Category: World
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Germany ‘wants war again’, Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations
Germany “wants war again”, the Russian foreign minister said in an interview published Sunday, dismissing Berlin’s accusation that Russia was to blame for a drone attack on Leipzig airport. The German government blamed Moscow for the incident, saying Russia sent “low-level agents” for an attempted “hybrid attack” involving an explosive-laden drone at the strategic airport…
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US envoys hold talks with Zelensky on first Kyiv visit
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff held talks Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on ending the war with Russia, making their first visit to Kyiv a day after meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The Americans arrived in the Ukrainian capital by train, hoping to revive negotiations to end Europe’s worst conflict since World…
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Former Israeli Generals Accuse Government of Backing Settler Violence in West Bank
Former Israeli military generals have accused the Israeli government of supporting violence by settlers in the occupied West Bank. According to foreign media reports, the former generals said the actions of settlers pose a greater threat to Israel than Iran or Gaza. They warned that continued lawlessness could threaten the existence of Israel’s democracy. The…
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Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Disrupts Flights and Education
A volcanic eruption at Mount Anak Krakatoa in Indonesia has disrupted air travel, with more than 200 domestic and international flights cancelled or delayed from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The volcano erupted late Friday night, sending lava high into the air and spreading large ash clouds. Flight operations at the airport were temporarily suspended as…
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Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist
Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered a 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,384 people and left more than 5,500 missing across the two countries. Rescuers found two more people alive…
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Pakistan and Seven Other Countries Condemn Calls to Expel Palestinians from Gaza
Pakistan and seven other countries have strongly condemned statements by Israeli ministers regarding the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. A joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The eight countries rejected any plan or attempt to forcibly remove Palestinians from…
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Greek F-4 Phantom Crashes During Air Show Near Athens
A Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra Air Base, north of Athens, killing both pilots on board. Reuters+1 The accident occurred during a low-altitude maneuver in front of thousands of spectators. The crash sparked a major fire and sent thick black smoke into the…
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Iran terms US strike on wedding a ‘war crime’
• Centcom denies targeting civilians• Iran to employ ‘new strategy’ after latest strikes• US president floats renaming Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’ TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman on Wednesday labelled a deadly US attack on a wedding ceremony in the south of the country a “war crime”. The US attack in Sirik, southern Iran, killed four people and wounded 67. “The…
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US Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately
The US Pentagon has issued detailed guidance for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older, a follow-up to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s July announcement. The guidance, which was issued on Wednesday and is effective immediately, establishes standardised screening and treatment pathways for men and women…
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‘World in danger zone’: UN says El Nino likely to intensify, may become strongest ever recorded
El Nino could be the strongest since records began four decades ago, the United Nations’ climate agency warned on Thursday, with the UN chief warning the world is in the “danger zone of extreme weather”. The naturally-occurring weather phenomenon is set to become “very strong” in the months ahead and is near certain to persist…
