- 18 July, 2026
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Iran Claims Historic F-35 Fighter Jet Shootdown
The Middle East conflict took on a sinister new dimension as Iran announced on Saturday that it had, during active military operations, successfully intercepted and
Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites in Operation Rising Lion
Early Friday, Israeli forces attacked Iranian nuclear targets and military installations in a highly explosive development in the Middle East tensions. The Israel Defense Forces
Pakistan Envoy Holds Key Talks with Egypt’s Religious Leader
During a visit to the Dar Al-Ifta institution in Cairo, Ambassador Aamer Shouket met with Egypt’s Grand Mufti, Dr. Nazir Mohammed Ayyad. Officials in the
Indian MPs Visit Kuwait to Reinforce Anti-Terror Message
The Indian officials visiting Kuwait on Monday focused on expressing India’s commitment to fighting terrorism. They met in Bahrain the last time, arranged by Bharatiya
Russia and Egypt Advance Discussions on Strategic LNG Terminal Projects
Anton Alikhanov, Russian Industry and Trade Minister, has confirmed that there are active negotiations between Russia and Egypt on the topic of the development of
Did Ancient Egyptians Use Water Power to Build Pyramids?
A ground breaking study indicates that the old Egyptians may have employed complex hydraulic systems rather than mud ramps to build the giant Step pyramid
Morocco, Russia Expand Halal Trade with New Certification Deal
Morocco and Russia are intensifying economic cooperation under better halal certification agreements. Tatarstan’s Committee for Halal Standards is seeking accreditation in Morocco; they hope to
Lebanon Has First Local Election for Nearly 10 Years
On Sunday, Lebanon held the first rounds of local elections in nearly ten years, starting with the Mount Lebanon districts, including portions of Beirut. There
Egypt Joins EU Research Program Despite Freedom Concerns
The European Union approved Egypt for Horizon Europe participation to include its research community in the program funding without solving academic freedom problems. Research Chief
French-Malian Suspect Arrested in Tangier by Moroccan Police
Moroccan law enforcement agents made a serious arrest during a strategic raid in Tangier yesterday when they caught a 40-year-old man living with fake documents.