The death toll from Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in more than six decades has risen to more than 2,800, as rescuers race against time to find survivors. Search teams from Spain, Britain and Qatar were joining Moroccan rescue efforts on Monday after a 6.8-magnitude quake struck late on Friday in the High …
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Report: US set to approve supply of longer-range missiles packed with cluster bombs to Ukraine
The United States is reportedly set to approve arming Ukraine with longer-range missiles that are packed with cluster bombs, despite widespread concerns that they can cause indiscriminate casualties among civilians. According to a Monday report, citing three unnamed US officials, Washington is “considering shipping either or both Army Tactical Missile Systems …
Read More »Research reveals over 1,000 cases of sexual abuse by Swiss Catholic Church clergy
According to study commissioned by Swiss Bishops’ Conference and conducted by University of Zurich researchers, 74% of abuse cases involve minors. The latest study revealed over 1,000 cases of sexual abuse by Swiss Catholic Church clergy and other employees, with 74% of such abuses involving minors, the University of Zurich …
Read More »Morocco’s earthquake death toll rises to 2,901
Many survivors of Morocco’s earthquake were struggling in makeshift shelters on Tuesday after a fourth night outside, while villagers in devastated mountain areas voiced frustration at having received no help from the authorities. The death toll from the 6.8 magnitude quake that struck in the High Atlas Mountains late on …
Read More »Kim Jong Un in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia by private train to the strains of a military band on Tuesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin. Kim left Pyongyang for Russia on Sunday on board his train, which sports a signature olive green paint scheme, the North’s state media …
Read More »Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, 3,000 people are estimated dead, 10,000 feared missing
As many as 3,000 people are estimated dead and at least 10,000 people were feared missing in Libya on Tuesday in floods caused by a huge storm, which burst dams, swept away buildings and wiped out as much as a quarter of the eastern city of Derna. More than 1,000 …
Read More »Al-Halbousi Discusses The Water File With The Turkish Ambassador
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, received today, Tuesday, the Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Ali Reza Gonay. Al-Halbousi’s office stated in a statement: “The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to enhance cooperation in the security and economic fields, the water file, and a number …
Read More »Al-Sudani, Austrian Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with the Austrian Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, and a delegation of Austrian business leaders to discuss Iraqi-Austrian relations and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in various fields. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Al-Sudani welcomed the reopening of the Austrian Embassy …
Read More »Austria reopens embassy in Baghdad and strengthens security ties with Iraq
Austria’s Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, announced that Austria’s government has decided to reopen its embassy in Baghdad. Additionally, the two countries are set to conclude an agreement related to internal security. Speaking at a joint press conference held in the Iraqi capital with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, Minister Schallenberg …
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