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...
Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets
Kampala [Uganda], June 29: Uganda's military chief, who is also the president's son, said on Sunday he had ordered the closure of two leading media...
Anti-independence bloc leads New Caledonia poll
Noumea [New Caledonia], June 29: An anti-independence coalition has come out ahead in New Caledonia's long-delayed provincial elections, but has failed to secure a governing...
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.
Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths
Bangui [Central African Republic], June 28: The Central African Republic has declared a cholera outbreak after confirming 24 deaths and 197 cases near the capital...
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...
Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Paris [France], June 27: Heatwave conditions that have left Spain, France and the UK sweltering for days are set to shift to the east, with...
Bahrain welcomes UAE's successful mediation in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
Manama [Bahrain], June 27: The Kingdom of Bahrain has welcomed the successful mediation by the United Arab Emirates between the Russian Federation and the Republic...
Lebanon, Israel sign US-brokered framework agreement
Washington [US], June 27: Lebanon and Israel signed a US-brokered framework agreement today following several days of negotiations in Washington.
GCC welcomes Oman's announcement of temporary maritime corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], June 27: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the announcement by the Sultanate of Oman, in...
Al-Azhar expresses condolences to Venezuela over devastating earthquake victims
Cairo [Egypt], June 27: Al-Azhar has expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to Venezuela and its people over the victims of the devastating earthquake that...