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War and Climate Outpace Urban Recovery, WUF13 Delegates Warn in Baku
War and climate change are transforming cities faster than governments can rebuild them, delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned.
UAE Traces Drone Attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant to Iraqi Militias
The UAE confirmed that drones targeting the Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq. The attack, which hit a generator, raises concern
Iranian State TV Airs Weapons Training as IRGC Recruits Children as Young as 12
Iranian state TV IRIB has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minis
Finnish Divers Recover Two Bodies of Italian Cave Divers in Maldives
Finnish divers recovered two bodies of Italian divers from a deep underwater cave in the Maldives on Tuesday. The divers were part of a grou
Trump Halts Iran Attack Plan After Gulf Mediation, Warns of Full Assault if Talks Fail
US President Donald Trump announced he called off a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from Gulf leaders. He w
UN Chief Warns No Nation Immune from Housing Crisis at Baku Forum
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that no country is immune from the housing crisis, affecting nearly 3 billion people. He called
UAE Probes Drone Attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant, Avoids Accusing Iran
A drone struck the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE, igniting a generator but causing no injuries or radiation release. The UAE says the dro
Iran's World Cup Squad Departs for Turkey Amid US Visa Standoff
Iran's national football team has flown to Turkey without US visas for players and staff, with the foreign ministry accusing Washington of b
Iran Seeks International Aid for Post-War Housing Reconstruction at Baku Forum
Iran's deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to appeal for international help in reconstructing over 150,000 housing un
Bodies of Four Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave After Fatal Accident
Italy's foreign ministry confirmed Monday that the bodies of four Italian divers who drowned in a cave at 50 metres depth in Vaavu Atoll hav
Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Off Cyprus, Activists Report Boarding
Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla west of Cyprus on Monday, boarding at least one vessel. Activists report communic
Xabi Alonso Returns to Coaching with Chelsea on Four-Year Deal
Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year deal starting July 1. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen coach replac