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On Thursday, Pakistan carried out retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran, a response to Iran's earlier attack on Jaish al-Adl's headquarters within Pakistan's Balochistan province. The situation escalated when Iran launched missiles and drones at the Jaish al-Adl group, considering it a decisive move to counter perceived threats to its security. Pakistan swiftly condemned Iran's actions, characterizing the breach of its airspace as a violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the unacceptability of Iran's "illegal act" and asserted that the responsibility for any consequences would squarely rest with Iran. In a measured response, Pakistan announced the recall of its ambassador from Iran and su...

US forces have been involved in a recurrent and alarming pattern of transporting stolen Syrian oil across the Iraqi border, as reported by local sources in the Yarubiya countryside, Syrian media reported. These activities include a notable convoy, observed on various occasions, comprising 50 tankers loaded with oil pilfered from the Syrian al-Jazeera fields. This convoy departed through the illegal Mahmoudiya crossing, making its way towards Iraqi territory. Furthermore, another convoy, consisting of 45 vehicles, including covered trucks, refrigerators, three tankers, and several tanks, was reported to have traversed the illegal al-Walid crossing, heading in the direction of Iraq. These instances of oil transportation are not isolated, as evidenced by an earlier incident on Jan...

At least two previously unknown incidents of skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have come to light with citations for gallantry awards conferred on Indian Army personnel mentioning them. The citations, read out at an investiture ceremony by the Army's Western Command last week, provided brief details of how the Indian troops responded firmly to the aggressive behaviour by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers along the LAC. The Army's Western Command, which has its headquarters in Chandimandir, had uploaded a video of the January 13 ceremony featuring the commentary on the gallantry award on its YouTube channel but deactivated it on Monday. The incidents mentioned in the citations had taken place between September 2021...

The head of Yemeni Naval Forces reiterated their commitment to preventing Israeli ships and those destined for occupied Palestinian ports, underscoring the stance until the aggression and blockade on Gaza cease. A source within the naval forces emphasized the safety of maritime navigation in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Bab al-Mandab Strait, with the exception of Israeli vessels or those en route to the occupied Palestinian ports, local news reports said. The source added that any ship in need of assistance should communicate through International Channel 16 or send an email to info@navy.gov.yr. Simultaneously, Muhammad Abdusalam, the head of the national negotiating delegation, affirmed that the American aggression against Yemen would not deter the Yemeni armed forces from uphol...

On a somber Sunday in Sana'a, a poignant funeral procession unfolded, laying to rest the bodies of several martyrs who fell victim to the US-UK aggression in Yemen. According to local media, among the honored were at least twelve people including military personnel. The official funeral ceremony drew dignitaries such as including top Yemeni officials, social figures, colleagues, and relatives of the martyrs also joined in paying their respects. This solemn gathering took place after prayers at the People’s Mosque in the capital secretariat. Draped in the republican flag, the martyrs were then laid to rest in their hometowns. The ceremony aimed to commemorate those who lost their lives due to the intense airstrikes launched by the US and UK. The attack, consisting of arou...

At dawn on Friday, the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and various provinces faced air strikes in what is described as US-British aggression. Yemeni media reports raids on Sanaa, Hodeidah, Saada, and Dhamar, including strikes on al-Dailami air base, however, the number of casualities during these attacks continues to remain unknown. The coalition of anti-aggression political parties condemned this action, linking it to over eight years of ongoing aggression. "This is a part of the same design under which the Zionist-Americans have been conducting aggression against Palestinians," Yemen state media reported quoting officials. The US and UK justified the strikes, stating they targeted Houthi-linked sites. President Biden emphasized these actions send a clear message against attacks on person...

Tragedy struck in Newark, New Jersey, as Imam Hassan Sharif was fatally shot outside Masjid Muhammad mosque on Wednesday morning, succumbing to his injuries at the hospital. The incident occurred shortly after predawn prayers, and law enforcement is actively searching for the assailant. According to police reports, the victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the abdomen and the right arm. In the wake of the shooting, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin acknowledged the rising trend of bias incidents against the Muslim community, expressing concern that this act of gun violence would further heighten fears in the state. Platkin stated, "Every possible angle will, of course, be explored and every lead will be fully investigated." Despite the tragic nature of the incident, th...

Two terrorist explosions occurred near the burial site of Iran's General Qassem Soleimani in Kerman during a ceremony marking his fourth martyrdom anniversary, Press TV reported. The blasts resulted in the death of 103 people and injuries to 188 others, with the possibility of the death toll rising as some of the wounded are in critical condition. The explosions, which occurred about 700 meters and one kilometer away from the grave, were reportedly caused by two bags loaded with explosives that were remotely detonated. The first explosion took place at 14:50 local time, followed by a second one 10 minutes later. Three rescuers from Iran's Red Crescent Society were killed by the second blast, and some injuries occurred during a crowd crush after the first explosion. The Iranian gov...

On Thursday, Amnesty International disclosed the detection of Pegasus spyware, designed exclusively for government use, on the smartphones of two Indian journalists. Siddharth Varadarajan, editor of The Wire news website, and another journalist sought Amnesty's assistance after receiving "state-sponsored attacker" alerts from Apple in October. Amnesty's Security Lab confirmed the presence of Pegasus spyware on their devices through comprehensive testing. The developer of Pegasus, NSO Group, exclusively supplies its technology to government agencies. Trade data from 2017 indicates that NSO Group was a source of hardware imports for India's Intelligence Bureau. The Washington Post previously reported that government officials pressured Apple to conceal information about the spyware, pr...

On Tuesday, local authorities in Gaza leveled serious accusations against Israel, alleging the illicit harvesting of organs from deceased Palestinians. The Gaza-based government media office issued a statement asserting that thorough examinations of the bodies had uncovered significant alterations, pointing to the purported theft of vital organs. These alleged incidents of organ theft were claimed to have occurred repeatedly during the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with reports suggesting that bodies were even exhumed from graveyards. The statement went on to criticize what it described as the "silent position" of international organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, regarding what they deemed an "awful crime" committed by the Israeli occupation. The ...