World·10h ago
Iran war live: Tehran insists on control of Hormuz amid reports of US talks
Washington and Tehran have agreed to stop attacks and renew talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, Axios reports.
Al Jazeera
World·10h ago
‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa
Luchenza, Malawi – When Janet Kapito left Lolo village for South Africa in 2022, she hoped to save enough money to buy land and build a house back home in Malawi. “I said if I am going to die, let me die in my home country,” Mphola told Al Jazeera shortly after arriving home, where neighbours and friends embraced her outside her mother’s house in Luchenza. Her Malawian husband, whom she met in South Africa, is still on his way home.
Al Jazeera
World·6h ago
US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to 'stand down' following a series of strikes exchanged over recent days, which included accusations of ceasefire violations. A US official confirmed that vessels can now move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, and discussions aimed at ending the conflict will continue. This development follows a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17, which aimed for the termination of military operations and ensured safe passage for commercial vessels.
BBC World
World·9h ago
Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend
Rescue efforts in Venezuela continue following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country, with 33 individuals pulled from the rubble over the weekend, including two 11-year-old boys. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, have resulted in at least 1,450 fatalities and left many trapped under collapsed buildings. Despite the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors having passed, rescuers remain hopeful, and international aid teams have joined the efforts to locate those still missing.
BBC World
Region·1h ago
Venezuela in ‘critical hours’ to find earthquake survivors as more search and rescue teams arrive – latest updates
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has reached at least 1,450, with expectations that this number may increase. Authorities are in a critical phase of search and rescue operations, while efforts are underway to establish camps for those displaced by the disaster. Power has been restored in La Guaira, a port city significantly impacted by the earthquakes.
The Guardian World
