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Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30
A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted the collapse of a massive mound of waste that engulfed nearby tents and shacks.
The incident occurred…
US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran's trade partners.Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from…
Offices, schools closed in southern Taiwan due to torrential rain
Regional governments in a swath of southern Taiwan closed offices and schools on Monday due to torrential rain, with a typhoon expected to impact the north of the island at the end of the week.
A low pressure system has hovered over…
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
"I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in…
Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three
At least three people have been lightly injured and a number of buildings damaged after an earthquake rocked southern Spain. The epicentre of the magnitude 4.8 tremor on Tuesday morning was about 10km (six miles) south of the historic city…
UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (Aug 19) accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf, an allegation later denied by Tehran.
"UAE air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the…
Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until ex-premier Hasina extradited
Bangladesh said on Sunday (Aug 16) that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising.
The countries have had a strained…
Six dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at Indian temple – reports
Six people have died in a "stampede-like" incident at the Ashokdham temple in the Indian state of Bihar, with several injuries reported; ANI reported on Monday, citing state police.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.…
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan.
A Palestinian official told the BBC Trump's son-in-law met a delegation led by…
Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.…