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Media: Pakistan’s most wanted Baloch terrorist leader killed by rival group over looted money

Pakistani media reports say the country’s most wanted Baloch terrorist leader, Muhammad Asa, accused of attacking Iranian convoys, was shot dead in clashes between rival terror groups erupted over the distribution of looted money.

Over a dozen Palestinians, including Islamic Jihad leaders, killed in Israeli raid on Gaza

Twelve people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in what Israel’s military says was the targeting of members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement. The Palestinian group has confirmed three of its leaders were killed, adding their wives and children are among the dead.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 440: Putin says in Victory Day speech “true war” unleashed on Russia

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

139 people infected with Covid-19 in Iran, 7 killed

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed that 139 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 7 patients during the period.

UAE signs nuclear agreements with Chinese companies

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the body responsible for developing the United Arab Emirates' nuclear energy sector, has inked three deals with Chinese nuclear energy organizations as it looks to boost low-carbon nuclear power.

UN says to suspend food aid for Gaza, West Bank

The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations has announced it will suspend food aid to a large number of impoverished Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip and West Bank due to funding shortages.

Syria calls for dialogue, joint action after returning to Arab League

Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a decision by the Arab League to bring Damascus back to the bloc. The ministry has stressed the importance of dialogue and joint action to confront the challenges facing the Arab world.

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan FMs promise to pursue anti-terror cooperation as political ties deepen

Foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan  have, in a meeting in Islamabad, pledged to further strengthen trilateral cooperation in security and counterterrorism.

Erdogan pledges to further enhance Turkish defense industry

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held his campaign’s largest rally so far in Istanbul on Sunday with a historic crowd of 1.7 million people ahead of the May 14 polls. He pledged to further enhance the country's defence industry if he wins the presidential election.

Iran runners-up at IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia

The Iranian women's ice hockey team won the vice-champion title of the 2023 Asian championships in Thailand after conceding defeat against the host.

Israelis rally against PM’s judicial reforms for 18th week

Tens of thousands of Israelis have protested for the 18th straight week against the hard-right government's controversial judicial reforms, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu having shelved the overhaul more than a month ago.

Report: Arab League FMs agree on Syria’s return to bloc after over 10 years

Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago, according to reports.

Massive rally held in Istanbul in support of Erdogan rival

The Republican People's Party (CHP) held an election rally in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Saturday. Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the CHP and the main opposition candidate, is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s closest rival.

Israeli settler guns down 20-year-old Palestinian

An Israeli settler has fatally shot a young Palestinian in the northern part of the occupied territories. It comes hours after Israeli troops killed two Palestinian youths in the occupied West Bank.

Cypriot airline banned from Lebanese airspace over Israeli shares

Lebanon has banned the largest airline in Cyprus, TUS Airways, from flying over Lebanese airspace or landing at Beirut international airport, citing that an Israeli corporation owns the company’s shares.

Russia blames Ukraine, Western allies for military blogger bombing

Russia has blamed Ukraine, the United States and the United Kingdom for the bombing of military blogger Zakhar Prilepin’s car in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday.

Covid in Iran: 10 dead, 139 new cases

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Saturday showed that 139 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 10 patients during the period.

Two Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank

Two Palestinian were killed in an Israeli assault on a refugee camp in the northern West Bank city of Tulkarm on Saturday. Gaza-based resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad have vowed to respond to Israel’s killing of the Palestinian youths.

China says ready for further cooperation with Pakistan on Afghan issue

Beijing is ready to strengthen coordination with Pakistan on the Afghan issue in order to promote the peace and reconstruction process in the war-torn country, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has said.

Israel says hoping for breakthrough with Saudi Arabia during Biden aide visit

Tel Aviv is hoping for a breakthrough this weekend in efforts to normalize ties with Riyadh during White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan's visit, a senior security official has said.

Palestine says Israel actions could lead to ‘explosion’ in West Asia

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has warned that the continuation of the recent escalation in the Israeli regime's daily crimes against Palestinians could have dire consequences for the entire region.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 437

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Syria’s return to Arab League ‘very likely’: Secretary General

Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit has said there is a very high chance for restoration of Syria’s membership in the 22-member regional organization as a founding member during the next Arab summit in Saudi Arabia later this month.

Erdogan accuses Turkish opposition of being gay

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused his political rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, of being “LGBT”, ahead of next week’s elections. The government in Ankara views LGBT ideology as an American and European “religion”, alien to Turkish morals.

Iran’s president says Israel “weaker than ever”

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that the resistance of the Palestinian and Lebanese people as well as resistance gropus against Israel has made the Zionist regime “weaker than ever.”

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