Drone footage reveals devastation of earthquake in northwest Syria
DAMASCUS — Footage filmed by drones reveals the massive earthquake destruction in Jindris in the northwestern Afrin region of Syria.…
Russia’s UN ambassador says his country had ‘no choice’ but to defend itself
NEW YORK — Russia has attempted to justify its illegal invasion of Ukraine, saying it had no choice for its…
Eighteen migrants found dead in abandoned truck in Bulgaria
SOFIA — Eighteen migrants have been found dead in a truck in Bulgaria, a Balkan country facing an influx in…
Pakistani Taliban attacks Karachi police station
KARACHI — Police in Karachi said they have retaken their headquarters after it was attacked by the Pakistani Taliban. Security…
Time to double down on Ukraine support — Sunak
MUNICH — “Now is the moment to double down on our military support”, Sunak said while speaking at the Munich…
Mississippi mass shooting: Man kills ex-wife and five others
WASHINGTON — A man armed with three guns fatally shot his ex-wife and five others during a rampage in a…
Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake
ANKARA — Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the…
N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation
SEOUL — North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Japan’s government has said. The Defense Ministry confirmed it…
WHO says 33 million children vaccinated against polio in southern Africa
GENEVA — More than 33 million children in several southern African countries have been vaccinated against polio as part of…
WMO highlights key role of weather balloons in climate monitoring
GENEVA — Weather balloons play an important part of a vast, intricate global observation system, providing vital information for climate…