Mangroves are crucial for Fiji's climate strategy
Washington [US], August 1: Around the world 26 July is commemorated as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.
Niger arrests politicians after coup
Berlin [Germany], August 1: The junta that seized power in Niger last week detained senior politicians.
Russian strike on Zelensky's home city kills six
Moscow [Russia], August 1: At least six people, including a 10-year-old girl and her mother, have been killed by a Russian missile strike on the...
Ukraine and Croatia agree on use of Croatian ports
Kyiv [Ukraine], August 1: Ukraine and Croatia have agreed on the possibility of using Croatian ports on the Danube and the Adriatic Sea for the...
Marshall Islands end US Compact hold-out
Washington [US], August 1: When an 11th hour appeal for more nuclear test compensation by Marshall Islands leaders fell flat in the United States Congress...
Typhoon Doksuri deaths in Philippines rise to 25, 20 missing
Manila [Philippines], July 31: The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by typhoon Doksuri climbed to 25, with at least 20 more missing, the...
Large rally held in Niger's capital in support of coup leaders
Niamey [Niger], July31: Thousands gathered in Niger's capital Niamey on Sunday to show support for the new military rulers following a recent coup, as France...
Death toll from Thailand fireworks warehouse blast rises to 12
Bangkok [Thailand], June 31: The death toll following an explosion in a warehouse holding fireworks in southern Thailand rose to at least 12 on Sunday,...
Six killed in clashes at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon: Report
Beirut [Lebanon], July 31: Six people, including a Palestinian commander, have reportedly been killed in clashes at a large Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon.
Man arrested after shooting three dead in Germany
Munich [Germany], July 31: A 64-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed three people and seriously injured two others in the Bavarian district of Augsburg...
Greek firefighters control wildfires near ancient site of Olympia
Athens [Greece], July 31: Greek firefighters have brought several wildfires near the ancient site of Olympia in the western Peloponnese Peninsula under control, fire services...
Taliban burn musical instruments in western Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 31: A number of musical instruments were burned on Sunday in Afghanistan's western province of Herat by the Taliban's morality police, the...
Burning car freighter towed toward Dutch island in risky operation
Amsterdam [Netherlands], July 31: Emergency services are towing away a burning, heavily loaded car freighter off the Dutch coast to safe mooring, local maritime authorities...
Whirlwind claims lives of holiday campers in Russia
Moscow [Russia], July 31: At least eight people, including three children, have died in a whirlwind that struck a holiday camp in a forest in...
Ukraine drone attack on Moscow injures one and closes airport
Moscow [Russia], July 31: A night-time attack on Moscow by three Ukrainian drones injured one person, damaged buildings and forced the temporary closure of an...
Six dead after small plane crashes in Alberta mountains in Canada
Calgary (Alberta) [Canada], July 31: Six people have died in Canada after a small plane crashed in the mountainous region in Alberta province, authorities said.
Iraq and Kuwait seek to resolve border dispute
Baghdad [Iraq], July 31: Iraq and Kuwait will work towards reaching a definitive agreement on demarcating their borders, including a contested maritime area of the...
The US election in 2024 is 'heating up'
Washington [US], July 31: US Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly attacked Republican presidential candidates, while Iowa saw the first clash between Mr. Trump and rival...
War coming back to Russia
Moscow [Russia], July 31: Ukraine's President VolodymyrZelensky has warned war is coming back to Russia after a drone attack on the capital Moscow.
Turkey urges Sweden to take steps to stop Koran burnings
Copenhagen [Denmark], July 31: Turkey's Foreign Minister HakanFidan on Sunday urged Sweden to take concrete steps to prevent burnings of the Koran, a Turkish foreign...
Evacuation order issued for western Canadian town as wildfire crosses over from...
Vancouver (British Columbia) [Canada], July 31: An evacuation order for the Canadian town of Osoyoos and its surrounding district in the province of British Columbia...
Colombian President Petro's son arrested in money laundering probe
Bogota [Colombia], July 31: Nicolas Petro, son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has been arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and illicit...
Saudi FM voices rejection of Quran desecration
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], July 30: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has voiced the kingdom's rejection of all attempts to desecrate the Islamic...
UN Palestinian refugee agency appeals for substantial funding boost
Gaza [Palestine], July 30: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) needs to raise millions of dollars...
EU ends financial support, security cooperation with Niger's new authorities
Brussels [Belgium], July 30: The European Union (EU) does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger, High Representative...
Hurricane kills 7 on wild beach in central Russia
Moscow [Russia], July 30: A local official said on Sunday that seven people, including three children and four adults, died when trees fell on their...
5 people wounded in U.S. Seattle shooting
Washington [US], July 30: Five people were wounded in a late Friday shooting in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Washington, police...