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…
World Apr 27 Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if U.S. lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, which was passed to the Americans by Pakistan and would leave unresolved the disagreements that led the U.S. and Israel to go to war on Feb. 28.
World Apr 17 Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade remains The president's decision to continue the blockade despite Iran’s announcement appeared aimed at sustaining pressure on Tehran.
World Apr 09 Iran war ceasefire teeters over disagreements on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can find common ground.
World Apr 03 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing 8 on outskirts of Kabul An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan late Friday, killing at least eight people in Afghanistan, authorities said.