officer Found Dead in Suspected Suicide
Paris (Agencies): A French intelligence officer was discovered dead in his vehicle at the Directorate General for Internal Security (DGSI) headquarters in Levallois-Perret, marking the third reported suicide among DGSI…
Uzbekistan Airways to Launch Direct Tashkent-Islamabad Flights on June 14
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Khyber Mail): Uzbekistan Airways is set to strengthen regional connectivity with the launch of direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad starting June 14, 2025. The new route will…
Pentagon Silent on Civilian Workforce Reductions Amid Budget Review
Washington (Agencies): The Pentagon has remained tight-lipped about the number of civilian employees who have left since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initiated workforce cuts in February 2025, aiming to shed…
Chinese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough with 300-Km Fully Connected Quantum Communication Network
Beijing (Agencies): Chinese researchers have successfully built a 300-kilometer fully connected quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) network, marking a significant advancement in quantum communication technology. The breakthrough, developed by the…
FAO Appoints Alue Dohong as Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia-Pacific
Bangkok (Khyber Mail): The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced the appointment of Alue Dohong as Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, effective May…
Iraqi Airways to Expand Fleet with 31 New Aircraft by 2027
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand Iraqi Airways’ fleet, aiming to add 31 new aircraft by 2027. The move is part of…
Russia Targets Ukraine and Allies After Drone Strike, Shoots Down 162 Drones Overnight
Moscow (Agencies): Russia has launched retaliatory airstrikes and issued new threats following Ukraine’s covert drone assault on Russian military bases, which destroyed over 40 bombers and caused an estimated $7…
China, Sri Lanka Sign Cooperation Agreements to Strengthen Economic Ties
Colombo (Agencies) – China and Sri Lanka have signed key agreements to deepen economic and trade cooperation, further advancing collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The agreements were…
China expands visa-free access to 5 Latin American countries
Beijing (Agencies): China on Sunday began implementing a trial policy that unilaterally grants visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. It is the first time that…