Tag:

Officials

Officials warn more hantavirus cases may emerge after cruise ship outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization has told countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases after the outbreak onboard the MV Hondius, and thanked Spain for the “compassion and solidarity” it had shown by taking in the stricken cruise ship and evacuating its passengers and crew.

12 May 2026-21:15
Israeli soldiers sentenced after religious desecration incident in southern Lebanon

Israel has sentenced two of its soldiers to military prison after an incident involving the desecration of a Christian religious object in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces are operating as part of ongoing cross-border conflict.

12 May 2026-10:48
Syrian forces detain Uzbek fighters in security sweep

Syrian forces have arrested Uzbek fighters during a security sweep in the northwest, after a dispute involving one of them escalated into protests outside a government security facility, two Syrian security officials said.

06 May 2026-12:12
Iran football chief refuses to speak to Canadian PM after “insulting” treatment

The head of Iran’s football federation, Mehdi Taj, refused a request from Canadian officials to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Iranian delegates were allegedly subjected to “insulting” treatment by border officers, according to the federation’s spokesman.

04 May 2026-10:32
Dividing lines emerge over Iran’s record internet blackout

A record two-month internet blackout has become a central point of contention between Iran’s civilian government and its powerful security apparatus, led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

01 May 2026-16:16
Massive fire destroys 1,000 homes in impoverished Malaysian village

A catastrophic fire swept through a densely populated, impoverished village in Malaysia, leaving thousands of residents homeless and destroying an estimated 1,000 homes.

19 Apr 2026-16:51
Chinese harassment complaints may signal deeper geopolitical tensions

Beijing’s recent allegations of "harassment" against the New Zealand Defence Force could be a calculated response to shifting foreign policy settings in Wellington, according to global security experts.

19 Apr 2026-09:08
Top officials seen at White House as discussions over Iran continue

Senior administration officials were seen arriving at the White House on Saturday as the situation with Iran approaches a critical juncture, with a ceasefire set to expire in three days and the president saying Iran got “a little cute” as negotiations for a deal continue.

18 Apr 2026-22:44
Middle East conflict enters decisive phase as markets brace for escalation risk

The ongoing confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran is approaching what analysts describe as a critical decision window, with the coming days expected to determine whether tensions ease through limited diplomacy or escalate into a broader regional conflict.

28 Mar 2026-19:46
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on senior Rwandan officials

06 Mar 2026-19:18