Washington/Tehran (dpa/GNA) – The US military said it had completed retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after two US soldiers were killed in…
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Trump spokeswoman Leavitt says Iran still interested in talks
Washington, July 16, (dpa/GNA) – Iran remains interested in an agreement with Washington, US government spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday. “Iran very…
3 killed, over 40 injured after bus overturns in southern Brazil
SAO PAULO, July 15 (Xinhua/GNA) – At least three people were killed and more than 40 others injured early Wednesday, after a tour bus…
Trump threatens strikes on Iran power plants and bridges
Washington, July 15 (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday threatened to expand attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, saying power plants and bridges…
UN chief appoints Spanish PM as co-chair of SDGs Advocates group
UNITED NATIONS, July 15 (Xinhua/GNA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday announced Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as co-chair of the Sustainable Development…
Mexico begins legal action in U.S. over ICE-related deaths of nationals
MEXICO CITY, July 15 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Mexican government, has begun legal action announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, following the deaths of 17 Mexican…
FIFA president Infantino reported to IOC over World Cup behaviour
New York, July 14 (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – A complaint alleging FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has breached rules on political neutrality in his dealings with…
Trump drops 20% toll in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh attacks on Iran
Washington, July 14 (dpa/GNA) – US President, Donald Trump, on Tuesday backed down from his proposal to apply a 20% toll on traffic through…
Trump says US military to fully withdraw from Iraq by September 30
Washington, July 14, (dpa/GNA) – The US military will fully withdraw from Iraq by September 30, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said during a…
Trump pays E Jean Carroll $5.6m, three years after sex assault verdict
New York, July 14, (dpa/GNA) – Three years after a court ruled that Donald Trump had sexually assaulted and defamed US author, E Jean…
US military hits sites in Iran as Kuwait reports more attacks
Washington, July 14 (dpa/GNA) – The US military on Tuesday, launched additional strikes against Iran, one hour before the US blockade of the Strait…
Venezuela to set up temporary homes for earthquake victims
Mexico City,July 12, (dpa/GNA) – Venezuelan authorities are to set up temporary housing to shelter families, who lost their homes in the devastating earthquakes…
Two dead after shooting at Latin street festival in Toronto
New York, July 12, (dpa/GNA) – Two people were killed, and six others injured in a shooting, at a salsa festival in the Canadian…
New York Times writers subpoenaed over reports on Trump’s new plane
New York, July 12 (dpa/GNA) – Four New York Times journalists have received subpoenas from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, after they reported on…
Lindsey Graham, veteran Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71
Washington, July 12, (dpa/GNA) – US Senator Lindsey Graham, a veteran Republican lawmaker and influential voice on national security who became one of President…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf
Washington/Tehran, Jul y 12 (dpa/GNA) – The United States launched another wave of strikes against Iran overnight, in retaliation for an attack on a…
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is ‘open,’ contradicting Iran
Washington, July 12, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, on Sunday claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was “open,” contradicting statements made by Iran…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,889
CARACAS, July 9 (Xinhua/GNA) – The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed to 3,889, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National…
Mexico to pursue US legal action over migrant deaths
Mexico City, July 9, (dpa/GNA) – Mexico will pursue legal action in the United States, following the deaths of several Mexican nationals during operations…
One dead in Argentina during World Cup celebrations
Buenos Aires, July 8, (dpa/GNA) – A man has died during spontaneous World Cup celebrations in Argentina, local media reported on Wednesday. After the…