Israel, Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict

Israel, Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict

Regular puffs of smoke from missile intercepts over northern Israel and fires from air strikes in southern Lebanon are outward signs of a fear that the Gaza war may be expanding into... Read more »
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North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war

A new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war, North Korean... Read more »

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Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year. At least 323 of those... Read more »
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Tesla shareholders voting yes for Musk’s $56 bln pay package, CEO says on X

Tesla shareholders are voting to approve a $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk and to move the electric vehicle maker’s legal home to Texas, Musk said on social media platform X... Read more »
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Fire in Mangaf Workers’ Accommodation Claims 41 Lives

A devastating fire broke out early Wednesday in a building housing workers in Mangaf, southern Kuwait, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people, according to Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad... Read more »
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Baltimore shipping lane fully reopens after bridge collapse

The Baltimore shipping lane blocked for more than two months after a cargo ship collided with a major bridge in March, sending it crashing into the water, fully reopened on Monday, authorities... Read more »
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Bangladesh PM Attends Modi’s Historic Third Oath Ceremony

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, exchanged pleasantries following Modi’s swearing-in ceremony this evening. Foreign leaders, including the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, took turns approaching the podium... Read more »
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Saudi Arabia Removes Unregistered Pilgrims from Makkah Ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabian security forces have expelled hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Makkah as preparations intensify for the hajj, set to begin next week. Ensuring the safety and smooth management of... Read more »
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Modi celebrates victory in India vote, but falls short of landslide

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political alliance won India’s weeks-long general election on Tuesday, but the opposition said voters had sent a clear message after his Hindu nationalist party lost its parliamentary majority... Read more »
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Male Employees Earn Higher Median Wages in Malaysia

The median monthly wages for formal sector employees in Malaysia rose by 4.9 percent year-on-year, reaching 2,900 ringgits (616 U.S. dollars) in December 2023, according to official data from the Department of... Read more »