Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia could come into force if Houthis continue to launch attacks on Saudi Arabia or if the Yemen conflict spills over. Asif told a local TV station the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement has committed the three nations to acting if any of them were attacked… Continue reading Khawaja Asif Warns Makkah Defence Pact Could Be Activated
Wildfire emissions of carbon have been the world’s highest this week, in Indonesia, as fires have been burning in parts of Borneo and Sumatra. According to Fire Emissions Watch, a service that relies on data from the European Union’s Copernicus climate monitoring system, between September 1 and September 7, the fire emissions were 19.7 million metric tons, which is more… Continue reading Indonesia Wildfire Emissions Become World’s Highest
In protest of the Hindu delegation’s visit, Eiffel Tower workers moved from their location, causing the staff to protest. The staff of the Eiffel Tower in Paris has raised objections after they were forced to relocate some women workers to other parts of the monument during a private visit by a Hindu religious group. About 100 people from the Bochasanwasi… Continue reading Eiffel Tower Staff Protest After Female Workers Moved During Hindu Delegation Visit
Some 73 people were injured and fires broke out at several oil facilities and utility sites as a result of a series of Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi authorities said on Tuesday. Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al Maliki said the strikes were in the regions of Abha, Jazan, Najran and Khamis Mushait. Women and children… Continue reading Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Leave 73 Injured, Hit Oil Facilities
VIENNA: As the new school year begins, Austria has begun its enforcement of the new law banning headscarves for girls under 14 years of age in school. It will apply to all public and private schools and will include head coverings which “cover the head in accord with Islamic traditions. The government states the law is to ensure the freedom… Continue reading Austria Begins Enforcing Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools
SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly replacing some work tasks but not jobs in most cases, Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Monday. AI was altering working practices, and not creating mass unemployment, Ong said at the National University of Singapore’s annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum. Some organisations are using AI to automate tasks that used to be… Continue reading Singapore Minister Says AI Is Changing Jobs Rather Than Replacing Them Entirely
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge linking the two countries, marking another step in their closer economic and political ties. The bridge spans the Tumen River and was officially opened during a ceremony Monday with officials on both sides. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin took part in the event via video link. The Russian government predicts… Continue reading Russia and North Korea Open First Road Bridge Across Their Border
Iran will declare a “restricted zone” in the coming days that will cover the Strait of Hormuz and certain areas in the Gulf, Secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said, the Iranian state media reported. Rezaei didn’t elaborate on the planned zone, but indicated that the vessels entering the zone would be on a “sanctions list.… Continue reading Iran to Announce Restricted Zone Around Strait of Hormuz, Rezaei Says
In a dramatic rescue, a 64-year-old Nepali woman was found alive within the mud and debris of her home, buried by devastating floods 11 days ago and her family in disbelief. Chandrika Shrestha came from Betrawati in Nuwakot district of Nepal where she was missing since the disaster on August 26. Her family thought she was dead and had even… Continue reading Nepali Woman Found Alive 11 Days After Family Thought She Had Died in Floods
A 64-year-old woman was rescued alive in the NUWAKOT area of Nepal, 10 days after a huge flood buried her house with mud and debris. Members of Armed Police Force clearing the disaster hit area discovered Chandrika Shrestha on Saturday in Betrawati of Nuwakot district of Nepal. Rescuers pulled the woman out of the buried house, covered in mud. Later,… Continue reading Nepali Woman Rescued Alive 10 Days After Flood Buried Her Home
