After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings
People returning to what remains of the beachside town of Lahaina, Hawaii, and other Maui communities after one of the nation’s deadliest wildfire disasters face more dangers, beyond the 1,700…
Temperatures in Iraq surpass 50 degrees Celsius amid heatwave
A heatwave is hitting Iraq, sending its temperatures to surpass 50 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology said in a statement. The hottest temperatures of…
Bayern sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of England international striker Harry Kane from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. The 30-year-old, who will wear the number nine, has penned a…
Russia says it intercepted missiles at Crimean Bridge
Two Ukrainian missiles attempting to attack the Crimean Bridge have been shot down by the air defence system in the Kerch Strait, Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday. Ukraine…
Two years after Taliban takeover: Why Afghanistan still poses a threat to the region and beyond
The dramatic and rapid Taliban offensive in the spring of 2021 culminated in its takeover of Kabul on August 15. The chaos of the western withdrawal that surrounded the return…
Palestinian president, Hamas chief discuss internal reconciliation
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Politburo Chief of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Ismail Haniyeh on Thursday discussed ending the internal split and proceeding with internal reconciliation. In a…
Biden admin open to training Ukrainians on F-16s from US: Official
The United States is open to the idea of letting Ukrainian pilots come to the country for training on how to operate F-16 fighters, a spokesperson for the US National…
Hawaii wildfire death toll rises to 53
At least 53 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating hurricane-driven Hawaii wildfire, authorities said on Thursday. "As firefighting efforts continue, 17 additional fatalities have been confirmed today…
Moody’s says Egypt review continues, asset sales may be offset by external liquidity drawdown
Moody's Investors Service said Friday it continues to review for downgrade the Government of Egypt's B3 long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer ratings. The credit rating agency said the review balances…
Taliban’s war on women in Afghanistan must be formally recognized as gender apartheid
The second anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is fast approaching. Since then, Afghan women have been denied the most basic human rights in what can only be described…