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.
Power Out After Hurricane Isaias Hits US East Coast
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power after Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the US.
Japan Hiroshima Survivors Mark 75th Year
As Japan marks 75 years since the devastating attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the last generation of nuclear bomb survivors are working to ensure their message lives on after them.
UN Chief Warns of Global ‘Generational Catastrophe’ on Education
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that the world faces a “generational catastrophe” because of school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kuwait Bans Flights to 31 Countries due to Pandemic
Kuwait has expanded its ban on inbound and outbound commercial flights to 31 countries due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the civil aviation authority said.