Funeral ceremonies begin in Iran for late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. Investigations into the crash have started. Funeral procession held […]
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Ukrainian drone kills one in Russia’s Belgorod region
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod killed one woman and wounded three more people, the regional governor said Tuesday. “A […]
Continue readingDemise of rangelands ‘severely underestimated’: UNCCD Report
Researchers warn that up to half of the world’s rangelands are degraded, impacting traditional herders. Climate change and land conversion fuel destruction, affecting global warming […]
Continue readingTrial begins for nine Egyptians accused in deadly migrant shipwreck in Greece
Nine Egyptian men face trial in southern Greece for causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants. The defendants, mostly in their 20s, could face […]
Continue readingIsraeli army raids West Bank’s Jenin, Palestinians say seven killed
Israeli forces raided Jenin in the West Bank, killing seven Palestinians, including a surgical doctor who was the head of the Jenin Governmental Hospital, in […]
Continue readingMexico heatwave: Several howler monkeys drop dead, authorities investigate
France begins its first war crime trial of Syrian officials
The first trial in France of officials of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad is to begin on Tuesday, with three top security officers to […]
Continue readingPakistan: Opposition alliance approaches court to seek permission for rally
Pakistan oposition alliance seeks permission for a public gathering in Islamabad to campaign for the ‘restoration’ of the constitution. The movement involves various political figures […]
Continue readingUS, Philippines to train Filipinos in nuclear power
The Philippines and the United States agreed to train Filipinos in building and operating nuclear power plants under a deal between Manila and Washington. Daniel […]
Continue readingWorld leaders to adopt new AI agreement at Seoul Summit
World leaders, including South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will gather virtually at the AI Seoul Summit to adopt […]
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