GAZA CITY: The Israeli military declared on Thursday that it had successfully targeted and killed Hussam Shahwan, a key figure identified as the head of Hamas’ Internal Security in southern Gaza. The strike took place overnight via drone in a humanita…
KABUL: A total of 50 Afghan inmates have been released from detention in Pakistan and have returned to Afghanistan, according to a statement by the Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation on Thursday. The release marks a significant step in addressing …
BEIJING: China is intensifying its preparations for its upcoming rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2025, with plans to host a summit aimed at fostering friendship, solidarity, and productive outcomes. The Chinese fo…
PHNOM PENH: The National Bank of Cambodia has urged the public to remain vigilant following reports of counterfeit U.S. dollar banknotes in circulation. The bank’s notice, signed by its director general of Banking Supervision, Kith Sovannarith, emphas…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment has launched a new initiative aimed at eradicating plastic waste from the country’s national roads. The “National Roads Without Plastic Waste” campaign, which commenced this week, is designed to enhance t…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic growth is projected to decelerate to 4.9 percent in 2025, down from an expected 5.2 percent in 2024, according to a recent report by KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific. The report highlights the impact of domest…
HARBIN: As temperatures drop across China, citizens are engaging in various winter activities, with both outdoor and indoor attractions seeing increased attendance. Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, is experiencing a surge in visitors at l…
MANILA: The Philippines’ Department of Health reported a total of 534 firecracker-related injuries during the recent Christmas and New Year celebrations, marking a significant yet slightly reduced figure from previous years. The tally included an addi…
BEIJING: China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has showcased its dedication to safeguarding foreign investors’ rights by publishing five landmark cases that exemplify its judicial efforts in this area. These cases illustrate the court’s commitment to u…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, surpassing the 16,000 mark for the first time. This development highlights the robust performance of the Sri Lankan stock …
NORILSK: A passenger plane belonging to Russia’s S7 Airlines overshot the runway while taxiing at the airport in Norilsk, central Russia, on Thursday. There were no casualties reported in the incident.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the Airbus A3…
MAPUTO: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for restraint and peaceful dialogue in Mozambique following a surge of violence after the December 2024 election results. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Po…
KATIMA MULILO: Zambezi Governor Lawrence Alufea Sampofu has issued a call for peace, hard work, and dedication as crucial elements for ensuring effective service delivery across the region and the nation by 2025. In his official New Year’s message, Sa…
NCAMAGORO: A 17-year-old boy, Shinkanda Batista, was stabbed to death at a family gathering in Ncamagoro village early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when a group attempted to enter a private party, resulting in a confrontation that turned f…
NCAMAGORO: A 17-year-old boy, Shinkanda Batista, was stabbed to death at a family gathering in Ncamagoro village early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when a group attempted to enter a private party, resulting in a confrontation that turned f…