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Israel to maintain troops at 5 posts in Lebanon beyond withdrawal deadline: Official

Israel to maintain troops at 5 posts in Lebanon beyond withdrawal deadline: Official

Jerusalem, Feb 17 (UNI) An Israeli government official said Monday that the country's military will maintain troops at five posts in southern Lebanon, despite the deadline for its full withdrawal expiring on Tuesday.
Speaking to Xinhua on condition of anonymity, the official said the five military posts are located at "strategic points" that oversee the villages in southern Lebanon and Israeli communities along the border.
According to the official, the move has been coordinated with United States officials.

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Singapore to disburse retirement boost to over 570,000 citizens

Singapore to disburse retirement boost to over 570,000 citizens

20 Mar 2025 | 9:39 AM

Singapore, Mar 20 (UNI) More than 570,000 eligible Singaporeans will receive payouts ranging from 400 to 1,000 Singapore dollars (about 300 to 750 U.S. dollars) this March, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the retirement savings of working seniors, the Ministry of Manpower said Thursday in a release.

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Germany delivers 32 trucks to support aid convoy for Gaza

20 Mar 2025 | 9:38 AM

Amman, Mar 20 (UNI) Germany on Wednesday delivered 32 trucks to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) to join its convoy for aid delivery to Gaza.

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UN Secretary General welcomes US-Russia understandings on Ukraine: Statement

UN Secretary General welcomes US-Russia understandings on Ukraine: Statement

20 Mar 2025 | 9:33 AM

United Nations, Mar 20 (UNI) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the US-Russia understandings on Ukraine, according to a statement released to journalists.

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Israel expresses sorrow over UN staffer's death in Gaza, denies responsibility

Israel expresses sorrow over UN staffer's death in Gaza, denies responsibility

20 Mar 2025 | 9:15 AM

Jerusalem, Mar 20 (UNI) Israel on Wednesday expressed "sorrow" over the death of a Bulgarian United Nations staff member in strikes on UN guesthouses in Gaza's Deir al-Balah but said an initial investigation found no Israeli involvement in the incident.

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Ukraine will not attend US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 23: Reports

Ukraine will not attend US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 23: Reports

20 Mar 2025 | 9:08 AM

Moscow, Mar 20 (UNI) Ukraine will not participate in the talks between US and Russian delegations, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, The Guardian newspaper reported, citing Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.

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