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December 31, 2024

Israel takes name of Iran operation from Bible verse
Israel takes name of Iran operation from Bible verse Jerusalem: Israel has called its milit operation against Iran “Rising Lion”, taking the name from a biblical verse that promises a victorious future for a powerful Israel. The operation’s name is inspired by a passage from the Book of Numbers (23:24), which reads: “Behold, the people…
Iran confirms damage at Natanz nuclear site in Israeli attacks
Iran confirms damage at Natanz nuclear site in Israeli attacks TEHRAN: Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization has officially confirmed that the Natanz uranium enrichment facility sustained damage during the recent Israeli airstrikes. The Natanz facility, located approximately 225 kilometers south of Tehran, is one of Iran’s key nuclear sites, housing thousands of centrifuges used for uranium…
Senate passes resolution condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran
Senate passes resolution condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran Islamabad: The Senate of Pakistan has passed a resolution strongly condemning the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The resolution was presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and was unanimously approved by the House. The resolution states that Israel’s actions are a clear violation…
Pakistan sets up Crisis Management Unit for pilgrims in Iran
Pakistan sets up Crisis Management Unit for pilgrims in Iran ISLAMABAD: Following the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Pakistan has taken steps to ensure the safety of its citizens, particularly pilgrims currently in Iran. Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the government is actively working to protect Pakistani pilgrims. A Crisis…
Nadia Hussain granted bail in rupees 530 Million bank fraud case
KARACHI: A Karachi South Additional District and Sessions Judge has confirmed the interim bail of renowned actress Nadia Hussain in a bank fraud case amounting to Rupees 530 million. This decision comes as two co-accused in the same case had their interim bail revoked and subsequently fled the courtroom. During the hearing of interim bail…
India, China to expedite resumption of direct flights suspended since 2020
NEW DELHI — India and China have agreed to “expedite steps” for resuming direct air service between the two countries, which was suspended over five years ago, the Indian foreign ministry said on Friday. The announcement came after a meeting on Thursday between India’s Foreign Secret Vikram Misri and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong,…
Indonesia, Singapore sign cross-border green power deal
JAKARTA/SINGAPORE — Indonesia will export electricity generated from renewable energy sources to neighboring Singapore, the two countries have agreed, as they deepen their collaboration on green projects. According to the agreement signed in Jakarta on Friday, the electricity will be sourced from Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, south of Singapore, where private companies from both countries will develop solar…
Oil up 13% after Israel attack on Iran; Asian stocks fall
TOKYO — Oil prices jumped and Asian stocks dropped Friday after Israel’s attack on Iran escalated political tensions, affecting risk sentiment. Israel said early Friday that it had launched “preemptive strikes” against Iran, and reported that the attacks targeted Iranian nuclear and milit sites. Israel said Iran launched more than 100 drones toward Israel in…