KHAN SHAYKHUN, (DNA) – Violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 30,000 people this month alone, the United Nations said Monday, warning that a looming assault could create the century’s “worst humanitarian catastrophe”.
UN: Major Idlib offensive could spark worst catastrophe of 21st century
NEW YORK, (DNA) – The UN’s new humanitarian chief warned Monday that a large-scale military operation against the opposition-held Syrian province of Idlib could create “the worst humanitarian catastrophe” of this century.“There needs to be ways of dealing with this problem that don’t turn the next few months in Idlib into the worst humanitarian catastrophe with the biggest loss of life in the 21st century,” Mark Lowcock said in Geneva.
Serena sponsors Bolan Open Golf Tournament
QUETTA, (DNA) -: Serena Hotels sponsored the 31st All Pakistan Bolan Open Golf Tournament 2018 in collaboration with the Pakistan Army and Quetta Golf Club. The tournament drew participants and spectators from various sectors including businessmen, armed forces, government representatives and professionals.
Tehran will respond to any hostile action tenfold: Shamkhani
ANKARA, (DNA) – Iran says the era of hit and run is over in the world and any hostile action against the country will be responded by Tehran tenfold.Talking to media in Ankara the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security council Ali Shamkhani, said that we are capable of protecting ourselves in every field.
US Navy vows to protect Red Sea and Arabian Gulf amid Iran threats
JEDDAH: (DNA) – The US Navy has vowed to ensure the free flow of shipping in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea after Iranian threats to disrupt the waterways.Vice Admiral Scott Stearney, commander of the US 5th Fleet based in Bahrain, said Iran’s activities across the region are “promoting instability” that is “affecting the region significantly” through its backing of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Senate of Kazakhstan ratifies amendments to agreement with Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, (DNA) – The Senate of the Kazakh Parliament adopted a law on ratification of the protocol between the governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on introducing amendments and additions to the agreement on avoidance of double taxation of income and property from 12 June 1996 at a plenary session.
Saudi Aramco turns to tech to power future of oil
RIYADH, (DNA) – While many major global investors think renewable energy and electrical vehicles will be dominant in the future, Saudi Aramco is making a different bet.Some project that there is no future for combustion engines, and that the use of fossil fuel will draw to an end during our lifetime. Yet all this is wishful thinking fueled by some hard-line environmentalists.
Boxer Amir Khan wins welterweight world title
BIRMINGHAM, (DNA) – Pakistan-origin British Boxer Amir Khan has won the welterweight world title beating Samuel Vargas of Colombia in Birmingham on Saturday night.Khan managed to overcome his opponent in all 12 rounds of the game, with the decision of his win made on points.
Trump tells Apple to make products in US to avoid China tariffs
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – US President Trump tweeted on Saturday that Apple Inc should make products inside the United States if it wants to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports.The company told trade officials in a letter on Friday that the proposed tariffs would affect prices for a “wide range” of Apple products, including its Watch, but it did not mention the iPhone.
Police brutality gets spotlight at Toronto film festival
TORONTO, (DNA) – “The Hate U Give” held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, shedding a light on how police brutality affects the lives of black communities.Based on the 2017 young adult novel of the same name, the movie tells the story of Starr, a black teenager, whose life is changed when she witnesses the killing of her childhood best friend by a white police officer.
