Bahrain and Kuwait have accused Iran of launching missile and drone attacks against their territories following fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets. Kuwait’s armed forces said its air defence systems intercepted “hostile missile and drone attacks” early Sunday. Authorities urged residents to follow safety instructions but did not immediately report casualties or damage. Kuwait’s…
The United States has carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets after a cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a recent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it targeted missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar positions, in response to Thursday’s drone…
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its evacuation plan for more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial cargo ship. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez announced the decision on Thursday, saying the agency would not resume the operation until it receives stronger assurances that ships…
At least 32 people have died and hundreds more have been injured after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela within seconds. Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck near the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday evening. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that at least 32 people were killed…
French authorities say the risk to the public remains very low despite the country’s first confirmed Ebola infection. France has confirmed its first Ebola case after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The doctor was immediately admitted to a specialised medical facility and is reported to be…
A new UN report alleges that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian children in Gaza, a claim Israel has strongly denied. A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against Palestinian children in Gaza. According to the report, Israeli military actions have caused widespread deaths,…
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, setting the stage for a new UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has stepped down as leader of the Labour Party and announced plans to resign as UK prime minister once a successor is chosen. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had informed King Charles of his decision…
Mediators say the first round of US-Iran talks has produced positive results and a path toward a final agreement. The first round of direct US-Iran talks in Switzerland ended with what mediators described as “encouraging progress” toward a permanent agreement to end the conflict. Qatar and Pakistan, which are jointly mediating the negotiations, said both…
A public dispute has erupted after Italy’s prime minister accused Donald Trump of inventing a story about their meeting at the G7 summit. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly denied a claim by US President Donald Trump that she “begged” him for a photo during the recent G7 summit in France. The controversy began…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 18 people, raising concerns over the future of a ceasefire linked to the new US-Iran agreement. Lebanon says Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 18 people and injured 33 others overnight in the southern Nabatieh district. The Israeli military said it targeted 80 Hezbollah-linked sites and claimed…
