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TEHRAN: Iran has released a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), urging aircraft to avoid its central, western, and northwestern airspace. This advisory has sparked speculation of a possible preemptive strike by Israel. Iran’s Foreign Ministry did not hold back. They condemned Haniyeh's killing as a blatant violation of international law and...

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday. This move comes amid some of the worst violence the nation has seen in over five decades. Media reports confirm that the unrest has led to multiple casualties, further destabilizing the country. Bangladesh Army Chief Wakar uz Zaman...

JERUSALEM - Al-Aqsa Mosque Imam Sheikh Ekrima Sabri has been released by Israeli police after hours-long detention. The authorities have ordered his deportation from the mosque, international media reported. Sheikh Sabri's lawyer confirmed his release to international media, stating that the preacher has been deported from the mosque until August...

Early Friday, Turkish authorities blocked access to Instagram. Reports suggest the action followed the platform's removal of posts expressing condolences for Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated. The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), responsible for internet regulation, announced the block but did not provide specific reasons. The...

On Friday, the government of Bangladesh imposed a sweeping ban on several major social media and communication platforms, according to media reports. This ban affects popular services Instagram and TikTok, YouTube. Access to these widely-used apps is now restricted throughout the country. In addition to the broader social media ban,...

TEHRAN: Iran held funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. A strike in Tehran, blamed on Israel, killed Haniyeh. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, led the prayers for Haniyeh before his burial in Doha. Earlier, Khamenei threatened a “harsh punishment” for Haniyeh’s killing. Crowds gathered in...

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan expressed deep shock and condemnation on Wednesday following the assassination of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The timing of this reckless act has left many in disbelief. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson declared, "Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,...

A devastating accident occurred on Monday when a passenger train collided with a Kamaz truck in southern Russia. The collision killed at least two people and injured up to 100 others. The train, carrying 800 passengers, derailed eight carriages near the Kotelnikovo station in the Volgograd region, approximately 1,200 km...

A massive protest erupted following a brutal assault on a Pakistani family by police at Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom. Men and women gathered to voice their outrage, chanting slogans against the Manchester police and demanding swift action against the officers involved. The incident, captured in a viral video,...

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KATHMANDU: A Saurya Airlines flight experienced a tragic crash during takeoff at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday. The aircraft, bound for Pokhara, veered off the runway, resulting in a catastrophic incident. Nineteen individuals, including the crew, were on board. Tragically, initial reports confirm five fatalities, and rescue teams are...

US President Joe Biden has announced the end of his reelection campaign. This decision comes after key members of his own Democratic Party expressed doubts about his mental acuity and ability to defeat former President Donald Trump. Biden's announcement has thrown the presidential race into disarray. The 81-year-old president faced...