President Joe Biden will seek to extend the New START arms control treaty with Russia for five years, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing unidentified senior US officials.
Biden's secretary of state nominee, Antony Blinken, on Tuesday told Congress the administration would seek to extend the key nuclear treaty that expires February 5. The Kremlin on Wednesday said it would welcome an extension.
Israel carries out rare airborne raid in Lebanon; 16 killed in strikes
Israel launched airstrikes targeting Lebanon's Nabi Chit and nearby towns on Saturday, killing at least 16 people Lebanon's health ministry confirmed.
US skips congressional review to approve arms sale to Israel
The US State Department said on Friday it has approved a sale worth $151.8 million to Israel for munitions and munitions support, without submitting it for congressional review.
Flash floods in Nairobi kill 23, disrupt flights at major airport
Flash floods across Nairobi overnight has left at least 23 people dead, authorities said, adding that dozens of cars were swept away and flights at East Africa's biggest airport disrupted.
Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles, kills at least 10 in Kharkiv
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Saturday, damaging infrastructure and killing at least 10 people in the northeast city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said.
Partial resumption of air navigation in Qatar
Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority has announced the partial resumption of air navigation, using designated contingency routes with limited capacity.
The Ministry of Defence said UAE air defences intercepted 15 of the 16 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Saturday, with one falling into the sea.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the implications of the escalating military actions in the region for international security and stability during calls with leaders of Singapore and Nepal.
Dubai carrier flydubai said operations in and out of Dubai has resumed on Saturday after a brief suspension with passengers “requested not to travel to the airport unless they have a booking confirmation”.
