Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
World
July 12, 2023
Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
CNN — A blistering and deadly heat wave in Italy this week could break records, with temperatures predicted to soar…
Iran’s President Raisi embarks on Africa tour to boost trade in face of crippling US sanctions
Middle East
July 12, 2023
Iran’s President Raisi embarks on Africa tour to boost trade in face of crippling US sanctions
Reuters — Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi received a red-carpet welcome from Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Wednesday as he began…
Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ against controversial judicial overhaul
Middle East
July 12, 2023
Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ against controversial judicial overhaul
Jerusalem CNN — Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Israel on Tuesday in the biggest weekday…
Six killed in Nepal helicopter crash near Mount Everest
World
July 12, 2023
Six killed in Nepal helicopter crash near Mount Everest
CNN — Six people have died in a helicopter crash in Nepal, a spokesperson for Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport said…
Sudanese paramilitary and militias accused of war crimes in West Darfur
Middle East
July 12, 2023
Sudanese paramilitary and militias accused of war crimes in West Darfur
CNN — A new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab…
At least 41 dead after heavy rain and flash floods in northern India
World
July 12, 2023
At least 41 dead after heavy rain and flash floods in northern India
CNN — Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in northern India have killed at least 41 people since…
North Korea is ramping up its intercontinental ballistic missile program. Here’s what you need to know
World
July 12, 2023
North Korea is ramping up its intercontinental ballistic missile program. Here’s what you need to know
CNN — North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, just days after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down US…
Russia slammed as ‘inhumane’ after blocking UN cross-border aid operation to Syria
Middle East
July 12, 2023
Russia slammed as ‘inhumane’ after blocking UN cross-border aid operation to Syria
The United States, France and the United Kingdom have condemned Russia’s move to block the proposed extension of a United…
Solomon Islands signs China policing deal in upgrade of ties
World
July 11, 2023
Solomon Islands signs China policing deal in upgrade of ties
China and the Solomon Islands on Monday signed a deal on police cooperation as part of an upgrade of their…
China and Taiwan loom large behind Ukraine at NATO summit
World
July 11, 2023
China and Taiwan loom large behind Ukraine at NATO summit
Seoul, South Korea CNN — The presence of four Asia-Pacific leaders at the NATO summit this week suggests that Ukraine…