Category: International News
Record Heat
The hottest day on record globally happened this week and some scientists believe it could have been the hottest day on Earth [more…]
Fifteen dead as heavy rains lash southwest China
Fifteen people died and four were missing after torrential rain lashed the metropolis of Chongqing and swathes of southwestern China, local officials [more…]
Iran Asks France ‘To End Violent Treatment’ Of Protesters
Iran called on the French government Sunday to “end the violent treatment of its people” following a wave of rioting triggered by the police [more…]
Two Killed, several Wounded In Baltimore Mass Shooting
At least two people were killed and 28 wounded in a mass shooting early Sunday in the US city of Baltimore, police said. According to [more…]
Hajj Draws 1.8 Million Pilgrims, Falls Short Of Record
This year’s figures still mark a dramatic increase on the 926,000 from last year, when numbers were capped at one million following the [more…]
Gabon To Hold Elections On AUGUST 26
Oil-rich Gabon will hold presidential, legislative and local elections on August 26, the West African country said today, with President Ali Bongo Ondimba’s strong [more…]
PHOTOS: Colombia Decorates Rescue Team That Found Children Lost In Amazon
Colombia on Monday awarded one of its highest decorations to the soldiers, Indigenous rescuers and civil servants who led a successful operation to find [more…]
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations UN to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 [more…]
Israeli Military Raid In Jenin Leaves 5 Palestinians Dead
No fewer than five Palestinians, including a 15-year-old boy, have been killed by Israeli forces during a raid into Jenin refugee camp. Palestinian health [more…]
Two Hungarians Die In Small Plane Crash In Sweden
Two Hungarian nationals died when their private propeller plane crashed into the sea off Sweden’s coast this weekend, police said on Monday. The identities [more…]
