Iran seeks help with fire threatening UNESCO-listed forests
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iran has requested foreign assistance in extinguishing a large fire that has ravaged UNESCO World Heritage-listed forests in the north of the country for several days, local media reported on Saturday. The Hyrcanian forests stretch for about 1,000 kilometers along the Iranian coast of the Caspian Sea and into neighboring Azerbaijan. UNESCO recognized the […]
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire’s latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip(RAHNUMA): Israel’s military on Saturday launched airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza in the latest test of the ceasefire that began on Oct. 10. Health officials in Gaza reported at least 24 people killed and another 54 wounded, including children. The Israeli strikes came as international momentum was building on Gaza, with […]
At least 2 kids killed per day in Gaza since ceasefire: UNICEF
GENEVA(RAHNUMA): At least 67 children have been killed in conflict-related incidents since the ceasefire began in Gaza, the United Nations children’s agency said. “Dozens more have been injured. That is an average of almost two children killed every day since the ceasefire took effect,” UNICEF spokesperson Ricardo Pires said in Geneva. UNICEF said on Thursday […]
Hundreds protest in Tunisia over president’s escalating crackdown on freedoms
TUNIS(RAHNUMA): Tunisians took to the streets of downtown Tunis on Saturday over what they described as President Kais Saied ‘s increasingly authoritarian rule and demanding the release of all jailed political prisoners. The rally, held under the banner “Against Injustice,” brought together families of political detainees and activists from different ideological backgrounds. The demonstration drew […]
Israeli military says it killed Hamas commander in Gaza
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had killed a local Hamas commander in Gaza, as both Israel and the Palestinian militant group continue to trade accusations of ceasefire violation. The post identified the commander as Alaa Al-Hadidi, head of supply in Hamas’ production headquarters. It said he was killed in one of […]
Israel’s Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hamas and Hezbollah
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that Israel would do “everything necessary” to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. Over the past week Israel has hit multiple targets in neighboring Lebanon, with the Israeli military saying on Saturday it had struck Hezbollah launchers and military […]
Erdogan says Turkiye evaluating deployment of forces for Gaza stabilization force
ANKARA(RAHNUMA): President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye was still evaluating how to potentially deploy its security forces to an international stabilization force being planned in Gaza, adding that a decision would be made after these discussions. NATO member Turkiye played a key role in negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, becoming one of the signatories of […]
Iraq’s Olympic Committee president hands over duties after US sanctions
BAGHDAD(RAHNUMA): The head of Iraq’s Olympic Committee has temporarily assigned his vice president to manage affairs while his lawyers address the US sanctions against him for alleged ties with Iran. Last month, the US Treasury announced sanctions against Aqeel Muftin, accusing him of managing an Iraqi commercial bank associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards’ Quds […]
GOC TASA GRACED THE 78TH NCC DAY CELEBRATIONS IN HYDERABAD
Hyderabad, Nov.23 (RAHNUMA): The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate Andhra Pradesh & Telangana celebrated the 78th NCC Day at Mehdipatnam Military Garrison, Hyderabad, with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit. The event witnessed participation from serving and retired Defence personnel, NCC alumni, dignitaries and cadets. The programme began with an impressive parade, followed by a salute […]
Shabbir Ali thanks CM Revanth Reddy for effectively handling Umrah pilgrims’ tragedy and assisting families
Hyderabad, Nov.23 (RAHNUMA): Advisor to the Telangana Government Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Sunday thanked Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for his swift and sensitive handling of the crisis following the death of 45 Hyderabad pilgrims in a bus accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He praised the Chief Minister for taking immediate decisions, coordinating with multiple […]
