In Wadi al-Gemal, Egypt, swimmers share a pristine bay with endangered green turtles, but a shadowy tourism deal now threatens one of the Red Sea’s last wild shores. Off Ras Hankorab, green turtles weave through coral gardens considered by marine biologists as some of the world’s most resilient to climate change. During nesting season, the […]

At least seven people were shot dead at a pool hall in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, police confirmed on Sunday, marking the country’s latest gruesome massacre amid rising gang violence. The incident occurred in the nightlife district of Santo Domingo, approximately 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of the capital, Quito. According to national police, the victims […]

Hurricane Erin, downgraded to a Category 3 storm on Sunday, continues to batter Caribbean islands with heavy rain, prompting warnings of flash floods and landslides. Forecasters caution that the hurricane is expected to intensify and expand in the coming days. This marks the first hurricane of a forecasted particularly active Atlantic season. Erin briefly reached […]

US envoy Tom Barrack has called on Israel to honour its commitments under the ceasefire that ended its war with Hezbollah, following Lebanon’s decision to initiate a process to disarm the militant group. Under the terms of the truce agreement, all weapons in Lebanon were to be restricted to the state, while Israel was expected […]

European leaders are set to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in talks with US President Donald Trump on Monday, as international efforts continue to find a way to end Russia’s ongoing offensive in Ukraine. Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, but the talks failed to yield any breakthrough on a ceasefire. […]

Early projections indicate that two right-wing candidates are poised to advance to a presidential run-off in Bolivia, signalling the possible end of two decades of leftist rule. According to projections based on partial results by Ipsos and Captura pollsters, center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz emerged as the surprise frontrunner with over 31 percent of the vote. […]

An Australian court on Monday imposed a fine of Aus$90 million (US$59 million) on Qantas for the illegal dismissal of 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, concluding a five-year legal battle over workers’ rights. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee stated that the penalty was intended to serve as a “real deterrence” to other companies […]

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday praised Washington’s decision to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, ahead of his scheduled meeting in Washington with US President Donald Trump. Speaking on social media, Zelensky emphasised that the security guarantees, developed through joint efforts, should be practical and comprehensive, providing protection on land, in the air, and at […]

At least seven people were killed on Sunday in Ecuador when gunmen opened fire at a bar, authorities have reported, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with soaring gang-related violence. According to national police, all seven victims died from gunshot wounds at a pool hall located in the nightlife district of Santo Domingo, approximately 150 kilometres […]