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Finnish firm detects new Intel security flaw

Dubai - Emirates Voice

A new security flaw has been found in Intel hardware which could enable hackers to access corporate laptops remotely, Finnish cybersecurity specialist F-Secure said on Friday. F-Secure said in a statement that the flaw had nothing to do with the "Spectre" and "Meltdown" vulnerabilities recently found in the micro-chips that are used in almost all computers, tablets and smartphones today.Rather, it wasRead more

Woman who strayed into Pakistan handed over to India

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Pakistan on Tuesday handed over to the Indian authorities a woman who had "inadvertently" crossed the Line of Control. Terming it as a gesture of goodwill the Pakistan Army said in its "continuation of efforts to maintain peace and tranquility along Line of Control (LoC), Azmat Jan has been returned at Rawala-Poonch crossing Point on humanitarian grounds," the Inter ServicesRead more

Yemeni forces make rapid advance in Taiz

Aden - Arab Today

The Yemeni National Army, backed by the Saudi-led Arab Coalition air power, continued its push against coup militias overrunning governorates and advanced towards the southwest of Taiz city on Sunday. Deadly clashes raged between Houthi forces and Yemeni government forces battling to secure Makbana; an entrance to the besieged city of Taiz with massive losses being registered on behalf ofRead more

Palestinian Security Force deploys in Ain el Helweh

Lebanon - Arab Today

Palestinian Security Force deployed on Monday morning inside the Ain el Helweh Camp to control the situation following the latest incidents, NNA field reporter said. Source:NNARead more

Kurds regain control of regime-held sites in Syria’s Hasakah

Damascus - MENA

Kurdish forces on Friday regained control of a number of Syrian regime-held sites in the northeastern city of al Hasakah. Kurdish and government forces engaged in an all-out battle for control of al Hasakah. Local sources said that Syrian regime jets bombed Kurdish-held areas of al Hasakah for the first time in the five-year-old war. The Kurdish People's Protection UnitsRead more

Libya forces ‘retake’ Benghazi district from jihadists

Benghazi - Arab Today

Libyan forces loyal to a controversial general have wrestled back control of a Benghazi neighborhood from jihadists, following months of fighting to drive the Islamists from the country’s second city. General Khalifa Haftar’s troops took the Al-Gwarcha district of Benghazi, which has been marred by unrest since his fighters launched a campaign to drive extremists out of the city earlierRead more

Libya forces ‘retake’ Benghazi district from jihadists

Benghazi - Arab Today

Syrian army regains control of 2 villages in Lattakia

Damascus - MENA

The Syrian army regained on Thursday control of two villages in the northwestern Syrian city of Lattakia. Syrian sources told Russia Today TV channel the two villages are Qaramanli and Eissa. Qaramanli has a strategic position as it leads to the areas still under the control of the armed opposition. Source : MENARead more

Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps Fight Diabetic Eye Disease

Washington - QNA

Intensive blood sugar control appears to reduce the risk of eye disease progression in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says. People with type 2 diabetes are at risk for the eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. This condition damages tiny blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. Researchers compared type 2Read more