Kuwait emir lambasts ‘brutal’ Iran attacks, affirms right to self-defense
KUWAIT CITY(RAHNUMA): Kuwait’s emir on Monday condemned Iran’s attacks on his country, where 12 people have been killed so far, as Tehran strikes out at the Gulf in response to US-Israeli attacks. “Our country has been subjected to a brutal attack by a neighboring Muslim country, which we consider a friend, even though we have […]
France, allies preparing bid to ‘gradually’ reopen Strait of Hormuz: Macron
ABOARD FRENCH AIRCRAFT CARRIER CHARLES DE GAULLE(RAHNUMA): France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said Monday as the Middle East war entered its second week. The French leader landed by helicopter on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Mediterranean […]
King of Jordan praises Europe’s solidarity with Arab countries amid Iranian attacks
LONDON(RAHNUMA): King Abdullah praised Europe on Monday for the solidarity it has shown with Jordan and Arab Gulf states. Speaking during a teleconference with leaders from Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Armenia, he emphasized the need for ongoing cooperation to protect civilians and ensure calm. Other participants […]
Lebanon president accuses Hezbollah of working to ‘collapse’ state
BEIRUT, Lebanon(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday accused Hezbollah of working to “collapse” the state and expressed Beirut’s readiness for “direct negotiations” with Israel, drawing the backing of his Syrian counterpart for his goal of disarming the Iran-backed group. Lashing out at Hezbollah over its March 2 attack against Israel, which has drawn a […]
Israeli military says has struck 6 ‘military airfields’ in Iran
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): The Israeli military on Monday said it had completed a “wave of strikes against six military airfields” in Iran as part of efforts to solidify its air superiority over the Islamic republic. “Numerous aircraft were dismantled, including Quds Force aircraft belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian combat helicopters,” the military said. […]
EU top diplomat urges ceasefire to save Lebanon from ‘chaos’
BRUSSELS(RAHNUMA): The EU’s top diplomat called Monday for a 2024 ceasefire to be upheld to prevent Lebanon from “sliding into chaos,” saying Israel’s “heavy-handed” response to Hezbollah attacks was further destabilizing the region. “Israel should cease its operations in Lebanon,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement after crisis talks with a […]
Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ screening for Revising Committee postponed
Chennai, March 9 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, a screening of actor Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ that was scheduled for the Revising Committee of the Central Board of Film Certification on Monday has now been postponed. Sources in the industry say that the screening of the eagerly awaited action entertainer, which […]
Allu Arjun gifts swanky compact SUV to his mother celebrating International Women’s Day
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who was last seen in ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, made a sweet gesture for his mother, Allu Nirmala. The actor gifted his mother a swanky car, a compact SUV on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The thoughtful gesture beautifully reflected the actor’s deep love, respect, and […]
Christian Bale reveals film genre he will never return to
Los Angeles, March 9 (IANS) Hollywood star Christian Bale has opened up about one film genre that he would like to stay away from. The actor has said that he has no plans to ever make another musical. The 52-year-old actor has reacted after he was compared in a scene in new film ‘The Bride!’ […]
Raveena Tandon spends Women’s Day wielding a sword & talking about women’s safety
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) As the entire World celebrated Women’s Day on Sunday, actress Raveena Tandon spent the day wielding a sword and talking about women’s safety during an event in Jaipur. Raveena took to her official Instagram account and treated the users with glimpses from the event. In one of the photos, Raveena was […]
