World Jul 27 Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks underscore tensions Neither the U.S. nor Iran have claimed any strikes for three days.
World Jul 23 U.S. military launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes U.S. Central Command said the latest attacks are designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters” as the Americans push to regain control over the Strait of Hormuz and restore the flow…
World Jul 23 Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war As the U.S. carried out a 12th night of strikes across Iran, President Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” against the Houthis if their attacks on ships continue.
World Jul 19 Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29.
World Jul 05 Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, to remain indoors and shut their windows and doors due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant that was engulfed by a wildfire.
World Jun 15 Iran and U.S. reach an initial deal to extend the ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain Even if the strait fully opens then, it will likely take months for the global energy crisis sparked by its closure to ease.
World Jun 08 UN protests women's arrests in Afghanistan for alleged clothing violations The United Nations’ mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over arrests and detentions of women in western Afghanistan for allegedly not adhering to dress regulations.
Health May 13 Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is listed on Oceanwide Expeditions' website as scheduled to depart on a cruise later in May that would take it to the Arctic for a series of cruises throughout the summer.
World May 06 U.S. and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing The United States and Iran appeared to be moving closer Wednesday to an initial agreement to end the war, as U.S. President Trump sought to pressure Tehran with threats of a new wave of bombing if a deal is not…
World May 05 Iran war's fragile ceasefire tested in U.S. attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz U.S. military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The key American ally later said it came under Iranian drone…