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Israel airstrikes in Syria kill 44, mostly Army personnel

Over four dozen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo and many others wounded. A war monitor said the strikes killed 44, most of them Syrian troops. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said Israeli strikes hit missile depots for Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group in […]

Bangladesh boycotts Indian products: Grassroots movement gains momentum

The boycott of Indian products in Bangladesh has gained significant momentum, spearheaded by Bangladeshi writer and activist Pinaki Bhattacharya, currently residing in France. Triggered by India’s interference in the January 7 mock elections, Bhattacharya’s initial call for the boycott resonated strongly with the populace, surprising both the governments of Bangladesh and India, as well as […]

Saudi Arabia to make historic debut at Miss Universe 2024

A first time incidence will take place during the 2024 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant with a Saudi Arabian women, Rumy Alqahtani. This development is a part of the ongoing reforms advocated by Mohammed Bin Salman, the crowned prince of Saudi Arabia. Alqahtani used Instagram to share how crucial her country’s debut at the beauty pageant […]

USA condemns freezing of congress bank accounts, seeks fair trial for Kejriwal day after India summons envoy

Following India’s summons of an American diplomat regarding their comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case, the US restated its call for “fair, transparent, timely legal processes” on Wednesday. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller reaffirmed this stance while addressing questions about India summoning Gloria Berbena, the […]

Kin of two Kashmiri separatist leaders declare non-affiliation in public notice

The kin of two separatist leaders have publicly swore their allegiance to the sovereignty of the Union of India. In a public notice, Ruwa Altaf Shah, the granddaughter of Syed Ali Shah Geelani has said that she has nothing to do with the ideology of her grandfather. “I do not have any ideological affiliation with […]

Saudi Army resumes attacks in northern Yemen

With the onset of Ramdhan, Saudi army has renewed its attacks on the border areas in Saada province, northern Yemen. As per Yemeni media, Saudi artillery shelling targeted various areas of the border district of Sheda in Saada. Significantly, these attacks coincide with the U.S-U.K airstrikes on Yemen, in response to their support for Palestine, […]

India begins withdrawing troops from Maldives

India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new pro-China president ordered them to leave, local media reported Tuesday. The Mihaaru newspaper reported that 25 Indian troops deployed in the southernmost atoll of Addu had left the archipelago ahead of March 10, the official start of the withdrawal agreed […]

Saudi Arabia witnesses crescent moon, Ramadan to commence tomorrow

In Saudi Arabia, officials observed the crescent moon on Sunday night, signaling the commencement of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for a significant portion of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. Ramadan, a sacred period marked by abstaining from food and water from sunrise to sunset, fosters religious contemplation, familial bonds, and charitable endeavors across […]

Brazilian-Spanish tourist raped, Husband brutally assaulted in India

A tourist with Brazilian-Spanish dual nationality was allegedly gang-raped in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, sparking outrage, BBC reported. The 28-year-old woman and her husband, on a motorbike tour, were attacked while stopped for the night in Dumki district. “Seven men raped me. They have beaten us and robbed us, although not many things […]