Category: World

AIRO: Egypt’s state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported on Sunday that two fuel trucks carrying 107 tons of diesel were set to enter Gaza. This comes months after Israel imposed restrictions on the entry of goods and humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The enclave’s health ministry has repeatedly warned that fuel shortages are severely… Continue reading Egypt prepares fuel trucks for Gaza amid critical shortages

SYDNEY: Thousands of protesters marched across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge on Sunday, calling for urgent aid and peace in Gaza despite heavy rain. The demonstration, dubbed the ‘March for Humanity’, highlighted the dire humanitarian crisis in the war-torn enclave, where Palestinian authorities report over 60,000 deaths. Participants carried pots and pans to symbolise widespread starvation, with… Continue reading Thousands march for Palestine across Sydney Harbour Bridge

KAMCHATKA: A volcano in Russia’s eastern Kamchatka region erupted for the first time in 450 years, authorities confirmed Sunday. The rare event followed one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the area. Images released by Russian state media show a massive ash plume rising from the Krasheninnikov volcano, which last erupted in 1550, according… Continue reading Russia’s dormant volcano erupts after 450 years in Kamchatka

GAZA: The trickle of food aid entering Gaza after nearly 22 months of war is being seized by desperate Palestinians, looted by gangs, or diverted in chaotic circumstances, leaving the most vulnerable without help, according to UN agencies and aid groups. Despite international outcry over malnourished children, deliveries remain insufficient, with daily scenes of crowds… Continue reading Gaza aid crisis deepens as food fails to reach starving civilians

TOKYO: Four workers have died in Japan after falling into a manhole while inspecting sewage pipes near Tokyo. The incident occurred on Saturday in the city of Gyoda, where one worker initially fell, followed by three others who attempted to rescue him. Local fire officials confirmed the presence of hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas, emanating… Continue reading Four workers die in Japan manhole accident during sewage inspection

LONDON: Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six other OPEC+ members are expected to approve another oil production increase during their meeting on Sunday. Analysts suggest the move aims to reclaim market share as crude prices stay strong despite recent output hikes. The group, known as the “Voluntary Eight” (V8), may raise production by 548,000 barrels per… Continue reading OPEC+ to boost oil output amid market share recovery efforts

BUENA PARK: When her husband was arrested in an immigration raid near Los Angeles last month, Martha was abruptly separated from the father of her two daughters. But she also lost the salary that allowed her to keep a roof over their heads. “He’s the pillar of the family… he was the only one working,“… Continue reading Undocumented migrants face homelessness amid Trump’s LA crackdown

RAMALLAH: The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that one of its staff members was killed and three others wounded in an Israeli attack on its headquarters in Khan Yunis, Gaza. The aid organisation stated, “One Palestine Red Crescent Society staff member was killed and three others injured after Israeli forces targeted the Society’s headquarters… Continue reading Palestinian Red Crescent staff killed in Israeli attack on Gaza HQ

WASHINGTON: The Smithsonian Institution has denied claims that the Trump administration influenced the removal of a display detailing Donald Trump’s two impeachments at the National Museum of American History. In a statement, the museum’s parent organization clarified the decision was based on exhibit standards, not political pressure. The placard, which outlined Trump’s 2019 and 2021… Continue reading Smithsonian denies Trump admin pressured removal of impeachment display

MOSCOW: New telemedicine regulations in Russia will permit doctors to use artificial intelligence (AI) during remote consultations starting September 1. The updated rules aim to improve healthcare accessibility while maintaining the necessity of in-person examinations before remote follow-ups. Badma Bashankayev, first deputy chairman of the Russian parliament’s healthcare committee, confirmed the changes. “The new telemedicine… Continue reading Russian doctors to use AI in telemedicine from September 1

SYDNEY: The Victorian government has unveiled plans to legally guarantee work-from-home rights, ensuring employees can work remotely for a minimum of two days per week where possible. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the proposal at the Labor Party’s state conference, framing it as a productivity and cost-saving measure. “We’re doing that because we know what the… Continue reading Victoria plans to make work from home a legal right for employees

WASHINGTON: A mix of rivalry, prestige, and provocation fuels Donald Trump’s fixation on the Nobel Peace Prize. His recent push for recognition has drawn both support and sharp criticism. “It’s well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,“ said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on July 31. She cited his… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize obsession explained

KYIV: Ukraine has conducted drone strikes targeting military facilities and a gas pipeline in Russia, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries, according to Russian authorities. The attacks, carried out late Friday, included strikes on a military airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk and a defence-linked company in Penza. Ukraine’s SBU security service confirmed the operation, stating that… Continue reading Ukraine strikes Russian military targets and gas pipeline in drone attacks

ABUJA: Striking nurses in Nigeria will return to work after progress was made in talks between the government and their union regarding wages and working conditions, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) announced on Saturday. The union had initiated a seven-day “warning strike” on Wednesday following the collapse of previous negotiations, which… Continue reading Nigerian nurses end strike as wage talks show progress

ROME: Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics gave Pope Leo XIV a rock star reception at an open-air prayer vigil on the outskirts of Rome. The pontiff made a dramatic entrance by helicopter, descending to thunderous applause from an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims. Organisers described the gathering as part of the… Continue reading Young Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with rock star fervour at Rome vigil