Home Blog Page 394

The Wall Street Journal barred from travelling with Trump

The Wall Street Journal barred from travelling with Trump
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has moved to increase control over the press covering the White House

The White House has barred The Wall Street Journal from traveling with US President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to Scotland, after the newspaper reported that he wrote a 50th birthday greeting to his former friend, alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

UK sanctions 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet

UK sanctions 135 oil tankers in Russia's shadow fleet
British foreign minister David Lammy said the move will 'drain Russia's war chest of its critical oil revenues'

The UK has placed sanctions on 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet in a bid to disrupt the flow of money helping Moscow fund the war in Ukraine.

One killed after Russia launches drone attack – Ukraine

One killed after Russia launches drone attack - Ukraine
People walk past wreckage near a metro station following a Russian attack in Kyiv this morning

At least one person was killed in Kyiv as Russia launched 426 drones and 24 missiles in an overnight air attack on Ukraine, according to officials.

EU explores plans as prospect of US tariff deal fades

EU explores plans as prospect of US tariff deal fades
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff by 1 August

The European Union is exploring a broader set of possible counter-measures against the United States as prospects for an acceptable trade agreement with Washington fade, according to EU diplomats.

Ministers condemn ‘inhumane killing of civilians’ in Gaza

Ministers condemn 'inhumane killing of civilians' in Gaza
Foreign ministers from 26 countries called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

A statement from the Foreign Ministers of 26 countries including Ireland has condemned what it called the “drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians” in Gaza.

Witnesses report Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah

Witnesses report Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah
Witnesses report Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah

Witnesses in Deir al-Balah have reported Israeli shelling in the region, adding to the already escalating tensions in the region.

South Korea studying ways to improve relations with North

South Korea studying ways to improve relations with North
A tourist uses binoculars to watch the North Korean side of the DMZ dividing the two Koreas, from South Korea's Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju on 12 June

South Korea is studying various plans to improve relations with North Korea, a spokesperson for South Korea’s Unification Ministry said.

Markab kale oo Hub looga shakisan yahay oo lagu arkay xeebaha Bareeda

Jul 21 (Jowhar)-Warar laga helay  laamaha amniga maamulka Puntland ayaa sheegaya in markab xamuul ah oo laga shakiyay uu taagan yahay 24-kii saac ee la soo dhaafay agagaarka xeebaha degmada Bareeda, ee gobolka Raascaseyr.

Nearly 100 bodies yet to be identified at Syrian hospital

Nearly 100 bodies yet to be identified at Syrian hospital
Members of the Syrian government security forces deploy on a road in Taarah, in Syria's Sweida province

Dozens of bodies are still waiting to be identified at the main hospital in south Syria’s Sweida city as the death count resulting from days of sectarian violence continues to rise.

XOG: Lataliyaja Amniga Qaranka Xuseen Macalin oo warqad Is-casilaad ah gudbiyay

Jul 21 (Jowhar)-Lataliyaha Amniga Qaranka ee Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Mudane Xuseen Macallin, ayaa u gudbiyay Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud warqaddiisa is-casilaadda, sida ay xaqiijiyeen ilo lagu kalsoonaan karo oo ku dhow Madaxtooyada.

Iran targets US base in Jordan after Trump orders strikes

Iran Strikes U.S. Base in Jordan Following Trump-Ordered Attacks

0
Missiles and drones streaked across the Gulf after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck a US base in Jordan and hit 21 other targets...
Hegseth to visit Guantanamo as US puts pressure on Cuba

Hegseth to tour Guantanamo as US ramps up pressure on Cuba

0
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is heading to the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with the Pentagon saying he will make the trip...
US has "completed" strikes in response to Iranian attack
            
        
            
        
        
            
                
                    Middle East
                
    
                
            
        

        
            The US military has said that it "completed" its retaliatory strikes against Iran over the downing of an attack helicopter.

US Military Says Retaliatory Strikes on Iran Are Now Completed

0
US forces have wrapped up a new round of strikes on Iran, a response Washington says was triggered by the downing of an American...
Treatment of Ulm5 a 'violation of EU law', says defence

Ulm5 treatment breaches EU law, defense argues amid growing scrutiny

0
Five activists accused of causing extensive damage at a defence contractor’s German offices are being brought into court behind glass and in handcuffs —...
Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead

Powerful earthquake in the Philippines leaves at least 32 feared dead

0
A massive 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has pushed the confirmed death toll to at least 32, disaster officials said,...