A catastrophic fire at an automobile parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Rescue teams continue to comb through burnt debris in search of missing workers amid hazardous conditions, including the risk of structural collapse and the presence of highly reactive chemicals. […]

Across the Middle East, communities that traditionally welcome Eid al-Fitr with joy and festivity are instead facing hardship, displacement, and uncertainty, as ongoing conflicts overshadow the annual celebrations. In Beirut, Syria-born refugee Ala, who previously lived in the southern suburb of Dahieh, now wanders the city in search of shelter, leaving little room for festive […]

Baghdad witnessed a targeted drone attack on Saturday, striking the headquarters of Iraq’s national intelligence service and killing one officer while injuring another, officials confirmed. The incident underscores the continuing security challenges confronting the Iraqi capital. General Saad Man, head of Iraq’s Security Media Unit, confirmed the strike to Al Jazeera, stating, “This morning, a […]