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...
UAE reinforces global competitiveness with top international rankings in 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 27: The UAE has reinforced its position among the world's most competitive economies during the first half of 2026, securing leading...
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 920, with more than 50,000...
Caracas [Venezuela], June 27: The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, and surrounding areas has risen to 920,...
Summer Davos concludes in China with call to scale innovation into growth,...
Dalian [China], June 26: Against a backdrop of evolving geoeconomic realities and exponential innovation, the World Economic Forum brought together more than 1,800 global leaders...
655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver...
Paris [France], June 26: At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally...
US to create endangered species 'BioVault'
Washington [US], June 26: The US government is partnering with Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences to build a national repository of genetic material from endangered...
Jordanian FM, Hungarian counterpart discuss regional developments
Amman [Jordan], June 26: Jordanian Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, on Thursday held a phone call with Hungary's new Deputy Prime Minister...
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 164
Caracas [Venezuela], June 26: The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 164, with 971 people injured.
Colombia into knock-outs with hard-fought win over DR Congo
Guadalajara [Mexico], June 25: Colombian fans were made to wait but eventually able to celebrate a 1-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo on...
Croatia keep knock-out hopes alive with 1-0 win over Panama
Toronto [Canada], June 25: Ante Budimir's goal gave Croatia a narrow 1-0 against Panama at the World Cup on Tuesday.