Huge Fire Breaks Out in Fruit Market in Ajman, UAE
A massive fire struck a closed fruit and vegetable market in the new industrial area of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates.
Over 200,000 Homeless After Beirut Explosion
More than 200,000 people in Beirut have been left homeless after the deadly explosion that ripped through a large part of Beirut on Tuesday.
COVID-19 Takes 700,000 Lives Worldwide
COVID-19 worldwide cases have exceeded 18.2 million with the deaths passing 692,000 in total, according to Worldometer figures.
Afghanistan Health Ministry: 10m Contracted COVID-19
A survey conducted by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health suggests that some 10 million people may have contracted the corvid-19 disease in the country.
Death Toll of Beirut Explosion Rises to 100
Lebanese authorities have said at least 100 people have been killed and more than 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the port in the capital, Beirut.
Russia Urges UN to Investigate into Leaks Reports on North Korea
Russia calls upon the UN Secretariat to investigate leaks of confidential expert reports about the compliance with UN Security Council sanctions on North Korea.
Health Minister: Beirut Explosion Left Many Injured, Large Damages
Lebanon’s Health Minister Hamad Hasan said an explosion in central Beirut on Tuesday had caused a “very high number of injuries” and extensive damage.
OPEC Must Save Oil Market As Industry Sees Crisis
OPEC could be preparing for hard days as expectations rise for prolonged demand destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Beirut Blast Leaves Dozens Dead, Thousands Injured
A large blast in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed at least 50 people and injured more than 2,700 others, said the health minister of Lebanon.
Interpol Warns of Cybercrime Rate amid Pandemic
Global police body Interpol warned Monday of an "alarming" rate of cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic.