Suspected Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Extradited to Ireland
The Irish government jet carrying suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has departed Dubai for Dublin, according to the BBC.
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Helicopter Crash Kills Pilot Amid Utah Wildfire
A pilot and one crew member have been confirmed dead after their firefighting helicopter crashed while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Ghana cashew apples get second life as value chain grows
Ghana’s cashew apple waste is being transformed into marketable products like juice and sausages, according to a research project and farmers in the Bono Region.
Israel Accused of Weaponising Archaeology at West Bank Sites
Palestinian landowners in the occupied West Bank say Israeli authorities are expropriating their land to create a new national park, a move they accuse the government of weaponising archaeology for territorial control, according to BBC.
Iran Seeks Way Out of ‘Neither War Nor Peace’ Stalemate with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he hopes talks with Oman can end the 'neither war nor peace' state of relations with the US as Tehran listed demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the lifting US sanctions and compensation for war damages.
Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Oman has presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz through 'voluntary fees,' according to a report, while Iran warns such a deal would not open the key shipping route.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact Alter US Strategy?
Washington, DC – The administration of United States President Donald Trump has offered no official response in the hours since Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed a landmark mutual defence agreement in Mecca, according to analysts.
Car Bomb Rattles Colombia After Hardline President’s Inauguration
A car bomb attack rattled southwestern Colombia one day after far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president, according to Al Jazeera.
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan’s Okinawa before bearing down on China
Typhoon Dolphin has left at least 44,000 buildings without power and injured five people in Japan's Okinawa, according to the Okinawan prefectural government. The storm is expected to make landfall in China's eastern coast by Monday.
UAE Says Iran Targeted ADNOC Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of striking a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.
Lebanon Detains Former Al-Assad-Era General, Considers Transfer
Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian army general who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, according to judicial and security officials.
UNRWA Has Been With Me Since Birth, I Cannot Imagine a Future Without It
A Palestinian refugee reflects on how the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East has been a cornerstone of their identity and life since birth, according to Al Jazeera.
Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Jorge Messi, father of football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness, according to ESPN.
Syria’s Assad spy chief hiding found via phone book
An abandoned luxury apartment in Damascus revealed a phone book with 155 numbers, potentially leading to the location of Bashar al-Assad's former intelligence chief, according to BBC reporting.
Russian Drones Target Medics in Ukraine, 30% Attack Rise Reported
A Ukrainian medic was chased by a Russian drone for 10 minutes before escaping injury, according to BBC. The incident is part of a growing trend of attacks on healthcare workers, with a 30% increase in such incidents in 2024.