Shooter was registered Republican; would’ve voted for first time in Nov

Shooter was registered Republican; would’ve voted for first time in Nov

WASHINGTON: Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who authorities say attempted to assassinate former president Donald Trump was a 20-year-old registered Republican who would have voted for the first time in the presidential election in November. He lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, about 56 km south of the Trump rally site where law […]

Putin’s security at ‘proper level’ amid Ukraine’s assassination threats: Kremlin

KREMLIN: The Kremlin has reacted to Ukraine’s threats to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying Moscow is aware of dangers coming from the “Kiev regime,” and has ramped up measures to ensure the security of the Russian leader. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made remarks after a recent assassination threat that had been voiced by Kirill […]

Israeli attack on southern Gaza kills 71 people

Israeli attack on southern Gaza kills 71 people

Said to target head of Hamas’ military wing JERUSALEM: An Israeli attack on the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed 71 people and injured scores, the Health Ministry in Gaza said, while an Israeli official said it targeted the head of Hamas’ military wing. The Israeli official identified the target of the strike […]

Despite UN appeal, US & UK don’t fund ‘critical lifeline’ to Palestinians

Despite UN appeal, US & UK don’t fund ‘critical lifeline’ to Palestinians

GAZA: The United Nations chief has led an internationally backed effort to support its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) but has yet to persuade its biggest Western donors. The United States and the United Kingdom, key allies of Israel, have continued to financially block the main organisation delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza […]

North Korea denounces NATO, US as ‘most serious threat’ to global peace

SEOUL: North Korea said on Saturday it “most strongly denounces” a NATO declaration accusing Pyongyang of helping Russia’s war against Ukraine and US efforts to expand its alliances with the bloc and Asian countries. NATO leaders on Wednesday accused North Korea and Iran of fuelling Russia’s war by providing direct military support to Moscow. The […]

Taiwan steps up alertness after detecting test-firing by China’s missile unit

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said Saturday it was monitoring “waves of test-firing” by China’s missile unit in a region more than 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) from the self-ruled island and that its air force stepped up its alertness. China views the democratic island as a breakaway province that should be reunified with the mainland. According […]