Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

(Reuters) – Spain said on Friday it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily._x000D_ _x000D_ The Spanish government’s representative in Ceuta said 57 bodies had been recovered… Continue reading Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

We do not have the naval resources needed to protect Israel from ballistic missile attacks, US general

If more warships are not provided, the US will have to choose between defending the US or Israel: US general warns_x000D_ According to the US newspaper, the most senior US general stationed in Europe has warned the Pentagon that they do not have the naval resources needed to protect Israel from ballistic missile attacks._x000D_ _x000D_… Continue reading We do not have the naval resources needed to protect Israel from ballistic missile attacks, US general

Iran denies reports of reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran: Iran has rejected reports claiming that Tehran has agreed to a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Iranian news agency Fars, informed sources have clarified that Iran has not changed its current policy regarding the Strait of Hormuz._x000D_ _x000D_ The report states that some foreign and anti-Iranian media outlets had… Continue reading Iran denies reports of reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities._x000D_ _x000D_… Continue reading Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal

Four Pakistanis killed in suspected targeted shooting in South Africa

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Four Pakistani nationals were killed in a suspected targeted shooting in South Africa’s Sebenza area. Police are investigating the attack, while Maryam Nawaz expressed condolences.

Sonam Wangchuk: The 59-year-old who rallied India’s Gen Z against Modi and won

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Wangchuk is best known for campaigning on issues affecting his Himalayan region of Ladakh

Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas

WASHINGTON (Web Desk) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza._x000D_ _x000D_ There was no immediate statement from Hamas on the agreement, but Trump’s announcement came after sources familiar with the ongoing talks with mediators… Continue reading Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas

Iran warns international community against closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns international community against closing Strait of Hormuz and other waterways_x000D_ The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has warned that the continuation of the US naval blockade could lead to the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic waterways._x000D_ _x000D_ According to a statement by the state broadcaster, Mohammad… Continue reading Iran warns international community against closing Strait of Hormuz

Hamas agreement is ‘only good news’ in recent days: UN chief

(Web Desk) – The announced agreement for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw from Gaza is “the only good news in recent days,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said Friday._x000D_ _x000D_ Speaking to reporters about his recent trips to Syria, Jordan and Cyprus, the UN chief said the Middle East cannot afford more war._x000D_… Continue reading Hamas agreement is ‘only good news’ in recent days: UN chief

US to make visa bond program permanent for people from dozens of countries

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department will make permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly from Africa, to post bonds of up to $20,000 when seeking U.S. visas, according to a federal notice, posted online on Friday._x000D_ _x000D_ The Federal Register notice applies to B1 and B2 visas,… Continue reading US to make visa bond program permanent for people from dozens of countries