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Russian airspace control systems detected an air target approaching the state border over the Norwegian Sea, it said on Friday, adding that the MIG-31 fighter was scrambled to identify the target and prevent a violation of the state border.The foreign plane was identified as a US P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft. Once the Russian fighter approached the aircraft, it turned away from the state border, Xinhua news agency reported.The flight was carried out in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace over neutral waters, according to the Defence Ministry.–IANSint/khz

The Arkansas Department of Health identified the locally acquired malaria case in an Arkansas resident this week. The person resides in Saline County and has not travelled out of the country.This is the only known locally acquired case of malaria in Arkansas, Xinhua news agency reported.So far this year, five additional malaria cases have been reported in Arkansas, but all were acquired outside of the country, according to the State Health Department.Multiple other cases of locally acquired malaria contracted in the US have been identified this year. Seven cases of locally acquired malaria were identified in Florida, one case in…

The leaders gathered in the southern Spanish city to “mark the start of the process to define the Union’s general political directions and priorities for the years to come, setting a strategic course of action to shape our common future for the benefit of all,” said the declaration on Friday.Speaking at a press conference after the summit, European Council President Charles Michel said the adoption of the declaration was an important starting point for future work on the EU’s Strategic Agenda (2024-2029). The Granada summit marked the first time that EU leaders debated future priorities for the Agenda, which is…

The actress/singer, who is known for being conscious of her food intake, has been spotted enjoying fast food during a morning drive-thru run with Ben Affleck.On Thursday morning, the pair were seen pulling up to a drive-thru window at McDonald’s in Los Angeles.They ordered some indulgent fast food with Ben driving his eco-friendly Rivian SUV, reports aceshowbiz.com.After waiting their turn in line just like any other customer, the pair grabbed their food from the pick-up window.Ben’s meal came with a large fountain drink, while JLo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was later seen chowing down on a burger.All…

These supplies, shipped from UNHCR’s stockpile in Dubai, the UAE, were unloaded at the Benina International Airport near the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, the UN agency said on Friday in a statement.It added that the shipment contains plastic sheets, blankets, solar lamps, kitchen sets, and other essentials, Xinhua news agency reported.On September 10, Mediterranean storm Daniel triggered Libya’s worst floods in decades, resulting in the death of thousands of people and widespread damage to the region’s infrastructure.–IANSint/khz

According to the National News Agency, the boat had set off from al-Abda Beach, and its engine broke down on Friday afternoon.The passengers called for help from the Army Naval forces, whose members immediately intervened and rescued them, Xinhua news agency reported.The boat and passengers were transferred to the port of Tripoli and were provided with first aid immediately.Over the past three years, Lebanon witnessed rising attempts at illegal immigration by sea to Europe amid the country’s financial crisis which has plunged many Lebanese families into poverty.–IANSint/khz

The fire was set by several prisoners as they were trying to escape from the prison due to dire living conditions there amid the current financial crisis, said the report on Friday.Civil defence teams and the Red Cross staff have intervened and transferred the injured to nearby hospitals. The Army and security forces were deployed around the prison building, which hosts about 650 prisoners, to foil further escape attempts, Xinhua news agency reported.Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi has assigned the Governor of Bekaa, Kamal Abou Jaoude, to follow up on the developments, especially in evacuating prisoners and treating the injured.The…

UNSMIL said on Friday in a statement that “it respects the Libyan sovereign institutions and the national ownership of political solutions,” stressing that these solutions must be “consensual and implementable to ensure a smooth electoral process and sustainable peace and stability in Libya”.The mission confirmed its commitment to working with all stakeholders to reach a compromise on forming a unified Libyan government, adding that it will conduct a feasibility study on the laws and share the findings with the Libyan people, Xinhua news agency reported.The Parliament unanimously approved the laws during a formal session on Monday. However, the Tripoli-based High…

Air operations were carried out against YPG targets in the northern region of Syria, the Ministry said on Friday in a statement.The airstrikes targeted “headquarters,” shelters and warehouses, which were considered to contain “terrorists,” and 15 targets were destroyed, according to the statement.The operations came after a suicidal bomb attack in Ankara on Sunday, which targeted the entrance of the Turkish Interior Ministry building, leaving two assailants dead and two police officers wounded.The Turkish Interior Ministry said the two attackers were identified as members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and came from Syria, Xinhua news agency reported.Turkish Foreign…

She talked about her “dark” style choices when she was younger as she launches her own fashion brand Atelier Jolie which will open a shop in New York in November to provide tailoring and upcycling services as well as made to measure pieces.”I was quite dark when I was young. I was a punk, not the popular kid — going to thrift stores, cutting things up, burning little teeny cigarette holes into things, that was me as a teenager, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Angelina admitted she was a particularly rebellious fashion lover when speaking about her…