Iran has announced the discovery of a substantial gold reserve at the Shadan mine, one of the country’s principal gold-mining sites, local media reported on Monday, 1 December. The reserve, situated in South Khorasan province, has been described as a significant addition to Iran’s mining sector. According to Fars News Agency, the Shadan gold mine, […]

Several cities in Pakistan have imposed Section 144 following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for protests. On Tuesday (2 December) morning, the local administration enacted Section 144 to prevent demonstrations, banning all forms of public gatherings. Shortly afterwards, Islamabad also enforced Section 144. The Minister of State for Interior stated that the restrictions in Islamabad and […]

Cuban authorities have confirmed that 21 children are among the 33 people who have died from chikungunya and dengue since July, as the Caribbean nation grapples with mounting public health and economic crises. The majority of fatalities were caused by chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus known for inducing high fever, severe joint pain, and debilitating fatigue. […]

A US appeals court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump’s attempt to bypass the customary Senate confirmation process by appointing his former personal lawyer as a senior federal prosecutor was unlawful. The three-judge panel declared unanimously that 41-year-old Alina Habba had been illegally serving as the US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. […]

The death toll from severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka has risen to 410, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. In addition, 336 people remain missing after a week of heavy rainfall, according to the Disaster Management Centre. Officials reported that more than 1.5 million residents have been affected across the country, making this event the […]

President Donald Trump’s cardiovascular health is “excellent”, his physician said on Monday, citing an MRI scan performed during an unannounced hospital visit that fuelled further questions about the president’s medical state. Trump, the Republican billionaire who turns 80 in June, has long been criticised for providing limited transparency about his health. His sudden visit to […]

At a large gathering attended by thousands in Caracas, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reiterated his call for peace and affirmed his “total loyalty” to the people, amid heightened tension over possible United States military action. The event coincided with media reports that US President Donald Trump had met his national security team at the White […]

Belarus on Monday summoned Lithuania’s diplomatic representative in Minsk over a drone crash, intensifying the latest diplomatic friction between the two neighbouring post-Soviet states. Erikas Vilkanecas, Lithuania’s envoy, was reportedly issued a formal protest by the Belarusian foreign ministry concerning what Minsk described as “a violation of the state border of the Republic of Belarus […]