Putin likely approved MH17 missile supply, investigators say
THE HAGUE: There are “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, international investigators said on Wednesday. But the investigators said they were halting their eight-year probe, since Putin has immunity as head of state and there is not enough […]
Iran unveils underground base for fighter jets
TEHRAN: Iran’s army on Tuesday unveiled its first underground base for fighter jets designed to withstand possible strikes by US bunker-busting bombs, state media reported. The base — named Oghab 44 (“Eagle” in Persian) — can accommodate “all types of fighter jets and bombers, in addition to drones”, the official news agency IRNA said, released […]
3 Powerful Earthquakes In Turkey In 24 Hours, More Than 2,300 Killed
Istanbul: The most powerful earthquake to strike Turkey and Syria in nearly a century killed over 2,300 people on Monday, sparked frantic rescues and was felt as far away as Greenland. The 7.8-magnitude early morning quake, followed by dozens of aftershocks, wiped out entire sections of major Turkish cities in a region filled with millions […]
India Adds 91 Fresh Covid Cases; Active Cases At 1,817
New Delhi, Feb 6: India on Monday logged 91 fresh COVID cases, while the number of active cases remained unchanged at 1,817, according to Union health ministry data. With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 caseload climbed to 4.46 crore (4,46,83,454). The death toll stands at 5,30,745, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily […]
At least 300 dead, many trapped as major earthquake strikes Turkey, Syria
A major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killing about 300 people as buildings collapsed across the snowy region, and triggering a search for survivors trapped in the rubble. The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. “I […]
Israeli warplanes strike Gaza overnight
GAZA: Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Thursday in response to Palestinian rocket fire, days after the United States called for calm, but there was no immediate sign of a wider escalation in violence following days of tension. With no reports of serious casualties, the exchange followed a familiar pattern that signalled neither side was […]
No classified papers found at Biden’s home, says attorney
WASHINGTON: A search by US law enforcement of President Joe Biden’s Delaware beach house turned up no classified documents, the president’s lawyer said on Wednesday. “No documents with classified markings were found,” attorney Bob Bauer said in a statement after the latest search of the president’s belongings for improperly stored documents. Agents did however take […]
Bangladesh orders 191 ‘anti-state’ news sites blocked
DHAKA: The Bangladesh government has ordered the closure of 191 websites it accuses of publishing “anti-state news”, stoking concerns about media freedom in the South Asian country. Information Minister Hasan Mahmud told parliament on Monday that the government has instructed the telecoms regulator to close the domains following “reports from intelligence agencies”.0 He said the […]
Gunmen kill eight at birthday party in South Africa
GQEBERHA: Police in South Africa on Monday launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire on a birthday party in the southern port city of Gqeberha, killing eight. Three people were wounded in the shooting, which occurred on Sunday evening in a township of the city, previously known as Port Elizabeth. The birthday celebrant and house […]
Government convenes all-party meeting on the eve of Budget Session of Parliament
The government on Monday held an all-party meeting on the eve of the Budget Session of Parliament and sought the Opposition’s cooperation for smooth conduct of proceedings, which include a discussion on President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament and the Union Budget-2023-24. The President will address a joint sitting of the […]