France, Spain Report Surge in Coronavirus Cases
France and Spain have both reported large daily rises in coronavirus cases amid fears that parts of Europe could be hit by a second wave later in the year.
UN: Thousands Affected by Seasonal Rains in Sudan
Seasonal torrential rains have wreaked havoc on houses and infrastructure across Sudan, affecting more than 50,000 people, the United Nations said.
At Least 135 Dead, More Than 5,000 Injured in Beirut Explosion
At least 135 people were killed and 5,000 injured in a massive explosion that shook Beirut on Tuesday, according to Lebanon's health minister.
UN Chief Warns of Rising Risk of Nuclear Weapons
UN chief warned that the risk of nuclear weapons being used is growing and urged all nations to renew their commitment to achieving a world free of them.
Biden Leading Trump by 3 Points in National Poll
If the 2020 US Presidential election were held today, 43 percent of voters would vote for former Vice President Joe Biden while 40 percent would choose President Trump.
US, Russia Make Progress at Talks on Arms Control
The United States and Russia have made progress at the arms control talks, and Washington hopes for a new meeting in the near future.
Large Amounts of Terrorists Ammunition Found in Syria
Syrian authorities on Wednesday found a large number of weapons and ammunition, including US-made shells and Israeli-made mines left behind by terrorists.
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.