Kuleba, Stoltenberg discuss Ukraine’s NATO path
Stoltenberg said he welcomed the fact that Ukraine is “gradually gaining ground”
New York City allowing Islamic call to prayer on Fridays, Ramadan
Mosques can broadcast adhan every Friday, during sunset prayers throughout Ramadan
N Korea must be ready for US-led invasion plots, says Kim Jong Un
Kim accuses the US, South Korea, and Japan of escalating the nuclear war threat through naval exercises near the Korean Peninsula
172 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in 2023
2022 saw highest fatalities in West Bank since 2005, UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) says
Earthquake of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Bali Sea, Indonesia
A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Monday. Data from the US Geological Survey shows the earthquake hitting about 182 kilometers (113 miles) northeast of the island Gili Air. No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake. In November, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia’s West Java province resulted in the tragic loss of over 300 lives and left thousands injured.
Murder charges against Pakistan’s ex-premier Khan dismissed
Khan was accused of aiding the murder of Supreme Court lawyer Abdul Razzaq, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in Quetta city
NGOs raise alarm over increasing Mediterranean migrant deaths
NGOs warn of surging deaths on Mediterranean as rescues obstructed
France to ban abaya overgarment in schools
Government plans to convey ‘clear rules’ to school officials on ban of loose-fitting overgarment worn by some Muslim women.
Russia blocks Ukrainian drone attacks over 2 regions – defense ministry
Ukrainian drone attacks thwarted over Kursk, Bryansk – Russia
Russia confirms Wagner boss Prigozhin among dead in plane crash
Russia confirms Wagner Group head Prigozhin among deaths in Wednesday’s plane crash
Molotov cocktail hurled at mosque in Southern Cyprus
Late-night attack draws condemnation from Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Greek Cypriot authorities launch investigation.
Spanish women’s football team refuses to play until manager resigns
Spanish women’s football team won’t play until boss resigns
10 dead in train fire mishap in southern India
Fire erupts in Tamil Nadu state inside ‘private coach,’ say officials
Denmark proposes bill to ban Quran burnings
Denmark Justice Minister said that Quran burnings are an act of fundamental disrespect and lack of empathy, causing harm to both Denmark and its interests
France’s ex-leader to be trialled over alleged Libya campaign financing
The former French president will be tried in 2025 over allegations he took money from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2007 to fund one of his election campaigns
Trump returns to X, previously Twitter, featuring his mug shot
Former president Donald Trump sends his 1st tweet on X in 2 years after being booked at Fulton County jail after his surrender in Georgia in the 2020 election case
Wildfire in Greece’s Evros region declared biggest in 20 years
Wildfires in Alexandroupolis are the largest the EU has ever faced, says senior official
US will not abandon the Middle East: Top general
US troops will remain in Syria and Iraq to work for enduring defeat of Daesh/ISIS, says General Mark Milley
Pentagon: Surface-to-air missile claim is ‘inaccurate’
‘We assess that information to be inaccurate,’ says spokesperson
Putin offers condolences to families of Wagner jet crash victims
Putin extends condolences to families of those killed in jet crash
Wagner co-founder Dmitry Utkin reportedly killed in Russia jet crash
Wagner co-founder Utkin reportedly dead in Russia jet crash
4 killed, 6 injured in California biker bar shooting
At least four people were killed in a shooting at a biker bar in the US state of California on Wednesday, according to police.
US strongly condemns North Korea’s space launch
Despite its failure, missile launch is a brazen violation of multiple UN resolutions.
France breaks 76-year-old record for highest temperature
Average temperature in the country on Tuesday was 27.1 degrees Celsius says Meteo France.
Why are Poland-Belarus border tensions rising?
With Poland just weeks away from crucial elections, analyst says border standoff gives ruling party a pretext to act tough
Turkey rescues 138 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece
Migrants rescued off coasts of Izmir, Aydin and Mugla provinces
Who is Putin’s chef Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Who is Wagner mercenary group’s founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin?