Day: September 7, 2024

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that "the number of victims of the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Strip since October 7 has risen to 40,939 martyrs and 94,616" wounded. The ministry said in a report that "the Israeli occupation committed 4 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip during the past 48 hours, of which 61 martyrs and 162 wounded arrived at hospitals. It added that "a number of victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, and ambulance and civil defense crews cannot reach them. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Boeing-designed Starliner spacecraft landed without its crew in the New Mexico desert late yesterday, ending a three-month test mission that was hampered by technical problems, forcing the two astronauts it transported to the International Space Station to remain there until next year. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who became the first pair to fly a Starliner in June, remained aboard the International Space Station as the craft undocked autonomously late last night for a six-hour journey back to Earth. Technical problems with the capsule's thrusters have extended what was supposed to be an eight-day mission to eight months, and NASA announced last week that the astronauts will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a vehicle designed by Boeing rival SpaceX, after being loaded with food and additional supplies. Five of the Starliner's 28 thrusters failed while Wilmore and Williams were aboard during their approach to the International Space Station in June, while the same propulsion system caused several leaks of helium, which is used to boost the thrusters. Boeing hopes to recover the Starliner capsule after it lands in New Mexico and continue its investigation into what caused the thrusters to fail in space. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Basra Police Command announced the arrest of one of the dangerous suspects wanted in five cases. The command stated in a statement, "This operation came after accurate investigations and the collection of extensive information about the location of the accused, who is wanted according to Article 4/Terrorism, Forgery, and Weapons. The specified location was raided and the accused was arrested. Noting that all necessary legal measures were taken. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Turkish intelligence announced the killing of a leader in the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in a security operation carried out in northern Iraq. Turkish security sources stated in a media circular today, Saturday, that the leader /Saliha Aq Beyik/ nicknamed /Nojian Amad/ joined the organization in 1993 and assumed responsibility for the organization in Iran after a while and began to move between the city of Penjwin and the Iranian interior continuously. The security sources explained that Turkish intelligence was following Beyik's movements between the city of Sulaymaniyah and the city of Penjwin in northern Iraq, where they were able to kill her while she was in the city of Sulaymaniyah. They indicated that Turkey is carrying out operations to combat the PKK organization, which targets forces and citizens and is active in several countries in the region, including Syria, Iraq and Iran. The armed organization is active in northern Iraq and uses Qandil Mountains as a stronghold. It is also active in many cities, regions and valleys, and launches attacks on the Turkish interior from there. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

A joint security force has launched a security operation deep in the Hamrin Hills in Diyala Governorate. A military source told the correspondent of the National Iraqi News Agency / NINA / that a joint security force has launched a combing operation from two axes deep in the Hamrin Hills, far northeast of Baquba, in search of hideouts for ISIS terrorist cells after targeting a hideout of the organization yesterday with an airstrike. He added that a state of security alert has been imposed in the area in anticipation of any emergency. Indicating that the intelligence effort is participating in the combing operation of the Hamrin Hills. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Federal Police forces arrested a murder suspect in Baghdad. The Federal Command stated in a statement that: "After finding a body in the (Hussainiya Al-Maamel) area, a security team was immediately formed from the 20th Brigade of the 5th Division in the Federal Police, in cooperation with the brigade's intelligence detachments, and after tracking surveillance cameras and carrying out information gathering and investigation operations and expanding the search circle, the accused was arrested and the murder weapon (a Kalashnikov rifle, ammunition and other materials) was seized in his possession, and he was handed over with the seized items to the competent authorities. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the number of victims of the Israeli aggression has risen to 40,939 martyrs and 94,616 wounded since October 7. The Ministry said in a statement: "The Israeli occupation committed 4 massacres within 48 hours, of which 61 martyrs and 162 wounded arrived at hospitals." Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Ministry of Prisoners and Freed Prisoners in Gaza confirmed on Friday that the Zionist government has turned prisons and detention centers into graveyards for killing and torture using the most heinous and most humiliating means in a manner that violates all the rules of international and humanitarian law. The Ministry said in a statement that what is revealed daily in terms of photos and reports and what is collected from testimonies from released prisoners about the conditions of Palestinian prisoners inside the occupation prisons and detention centers is a small part of the ugly and bleak picture of what they are exposed to continuously and continuously in terms of killing, torture, abuse and brutal intimidation that exceeds imagination and perception, renewing its demands to international institutions, human rights organizations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to have an effective role in putting an end to these ugly practices practiced on prisoners and working to implement the rules of international and humanitarian law in dealing with prisoners and allowing them to be visited and their conditions checked. It denounced the leaked video clips from Megiddo Prison that show the Zionist entity forces abusing Palestinian prisoners and terrorizing them with police dogs, while dozens of prisoners are shown lying on the ground with their hands tied behind their backs, lying on their stomachs, while Zionist security forces terrorize them with dogs. The number of prisoners and detainees in the prisons of the Zionist entity is about 9,900 prisoners, in addition to prisoners from Gaza who were recognized by the occupation after their arrest during the war and classified as "illegal combatants", numbering 1,584, in addition to an unknown number in the camps affiliated with the army. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Al-Ahsa Chamber has announced the extension of the first agricultural exhibition until next Tuesday, September 10, due to the large turnout and in response to requests from many visitors and interested parties. The exhibition, inaugurated by the Governor of Al-Ahsa Province, Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, is organized by the Chamber in collaboration with the governorate, the Al-Ahsa Development Authority, and the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. It features 40 exhibitors and 24 partner and sponsoring entities and companies. Held on the grounds of the Al-Ahsa Chamber adjacent to its headquarters, the exhibition aims to highlight the Allumi Al-Hassawi, showcasing its characteristics, products, and derivatives. The fair includes a workshop, scientific and photography exhibitions, a children's corner, as well as awareness programs and folklore and entertainment activities. Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Music Commission is set to host a press conference tomorrow at the Saudi Music Center in Riyadh to reveal details of the upcoming "Marvels of Saudi Orchestra" concert in London. Scheduled for September 28, 2024, this highly anticipated event will be held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan. During the press conference, CEO of the Music Commission Paul Pacifico will provide insights into the concert, including the British artists who will participate alongside the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir. The event will also feature contributions from the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, presenting performances that reflect the Kingdom's rich cultural and artistic diversity. The program will include a review of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir's international journey, highlighting their most significant international performances. Additionally, the Commission will discuss its efforts in training and academically qualifying orchestra members, ensuring a strong foundation for Saudi musical talent. Source: Saudi Press Agency