Iran rejects third-party intervention for Strait of Hormuz mine clearance
Tehran [Iran], July 1: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that "clearance of mines in the Strait of Hormuz is regulated by a...
Heatwave a rehearsal, summers ahead will be harder: WHO
Stockholm [Sweden], July 1: The latest heatwave to hit Europe is merely a "dress rehearsal," with worse to come, the director of the World Health...
14 children killed as roof of coaching academy in Pakistan collapses
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 1: At least 14 children were killed and several others injured when the roof of a coaching academy collapsed in eastern Pakistani...
Russian glide bomb attack claims lives in Zaporizhzhya
Kiev [Ukraine], July 1: Russian glide bombs killed two people and injured a further 15 in Zaporizhzhya in south-eastern Ukraine, military governor Ivan Fedorov reported...
'No evidence of terrorism after Monaco explosion'
Paris [France], July 1: Prosecutors in Monaco say they do not believe that an explosion that left three people seriously injured in the principality was...
Germany's Wadephul reaffirms NATO commitment before talks with Rubio
Berlin [Germany], June 30: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has underscored the importance of NATO's collective security guarantees ahead of talks with US Secretary of...
Spain arrests Italy's most-wanted 'Ndrangheta mafia boss 'Don Mico'
Madrid [Spain], June 30: Spanish police have arrested a man believed to be an Italian mafia boss within the powerful 'Ndrangheta criminal organization based in...
Indian journalists condemn 'denial' of voting, passport rights of prominent editor
New Delhi [India], June 30: A leading journalists' body in India has condemned what it says is the denial of voting and passport rights...
US, Iran trade strikes as Gulf tensions escalate
Washington DC [US], June 29: Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated further after the US military said it carried out additional strikes...
Louisiana primary win puts Trump endorsee Letlow on path to US Senate
Baton Rouge [US], June 29: A candidate endorsed by United States President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary in Louisiana, putting her on track...
Ukraine confirms attack on two Russian refineries
Moscow [Russia], June 29: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that the military carried out drone strikes on two Russian refineries during the night....
Poland warns of risk of Russian incursions on NATO's eastern flank
Warsaw [Poland], June 29: Poland's leadership sees a growing risk of Russian provocations along NATO's eastern flank, the nation's spy chief said.
Israel strikes Lebanon, testing peace deal
Jerusalem [Israel], June 29: Israel has resumed air strikes on southern Lebanon, only days after signing a US-brokered agreement meant to end its war with...
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 on bord
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], June 29: A helicopter has crashed in Saudi Arabia killing all 14 people on board, state media reported, citing an official source...
Iraq arrests several officials, lawmakers
Baghdad [Iraq], June 29: Several people were arrested on suspicion of corruption during overnight raids in the government district of Baghdad, local media reported on...
Germany records new all-time temperature high
Berlin [Germany], June 28: A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Western Europe has been linked to dozens of deaths, with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius (104...
Three killed as Ukraine and Russia trade attacks overnight
Kiev [Ukraine]/ Moscow [Russia], June 28: Russian overnight attacks have killed two people and wounded more than 20 across Ukraine, while Kiev's attacks on Russian...
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,430
Caracas [Venezuela], June 28: The death toll from the two consecutive earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week has risen to 1,430, while 3,200 people have...
Extreme heat kills 74 people in France, Germany records unprecedented temperature
Paris [France]/ Berlin [Germany], June 28: A severe heatwave affecting several European countries has caused the deaths of 74 people by drowning in France since...
Muslim World League condemns Iranian drone attacks targeting Bahraini territory
Makkah [Saudi Arabia], June 28: The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the Iranian drone attacks targeting Bahraini territory at dawn today.
UAE President conveys condolences to Acting President of Venezuela over earthquake victims
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 28: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with Her Excellency Delcy Rodríguez,...
Lebanese President urges US support to ensure Israel withdraws from Southern Lebanon
Beirut [Lebanon], June 28: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed hope that the United States would help prevent violations of the framework agreement and press Israel...
CENTCOM launches additional strikes on Iran after drone attack near Strait of...
Washington [US], June 28: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 27, at the Commander in Chief's direction.
Serbian President to resign within weeks, announces early elections
Belgrade [Serbia], June 28: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he would resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary...
US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait...
Washington [US], June 27: The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait...
Fortescue boss issues warning after harassment lawsuit
Washington [US], June 27: Disturbing revelations of widespread sexual harassment at Fortescue's remote mining camps should result in criminal prosecutions where applicable, company boss Andrew...
Tougher social media ban crackdown wins expert support
Washington [US], June 27: Australia's world-first social media ban for young people has sparked warnings it was never strict enough, with experts saying the restrictions...