Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 235 as Rescue Teams Race Against Time

Caracas: The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed to at least 235, according to the country's Health Ministry, as rescue teams continue searching for hundreds of people believed to be trapped beneath…

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 32, Injure Over 700; Nationwide Emergency Declared

Caracas- Venezuela has declared a nationwide State of Emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country in quick succession, leaving at least 32 people dead and more than 700 injured, according to Acting President Delcy Rodriguez.

Providing…

US Senate Approves Resolution to Limit Trump's Authority for Military Action Against Iran

Washington- The US Senate has passed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Donald Trump's authority to launch further military action against Iran without prior approval from Congress.

The resolution, approved on Tuesday by a 50-48…

Trump Says Iran Sanctions Relief Will Be Linked to Purchases of US Farm Products

Washington — US President Donald Trump has said that any sanctions relief granted to Iran under a potential agreement would be tied to purchases of American agricultural products, while reiterating that Tehran would never be allowed to develop…

54 Injured, 18 Missing in Explosion at Qatar's Key Ras Laffan Gas Hub

Doha: At least 54 people were injured and 18 others are missing after a powerful explosion and fire struck Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial city, one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hubs, late Sunday night.

The blast…

Israel Orders Military to Halt Fire in Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Jerusalem: Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the Israeli military to cease fire in Lebanon, according to local media reports.

Despite the order, Israeli forces will continue to maintain their positions in parts…

Israeli Airstrike Reported in Southern Lebanon Hours After Ceasefire Begins

Beirut: An Israeli airstrike reportedly struck the Jabal al-Rafee area near the southern Lebanese town of Sajd shortly after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on Friday, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.

The…

Ebola Cases Near 900 in DR Congo as Outbreak Continues to Spread

Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is witnessing a steady rise in Ebola infections, with the number of confirmed cases reaching 896, including 232 deaths, according to the country's health authorities.

In its latest update,…

G7 Reaffirms Backing for Ukraine, Calls US-Iran Deal a ‘Historic Opportunity’

Evian: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Wednesday issued a joint declaration addressing major global security challenges, reaffirming their support for Ukraine, welcoming the recent agreement between the United States and Iran, and reiterating…

Trump Hails PM Modi as ‘One of the World’s Toughest Negotiators’, Says India’s Global Role Will Keep Growing

Evian (France): US President Donald Trump showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, describing him as one of the world's toughest negotiators and expressing confidence that India would continue to strengthen its global…