Lebanon cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah, Shi’ite ministers walk out
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday endorsed an army plan to disarm Hezbollah as Shi’ite ministers stage walk out in protest....
Texas flooding kills 27, including children, as rescues continue and more rain threatens.
Flooding struck Texas before dawn on 4 July, sweeping through communities and Camp Mystic, where 750 girls were attending a summer program. The sudden surge caught many by surprise, despite prior warnings.
Kerr County officials confirmed 27 deaths, including 18 adults and 9 children. Local leader Rob Kelly described the valley as "the most dangerous river valley in the United States," highlighting the force and unpredictability of the water.
Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster and promised unlimited resources for search and rescue operations. President Trump called the tragedy "shocking" and pledged full federal support.
Nearly 240 people have been rescued or evacuated so far, many lifted out by helicopter as waters continued to rise. The risk of further flooding remains high due to ongoing rain forecasts, keeping emergency teams on high alert.
Authorities said they had no reason to expect the flood would be so severe, despite earlier alerts. Families continue to search desperately for loved ones, as rescue crews work around the clock in dangerous conditions.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday endorsed an army plan to disarm Hezbollah as Shi’ite ministers stage walk out in protest.
The U.S. has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield for operations against designated narco-terrorist groups operating in the southern Caribbean, sources said. The planes are expected to arrive by late next week.
David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood are on the up as Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshuffles his cabinet following former deputy Angela Rayner's exit.
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China, fresh details surfaced about the circumstances behind Azerbaijan’s blocked membership bid. Diplomatic sources cited by APA said the decision was not only driven by India but also actively supported by Russia.
Joe Biden has undergone a surgical procedure to remove cancerous skin cells and is recovering well, according to NBC News.
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