Israel targeted senior Houthi officials in Thursday strikes, awaiting outcome, army radio says
Israel’s army radio said on Friday the military had targeted the Houthi chief of staff and the Iran-aligned group’s defence minister on Thursday, and was awaiting confirmation on the outcome…
Critical medical supplies run out as cases of rare syndrome rise in Gaza, WHO says
GENEVA – The World Health Organization has run out of critical medical supplies in Gaza that it needs to treat a surge in cases of a rare paralysis-causing syndrome in…
Julia Roberts denies her new Venice film sets back feminist cause
VENICE – U.S. actor Julia Roberts delves into the rarefied world of academia in her latest film “After the Hunt”, denying that its ambiguous handling of a campus sexual assault…
Milei’s vow to veto Argentine public hospital funding risks midterm backlash
BUENOS AIRES – Argentine President Javier Milei’s hopes of gaining greater control of the legislature in upcoming midterm elections could be facing a stiff challenge from his determination to veto…
Military feared mistakes in LA deployment could have ‘far-reaching’ implications, records show
As President Donald Trump began his push to send the National Guard and Marines to U.S. cities, military leaders privately questioned whether the troops had received proper training and warned…
Large rise in number of people executed in Iran, says UN
GENEVA – Iranian authorities have executed at least 841 people so far this year, marking a major increase, the United Nations human rights office said on Friday. Read More
UK blocks Israeli officials from its biggest defence show
France also blocked off with black partitions the stands of Israeli defence companies at its Paris Air Show. Read More
Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions
Germany has told its nationals to leave Iran and refrain from travelling there to avoid getting caught in retaliatory acts by Tehran over Germany’s role in triggering U.N. sanctions on…
When mailing a letter to the US becomes a global headache
For years, recipients in the US could accept parcels valued at up to US$800 without paying customs duties. Read More
When mailing a letter to the US becomes a global headache
For years, recipients in the US could accept parcels valued at up to US$800 without paying customs duties. Read More