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Jun 28, 2026
Berlin [Germany], June 28: A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Western Europe has been linked to dozens of deaths, with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) pushing east into Germany and Poland.
Three killed as Ukraine and Russia trade attacks overnight
Extreme heat kills 74 people in France, Germany records unprecedented temperature
Muslim World League condemns Iranian drone attacks targeting Bahraini territory
UAE President conveys condolences to Acting President of Venezuela over earthquake victims
Lebanese President urges US support to ensure Israel withdraws from Southern Lebanon
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CENTCOM launches additional strikes on Iran after drone attack near Strait of Hormuz
Washington [US], June 28: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 27, at the Commander in Chief's direction.
Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths
Bangui [Central African Republic], June 28: The Central African Republic has declared a cholera outbreak after confirming 24 deaths and 197 cases near the capital...
Serbian President to resign within weeks, announces early elections
Belgrade [Serbia], June 28: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he would resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary...
US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Jun 27, 2026
Washington [US], June 27: The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait...
Fortescue boss issues warning after harassment lawsuit
Washington [US], June 27: Disturbing revelations of widespread sexual harassment at Fortescue's remote mining camps should result in criminal prosecutions where applicable, company boss Andrew...
Tougher social media ban crackdown wins expert support
Washington [US], June 27: Australia's world-first social media ban for young people has sparked warnings it was never strict enough, with experts saying the restrictions...
Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Paris [France], June 27: Heatwave conditions that have left Spain, France and the UK sweltering for days are set to shift to the east, with...
Bahrain welcomes UAE's successful mediation in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
Manama [Bahrain], June 27: The Kingdom of Bahrain has welcomed the successful mediation by the United Arab Emirates between the Russian Federation and the Republic...
Lebanon, Israel sign US-brokered framework agreement
Washington [US], June 27: Lebanon and Israel signed a US-brokered framework agreement today following several days of negotiations in Washington.
GCC welcomes Oman's announcement of temporary maritime corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], June 27: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the announcement by the Sultanate of Oman, in coordination with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), to launch a plan to evacuate more than 11,000 stranded seafarers by providing the option of using a temporary maritime corridor for vessels.
Al-Azhar expresses condolences to Venezuela over devastating earthquake victims
UAE reinforces global competitiveness with top international rankings in 2026
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 920, with more than 50,000 missing
Summer Davos concludes in China with call to scale innovation into growth, jobs and competitiveness
Jun 26, 2026
655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target: Tracking SDG 7
US to create endangered species 'BioVault'
Jordanian FM, Hungarian counterpart discuss regional developments
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 164
Colombia into knock-outs with hard-fought win over DR Congo
Jun 25, 2026
Croatia keep knock-out hopes alive with 1-0 win over Panama
