News in brief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for maintaining the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a commitment made under the Paris Agreement in 2015. “As the UN Climate Conference in Brazil approaches, the world must act faster to......
A devastating landslide has obliterated the village of Tarasin in western Sudan’s Darfur region, killing over 1,000 residents and leaving only one survivor. The catastrophe was triggered by relentless rains that destabilized the Marra Mountains, burying the community under massive amounts of mud......
On the third day of rescue operations in Afghanistan, hopes of finding survivors from the deadly earthquake are fading, while thousands of displaced families live in precarious conditions. A magnitude 6 earthquake struck the country from Sunday night to Monday, followed by additional tremors near the......
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported on Wednesday one of the most serious Israeli attacks against its personnel since the ceasefire that ended the conflict between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah in November 2024. “Yesterday morning, Israeli military drones dropped four......
The United States military carried out a strike on a boat that had departed from Venezuela, killing eleven alleged “narcoterrorists,” former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas over drug trafficking and military......
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Wednesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing, where both leaders attended the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II. During the meeting, the Kremlin reported that Putin expressed his gratitude......
French authorities have opened a new investigation into alleged abuse at the Saint-Joseph school in Nay, southwestern France. The inquiry, initiated in June, concerns violent acts dating back several decades. Rodolphe Jarry, prosecutor in Pau, confirmed that the investigation covers two complaints of......
The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the second phase of fee payments for the 2026 Hajj season, specifically targeting applicants on the waiting list. This phase will begin on September 15 and conclude on September 19, with payments to be made via certified checks. Replacement process......
At least 20 people remain missing following a week of violent protests across Indonesian cities, according to the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS). The unrest, which began on 25 August, erupted over public anger at lawmakers’ generous perks, including a controversial......
A devastating earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, claiming over 900 lives and injuring more than 3,000 people, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The hardest-hit area is Kunar province, with many remote villages reduced to rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is traveling to Beijing aboard his armored train to attend a massive military parade on Wednesday, where he is expected to appear alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in what observers describe as a historic moment. Kim departed......
The European Union is expected to reach a new record in defense spending this year, with expenditures projected at €381 billion, according to the European Defence Agency (EDA). This figure surpasses last year’s €343 billion, which had already set a historic peak compared to 2023. “Europe......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused certain judges of using the judiciary for political purposes, in response to ongoing investigations targeting members of his family and close associates. In a rare televised interview with Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE, Sánchez stated:......
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