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S. Korea, US wrap up key military exercise against N. Korean threats
South Korea and the US on Thursday wrapped up a major combined military exercise after its 11-day run as the allies sought to bolster their joint defense readiness against evolving North Korean military threats, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The annu…
KPC: Kuwaiti oil barrel down USD 1.79 at USD 78.67
The price of Kuwaiti oil barrel went down by USD 1.79 to stand at USD 78.67 per barrel (pb) on Wednesday, compared with USD 80.46 Tuesday, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.
In international markets, Brent crude oil went down by 90…
Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude jolt parts of Pakistan
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude jolted several parts of Pakistan with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan on Thursday, said Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
According to PMD, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.4 an…
OAPEC Chief: Fossil fuel benefits to outweigh potential side effects
OAPEC Secretary-General, Jamal Al-Loughani stressed that the benefits of fossil fuels will continue to greatly outweigh their potential side effects, calling for pumping new investments into fossil fuel projects, especially oil and natural gas, to en…
At least 54 injured southwestern Japan as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall
Powerful Typhoon Shanshan battered Japan’s southwestern main island of Kyushu on Thursday, leaving at least one person missing and 54 injured, local authorities said.
The season’s 10th typhoon made landfall in Kagoshima Prefecture, some 1,300 km sou…
Lebanon’s Tripoli .. Mediterranean city of heritage, economic significance
City of Tripoli, considered Lebanon’s second capital with its rich history and heritage, has been chosen by Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) as the Arab culture capital for the year.
This presents the city with …
Israeli occupation continues military operations in West Bank
The Israeli occupation’s forces continue the military operation in the West Bank, claiming that it was aimed at pursuing individuals responsible for recent shooting attacks against the Israeli occupation’s settlers and forces.
The Palestinian Minist…
Egypt, Germany urge doubling efforts to end Mideast conflict
Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the importance of making all possible efforts to put an end to the ongoing conflict in the besieged Gaza Strip.
During a telephone call initiated by Scholz on Wednesda…
Iran for de-escalation in Mideast — FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country seeks to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East region and underscores the necessity of stopping the war in the Gaza Strip.
During a phone call with the Netherlands’ Foreign Minister Ca…
US, China discuss implementation of Woodside Summit outcomes
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi outside Beijing, on Wednesday.
This meeting was part of ongoing effo…