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UN Reports Slower Progress in Reducing Child Mortality
WASHINGTON: (Web Desk) - Progress in reducing child mortality is slowing globally, according to a joint report by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). An estimated 4.9 million children under five died in 2024, most from…
Trump Threatens Iran Over Qatar Energy Facility Strikes
WASHINGTON: (Web Desk) - US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Thursday, threatening to “massively blow up” the South Pars gas field unless Tehran halts attacks on Qatari energy infrastructure. Iranian…
China Condemns Israel’s Killing of Iranian Official
Beijing: (Web Desk) - China condemned the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike, calling the attack “unacceptable” and urging all parties to immediately halt military operations.…
Thailand’s parliament selects Anutin as country’s new prime minister
Thailand - (Web Desk) - On Thursday, Thailand’s new parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister. AFP reported that he cleared the 250-vote threshold. His party had a big win, leaving rivals far behind.
The new government faces…
Cathay Pacific halts Dubai and Riyadh flights until April 30
Hong Kong - (Web Desk) - Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific has stopped its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until the end of April. This decision comes because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The airline said the situation in…
US intelligence report says China not planning Taiwan invasion 2027
China - (Web Desk) - A new US intelligence report says China is not planning to invade Taiwan next year. Instead, it is trying to gain control of the island without using force. The report was released on Wednesday.
China says Taiwan is…
US detects drones over base where Rubio and Hegseth reside
US - (Web Desk) - Officials still do not know where the drones came from. The report shared this, based on two sources.
The drones seen over Fort McNair raised concern. Officials even thought about moving Rubio and Hegseth to a safer…
Iran Confirms Intelligence Minister Killed in Israeli Airstrike Attack
TEHRAN: (Web Desk) - In Tehran, Iranian authorities have confirmed that Esmail Khatib was killed in an Israeli strike, marking a significant escalation in ongoing regional tensions.
Iranian media reported that the…
Saudi Led Talks Address Rising Iran Regional Tensions
RIYADH: (Web Desk) - In Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a high-level coordination meeting with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt on the sidelines of a consultative session of Arab and Islamic nations.…
