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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s aircraft disappears mid-flight, crash speculated
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's plane has reportedly disappeared from radar while en route to Russia, leading to conflicting reports about a possible crash and his possible death.
According to foreign media, Bashar al-Assad…
Bangladesh cancels deal with India, posing threat to Northeast Internet Connectivity
New Delhi: In a significant blow to India’s plans to enhance mobile internet connectivity in its northeastern states, Bangladesh has canceled a key bandwidth transit agreement. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)…
Trump Signals US Withdrawal from Syrian Conflict Ahead of Presidency
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has distanced the United States from Syria's ongoing civil war, suggesting that his administration would cease involvement in the conflict and may halt support for Kurdish-led forces. In a Saturday…
End of 24-Year Assad rule in Syria: Rebel leader announces peaceful transition
Damascus: In a significant development in Syria, the military command has officially announced the end of President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year reign. Following Assad's departure from the country, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of the…
India’s Assam Bans Public Consumption of Beef
ASSAM: The Indian state of Assam has introduced new restrictions on the consumption of beef, banning its public consumption in restaurants and at public events. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma,…
Syrian Govt Loses Control of Key City Daraa Amid Rebel Advances
BEIRUT: Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa, a pivotal city in the country’s civil war, marking a significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, local armed groups…
Bitcoin tops $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans
WEB DESK: Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment…
Trump appoints David Perdue as US Ambassador to China, signaling shift in diplomacy
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has named former Georgia Senator David Perdue as the next US Ambassador to China, marking a significant move in US-China relations. The announcement, made on Trump’s social media platform, Truth…
Amnesty International labels Israel’s war on Gaza as genocidal
GAZA: Amnesty International has issued a scathing report accusing Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, a claim that has escalated tensions amid the ongoing conflict.
The report, published on Thursday,…