Israel resumes strikes in Lebanon, testing fragile peace agreement
Israel has resumed air strikes on southern Lebanon just days after signing a United States-brokered agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, raising fresh concerns over the durability of the fragile peace deal. The latest strikes took place on Sunday, only two days after the framework agreement was signed in Washington following five rounds of […]
Top five takeaways from the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage concluded after 72 matches, delivering dramatic upsets, record-breaking crowds and standout individual performances as the tournament moves into the Round of 32. The competition began on June 11 with hosts Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match at Mexico City, while the group stage ended on […]
Article 5 dispute fuels fresh US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz
A dispute over Article 5 of the United States-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) has intensified tensions between the two countries, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement after fresh exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz. Article 5 of the interim agreement guarantees the safe passage of commercial shipping through the strategically vital […]
Humanitarian aid vital to containing DRC Ebola outbreak, experts warn
Humanitarian assistance is critical to controlling the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where conflict, mass displacement and insecurity continue to hamper health response efforts. The latest outbreak is unfolding amid one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, with violence by armed groups and intercommunal clashes forcing thousands of […]
Lamine Yamal shines with World Cup goal for Spain
Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal once again grabbed the spotlight after delivering a dazzling performance and scoring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the build-up to Spain’s second group-stage match against Saudi Arabia, Yamal was at the centre of social media discussions about his fitness and outspoken pro-Palestine activism. Saudi fans also playfully chanted […]
Gaza’s surfers find brief escape from war in Mediterranean waves
Carrying their surfboards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of young surfers in Gaza City headed to the Mediterranean Sea in search of relief from the hardships of war. For 23-year-old Tahseen Abu Assi, surfing has become more than a sport. He said riding the waves gives him a sense of freedom and safety […]
Keir Starmer resigns, UK set for seventh prime minister in a decade
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation nearly two years after leading the Labour Party to a landslide election victory, paving the way for the United Kingdom’s seventh prime minister in the past 10 years. In an emotional address on Monday, Starmer said he would remain in office until a new Labour leader […]
India’s e-waste workers face growing toxic health risks
Thousands of informal e-waste workers in India are facing serious health risks as they dismantle discarded electronic devices without proper safety equipment. Workers in hubs such as Mustafabad in New Delhi routinely handle toxic materials with bare hands and often burn components to extract valuable metals like copper. The process exposes workers to hazardous chemicals […]
Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in DR Congo amid violence and displacement
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has exceeded 1,000, with health authorities reporting 1,003 infections and 254 deaths since the outbreak was declared on May 15. The outbreak, centred in the northeastern Ituri province, is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which currently has no […]
Can US-Iran peace deal survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon?
The fragile peace agreement between the United States and Iran faces uncertainty as Israel intensifies its military operations in southern Lebanon. The deal, signed earlier this week, includes a 60-day negotiation period aimed at reaching a formal peace accord. However, talks due to begin in Switzerland were disrupted after Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon […]