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The UK’s Ministry of Defence says an underground facility likely storing ISIL weapons was the target of the attack, but the area was ‘devoid of any civilian habitation’.The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has said its aircraft joined France in striking an underground facility in Syria that had likely been used by the ISIL (ISIS) group to store weapons, as the group appears to be resurgent after a period of relative dormancy in the region.“Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France,” the ministry said of the Saturday night attack in a…
Mali win penalty shootout after a 1-1 last-16 draw to set up Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal with Senegal.El Bilal Toure scored the winning spot-kick as a 10-man Mali beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals after their last-16 tie had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.It looked as if Tunisia had got the job done on Saturday against a Mali side forced to play most of the game a man down when substitute Firas Chaouat headed the Carthage Eagles in front in the 88th minute.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1…
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare shows an average 35 percent lower traffic volume in Iran compared with previous days.Tehran, Iran – Iranians are again experiencing internet disruptions amid ongoing protests across the country as state authorities warn against foreign sabotage and organise demonstrations.Internet users have since Thursday reported sporadic disruptions to home and mobile connections, with data from the US-based global internet infrastructure and cybersecurity company Cloudflare on Saturday showing an average 35 percent lower traffic volume in Iran compared with previous days.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Democrats slam ‘illegal’ US attack on Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Madurolist 2 of…
Senegal come from behind to ease past Sudan 3-1 and book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals.Pape Gueye scored twice, and teenager Ibrahim Mbaye grabbed the winner four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangier in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match.Rattled by an early Aamir Abdallah goal for Sudan on Saturday, Senegal recovered to lead 2-1 at half-time through Pape Gueye’s goals. Mbaye then put the outcome beyond doubt after 77 minutes.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4South Africa manager to show…
Supreme leader says authorities should only ‘talk to protesters’, not rioters, as antigovernment demonstrations grow.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has insisted that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic.The first comments by 86-year-old Khamenei on Saturday come as violence surrounding the demonstrations over Iran’s ailing economy has killed at least 10 people.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Iran faces growing protests amid deepening economic crisislist 2 of 4Demonstrations turn deadly in Iran over rising living costslist 3 of 4Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of…
The reported capture of Venezuelan president evokes previous eras when other leaders were seized by the US.President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has captured his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro and his wife amid “large scale” attacks on Venezuela, has stunned the world.Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez says the government does not know the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trump says Venezuela’s Maduro ‘captured’ after huge US military strikeslist 2 of 4Video shows aftermath of explosions in Venezuelalist 3 of 4World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, ‘capture’ of…
As harsh weather conditions batter the besieged enclave once again, Palestinians with shattered limbs in Israel’s genocidal war suffer the most.The winter has made a life of relentless suffering worse for the people of Gaza, particularly for the wounded, children and elderly, with hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian territory displaced by Israel’s genocidal war desperately trying to survive on the scant humanitarian aid Israel is allowing in.Nine-year-old Assad al-Madhna lost his left hand when Israeli fire hit a group of children playing in al-Zuwayda in central Gaza. The same attack also wounded him in the leg.Recommended Stories list of…
media’s Maram Humaid reflects on a year of famine in Gaza, marked by hunger, loss, and relentless suffering.Gaza City – Over the past two years, we stopped counting seasons, days, and the passage of time.Days are no longer days; the life we knew before the outbreak of Israel’s genocidal war is gone.Instead, days merge as we taste every shade of suffering and drink from every bitter cup except the one that will give us our lives back.We watch the world writing about the end of 2025, celebrating achievements and opening a blank page to welcome the coming year.But a new…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Eyes Historic Box Office Milestone, Says Trade Analyst Trade analyst Taran Adarsh has predicted that Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar could become the highest-grossing Hindi film in history, following a record-breaking run in cinemas. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film was released on December 5, 2025, and has already earned approximately ₹766.90 crore (about Dh313.4 million) in India alone. The first part of a two-part cinematic event, Dhurandhar has sustained strong audience turnout well into its fourth week. On social media platform X, Adarsh noted that the film’s “phenomenal, record-smashing run” continued with its fourth Wednesday collections remaining in double digits—a feat he…
Investment bank projects gold at $4,900, oil in the $50s as structural shifts reshape global commodity markets. Goldman Sachs has made one of its most decisive commodity forecasts in years: expect metals to surge and energy to fall sharply in 2026. In a report led by commodities strategist Daan Struyven, the bank laid out a clear investment case—buy gold and copper, and sell oil and certain battery metals. The outlook hinges on two contrasting global forces: the “Power Race” and “Supply Waves.” The Power Race refers to strategic competition between the U.S. and China, driving demand for metals used in…