Syria military source says drones from Iraq targeted area near US base
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): A Syrian military source told AFP on Tuesday that an overnight drone attack originating from Iraq targeted an area in the country’s northeast home to a base hosting US forces. “The area housing the Qasrak base was targeted with four drones,” the source said, requesting anonymity and referring to a location in Hasakah province. […]
Bahrain intercepts scores of Iranian warheads
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Bahraini air defense intercepted and destroyed 188 ballistic missiles and 477 drones launched from Iran since the onset of the US and Israel military campaign against Iran on Feb. 28. Bahraini air defenses have been facing Iranian warheads almost daily, targeting vital sites, including the airport, ports, a desalination plant and civilian neighborhoods. The […]
Russia, China veto Security Council resolution on protecting Strait of Hormuz shipping
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Bahrain aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to international efforts to address rising tensions linked to Iran’s obstruction of the vital waterway. The draft resolution received 11 votes in favor, with two against — […]
US, Israel and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp
TEHRAN, Iran(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or face a major escalation. Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges, […]
Syria, Jordan reaffirm military commitments
LONDON(RANUMA): Syria and Jordan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military ties. The statement was made during a meeting in Amman between the Syrian Chief of the General Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Naasan and Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti. Huneiti emphasized Jordan’s commitment to supporting the Syrian Arab […]
Lebanon buries a Christian official killed in an Israeli strike as anti-Hezbollah anger surges
YAHSHOUSH, Lebanon(RAHNUMA): Church bells and bursts of gunfire echoed across the valley as hundreds gathered for funeral prayers on Tuesday for a Lebanese Christian party official known for his anti-Hezbollah stance and his wife who were killed in an Israeli airstrike over the weekend. The case has become a touchpoint for tensions in Lebanon, which […]
Tehran couple wonders how to prepare
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Zahra Arghavan and Mehdi Alishir stood on their balcony, watching the sun set over Tehran and bracing for the sound of airstrikes. As time ticks down on Washington’s latest ultimatum, their thoughts were clouded by new fears: How long will the power be out if plants are bombed? How would they leave the city […]
Gulf states knock down Iran barrage, 2 killed in Iraq
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): Two civilians, including a child, were killed by a projectile in the Iraqi capital Baghdad as Iran continued to attack neighboring countries before an 11th hour peace understanding between Tehran and the US was announced. The civilian deaths in Baghdad was reported by AFP on Wednesday, citing a police source. Gulf countries, as they […]
Govt allows Gulf airlines to carry cargo in passenger planes to keep supply chains going
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The government has granted special permission to foreign carriers such as Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and Jazeera Airways to operate passenger aircraft for all-cargo services to ensure seamless continuity of critical cargo movement despite the ongoing disruptions due to the Iran war, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of […]
Future-ready Delhi: Centre eyes affordable houses along Metro, RRTS corridors
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Tuesday unveiled a blueprint for the development of affordable houses – with up to 100 sq metres built-up area – along Delhi Metro and RRTS corridors, thereby reducing the need for the creation of illegal colonies that offer low-cost houses. […]
