Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help earthquake recovery efforts
Meanwhile, the United Nations launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to raise €259 million for relief operations. Read more at Read More
Rescuers search for five missing people after deadly landslide in India’s Kerala state
Experts say human-caused climate change is intensifying South Asia’s monsoons, which traditionally run from June to September and again from October to December. Read more at Read More
Thousands embark on Bosnia peace march to remember Srebrenica victims
Over 6,500 people took part in a peace march to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide and the survivors who walked for days to save their lives. Read more…
‘We’re gonna hit ’em hard tonight,’ Trump says about further air strikes on Iran
Trump had said that the ceasefire with Iran is “over” after Washington launched strikes on the country overnight, to which Iran responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf. Read…
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the…
At least seven killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine as NATO leaders meet in Turkey
Russia has hit the Ukrainian capital with several large deadly attacks over the last week, killing more than 50 this month in a spate of ballistic missile and drone strikes.…
Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit
NATO leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy arrive in Ankara for a state dinner hosted by Erdogan ahead of key summit talks in Turkey. Read more at Read More
Ali Khamenei’s coffin passes through thousands of mourners in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf
Funeral procession for Ali Khamenei passes through Najaf as thousands of mourners gather, touching the funeral truck and honouring the late leader. Read more at Read More
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain and Kuwait sounded missile alert sirens Wednesday morning after Iran immediately warned Washington it would ‘take whatever measures it deems necessary’ following the US strikes. Read more at Read…
Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds
Nairobi’s ‘Birdman’ Rodgers Magutha rescues injured birds and lives with them, while defending his unusual bond with wildlife and conservation work. Read more at Read More