Western Asia
Yahya Sinwar, the new head of Hamas, is rumored to be dead
by MahadiYahya Sinwar, the new head of the Palestinian armed group Hamas, is rumored to be dead. Several Israeli media reported on Thursday that Sinwar had been killed. Three photos of a Palestinian fighter who looks like Sinwar have also gone viral on social media. An Israeli security official told news agency AFP that the military […]
Saudi Arabia, Egypt agree deeper investment ties
by MahadiEgypt’s presidency said the leaders signed an agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments between the countries, and witnessed the signing of an accord to form a supreme coordination council between Riyadh and Cairo to deepen cooperation. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed to deepen trade and […]
Israel stops processing key commercial food imports to Gaza, sources say
by MahadiBetween 1-16 October, the overall flow of shipments to Gaza – including both aid and commercial goods – fell to a daily average of 29 trucks, according to Cogat statistics. Israel has stopped processing requests from traders to import food to Gaza, according to 12 people involved in the trade, choking off a track that […]
Israel-US plans to attack Iran leaked
by MahadiIsrael wants to target military installations in Iran instead of oil or nuclear installations. This is what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Biden administration. Israel’s secret promise to the US has been leaked. Aljazeera reported this news by citing media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal. On October 9, Joe Biden and Netanyahu […]
Game of Thrones and Royal Decrees in Saudi Arabia
by MahadiIbn Saud or Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud founded the modern Saudi Arabia in 1932 after many trials and tribulations. According to tradition, after the death of a king in Saudi Arabia, he is succeeded by a crown prince. A new prince was then appointed from among Ibn Saud’s sons based on seniority. In addition, a […]
East Asia
North Korea has declared the South as an “enemy state”
by MahadiNorth Korea has declared South Korea as an ‘enemy state’. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country made this announcement on Thursday after amending the constitution in the Supreme Constituent Assembly of the country last week. Millions of young North Koreans have applied to join the army amid ongoing tensions with South Korea. According […]
China to boost financing for approved housing projects to $560 billion to counter property slump
by MahadiChina will expand the amount of financing available for housing projects on a “white list” to 4 trillion yuan ($562 billion), officials said Thursday in Beijing’s latest moves to reverse a slump in the property industry. Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong said during a news conference Thursday in Beijing that measures will […]
China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan
by MahadiChina, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, staged a day of large-scale drills around the island on Monday it said were a warning to “separatist acts” following last week’s national day speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. China will not promise to renounce the use of force over Taiwan but this is […]
Japan PM seeks extra budget exceeding 13 trillion yen: Nikkei
by Mahadi“Last year’s supplementary budget was 13 trillion yen, and I would like to ask for a larger supplementary budget than that, and have it deliberated and passed by the parliament,” Ishiba was quoted as saying on Tuesday during a stump speech as the campaigning for the lower house election kicks off. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru […]
North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road on its side of border: Seoul
by MahadiAt around midday, some northern parts of the roads and rail lines connected to the South were blown up, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a message sent to the media. North Korea has blown up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the […]
South Asia
Sheikh Hasina is in India, will remain: India’s Ministry of External Affairs
by MahadiFormer Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina is in India. India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a question from reporters at the ministry’s weekly briefing on Thursday. He said that Sheikh Hasina came to India at a very short notice due to security reasons. still there There has […]
Various parts of the country including Dhaka were shaken by the earthquake
by MahadiA 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in various parts of the country including the capital Dhaka. There were no immediate reports of damage from the earthquake. The tremor was felt at 12:43 pm on Thursday. Vulcano Discovery confirmed this information. According to the website, the epicenter of the earthquake was 41 km south of Dhaka. […]
No bilateral, but Jaishankar’s visit helps India, Pak break ice
by MahadiExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar had “casual conversations” with both Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and his counterpart Ishaq Dar over the past 2 days even though there was no formal bilateral meeting between the foreign ministers on the margins of the SCO heads of government summit in Islamabad, diplomatic sources said. The fact that the […]
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Sheikh Hasina
by MahadiA Bangladeshi court has ordered an arrest warrant for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August after she was ousted by mass protests. Bangladeshi former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is wanted by Bangladesh’s International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) for her alleged involvements in “crimes against humanity” that took place during the demonstrations, […]
Southeast Asia
Mahathir Mohamad is back in the hospital
by MahadiFormer Prime Minister of Malaysia. Mahathir bin Mohamad has been admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection. His assistant informed this information on Wednesday. Sufi Yusuf, Mahathir’s assistant, said he was admitted to the National Heart Institute on Tuesday morning local time. He said, “According to the information provided by the hospital, his problem is […]
Malaysia has introduced new measures for foreign construction workers
by MahadiMalaysia’s Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has launched a new system that will help them manage foreign workers in the country’s construction sector. Under this system, foreign workers will be required to register through a biometric system when they get their construction skills certificate verified by CIDB in their home country. The Industrial Development Board […]
ASEAN urges early accord on South China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence
by MahadiThe ASEAN chairman’s statement represents the consensus from meetings ended on Friday of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Laos. Southeast Asian leaders called on Sunday for swift agreement on a code of conduct for the South China Sea based on international law, while demanding an immediate halt to fighting in Myanmar and […]
Indonesia asks Apple, Google to block China’s Temu to protect small merchants
by MahadiTemu’s rapid growth has triggered scrutiny over its low-cost business model of sending parcels to customers from China by several countries. Indonesia has asked Alphabet’s Google and Apple to block Chinese fast fashion e-commerce firm Temu in their application stores in the country so it cannot be downloaded, a minister said on Friday. The move […]
Indonesia’s Prabowo defends plan to expand government with ‘fat’ cabinet
by MahadiPrabowo, who will be sworn in on Oct. 20, plans to add about 10 ministries and agencies, a move seen as a way to create senior jobs for politicians in his seven-party coalition. Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto has defended his plan to expand government agencies, saying it is needed for a strong administration even if […]
Central Asia
Kazakhstan Airlines Plan to Launch Flights to EU Cities
by MahadiKazakhstan’s airlines plan to open flights to Budapest, Riga, Vienna and Munich in the mid-term. To date, direct air traffic has been established with five European Union countries: Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Two Kazakh and three European air carriers operate 34 flights per week. During the summer, the number of […]
Kazakhstan Approves Concept for Development of Hydrogen Energy Until 2030
by MahadiKazakhstan’s Energy Ministry has officially endorsed the concept for the development of hydrogen energy in Kazakhstan until 2030 on Sept. 27. This document will become a key guideline for the development of the hydrogen energy sector in the country and will make a significant contribution to solving environmental challenges. The concept includes such important areas […]
President of Mongolia Attends International Forum as an Honorary Guest
by MahadiDuring his State Visit to Turkmenistan, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa participated as an Honorary Guest in the international forum “Interrelation of Times and Civilizations–The Basis of Peace and Development,” and delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony on October 12, 2024. The Forum was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan to commemorate the 300th […]
Prime Minister of Mongolia Leaves for Pakistan to Take Part in SCO Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government
by MahadiPrime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai left today for Islamabad, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to participate in the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states to be held on October 15-16, 2024. During the working visit, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene will take part in […]
Documents on Relations and Cooperation Signed between Mongolia and Turkmenistan
by MahadiAt the invitation of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to Turkmenistan on October 10-13, 2024. During the State Visit, the following documents were signed. -Minister of Road and Transport of Mongolia Delgersaikhan Borkhuu and Chairman of the Agency “Turkmenhowayollary” [Turkmen Airlines] of the Agency for […]
