Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank: aviation agency
KUWAIT CITY(RAHNUMA): Drones hit a fuel tank and sparked a fire at Kuwait International Airport, the Gulf state’s civil aviation authority said on Wednesday, reporting no casualties. Citing preliminary information, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement posted online that the attack had caused only “limited” damage. “The relevant authorities immediately implemented […]
Powerful storm system lashes Saudi Arabia and Gulf, threatens shipping in Hormuz
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): A powerful storm system is sweeping across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, bringing heavy rain, violent winds and dust storms, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions on land and at sea until the end of the week. Saudi authorities say thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday will be accompanied by winds in excess of 60 […]
Saudi Arabia condemns disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
GENEVA(RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia’s representative to the Human Rights Council condemned the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. Speaking at the United Nations in Geneva, Saudi Arabia said Iranian aggressions are a clear violation of international law, and are unjustifiable. “Iran’s continued approach will not yield any results, we reiterate our condemnation […]
Jordanian air defenses intercept several Iranian warheads
LONDON(RAHNUMA): The Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted five Iranian missiles and drones, while one missile evaded their defenses on Wednesday, as Iran continues to attack neighboring countries following the start of a military campaign against it by the US and Israel. The Jordanian Public Security Directorate responded to 15 incidents involving falling debris and projectiles […]
UN chief warns Mideast war ‘has gone too far,’ demands Iran halt attacks on neighbors
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): The UN secretary-general on Wednesday warned that the war in the Middle East has spiraled “out of control.” Antonio Guterres urged an immediate halt to hostilities, called on Iran to stop attacking its neighbors, urged the US and Israel to end the war, and stressed that diplomacy remains the only path out of […]
NATO commander says allies must urgently rethink defense
PARIS(RAHNUMA): NATO countries urgently need to rethink how they ensure their defense, but many have yet to fully grasp the scale of the challenge, particularly when it comes to boosting weapons production, a top NATO officer said on Wednesday. Since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has put its economy on a war […]
UN needs more funds to help people displaced by Mideast war, refugee chief says
BRUSSELS(RAHNUMA): The United Nations’ refugee chief urged donors on Wednesday to provide more funds to manage the humanitarian fallout from the widening war in the Middle East, saying his agency had so far received less than 10 percent of the money it needs. Thousands have been killed across the region and millions displaced in Iran […]
DON’T FALL FOR FUEL SHORTAGE RUMOURS: BANDI SANJAY
Hyderabad, March 25 (RAHNUMA): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday urged the people not to panic over rumours of petrol and diesel shortage in Telangana, assuring that there is no disruption in supply. The Union minister clarified that public sector oil companies like Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL have […]
Fake coconut powder unit busted in Hyd, one arrested, Rs.21 lakh worth goods seized
Hyderabad, March 25 (RAHNUMA): In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Commissioner’s Task Force (Golconda Zone), along with Khairatabad Task Force and Goshamahal Police, busted an illegal coconut powder manufacturing unit in Begum Bazar and arrested one person. The accused, Nakoul Marotiyaa (31), was found running a unit under the name “Balaji Purushotham Coconut […]
CONG STAGES MASSIVE PROTEST OVER LPG PRICE SURGE
Hyderabad, March 25 (RAHNUMA): A large-scale protest against rising LPG prices was led by Motha Rohit Mudiraj, President of Khairatabad (Hyderabad Central) district Congress committee. Demonstrators marched from the Indira Gandhi Statue to Lok Bhavan, raising slogans and banging plates to highlight the issue. Around 800 women and party workers participated, holding plates and spoons […]
