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KLM Suspends Amsterdam–Tel Aviv Flights
Dutch flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced it has temporarily suspended flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv as of March 1. The airline said operating the route is “not commercially and operationally feasible.”
KLM stated that…
Netanyahu Greets Modi in Traditional Indian Attire in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to Israel wearing traditional Indian clothing.
Modi met with Netanyahu, addressed the Israeli parliament, and later attended a…
Merz Meets Xi on First China Visit as German Chancellor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his first official visit since taking office in May 2025. Merz was welcomed by Prime Minister Li Qiang, and five agreements were signed, including…
Explosion Hits Army Ammunition Depot in Thailand
An explosion at an ammunition depot belonging to border troops in Surin province, northeastern Thailand, triggered a large fire and repeated blasts, authorities said. The depot is located about 50 kilometers from the Cambodian…
Trump Says He Will Not Allow Iran to Obtain Nuclear Weapons
In his State of the Union address to Congress, US President Donald Trump said Iran remains “the world’s number one sponsor of terrorism” and vowed it would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. “My preference is to resolve this issue…
SkyDrive Tests Flying Car in Tokyo, Eyes 2028 Launch
Japan-based SkyDrive Inc. successfully conducted the first demonstration flight of its “SD-05” flying car in Tokyo. The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft flew for about 3.5 minutes over Tokyo Bay, covering 150 meters…
Finnish Convert Becomes Hafiz Ahead of Ramadan
A 22-year-old Finnish man who converted to Islam in 2021 has memorized the entire Quran and will lead Tarawih prayers this Ramadan. The young man, who took the name Haldun As-Sanaa, said he “couldn’t even imagine” becoming a…
Flood Death Toll Rises to 25 in Brazil
Severe flooding in Juiz de Fora, in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, has left 25 people dead and 43 missing, authorities said. The municipality confirmed 18 deaths in Juiz de Fora and seven in the nearby city of Ubá, as rescue teams…
Record Ramadan Umrah at Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The Grand Mosque and the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing the largest Ramadan Umrah pilgrimage in history. More than 11 million Muslims have visited the Kaaba so far this Ramadan, with the courtyard around…
Ukraine War Enters Fifth Year With No Clear End
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022, has entered its fifth year, becoming Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Despite limited front-line changes, millions have been displaced and hundreds of…