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Raging wildfire in Arizona forces more than 2,000 residents to flee
Apr 20, 2022 12:22Firefighters face strong winds and bone-dry conditions as they battle a rapidly growing wildfire in central Arizona that has already driven thousands of residents from their homes and destroyed two dozen structures.
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Third dust storm in two weeks hits Iraqi capital of Baghdad
Apr 20, 2022 12:20Iraq is hit by its third dust storm in two weeks, temporarily grounding flights at airports serving Baghdad and Najaf and signalling the increasing frequency of the weather phenomenon.
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Outrage over UK’s decision to send migrants to Rwanda
Apr 19, 2022 15:04The UK has launched a plan with Rwanda to send asylum-seekers to the African nation. The UK is giving Rwanda £120m to accommodate migrants. Critics say it’s inhumane to send migrants to Rwanda. Rights organizations also say the plan will hurt asylum-seekers.
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Iran sends 'messages to friends, foes' on National Army Day
Apr 19, 2022 03:35Heavy stomps of marching soldiers and convoys of Iranian-made weapons paraded in Tehran and across the country on the national army day.
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Ramadhan rituals in Kashmir
Apr 19, 2022 03:30In Kashmir, the holy month of Ramadhan is observed by the majority of people. Besides attending daily prayers, the Muslim men and women regularly go to mosques for Quran recitations.
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Palestinians in Gaza mark 48th Palestinian Prisoner’s Day
Apr 18, 2022 01:10Palestinians rallied in the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday to mark the 48th anniversary of Palestinian Prisoner’s Day.
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Protests continue for 5th day in Grand Rapids over fatal police shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Apr 17, 2022 03:46American demonstrators demanding an end to police brutality and racial discrimination have staged another protest march in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following the police killing of Patrick Lyoya.
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Palestinians in Gaza express solidarity with al-Quds
Apr 16, 2022 01:32People in the besieged Gaza Strip held a rally following the Friday prayers to express their solidarity with al-Quds and the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
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Israeli forces storm al-Aqsa Mosque, injure scores of worshipers on 2nd Ramadhan Friday
Apr 15, 2022 01:57Israeli forces have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds, injuring scores of worshipers in stepped-up violence in the fasting holy month of Ramadhan.
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Saudi television lampoons Biden for his gaffes amid rising tensions
Apr 13, 2022 01:01Saudi Arabia’s state broadcaster has lampooned US President Joe Biden in a rare move amid rising tensions between the kingdom and Washington.