Explosion at oil refinery in US
A massive explosion has occurred at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, in the United States. The incident occurred on Monday local time, AFP reported.
VB Desk, International
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Pakistan mediates in US-Iran conflict
Pakistan is joining a growing list of countries acting as go-betweens for the United States and Iran, four sources told NBC News, with two of those sources saying an in-person meeting could be held in the coming days in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital.
Vietnam cancels domestic flights amid fuel shortage
Vietnam is facing a severe fuel shortage due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The country's national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has announced the cancellation of at least 23 domestic flights per week from next month due to a lack of sufficient jet fuel.
Colombia military plane crashes killing dozens
At least 33 people were killed when a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 military plane crashed while transporting troops in southern Colombia on Monday, the Defense Ministry said.
UN warns of worsening climate imbalance as global warming accelerates
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the Earth’s climate system is becoming increasingly unstable, driven by record levels of greenhouse gases and rising global temperatures.
Iranian media says no negotiations with US after Trump announcement
Iranian media said on Monday there were no negotiations between Tehran and Washington after US President Donald Trump announced talks towards ending the war.
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