Category: World
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Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on
Rescuers and volunteers search for survivors in La Guaira, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 28, 2026, following twin earthquakes. — AFP Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down…
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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: The US military carried out strikes on Iran on Friday after an Iranian drone hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Each side accused the other of breaking the terms of a ceasefire reached the previous week. US Central Command stated that aircraft targeted missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar…
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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: The US military carried out strikes on Iran on Friday after an Iranian drone hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Each side accused the other of breaking the terms of a ceasefire reached the previous week. US Central Command stated that aircraft targeted missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar…
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement in Washington
WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement at the US State Department on Friday after talks mediated by the United States to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The ambassadors of the two countries put their signatures on the trilateral document. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the agreement marks the start…
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Bahrain denounces alleged Iranian drone attack, vows to defend sovereignty
MANAMA: Bahrain on Saturday condemned what it described as Iranian drone attacks targeting its territory, saying it reserved the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and national security. In a statement carried by the state news agency, Bahraini authorities said the kingdom would exercise its full right to defend itself against…
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UK announces expansion of refugee sponsorship scheme
A person holds a water bottle whilst walking near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain, June 23, 2026. — Reuters The UK interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organisations to sponsor refugees based on a similar system in Canada. The system…
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World Bank approves USD1.1b financing for Bangladesh
DHAKA: The World Bank (WB) has approved an emergency financing package worth $1.1 billion for Bangladesh to help the country cope with rising food, fertiliser and fuel costs triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The funding is aimed at protecting vulnerable households, supporting businesses and ensuring food security as Bangladesh grapples with mounting…
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US, Iran trade fresh strikes, fuelling Middle East tensions
AIRO/WASHINGTON: The fragile interim peace deal between Iran and the United States, signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war, is on the brink of total collapse as both nations exchange heavy military blows and fierce recriminations in the Gulf. The latest wave of escalation triggered early on Sunday when Iran launched…
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Intoxicated Man Climbs High-Voltage Electricity Pole in India, Sparks Public Alarm
MAHARAJGANJ, INDIA: An intoxicated man climbed a high-voltage electricity pole in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, drawing a large crowd after reports spread that he had scaled the structure and was lying on the power lines. According to Indian media, the incident occurred in Maharajganj district, where the man allegedly climbed an 11,000-volt electricity pole while…
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Oman Signals Possible Transit Fee for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Despite Opposition
Muscat: Oman has indicated that it may introduce charges for certain services provided to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite opposition from the United States and several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. According to a report by Bloomberg, Omani officials told European counterparts that ships using the strategic waterway could be required to…
