Tuesday, 30 December , 2025
Brawl in High Security Mexican Prison Leaves 8 Dead 23 May 2020

Brawl in High Security Mexican Prison Leaves 8 Dead

Eight inmates died after a brawl broke out in the high-security Mexican prison from which infamous drug trafficker "El Chapo" made his first escape, officials said Friday.

Fiancée of Khashoggi Rejects His Family’s Attempt to Pardon Killers 23 May 2020

Fiancée of Khashoggi Rejects His Family’s Attempt to Pardon Killers

The fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, vowed to fight for justice after his son said the family “forgives” his killers, opening the way for a full pardon.

Immunity to Coronavirus Could Only Last Six Months 23 May 2020

Immunity to Coronavirus Could Only Last Six Months

People may only be immune to coronaviruses for six months, a study said, raising questions over whether 'immunity passports' could be a route out of lockdown.

25 Daesh Members Killed in North of Iraq in One Month 23 May 2020

25 Daesh Members Killed in North of Iraq in One Month

Fighters from Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, have killed 25 Daesh militants over a span of one month in the north of the country, a spokesman for the popular movement said.

Worldwide COVID-19 infections jump to 5.3mn 23 May 2020

Worldwide COVID-19 infections jump to 5.3mn

According to the latest reports on Saturday, the number of people around the world confirmed to have the coronavirus has risen to 5,308,190, and 340,075 have lost their lives.

Brazil, Second in Coronavirus Cases Worldwide 23 May 2020

Brazil, Second in Coronavirus Cases Worldwide

Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States.

Senate cautions Israel against annexation 23 May 2020

Senate cautions Israel against annexation

A number of US Senate Democrats led by Senator Chris Murphy, Tim Kaine, and Chris Van Hollen expressed grave concern regarding unilateral annexation of Palestinian territory potentially as early as July.

Pakistan plane crashes in Karachi, killing 107 23 May 2020

Pakistan plane crashes in Karachi, killing 107

A passenger plane belonging to state-run Pakistan International Airlines crashed near the southern port city of Karachi on Friday, killing all 107 passengers and crew, the city's mayor said.

China decides not to set GDP target for 2020 due to pandemic 23 May 2020

China decides not to set GDP target for 2020 due to pandemic

China made a rare decision not to set a target for its economic growth for 2020 due to uncertainties about the impact of the coronavirus.

Russia’s Ambassador: Relations with Damascus Stronger Than Ever 22 May 2020

Russia’s Ambassador: Relations with Damascus Stronger Than Ever

The Russian ambassador to Syria Alexander Yefimov said that his country’s relations with Syria are stronger than ever.