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Rains return to UAE: Schools shut, several flights cancelled

The fresh spell forced the closure of schools and many offices across the country with cancellation of as many as 13 flights. Five were diverted from Dubai International Airport.

Colombia Plans to Cut Diplomatic Ties with Israel, Citing Accusations of Genocide

Gangster Goldy Brar not the one killed in California shootout, says US police

Indonesia’s Mount Ruang erupts second time in a week; 12,000 people evacuated

Chinese marine research ship returns to Maldives waters: Report

The ship had earlier docked on February 23 at the same Thilafushi port, about 7.5 km to the west of Male.

10 killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collided mid-air

The accident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32 a.m. Tuesday morning (0132 GMT).

Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Sharif embarks on a private visit to China

According to the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), its supreme leader left for China by a Chinese Southern Airlines flight on a private visit along with his grandson, Junaid Safdar, and personal staff from the Lahore airport. The party did not disclose Sharif's plans during his five-day stay in China.

Maldivian President Muizzu’s party secures landslide win in parliamentary polls

Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC) had secured more than two thirds in the 93-member parliament while its coalition partners Maldives National Party (MNP) and Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) won one and two seats, respectively.

Five Japanese Nationals Survive Suicide Bombing Attempt in Karachi, Pakistan

Asif Aijaz Shaikh, DIG of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), informed Dawn News that the Japanese nationals were travelling with two security guards in a van when two terrorists attempted to strike the vehicle.

US official reacts to Elon Musk's remark on India's permanent UNSC seat

While responding to a question about Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s question on India lacking of a permanent seat at the UNSC, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Wednesday said that the US has offered support for reforms to United Nations institutions, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).