Category: Global News
Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal.
Biden denounces ‘rising tide’ of ‘extremism’ in 9/11 anniversary speech
The Democratic president, angling for reelection in 2024, called for unity 'regardless of our political backgrounds'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 566
As the war enters its 566th day, these are the main developments.
Dominican president threatens to close border with Haiti over canal dispute
The Dominican government has alleged that a Haitian-built canal threatens to divert its water and harm its farmlands.
Rural residents in Morocco grapple with the earthquake’s deadly aftermath
The earthquake has revealed fault lines in Morocco's society as residents in the countryside struggle to access aid.
US sees record number of ‘billion-dollar’ disasters so far this year
Government agency NOAA tallied 23 billion-dollar weather disasters, surpassing a previous record set the year before.
Hopes fade for survivors as Morocco quake toll passes 2,800
After an initial response that was described as too slow by some survivors, search and rescue efforts speed up.
Deadly flooding in eastern Libya after weekend storm
Hundreds are feared dead after a massive flood ripped through the city of Derna.
Colombia sets new coca cultivation record, UN report finds
UN findings come a day after Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for new approach to combat drug trafficking.
Does Morocco have what it needs to cope with its earthquake disaster?
Search missions still trying to reach remote areas in the mountains.