KABUL: The Taliban on Friday released a British couple who had been detained in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, officials confirmed. The pair, whose identities have not yet been made public, were freed following months of diplomatic engagement between Kabul and London. Taliban authorities did not disclose the reasons for their…
GENEVA: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), during its 80th session, adopted a significant resolution enhancing Palestine’s participation in UN activities. The resolution received overwhelming support with 145 votes in favor, 5 against, and 6 abstentions. It lays out mechanisms to allow Palestine meaningful engagement in the UN system. According to the adopted text: The…
New York: The United Nations Security Council has rejected a resolution seeking to ease sanctions on Iran, with the motion failing by a vote of 9 against 4. In response, Tehran expressed strong disapproval, warning that the decision could have dangerous consequences for nuclear non-proliferation efforts. Iranian officials accused Western powers of pursuing a “biased…
Beirut: The Lebanese army carried out a raid in Shatila refugee camp, arresting several suspected drug dealers. Military officials confirmed that the operation targeted networks involved in narcotics distribution inside the camp and surrounding areas. Weapons and quantities of drugs were reportedly seized during the raid. The army stated that the arrests are part of…
Beirut: Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar chaired a high-level meeting focused on strengthening security and improving traffic management in the capital. The discussions centered on measures to organize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance the visibility of security forces across Beirut to ensure public safety and stability. Authorities emphasized that the initiative is part of…
Kamchatka: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, sending tremors through buildings and forcing residents to flee their homes in panic. Authorities immediately issued a tsunami warning, warning of possible dangerous waves in the Pacific Ocean. Emergency services have urged coastal communities to remain on high alert and move to higher ground….
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…
