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Iran’s Supreme Leader Appoints Six Senior Military Commanders

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six senior commanders to key positions within the Armed Forces General Staff, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij. According to Iranian media, Ahmad Vahidi has been promoted to the rank of major general […]

Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia

Damascus: A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death, according to a news agency. The verdict was delivered in absentia, as Assad was not present before the court. The court also handed down a death sentence to Atef Najib, a former security […]

Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan Defence Pact Poses No Threat to Iran: Iranian Foreign Ministry

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the defence agreement among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan does not pose a threat to Iran. Speaking at a press conference, Baghaei urged Gulf countries not to allow the United States to use their territory […]

Postgraduate Doctor Dies by Suicide at Surat Medical College; Four Senior Doctors Suspended

Surat: A 30-year-old postgraduate doctor, Harsh Pandya, allegedly died by suicide in the hostel of a government medical college in the Indian city of Surat. According to Indian media reports, four senior doctors have been suspended for six months over allegations of harassment and ragging […]

New Video of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Released

TEHRAN: A new video purportedly showing Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been released by Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency. The agency did not disclose when or where the footage was recorded. It also provided no information about the identities of the other people appearing […]

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Arrested for Allegedly Leaking Sensitive Defence Information

NEW DELHI: A serving Indian Air Force wing commander has been arrested for allegedly disclosing sensitive defence information, according to Indian media reports. Delhi Police reportedly arrested the officer on May 30 over allegations that he installed data-stealing software on the mobile phone of a […]

Kakroach Janta Party Calls Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation a Victory for Democracy

New Delhi: The Kakroach Janta Party has described Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as a victory for democracy, saying the government must fulfil two additional demands before the protest can be called off. A party spokesperson announced that peaceful torchlight marches would be held across […]

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Threats Against Saudi Arabia and Red Sea Shipping

Islamabad: Pakistan has condemned threats issued by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, while reaffirming its unwavering support for the kingdom’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Foreign Office spokesperson said that threats against Saudi Arabia and commercial […]

Trump Approves Landmark 30-Year Civil Nuclear Agreement with Saudi Arabia

Washington: US President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the agreement will enable the United States to assist Saudi Arabia in establishing a civilian nuclear programme, giving the kingdom access […]

Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

Doha: Qatar’s former Emir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, according to an official statement issued by Qatar’s Amiri Diwan. The royal court confirmed that Sheikh Hamad passed away on Sunday morning and expressed profound sorrow over the nation’s […]

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