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Syria has suspended all flights at Damascus International Airport after a suspected Israeli air attack near the facility. The announcement came after state media reported that an Israeli missile had hit several targets in the Syrian capital Damascus, injuring at least one civilian. Syrian government air defenses intercepted most of the missiles, while some reached their target. Since Syria’s civil war started in 2011, Israel is believed to have carried […]

Malaysia has said it will abolish the mandatory death penalty, which is currently used in a number of offences. Law Minister, Wan Jaffar, said the government will consider proposed alternative sentences for the 11 offences that carry the mandatory death sentence. Malaysia took its first steps towards the abolition of the death penalty in October 2018 during the short-lived Pakatan Harapan government. According to reports, more than 1,300 people are on death […]

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the Country’s Anti-Corruption Chief, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. A statement issued by Ramaphosa’s Spokesperson revealed that Mkhwebane would be suspended until an impeachment process has been completed by parliament. The statement stated that her absence from office would not impede the progress of investigations that are pending. On Wednesday, the Anti-Corruption Chief said she had received a complaint against the President for allegedly breaching the […]

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has conducted a surprise visit to the United Arab Emirates as efforts. Bennett’s visit was his second public trip to Abu Dhabi since Israel and the UAE formally normalized ties in 2020 after years of quiet cooperation. He noted that the visit is to salvage a deal over Iran’s nuclear programme remain stalled amid a deepening standoff with Tehran. The Prime Minister will meet UAE […]

Thailand has legalized growing and selling of cannabis plants after the nation removed marijuana from its banned narcotics list. The country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, stated that it is an opportunity for people and the state to earn income from marijuana and hemp. The nation is the first to advance such a move in South-East Asia, a region known for its stringent drug laws. The government is hoping that […]

Algeria has announced the suspension of the treaty of cooperation signed with Madrid in 2002. The president’s office disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement stressed that Spain was abusing its role as an administrating power in Western Sahara. According to Spanish Foreign Ministry, the government regards Algeria as a friendly neighbor country and restates its complete readiness to keep and develop the special cooperation relationship between the two […]

Sri Lanka’s President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has vowed to finish the remaining two years in his term despite protests calling for his removal from office. Rajapaksa, who stated that he was given a mandate for five years, noted that he will not stand for re-election. Meanwhile, the protesters blamed the President for decisions that led to severe shortage of food, fuel and medicine inm the Country.

17 people have died and 50 injured after a passenger train derailed in eastern Iran. According to reports, the disaster which occurred on Wednesday had 350 passengers on board. The report noted that the number of casualties could rise, adding that those injured have been transferred to the hospitals.

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the United Nations has arranged a worldwide public appeal to help the Island Nation cope with critical shortages of food, fuel and medicines. In his speech to Parliament on Tuesday, Wickremesinghe said the UN plans to provide $48million in assistance over a four-month period. He noted that the projected funds barely scratch the surface of the $6billion the Island nation needs to […]