Author: News Desk

BORGO EGNAZIA : Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Saturday dismissed a cease-fire offer for Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “propaganda,” as she wrapped up a Group of Seven summit that saw a deal reached for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The loan will be provided by the U.S., U.K., Canada and possibly Japan, Meloni said. The frozen Russian assets to be used as collateral are mainly in Europe, “so Europe is already contributing by identifying the guarantee mechanism,” she added.

TEL AVIV : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet that has overseen the fighting in Gaza, a government spokesperson said Monday, days after a key member of the body bolted from the government over frustration with the Israeli leader’s handling of the war. The move was widely expected following the departure of Benny Gantz, a centrist former military chief. Gantz’s absence from the government increases Netanyahu’s dependence on his ultra-nationalist allies, who oppose a cease-fire. That could pose an additional challenge to the already fragile negotiations to end the eight-month war in Gaza. Government officials said Netanyahu would hold smaller forums…

FRANKFORT : A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six additional states, dealing another setback for a policy that has been under legal attack by Republican attorneys general. U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves referred to the regulation as “arbitrary in the truest sense of the word” in granting a preliminary injunction blocking it in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. His ruling comes days after a different federal judge temporarily blocked the new rule from taking effect in Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi and Montana. The ruling Monday in Kentucky…

Amman : Jordan announced that its armed forces carried out three new airdrops of humanitarian aid to southern Gaza today, the first day of Eid Al Adha, in collaboration with Egypt. The operation, executed by the Jordanian Armed Forces, aims to deliver more aid to the residents of Gaza, supplementing Jordan’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the region, which affects the atmosphere of Eid Al Adha. The aid packages, dropped using two Royal Jordanian Air Force aircrafts and one Egyptian aircraft at various locations in southern Gaza, included relief and humanitarian supplies such as food, clothing, and…

Rome : The Interior Ministry’s show jumping team continues its streak of achievements and record breaking performances in global competitions. The team secured first place at the ” La Caccia Garda Tour ” international championship held in Italy over four days, concluding today. Throughout the tournament, the team showcased its professional skills, competitiveness, and high readiness, resulting in their victory among 137 riders from 12 countries worldwide. The team members expressed their gratitude to His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council…

Lima : A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Arequipa region in southern Peru on Sunday, according to the National Geophysical Institute. The earthquake’s epicentre was in the Pacific Ocean near the Caraveli province in Arequipa, at a depth of 25 kilometres. Authorities did not issue a tsunami warning following the quake, which occurred at 09:47 local time (14:47 GMT). The US Geological Survey estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 6.0 and noted that its epicentre was at a depth of 19.9 kilometres. Peru is situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area with high seismic activity that stretches along the…

Makkah : Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque today performed Tawaf Al Ifadah in an atmosphere filled with faith and spirituality, amidst a distinguished and integrated system of services provided by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Pilgrims arrived at the Grand Mosque to perform Tawaf in a safe and sanitary environment. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Holy Mosque undertook the sanitisation and cleansing of the Grand Mosque, including the Mataf area, corridors, and courtyards, using advanced equipment both before the arrival and after the departure of the…

Makkah : The National Water Company (NWC) of Saudi Arabia announced the distribution of nearly one billion litres of water in Makkah and the holy sites on the Day of Arafah. The NWC reported that 286 million litres were allocated to the holy sites, while over 704 million litres were distributed within Makkah. Water distribution was managed through public networks operating around the clock, under the supervision of company engineers and monitors from operations and maintenance centres covering Makkah and the holy sites. The NWC confirmed that their operations and water supplies are proceeding as planned to serve the pilgrims,…

Makkah : Shaikh Adnan Abdullah, the Head of Bahrain’s Hajj Mission, confirmed the successful and smooth transfer of Bahraini pilgrims from Muzdalifah to Mina on the first day of Eid al-Adha. The pilgrims completed the ritual of throwing stones at Jamarat Al Aqaba, followed by Tawaf around the Kaaba, and Sa’iy (laps) between Safa and Marwa. They will return to their camps in Mina for the remaining days of Tashreeq to perform the stoning ritual at the three Jamarat. The Head of Bahrain’s Hajj Mission, on behalf of all members of the Hajj Mission, extended congratulations to His Majesty King…

Amman : A 45-truck humanitarian aid convoy arrived in the Gaza Strip on the eve of Eid Al-Adha, which was sent by the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO), with donations from organisations, companies and institutions. The convoy carried food parcels and flour to be distributed through partner associations and organizations in the Strip, JHCO said in a statement. Hussein Shibli, the JHCO Secretary-General, said that his organisation will continue to carry out its humanitarian role and dispatch aid from countries, organisations, institutions, and humanitarian agencies to Gazans. Shibli said a total…