Saudis Agree With U.S. on Path to Normalize Kingdom’s Ties With Israel
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have come to an agreement in principle on a deal that would see the country formally recognize Israel, according to a new report. The deal,…
Scientists: Time running out to save Istanbul from major earthquake
Seismologists are calling for urgent measures to prepare Istanbul for a major earthquake expected in the near future, warning of catastrophic destruction in Turkey’s most populous city and economic capital.
Denmark seeks to jail people who burn the Koran for up to two years
People burning the Koran or other religious books in Denmark could face up to two years in prison, under government plans aimed at defusing a crisis with Muslim countries that has led…
Extreme weather brings winds, fierce rains to Saudi Arabia’s Mecca
Saudi Arabia’s Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest sites, has seen extreme storms and rain that affected pilgrims, shuttered schools and caused chaotic scenes.Videos online on Tuesday showed pilgrims who were…
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner chief presumed dead after Russia plane crash
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed in Russia killing all 10 people on board, Russia’s civil aviation authority says. Social media…
India has joined the moon-landing club.
India has joined the moon-landing club. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft touched down softly near the moon’s south pole today (Aug. 23), notching a huge milestone for the nation. India is now the…
Almost 3,500 geographical sites renamed in Tajikistan
DUSHANBE. Aug 22 (Interfax) – The Tajik government has approved the renaming of about 3,500 geographical sites, and all of them have Tajik names now, the Asia Plus agency said.For…
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber
A flagship Russian long-range bomber has been destroyed in a Ukrainian drone strike, according to reports. Images posted on social media show a Tupolev Tu-22 on fire at Soltsy-2 airbase,…
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in London to meet Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in London where he is scheduled to meet his brother and Pakistan Muslim League (N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif to discuss important…
Luna-25: Russia’s First moon landing in 47 years ends in a crash
Luna-25, Russia’s first moon mission in 47 years, crashed into the lunar surface on Saturday. Roscosmos said it lost contact with the craft after a problem occurred.