Moscow, Dec 26 (IANS) The procedure for purchasing SIM cards by foreigners will become stricter in Russia from January 1, 2025, the country’s Ministry of Digital Development announced on Thursday.… Continue reading Russia to introduce new rules for foreigners purchasing SIM cards from Jan 1
Damascus/Baghdad, Dec 26 (IANS) Syria’s interim authorities met here with visiting Iraqi intelligence chief Hamid al-Shatri on Thursday, according to an official statement carried by Syrian state media outlets. Ahmed… Continue reading Iraqi intelligence chief visits Syria, discussing border security
Seoul, Dec 26 (IANS) A probe into the top South Korean military intelligence commander’s alleged involvement in martial law operations has been transferred to the military prosecution, the state anti-corruption… Continue reading South Korea: Martial law probe into intelligence commander transferred to military prosecution
Bangkok, Dec 26 (IANS) Commemorations were held across Thailand along its Andaman coast on Thursday to mark the 20th anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami. Speaking at a memorial… Continue reading Thailand commemorates 20th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami
Jerusalem, Dec 25 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israeli forces will remain in Gaza and maintain “security control” over the Palestinian territory, raising concerns that the… Continue reading Israeli defence minister vows to maintain military control over Gaza
Baku, Dec 25 (IANS) Azerbaijan has declared Thursday a national day of mourning for the victims of the tragic crash of an Embraer 190 passenger plane operating a Baku-Grozny flight.… Continue reading Azerbaijan declares national mourning over air crash
Cairo, Dec 25 (IANS) Ahmed Enaba, a master of Middle Eastern dish Shawarma and a Syrian by birth, embarked on a new chapter in Egypt in 2016 when he opened… Continue reading Syrian refugees find home and hope in Egypt
Jerusalem, Dec 25 (IANS) Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations on Wednesday, each blaming the other for delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal. In a press statement, Hamas said the… Continue reading Israel, Hamas trade blame for delays in reaching Gaza ceasefire deal
Ankara, Dec 25 (IANS) Turkey’s National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) “neutralised” a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Iraq, allegedly before an attack on the Turkish forces… Continue reading Turkish intelligence ‘neutralises’ senior PKK member in Iraq
Seoul, Dec 24 (IANS) The top diplomats of South Korea and China reaffirmed efforts to advance bilateral ties in a phone conversation Tuesday, Seoul’s foreign ministry said, their first discussion… Continue reading South Korean, Chinese FMs reaffirm ties amid political uncertainties
Khartoum, Dec 24 (IANS) The Sudanese government on Tuesday sent a humanitarian aid convoy for thousands of returnees in Sinnar State in southeastern Sudan and Omdurman city, north of the… Continue reading Sudanese government sends aid convoy to returnees in Sinnar State, Omdurman city
Seoul, Dec 24 (IANS) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is unlikely to appear for questioning this week as requested by the investigation team handling the martial law case, his… Continue reading Yoon unlikely to appear for questioning Wednesday: lawyer
