Egypt opens Rafah crossing since ‘1st moment’ of Gaza conflict
Cairo, Feb 10 - The Egyptian presidency, in response to US President Joe Biden's statement, has said that Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing to enable the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip since "the first moment" of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Philippines landslide death toll surges to 27, with 89 missing
Manila, Feb 10 - The death toll in a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines this week has climbed to 27, with 89 remaining missing, authorities said.
Erdogan urges unity in Islamic countries against Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Istanbul, Feb 10 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Islamic countries to act in unity in response to the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Syria intercepts drones near capital
Damascus, Feb 10 - Syrian air defences have intercepted two combat drones launched from the direction of Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the Syrian Defence Ministry said in a statement.
Israeli attack targets western Damascus region
Damascus, Feb 10 - An Israeli missile attack targetted areas west of the Syrian capital of Damascus after midnight, witnesses and local media said early Saturday.
Israel rejects half of aid requests for Gaza Strip: UNRWA
Gaza, Feb 10 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said that Israel has rejected half of the aid requests submitted by the agency for the northern Gaza Strip.
Palestinian Presidency condemns Netanyahu’s military plans in Rafah
Ramallah, Feb 10 - The Palestinian Presidency has condemned a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding plans to start a military operation in the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
US, UK launch 2 more airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Sanaa, Feb 10 - The US-British coalition has launched two airstrikes on Houthi sites in Ymen's northern province of Saada, the media reported.
China’s Xi calls for stronger ‘strategic coordination’ with Russia in Lunar New Year call with Putin
Washington, Feb 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping increased his country's friction with the US and its Western allies by heralding the Lunar Year, vowing greater cooperation and coordination with America's fierce rival in geopolitics -- Russia.
Pak thrown into crisis as poll results still undeclared amid claims of rigging
Islamabad, Feb 9 - Pakistan was thrown into a state of crisis on Friday with its election results still undeclared more than 24 hours after polling closed and the voting marred by widespread allegations of rigging, a media report said.
US dollar strengthening again as Wall Street accepts that interest rate cuts are coming later than expected
New York, Feb 9 - The US dollar greenback is strengthening again after a bumpy 2023, as Wall Street accepts that interest rate cuts are coming later than previously expected, a media report said.
Financial prosecutors raid Huawei offices in France
Paris, Feb 9 - The French offices of Chinese tech giant Huawei were searched this week, the company confirmed on Friday, saying it is fully cooperating with the authorities, a media report said.
Indian student attacked in Chicago, wife seeks EAM Jaishankar’s help
A student from Hyderabad was injured when four armed robbers attacked him in Chicago, as per his family.
Mahant Swami Maharaj reaches Abu Dhabi for inauguration of UAE’s first Hindu temple
Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual guru of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
Pakistan thrown into crisis as poll results still undeclared amid claims of rigging
Pakistan was thrown into a state of crisis on Friday with its election results still undeclared more than 24 hours after polling closed
Key US Senator clears decks for MQ-9B drones for India, demands cooperation in Pannun case
Joe Biden administration formally notifying US Congress of the proposed sale of MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone
Russia ready to supply gas to Europe via safe Nord Stream 2: Putin
Moscow, Feb 9 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Germany does not resume the operation of the surviving pipe of Nord Stream 2, although Moscow is ready to supply gas through it, local media reported.
Nawaz Sharif loses against PTI-backed Independent candidate in Mansehra
Lahore, Feb 9 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed Independent candidate Gustasap Khan has clinched victory against Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at NA-15 Mansehra, a media report said.
US: Indo-American Satwinder Kaur elected Kent City Council president
New York, Feb 9 - The Kent City Council in Washington has unanimously elected Indo-American Satwinder Kaur as its president for a two-year term.
Russia repeatedly sought peaceful solution to problems in Ukraine since 2014: Putin
Moscow, Feb 9 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his country has repeatedly sought a peaceful solution to the problems in Ukraine since 2014, the media reported.