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Death toll from devastating floods in Kenya rises to 62
The death toll from devastating floods caused by continuous heavy rainfall in Kenya has risen to at least 62, authorities said. Just a week ago, the number of fatalities stood at 42.
Iran’s IRGC threatens to “pursue and kill” Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declaring that it will 'pursue and kill' him amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, reports AFP.
Abbas Araghchi says Mojtaba Khamenei has no problem
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that there was "no problem" with the Islamic Republic's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as US President Donald Trump questioned whether he is alive.
Switzerland rejects US military flight over Swiss airspace request
Switzerland has rejected a request from the United States military to allow two of its special aircraft to fly over Swiss airspace, citing international law and the country’s long-standing neutrality policy amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas passes away
Jürgen Habermas, one of post-war Germany’s most influential philosophers and public intellectuals, has passed away at the age of 96, his publisher 'Suhrkamp Verlag' confirmed on Saturday (March 14).
Drone attacks in Kuwait airport, refinery in Iraq, Tehran denies
Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said late Saturday that several drones targeted the country’s international airport, damaging its radar system but causing no casualties.
Trump administration rejects discussion proposal to halt Iran war
The administration of US President Donald Trump has clearly rejected mediation efforts by several Middle Eastern countries aimed at halting the ongoing conflict involved Iran-US-Israel.
Trump urges allies to seize Hormuz strait, France rejects
Tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have intensified. US President Donald Trump has called for a 'coalition of allies' of several countries to counter Iran's blockade. However, France has made it clear that they are not deploying any new warships to the region.
Israel claims killing of two senior Iranian intelligence officials
Israel has claimed that two senior intelligence officials from Iran were killed in a recent airstrike as part of its ongoing campaign targeting key figures within Iran’s military structure.
Iran demands yuan payments for oil to transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has indicated it may allow a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz in exchange for oil transactions being settled in Chinese currency, yuan.