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North Korea Admits Sending Troops to Clear Mines in Russia’s Kursk Region
N Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has confirmed that his country deployed troops to clear landmines in Russia’s Kursk region earlier this year, a rare public acknowledgement by Pyongyang of the dangerous tasks assigned…
US Claims Links Between Afghan Nationals in America & Terror Groups
WASHINGTON: The Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revealed that around 2,000 Afghan nationals currently in the United States have direct or potential links to terrorist organizations.
In an interview with US media,…
Kabul ulema’s statement on terrorism: Afghan Foreign Minister issues response
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has issued a clear warning that no Afghan citizen is permitted to engage in military operations outside the country, stressing that those who violate this directive will face strict action from the…
Beijing’s Senior Envoy to Embark on Middle East Trip
ISLAMABAD: China's top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a tour of the Middle East on Friday for bilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Beijing said Thursday.
Wang will visit from 12 to 16 December for talks with…
UAE Tops 2025 Passport Ranking, Pakistan Lags Behind
Dubai: According to the 2025 list of the world’s most powerful passports released by Arton Capital, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has remained at the top for the seventh consecutive year. UAE passport holders can travel to 179 countries…
Xi, Macron Deepen China-France Ties During Dujiangyan Visit
CHENGDU, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron had friendly exchanges on Friday in Dujiangyan in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Upon their arrival,…
UAE Cracks Down on Illegal Residency with Strict Laws and Penalties
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its security and residency laws, sending a clear warning to residents and employers. Under the new regulations, anyone who violates residency or immigration rules could face heavy fines,…
Russia Bans Snapchat and Apple’s FaceTime Over Security Concerns
MOSCOW — Russia has imposed a ban on Snapchat and Apple’s video-calling service, FaceTime, citing security concerns.
According to international media reports, authorities stated that Snapchat and FaceTime were allegedly being used to plan…
UN Appeals for $23 Billion as Funding Plummets Amid Rising Crises
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Monday launched a $23 billion humanitarian appeal, roughly half the amount it had sought last year, citing a sharp drop in donor funding at a time of unprecedented global need.
The reduced budget…
