Syrian officials attend World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia
LONDON(RAHNUMA): A delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic visited the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday. Led by Brig. Gen. Asem Hawari, commander of air forces and air defense, the group also included officials from the country’s Ministry of Defense. They met representatives of military organizations and defense companies to learn […]
Anti-Daesh coalition issues joint statement after Riyadh meeting
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting of senior diplomatic and defense officials from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh in Riyadh on Monday. Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji opened the meeting, which was co-chaired by US Special Envoy for Syria Ambassador Tom Barrack. Participants expressed their appreciation to the Kingdom […]
Iran offers concessions on nuclear program
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iran offered on Monday to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the US lifts sanctions. Mohammad Eslami, head of the country’s Atomic Energy Organization, did not specify whether this included all sanctions on Iran or only those imposed by the US. The new move follows talks on the issue in Oman last week that […]
UN force to withdraw most troops from Lebanon by mid 2027
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon plans to withdraw most of its troops by mid 2027, its spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday, after the peacekeepers’ mandate expires this year. UNIFIL has acted as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon for decades and has been assisting the Lebanese army as it dismantles Hezbollah infrastructure […]
Israeli minister calls West Bank measures ‘de facto sovereignty,’ says no future Palestinian state
RAMALLAH(RAHNUMA): A top Israeli official said Tuesday that measures adopted by the government that deepen Israeli control in the occupied West Bank amounted to implementing “de facto sovereignty,” using language that mirrors critics’ warnings about the intent behind the moves. The steps “actually establish a fact on the ground that there will not be a […]
Ethiopia builds secret camp to train Sudan RSF fighters, sources say
NAIROBI/LONDON(RAHNUMA): Ethiopia is hosting a secret camp to train thousands of fighters for the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group in neighboring Sudan, Reuters reporting has found, in the latest sign that one of the world’s deadliest conflicts is sucking in regional powers from Africa and the Middle East. The camp constitutes the first direct evidence […]
Govt signs MoUs for 85 speciality steel projects with investment of Rs 11,887 crore
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Steel on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 55 companies for 85 projects, involving an investment of Rs 11,887 crore. These projects are expected to add 8.7 million tonnes of speciality steel capacity by 2030-2031, significantly expanding India’s capabilities in high-end steel segments such as […]
India’s energy sourcing decisions guided by national interest: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday that India’s energy sourcing decisions are guided by national interest, with an emphasis on diversification and competitive pricing. These remarks responded to reports suggesting that India may reduce Russian oil imports after announcing an interim trade agreement with the United States. In response […]
Revanth accuses Centre of discriminating against Telangana in fund allocation
Hyderabad, Feb.9 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy took a broadside at the BJP led union government for discriminating against the Telangana state in the approval of projects and devolution of the central funds since 2013. The Chief Minister also slammed the BRS leadership for behaving like ‘ cocaine and ganja addicts’ and spreading canards […]
TELANGANA PEOPLE YEARN FOR CHANGE, SAYS KISHAN REDDY; TARGETS CONG & BRS
Hyderabad, Feb.9 (RAHNUMA): Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday claimed that the people of Telangana were seeking political change, and asserted that development in the state was possible only under the BJP. He said the recent Parliament and MLC election results reflected growing public support for his party. Addressing the media, Reddy alleged that […]
