Spearfisher dies following shark attack off Western Australian coast
A man has died following a shark attack while spearfishing with family members near Michaelmas Island off Western Australia’s coast, local police have confirmed.
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United Nations commemorates over 4,500 peacekeepers who made ultimate sacrifice
The United Nations held a ceremony honoring more than 4,500 peacekeepers killed in service over 78 years, highlighting the mounting dangers faced by personnel in conflict zones worldwide.
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa escalates as case count exceeds 400
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has surged past 470 confirmed cases, prompting fears among health officials that it could become one of the largest epidemics on record and triggering a major international emergency response.
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Israeli airstrike claims lives of multiple Lebanese soldiers despite recent ceasefire agreement
Lebanese military personnel were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Saturday, just days after both nations agreed to a conditional ceasefire following U.S.-mediated talks, raising concerns about the durability of the truce.
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United Nations commemorates over 4,500 peacekeepers lost in seven decades of service
The UN held a memorial ceremony honoring more than 4,500 peacekeepers who have died in service over 78 years, highlighting the mounting dangers faced by personnel in conflict zones worldwide.
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Global food safety crisis claims 1.5 million lives annually, UN health agency warns
Nearly 866 million people fall ill and 1.5 million die each year from consuming contaminated food, with children facing the highest risk, according to new World Health Organization data that reveals the devastating impact of unsafe food on global health and economies.
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EU accused of applying double standards in Palestinian policy
The European Union faces mounting criticism over alleged double standards in its policy approach to the Palestinian cause, with observers questioning the consistency of its application of human rights principles and international law.
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European Commission plans stricter Schengen visa rules for Russian nationals after multi-nation appeal
The European Commission is set to tighten Schengen visa access for Russian nationals following formal protests from eleven EU member states, marking a significant shift in European visa policy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Russia reports intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones across multiple regions
Russian defence officials claim air defence systems intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones across 16 regions, including Crimea, as a major economic forum drew to a close.
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Search operations halted for two missing men in Laos cave due to safety concerns
Rescue teams in Laos have suspended their search for two missing men in a cave system, citing dangerous conditions that pose significant risks to rescue personnel attempting to locate them.
