Fire and explosion at Mexican convenience store claim at least 23 lives
“Sadly, a number of the victims we’ve found were minors.”
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Venezuela turns to Russia and China as U.S. military pressure mounts
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sought military aid from Russia, China, and Iran to counter what he calls escalating U.S. aggression, as Washington builds up forces near the Caribbean.
Russia slams U.S. over ‘excessive military force’ in Caribbean, reaffirms support for Venezuela
Russia has condemned the United States for using “excessive military force” in its Caribbean anti-drug campaign and voiced renewed support for Venezuela’s leadership.
Al Qaeda is on the brink of taking over Mali
An al-Qaeda-linked group, JNIM, has crippled Mali with a fuel blockade and rising attacks, pushing the nation toward an economic and political collapse.
Israel reports that remains from Gaza are not those of hostages.
“We handed the bodies over to stop the claims of Israel,” Hamas’ armed wing said.
UK anti-Islamophobia adviser says she was denied service in shop because she is Muslim
Akeela Ahmed, head of the UK government’s anti-Islamophobia partner, says she was denied service in a shop amid rising reports of anti-Muslim hostility.
Top 25 countries with lowest monthly salaries after tax
Numbeo, a global cost-of-living database, has released a list of countries with the lowest average monthly salaries after tax.
The report ranked Cuba, Syria, and Nigeria as the bottom three.
Xi Jinping invites Canadian Prime Minister to visit China in first meeting since 2017
Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China during their first bilateral meeting since 2017, as both sides signal a willingness to rebuild diplomatic and trade ties.
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa increases as aid efforts face delays in parts of Jamaica
At least 19 people have died in Jamaica and 30 in Haiti following Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Caribbean.
King Charles’ brother Andrew faces loss of ‘Prince’ title, eviction from Royal Home
King Charles strips Prince Andrew of titles and orders him to vacate his royal residence amid Epstein-linked scandal.