Hamas official says Qatar enables fuel-to-cash scheme for Gaza civil servants

A Hamas official said on Monday that Qatar will start sending Gaza up to $10 million worth of Egyptian fuel a month under a plan to fund civil service pay in the impoverished Palestinian enclave ruled by the Islamist group.

Bennett signals readiness to escalate Iran confrontation amid nuclear talks

PM tells security conference Iranians encircled Israel with missiles, while they sit safely in Tehran; adds Iran is at a most advanced stage of the nuclear program, indicating Jerusalem's cyber skills and international standing to be enlisted in response.

UNDP confirms Afghan banks running out of cash

Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray. The bank-run problem must be resolved quickly to improve Afghanistan’s limited production capacity and prevent the banking system from collapsing

Is Russia about to attack Ukraine? Intelligence agency reveals

The Americans are painting a frightening picture of hordes of Russian tanks that will start to crush Ukrainian cities, saying they have some 'reliable information' of such Russian intentions

Pakistan, Palau establish diplomatic ties

The two ambassadors jointly informed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, about the establishment of Pakistan-Palau diplomatic relations.

India arrests young Kashmir rights activist

"I'm hearing disturbing reports that Khurram Parvez was arrested today in Kashmir & is at risk of being charged by authorities in #India with terrorism-related crimes," tweeted Mary Lawlor.

Iran clashes with US Navy, heavy human loss reported

IRGC Navy commander says there have been many direct clashes with US forces

US takes action against facilitator for Daesh in Afghanistan

Ismatullah Khalozai accused of operating schemes from UAE, Turkey to fund Daesh/ISIS-Khorasan Province. The Biden Administration is committed to rooting out terrorist financing networks around the world, said Andrea Gacki.

China ready to work with ASEAN for a nuclear weapon-free Southeast Asia

China's President Xi announced the establishment of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his speech for “a new milestone” in the history of their relations. He said China supports ASEAN’s efforts to build a nuclear-weapon-free zone.

Pakistan shifts to electric cars amid massive tax cuts

Pakistan's electric vehicle push is picking up speed, nearly two years after the country launched its ambitious green policy, which envisions a shift to 30% electric cars and trucks nationwide by 2030, and 90% by 2040. The shift is due to the hefty tax exemptions.

300 MW power project to create over 1000 jobs for people of Gawadar

The $ 542.32 million worth coal-fired power project having the capacity to produce 300 MW electricity would initiate under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor at Gwadar.

US, Australia, UK ditch France as they sign key deal

Defence Minister Peter Dutton joined US and British diplomats in signing an agreement allowing the exchange of sensitive "naval nuclear propulsion information" between their nations.