More food aid needed to end starvation in Gaza despite 'modest' raise - WFP
The World Food Programme has called for more food aid to be allowed in to Gaza to quell widespread starvation....
Gulf states and Iraq remain on high alert amid fears of Iranian retaliation following recent U.S. airstrikes.
In Qatar, the U.S. Embassy has urged its citizens to shelter in place, citing heightened security risks. Last week, access to Al-Udeid Air Base—the largest American military base in the region—was temporarily restricted, and some U.S. aircraft were relocated.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has sought to calm concerns, stating that embassy warnings are routine and that the country remains secure, with all necessary precautions in place.
In Bahrain, heightened caution is being observed near the U.S. Fifth Fleet base, with many Americans reportedly evacuating as tensions rise.
Saudi Arabia has issued similar guidance, with the U.S. mission advising Americans to avoid non-essential movement and military zones.
U.S. officials have warned of a credible threat from Iranian-aligned militias. According to sources cited by Reuters, a possible Iranian attack targeting U.S. forces in Iraq or Syria could occur within days, though diplomatic efforts are ongoing.
In Iraq, pro-Iranian Shiite groups such as Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq are believed to be preparing for strikes against U.S. and Gulf targets. In anticipation of potential counterattacks, militia leaders and their families have gone into hiding and cut communication links.
Security has been reinforced in Baghdad, especially around the U.S. Embassy, as Iraq braces for possible escalation. Major energy firms including ENI, BP, and TotalEnergies have withdrawn some foreign personnel from Iraqi oil facilities as a precaution.
The aviation sector is also reacting. Air France has suspended flights to the Middle East through mid-July, and British Airways has halted operations to Dubai and Qatar, highlighting growing concerns over regional instability.
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.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
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.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
The World Food Programme has called for more food aid to be allowed in to Gaza to quell widespread starvation.
The United Kingdom has summoned the Russian envoy over its latest attack on Kyiv which killed civilians and damaged buildings including the EU delegation and the British Council.
China plans to triple Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip production within a year, boosting self-sufficiency for firms such as Huawei, despite U.S. export curbs, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster domestic innovation, in a move that could reshape global tech competition.
The Kremlin said on Thursday it was still interested in pursuing peace talks over Ukraine, despite a large overnight Russian strike on Kyiv that Ukrainian officials said killed at least 15 people, including four children.
At least 15 people died and nine were injured after a building collapsed in Palghar, near Mumbai in India, with police arresting the builder on charges of negligence and attempted murder.
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