At least 15 people killed in mudslide following rains in central China

Jul 29, 2024

Beijing [China], July 29: At least 15 people were killed and six were injured in a mudslide caused by flash flooding in China's central Hunan...

Paris apology after Olympics opening ceremony religious scene causes outcry

Jul 29, 2024

Paris [France], July 29: Paris 2024 organizer Anne Descamps has apologized for any offence caused by religious depictions during the Olympics opening ceremony.

Harris campaign raises $200mn in week since Biden dropped out

Jul 29, 2024

Washington [US], July 29: US Vice President Kamala Harris has raised $200mn in the week since she became a presidential candidate in the 2024 race,...

Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in Hezbollah-Israel fighting

Jul 29, 2024

Beirut [Lebanon], July 29: Since October, the near-daily cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah, the powerful Iranian-backed militia and political movement in Lebanon, have killed...

Israel forces advance in south Gaza, displacing more people

Jul 29, 2024

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 29: Israel's army sent tanks deeper into southern Gaza as health officials said attacks killed 66 Palestinians, and injured 241 across...

Russia uses bombs and fighter jets in powerful attacks on east Ukraine

Jul 29, 2024

Kiev [Ukraine], July 29: The Russian Air Force deployed bombs and fighter jets in a powerful attack on the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine, according...

Iran closes banks due to overheating

Jul 29, 2024

Tehran [Iran], July 29: The Iranian government announced that all state agencies, organizations and banks will be closed on July 28 due to extreme hot...

Wildfires rage out of control in California

Jul 29, 2024

California [US], July 29: According to AFP yesterday, citing local authorities, a fire broke out fiercely in Northern California (USA), burning nearly 142,000 hectares of...

US strengthens ties with Asian allies

Jul 29, 2024

Washington [US], July 29: Yesterday, July 28, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a security dialogue with Japanese...