Tag: World
At least 46 reported dead in Chile as fires move into densely populated areas
Chile officials says forest fires have destroyed at least 1,100 homes in the region of Valparaiso.
Hamas resurfaces in Gaza areas where Israel withdrew bulk of forces
Signs of a Hamas resurgence in Gaza's largest city underscore the group's resilience despite Israel's deadly campaign in the months since the original Oct. 7 attack.
U.S. announces terrorism charges, seizures linked to Iranian oil network
The charges and seizures are in response to a series of aggressive actions by Iran over several years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
U.S. begins retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria over fatal Jordan drone attack
The strikes are believed to be the first in a multi-tiered response by President Joe Biden's administration in response to the weekend drone attack that killed three U.S. troops.
China executes couple for shocking murder of toddlers, aged 1 and 2
A Chinese couple was put to death after courts found they killed the man's two young children, who were seen as obstacles to the couple's burgeoning relationship.
At least 30% of Gaza is destroyed, UN Satellite Centre says
Satellite imagery analyzed by the United Nations Satellite Centre shows that 30 per cent of Gaza Strip's buildings have been destroyed or damaged.
Canada’s refugee board orders deportation of senior Iranian official
Majid Irananesh is the first member of Iran's regime to face expulsion under sanctions adopted last year.
Polish farmers plan blockade of Ukraine border as part of general strike
Polish farmers' Solidarity trade union plans a general strike starting next Friday with a blockade of border crossings between Poland and Ukraine.
Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN experts
The experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.
Biden sanctions Israeli settlers accused of violent attacks in West Bank
The Israeli settlers sanctioned by the U.S. were involved in acts of violence, as well as threats and attempts to destroy or seize Palestinian property, according to Biden's order.
London chemical attack: UK manhunt on after mom, 2 girls suffer ‘life-changing’ injuries
Metropolitan police are looking for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, who is believed to have 'sustained significant injuries to the right side of his face.'
Live and let fly: Pigeon cleared of being a suspected Chinese spy
The pigeon’s ordeal began in May, when it was captured near a port in Mumbai with two rings tied to its legs, carrying words that looked like Chinese.
Conservatives want foreign interference inquiry to probe Iranian influence
The Conservative Party has formally requested the public inquiry into foreign interference zero in on Iranian influence in Canada.
Farmers hurl eggs, stones in Brussels as EU summit starts
Farmers threw eggs and stones at the European Parliament on Thursday amid protests to press a summit of EU leaders to do more to help them with taxes and rising costs.
EU seals US$54B aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary’s objections
The leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with a new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for its war-ravaged economy.