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Relatives of Venezuelan deportees from the U.S. who died in June's earthquakes have demanded an apology from the interim government, alleging detainees were stripped of belongings and blocked from evacuating. The mothers of two victims spoke out, and families plan to file complaints.
A U.S. soldier charged with fraud for allegedly using non-public information to profit from Polymarket contracts on Venezuelan politics is fighting the CFTC's bid to file an amicus brief. The case highlights regulatory tensions over how prediction markets should be regulated.
The US military carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of drug trafficking, the first such attack in about two months. The death toll in the nearly year-long campaign against suspected drug boats has surpassed 210, and the Trump administration is seeking to extend the offensive onto land in Latin America despite criticism and questions over evidence.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
A series of major earthquakes across the globe this summer has raised questions about whether seismic activity is increasing. But experts say the recent quakes are within normal variation, noting that the number of major temblors this year is actually below the annual average. The destruction they cause is more about location than frequency.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the US as the best path out of a stalled war, while the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behaviour. Rezaei also threatens neighbouring countries against joining US economic pressure, and the US announces an 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Iran.
A delegation of 38 journalists from 11 countries visited the Indian Army's Shatrujeet Brigade to observe its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief capabilities. The visit, announced by the ADG PI, included briefings on operations in Venezuela and Sri Lanka, and showcased equipment like the BHISHM Cube. The initiative highlights India's growing role in cross-border disaster response.
President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals more than 1,000 securities trades in June, valued between $78.1 million and $263.1 million, including a notable purchase of SpaceX stock. The White House says the investments are independently managed, while critics raise conflict-of-interest concerns.
The Philippine women's baseball team makes its WBSC Women's World Cup debut on Sunday in Tainan, opening against world No. 1 Japan. Captain Veronica Velasco expresses confidence, while the roster features UAAP stars including reigning softball MVP Mae Langga.
Long petrol queues have formed across Moscow and other Russian regions after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged oil refineries, prompting rationing, lower-grade fuel authorisations and some arrests of residents who protested priority access for officials. Russian authorities describe the disruptions as temporary repairs with no critical consequences, while economists and analysts warn of deeper structural strains and rising public anxiety.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit Peru's southern Andes on Thursday, injuring at least two people and damaging homes, health centers, and schools, according to authorities. The quake, centered near Upahuacho in the Ayacucho region, was felt across several regions including Lima. The Peruvian Navy ruled out a tsunami threat.
Reporters Without Borders calls for the release of two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, detained in Togo since late July on charges of making false declarations. The probe into the case has also raised questions about press freedom in the country.
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions against its president and a trial lawyer as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, drawing widespread international support from the EU, Japan, and others. The U.S. defended the measures as part of a campaign against a 'sham of a court,' while the ICC vowed to continue its mandate.
The US imposed sanctions on two International Criminal Court officials, including its president, prompting fierce criticism from the ICC, Japan, and EU leaders, who called the move a 'flagrant attack' on the court's independence. Washington defended the sanctions, accusing the officials of undermining US sovereignty.
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was halting all trade and financial dealings with Iran following an alleged missile attack. The UAE accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory on Tuesday, a claim Tehran denied. The escalation comes amid a broader U.S.-Iran conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising above $90 per barrel.
Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia refused to get off the plane and were instead flown to Equatorial Guinea, where they are held in a hotel without medical staff and face deteriorating conditions, according to a fellow deportee and a lawyer.
Russia holds the world's largest forest area with 833 million hectares, followed by Brazil, Canada, the U.S. and China. India ranks ninth with 73 million hectares, while eight American nations feature among the top 15, which together account for nearly three-quarters of global forests.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, barring them from the US and its financial system. The ICC called the move a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, while Japan expressed regret and other nations voiced concern.
Iran's top security official warned neighboring countries against joining US economic pressure, threatening retaliation and oil route closures. Egypt is attempting to revive talks, while regional tensions persist.