‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain

“I have three generators for my shop, and this runs on batteries,” he said, pointing to a battery-operated lighter he uses to fire up charco…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Fontainebleau Wildfires Disrupt Transport Near Paris

Raging wildfires have engulfed the Fontainebleau forest, located approximately 60 kilometers southeast of Paris, prompting evacuations and s…

JUL 14 · Europe - Russia

Tragic Fire at Bangkok Pub Claims 27 Lives

A devastating fire erupted at a popular Bangkok pub in the early hours of July 13, leading to the tragic loss of at least 27 lives. The inci…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Standoff in Strait of Hormuz Raises Geopolitical Tensions

The escalating hostilities in the Middle East have reignited concerns over the critical Strait of Hormuz. Recent exchanges of fire underscor…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Ukraine's Allies Convene in Paris Amid Intensified Conflict

In a significant escalation, Ukrainian drone strikes led to casualties within Russia, notably impacting the Moscow region. This surge in mil…

JUL 23 · Europe - Russia

Former South Korean President Yoon Receives Two-Year Sentence

A South Korean court has handed a two-year prison sentence to former President Yoon Suk Yeol after finding him guilty of procuring illegal p…

JUL 23 · Asia-Pacific

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's Burial Amidst Tensions

In the holy city of Mashhad, vast crowds bore witness to the interment of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the gold-do…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the num…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Qatar Mourns Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the influential former Emir of Qatar, passed away at the age of 74. His tenure, beginning with a bloodles…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU

Over the past few days, the US-Israeli war on Iran has seen yet another escalation that threatens to derail peace talks. Strikes by the Unit…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

UK Heatwaves Linked to Over 2,700 Deaths Amid Rising Temperatures

The United Kingdom has recently experienced unprecedented heatwaves, resulting in over 2,700 deaths across England and Wales during May and …

JUL 23 · Europe - Russia

Iran Launches Strikes Against Gulf Allies Amid US Tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have executed military strikes against US-aligned Gulf states, including Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, in a…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Actor Sam Neill Passes Away at 78

Renowned actor Sam Neill, globally recognized for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in the 'Jurassic Park' series, has passed away at the ag…

JUL 23 · Americas

Western Allies Convene in Paris to Enhance Ukraine Defense

Western allies of Ukraine have convened in Paris with a strategic agenda to intensify their support for Kyiv amid ongoing tensions with Russ…

JUL 14 · Europe - Russia

Escalating Tensions: Israeli Settler Assaults in West Bank

In the Occupied West Bank's Hawara region of Masafer Yatta, a distressing incident involving Israeli settlers and a Palestinian family has b…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Strikes US Military Assets Amid Escalating Tensions

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched coordinated assaults on US military installations located in Bahrain, Kuwait, …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

He is being remembered not only as a regional statesman, but also as a steadfast ally of the Palestinian people and the only Arab leader to …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Escalate in Moscow Region

Recent drone strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to five more in the Moscow region. These inciden…

JUL 14 · Europe - Russia

Israel Unveils Footage of Hezbollah Tunnels Beneath Beaufort Castle

The Israeli Defense Forces have released a video purportedly revealing hidden tunnels beneath the historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon. This …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Hostilities at Strait of Hormuz Escalate Oil Prices

The Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal maritime passage, is at the center of renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, leading to a s…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty

For decades, African militaries have turned abroad for critical defence technologies, leaving the continent largely positioned as a buyer ra…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies

The United States has launched another series of bombings on key Iranian cities amid escalating tensions in the region. The attacks come as …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Wildfire Engulfs Fontainebleau Forest Amid Heatwave

An aggressive wildfire has erupted in the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, consuming approximately 800 hectares. This incident has nece…

JUL 14 · Europe - Russia

Deadly Bangkok Bar Fire Claims 27 Lives

A tragic fire at a Bangkok bar resulted in the deaths of at least 27 individuals and left 63 others injured. The incident occurred late on S…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Israel's Strikes Highlight Fragile Lebanon Tensions

The Israeli Defense Forces have released footage demonstrating substantial strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. These operation…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Political Backlash Follows Detention of US Congressman in West Bank

US Congressman Ro Khanna found himself at the center of a controversy following an incident in the occupied West Bank, where he was detained…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Israel's Forthcoming Election: A Referendum on Netanyahu

Israel's Knesset has confirmed that national elections will occur on October 27, the latest possible date under current law. This election i…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Gaza Crisis

Israeli military operations have intensified in Gaza, with airstrikes targeting multiple locations across the region. The offensive has resu…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Iraqi Premier's US Visit Aims to Fortify Economic Ties

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to the United States, marking his inaugural internat…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Heightened Drone and Missile Exchanges Escalate Fatalities in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Recent drone and missile exchanges between Russia and Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, underlining an escalation in …

JUL 12 · Europe - Russia