Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,450 as

Nearly 1.8 million people, including around 680,000 children, require urgent humanitarian assistance after two devastating earthquakes struck northern Venezuela last week.

Iran confirms $6 billion asset release but denies

Iran has dismissed reports of imminent direct talks with the United States in Qatar, saying no meetings between the two sides' technical teams are currently planned.

WHO says Hantavirus outbreak nearing end as no

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the recent Hantavirus outbreak is nearing its end, with no new infections reported among monitored contacts in multiple countries.

DR Congo Ebola cases climb to 1,274 as death toll

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a rise in confirmed Ebola infections, with total cases reaching 1,274 and the death toll climbing to 360.

Iran-Dubai flights to resume next week following

The resumption comes after air services between the two cities were suspended amid heightened regional tensions and security concerns that led to widespread disruptions across Middle Eastern airspace.

Saudi Arabia deports over 11,000 illegal

Saudi Arabia deported more than 11,000 illegal residents in a single week following nationwide inspection campaigns that resulted in the arrest of over 15,000 people for violating residency, labour and border security regulations.

11 killed as skydiving plane crashes near homes

A civilian aircraft carrying a group of skydivers crashed near residential homes in north-eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board.

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

Investigation launched as authorities seek cause of deadly incident near Ras Tanura

Heat kills over 100 in Paris as temperatures soar

A severe heatwave sweeping across France has claimed 109 lives in Paris within just 24 hours, overwhelming emergency services and prompting authorities to maintain the highest weather alert across dozens of departments as temperatures climbed close to 40°C.

GCC unites for fight against desertification with

The GCC countries are intensifying efforts to combat desertification and restore degraded ecosystems through stronger environmental policies, sustainable land management practices and regional cooperation.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after tanker

The United States launched fresh military strikes on Iranian targets overnight after an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the most serious escalation since Washington and Tehran reached a temporary peace agreement earlier this month.

Bangladesh: World Bank provides $1.1 billion

The project will finance imports of 600,000 metric tonnes of critical fertilisers, half of which would be Urea, covering 1,400,000 hectares of rice production cultivated by smallholder farmers.