Berlin: Authorities in Germany ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents in central Berlin after the discovery of an unexploded World War II-era bomb in the Spree River. Police and emergency services cordoned off the area and initiated large-scale evacuation measures to allow bomb disposal experts to safely defuse and remove the explosive. River traffic…
Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that his administration is working to regain control of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, a facility once central to America’s two-decade war effort. Speaking at a press event, Trump described Bagram as strategically vital, noting that it lies “about an hour away from where China builds its nuclear…
Yemen’s coastal region witnessed a major internet disruption after five undersea cables were severed, severely affecting connectivity across the region. According to Pakistan’s IT Secretary, two of the damaged cables directly connected to Pakistan, resulting in a significant slowdown in internet speed nationwide. In an official statement, the ministry clarified that the restoration process of…
Beirut:Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Hajjar met with Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari to discuss the overall situation in the country, highlighting that combating drugs in cooperation with the Kingdom remains a top priority. The two officials also exchanged views on bilateral relations, security cooperation, and regional developments. Minister Al-Hajjar emphasized that Lebanon is committed to strengthening…
Pakistan has told the United Nations Security Council that terrorism originating from Afghanistan poses a grave threat to its national security. In his address, Pakistan’s envoy urged the Taliban authorities to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries and “fulfil their responsibilities” under international commitments. He stressed that militants based in Afghan safe havens are directly involved in cross-border…
Washington — Syria’s Foreign Minister and an accompanying delegation have arrived in the U.S. capital, marking the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Washington in a quarter of a century, according to the Syrian News Agency. The trip is being viewed as a potential opening for renewed dialogue between Damascus and Washington after…
Harare — Opposition legislators in Zimbabwe are demanding electoral reforms ahead of the 2028 general elections, urging the government to implement recommendations from the 2023 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Observer Election Report. During a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs pressed authorities to clarify steps being taken to ensure…
Beirut — President Michel Aoun received eight newly appointed Lebanese ambassadors before their departure to take up foreign postings, urging them to project Lebanon’s image as a unified state on the international stage. “Lebanon has returned to the international arena after a long absence,” Aoun said, calling on the envoys to represent all components of…
Beirut — Justice Minister Adel Nassar has followed up with the Bulgarian ambassador regarding legal procedures to extradite the owner of the ship RHOSUS, who was recently detained at Sofia Airport. The vessel, long linked to the Beirut port explosion, has remained central to ongoing investigations. Lebanese authorities say the extradition request is part of…
London — U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the second day of his state visit to the United Kingdom, with the agenda now shifting from ceremonial events to business discussions. On Tuesday, Trump was received with full royal honors in Windsor, where he met members of the…
