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Missile fired by Yemen's rebels lands in Israel, triggers air raid sirens

There were no reports of casualties or major damage, but Israeli media aired footage showing people racing to shelters in Ben Gurion International Airport, shortly after, airport resumed operations

Polymatech Electronics to set up semiconductor facility in Bahrain

The facility to be set up as 'Atri' in Bahrain Industrial Area - Hidd - would play a critical role in producing essential 5G and 6G components

Tech billionaire Isaacman returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

Isaacman became only the 264th person to perform a spacewalk since the former Soviet Union scored the first in 1965, and SpaceX's Sarah Gillis the 265th

Missile from Yemen lands in central Israel, sets off air raid sirens

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have repeatedly fired drones and missiles toward Israel since the start of the war in Gaza but nearly all of them have been intercepted over the Red Sea

2 killed in Odesa after Moscow and Kyiv exchange drone, missile attacks

Kyiv officials argue the weapons are vital to weaken Russia's ability to strike Ukraine and force it to move its strike capabilities further from the border

Air Canada, pilots' union reach tentative agreement to avoid shutdown

Talks betwen the company and the Air Line Pilots Association produced a tentative, four-year collective agreement, the airline announced in a statement early Sunday

Attempt to murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina, 58 others in B'desh

Over 230 people were killed in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the Hasina-led government

Committed to helping Bangladesh expand economic opportunities, says US

The US on Sunday assured Bangladesh's interim government of its commitment to helping the country expand economic opportunities, build institutional capacity, and uphold human rights.

ADB asks Pakistan to adopt Indian scheme ULLAS to fix its education system

The Manila-based lender's recommendation came in response to Pakistan's request for financial support to improve its education system and impart education to all out-of-school children

Alberto Fujimori, Peru's former prez, buried after 3 days of mourning

But Boluarte did not speak about Fujimori, a divisive figure who ruled Peru for a decade, and whose eldest daughter is now one of the country's most influential politicians

Jury to rule on 'Trump Train' surrounding Democratics bus in 2020 election

n the days leading up to the event, Democrats were also intimidated, harassed and received death threats, the lawsuit said

Iran successfully launches satellite in its programme criticised by West

Iran described the launch as the second such launch to put a satellite into orbit with the rocket. Independent scientists later confirmed the launch and that the satellite reached orbit

Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden admin rule to limit flaring of gas

The bureau says the rule is intended to reduce the waste of gas and that royalty owners would see over USD 50 million in additional payments if it was enforced

Venezuela arrests 6 foreigners allegedly involved in plot to kill Maduro

The announcement of the arrests comes just two days after the US Treasury imposed sanctions on 16 allies of Maduro who were accused by the US government of obstructing voting

Alberto Fujimori, Peru's ex prez dies at 86 after tumultuous tenure

He had been pardoned in December from his convictions for corruption and responsibility for the murder of 25 people

US says it is working on 'substantial' round of further assistance for Kyiv

Over 25 months have passed since Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Thousands of anti-govt protesters rally in Israel, urge captives' release

The conflict in Gaza escalated after the October 7 attack by Hamas, where about 2,500 terrorists breached the border into Israel from the Gaza Strip, leading to casualties and the seizure of hostages

Death toll in Myanmar from Typhoon Yagi reaches 74; dozens missing

The exact extent of the damage still wasn't clear, but there were fears that the death toll may rise sharply. Local news outlets reported more than 100 people missing

Storm Ileana makes landfall on Mexico's Sinaloa after pounding Los Cabos

On Friday, a warning had been in effect for portions of the Baja California Peninsula, including Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo

Harris promotes her resume rather than race as she courts Black voters

As Harris courts voters, she embodies her identity as a woman of colour rather than making it an overt part of her pitch, choosing instead to emphasise her policies and resume