At least 16 people were killed and dozens more injured following an Israeli airstrike on military installations in central Syria, as reported by state media on Monday. The late-night attack targeted areas near Masyaf in Hama province, causing significant damage and igniting fires. The strike, which occurred around 11:20 pm on Sunday, was launched from Lebanese airspace and focused on several military sites in the central region. Syrian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed some missiles, but several still reached their targets, causing widespread damage. SANA reports that at least 43 individuals were injured, many in critical condition. The death…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
ALGIERS: Algerian authorities have declared President Abdulmadjid Tebboune the winner of Saturday’s election, with preliminary results showing he secured 95% of the vote. However, rival candidate Abdelaali Hassani Cherif has alleged irregularities, including claims of vote tampering and irregularities in vote-sorting records. Turnout was reported at 48%. Tebboune, who has been supported by the military, faced minimal opposition from Hassani Cherif, a moderate Islamist, and Youcef Aouchiche, a moderate secularist. Both opposition candidates were endorsed by Algeria’s powerful establishment. Cherif’s campaign has accused polling officials of inflating results and failing to provide vote records to candidates, calling the election process…
CAIRO: In a troubling escalation of regional conflict, a Jordanian man killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the occupied West Bank on Sunday before being shot dead by Israeli forces. This incident, the first of its kind along the Jordan-Israel border since the recent escalation began, underscores the growing risk of the conflict spreading. The attacker, a 39-year-old truck driver from the Huwaitat tribe in southern Jordan, targeted workers in a commercial cargo area under Israeli control. The border crossing, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, is a critical trade route between Jordan and…
MAIDUGURI: A devastating fuel tanker truck explosion in north-central Nigeria on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 48 people, according to the State Emergency Management Agency. The explosion occurred after the fuel truck collided with another vehicle carrying travelers and cattle. Several other vehicles were involved in the accident, contributing to the high death toll. The agency’s spokesperson, Hussaini Ibrahim, confirmed the number of fatalities and stated that efforts to clear the accident scene are ongoing. Recently, Nigeria’s state-owned NNPC Ltd increased gasoline prices by at least 39%, the second significant rise in over a year. This hike…
Indian soldiers in India-occupied Kashmir (IoK) killed two suspected fighters along the border with Pakistan, according to the Indian army, amidst preparations for local elections in the contested region. The Indian army’s White Knight Corps reported that the two fighters were “neutralised”—a term used to indicate their deaths—in the forested Nowshera area. Military supplies and automatic weapons were also seized during the operation. With approximately 500,000 Indian troops stationed in Kashmir, the region has been embroiled in a 35-year conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives, including civilians, soldiers, and fighters. The region has been under direct rule…
The search for Joseph Couch, the man suspected of opening fire on vehicles traveling along Interstate 75 in rural Kentucky, continued late into Sunday night following a daylong manhunt across rugged, wooded terrain. Kentucky State Police are leading the hunt for Couch, 32, who was identified after a vehicle registered to him and an AR-style rifle were found near the shooting site, approximately eight miles from London, Kentucky. Five people were injured in the shooting spree but are reported to be in stable condition; one was shot in the face and another in the arm. Authorities believe Couch purchased his…
With the US presidential election just two months away, recent polling data reveals a closely contested race between Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. A survey by The New York Times and Siena College shows Trump narrowly leading at 48%, just one percentage point ahead of Harris. However, when averaging national polls, Harris gains a slight edge with 49%, giving her a 2-point lead over Trump. These results underscore the competitiveness of the race as both candidates prepare for their first televised debate on September 10 at ABC News studios in New…
India’s Supreme Court has mandated that all doctors participating in protests over the rape and murder of a female medic resume their duties by Tuesday, warning of potential “adverse action” for those who do not comply. The nationwide strike was triggered by the death of a trainee doctor, whose body was discovered on August 9 in a classroom at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. A police volunteer has been arrested in connection with the crime, and the former college principal has also been detained for alleged corruption. In addition to seeking justice for the deceased,…
A 15-year-old boy, Krishna Kumar, has died in India’s Bihar state after undergoing a gallbladder surgery performed by a fake doctor who learned the procedure from YouTube videos. Kumar, who had been admitted to a local hospital in Patna for severe vomiting, was diagnosed with gallstones. Although initial treatment with a drip led the family to believe he was recovering, a man identified as Ajit Kumar, who falsely claimed to be a doctor, insisted that surgery was necessary. During the procedure, Kumar’s condition worsened, leading Ajit Kumar and his team to abandon him at the entrance of a larger hospital.…
At least 48 people were killed on Sunday in a catastrophic explosion involving a fuel tanker truck in north-central Nigeria, following a collision with another vehicle. According to the State Emergency Management Agency of Niger state, the fuel truck collided with a vehicle transporting travelers and cattle, leading to the explosion. Several other vehicles were also caught in the incident. Spokesperson Hussaini Ibrahim confirmed the death toll and noted that efforts to clear the scene were ongoing. The explosion occurred amidst ongoing fuel shortages in Nigeria, exacerbated by a recent 39% increase in gasoline prices implemented by the state-owned NNPC…
