A major Moscow drone attack killed two people and damaged part of an oil refinery in the Russian capital region on Sunday, according to Russian authorities. The attack came as Russia entered the final day of its parliamentary elections. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Russian air defenses had brought down more than 1,600 drones since… Continue reading Moscow Drone Attack Kills Two, Hits Oil Refinery
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday during a rare visit as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Sisi’s office said the meeting also included Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad. The officials discussed conflicts involving Iran, Gaza and Sudan. They also discussed attacks targeting Gulf countries… Continue reading CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Meets Sisi in Cairo
Turkey Saudi defence pact commitments are coming under pressure as Ankara says it is ready to help meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs amid escalating Houthi attacks. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saudi Arabia could require military assistance, particularly with technical issues. He added that Turkey was prepared to provide support under the new trilateral… Continue reading Turkey Saudi Defence Pact: Ankara Offers Military Support
North Korea launched what appeared to be a North Korea ballistic missile into waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast on Sunday, according to Japan’s Defence Ministry. South Korea’s military also detected an unidentified projectile launched by North Korea. Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported that the missile landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. The launch… Continue reading North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch Raises Tensions
Brad Pitt World War Z sequel plans are moving forward at Paramount, with Edward Berger attached to direct the long-awaited follow-up to the 2013 zombie blockbuster. Pitt will return as the star, while Berger will direct from a screenplay by Dennis Kelly. Paramount has not revealed the plot yet. The studio also has not announced… Continue reading Brad Pitt World War Z Sequel: Edward Berger to Direct
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra faces a race against time after suffering a shoulder injury during a promotional shoot in Auckland. The Rachin Ravindra injury occurred while the 26-year-old was attempting a diving catch during a commercial shoot with Sky on Wednesday. New Zealand Cricket confirmed that Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder. However, initial medical… Continue reading Rachin Ravindra Injury Puts India Series in Doubt
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address world leaders by video next week. The decision came after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to New York. The resolution passed on Thursday with 152 votes in favor and three against. Four countries abstained. It… Continue reading Mahmoud Abbas UN Address to Continue by Video
Iran leverage in talks may be shaping Tehran’s approach to negotiations, according to Stephen Zunes, a professor of politics and Middle Eastern studies at the University of San Francisco. Zunes said Iran’s largely unchanged conditions for ending the war suggest that Tehran believes it has gained leverage and therefore sees little reason to make major… Continue reading Iran Leverage in Talks: Tehran Sees Little Reason to Compromise
Rawalpindi dengue cases have reached nine this year, while health authorities continue an extensive campaign to identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites across the district. According to the latest District Health Authority surveillance data, medical facilities have screened 4,339 people so far this year. Officials identified 4,010 suspected cases and confirmed nine dengue infections. No… Continue reading Rawalpindi Dengue Cases Reach Nine as 180,000 Sites Destroyed
Pakistan Iran energy supplies were a key concern during a phone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday. The two ministers discussed the latest regional developments, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Dar stressed the need to keep energy supplies moving without interruption. He also… Continue reading Dar Stresses Safe Shipping and Energy Supplies in Iran Call
