News in brief



Khamenei says Iran-US tensions are “insoluble” amid nuclear dispute

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Sunday that the current standoff between Tehran and Washington is “insoluble,” insisting that the Islamic Republic will never bow to American pressure. His comments, carried by state media, come as Iran faces mounting tensions......

Global population exposure to wildfires rises 40% in 20 years

A recent study published in the American scientific journal Science reveals that global population exposure to wildfires has increased by 40% over the past two decades. Between 2002 and 2021, forest fires threatened approximately 440 million people worldwide. The study highlights that demographic changes......

Turkish first lady urges melania Trump to support children in Gaza

The First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdogan, has called on her U.S. counterpart Melania Trump to address a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on behalf of the children of Gaza. Erdogan urged her to show the same compassion she recently expressed for Ukrainian children affected by the war. The......

France to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN in September

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. He stressed the “urgency of making this solution a reality” to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. “Faithful......

Texas approves new electoral map pushed by Trump, California plans countermeasure

The Texas legislature has officially approved a new electoral map that could grant Republicans up to five additional seats in the U.S. Congress during the 2026 midterm elections. The decision, strongly encouraged by former president Donald Trump, aims to secure a fragile Republican majority in Washington. The......

Morocco becomes Spain’s top natural gas export market by mid-2025

Morocco has emerged as the leading destination for Spanish natural gas exports in June 2025, surpassing France and consolidating its role as a key partner in the region’s energy landscape. According to figures reported by Europa Press, Morocco received 858 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of Spanish gas during......

US orders halt to nearly completed offshore wind farm project

The US government has ordered the suspension of work on a massive offshore wind farm off the country’s northeast coast, despite the project being nearly 80% complete. It is the latest setback for the wind energy sector under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has repeatedly voiced......

Hell behind bars: The five most notorious prisons

While the United States moves to close the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center in Florida, other prisons around the world are infamous for even harsher conditions. From extreme isolation to overcrowding and reports of torture, these facilities have earned reputations......

Trump welcomes Canada’s decision to lift tariffs on US products

US President Donald Trump described as “nice” Canada’s decision, announced on Friday, to lift retaliatory tariffs previously imposed on certain American products that comply with the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump referred......

Tourist bus accident in New York leaves multiple dead and injured

A tragic road accident occurred in northern New York State on Friday when a tourist bus carrying around 50 passengers overturned near Buffalo, close to the Canadian border. Authorities confirmed that several people were killed and dozens injured, including children. According to police reports, most......

FBI searches John Bolton’s residence in national security probe

The FBI raided the home of John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, on Friday as part of a national security investigation. According to an AFP journalist on the scene, federal agents entered Bolton’s residence in a Washington suburb early in the morning and left a few hours......

North Korea secret missile base near China raises security concerns

North Korea has reportedly constructed a secret military base near its border with China, potentially housing some of Pyongyang’s latest long-range ballistic missiles, according to a new report by the Washington-based thinktank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The undeclared......

Judge Frank Caprio, beloved for his compassion, Dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio, widely admired for his empathy and kindness in the television program Caught in Providence, has passed away at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His family announced his death in a Facebook post, noting that he died peacefully on Wednesday. Caprio became a familiar......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.