Bus explosion near Damascus kills at least two, injures 13
At least two people were killed and 13 wounded after a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in a Syrian town home to Druze and Christian communities near capital Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry. At the blast site in…
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels. The order also set minimum import prices on polysilicon and…
Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 07/08/2026 – 02:02Modified: 07/08/2026 – 02:04 Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud chairs his delegation’s a meeting of foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and…
Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
A US judge in New Mexico on Thursday ordered Meta to pay another $567m (£421m) for its failure to warn the public about dangers its platforms posed to children, marking the largest ruling against the company over child safety. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said…
US-backed Venezuela political transition talks begin without Nobel laureate Machado
US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela‘s interim government and opposition representatives began Thursday in Caracas, an AFP photographer in attendance observed. The talks are taking place seven months after US forces seized…
Supreme Court on walking: India is a nation of walkers – but its cities forgot them
Traffic jams dominate headlines and social media, pushing authorities to keep vehicles moving. In Delhi, many mid-block crossings have been replaced by U-turns to reduce stoppages, forcing pedestrians onto foot overbridges. «People don’t just need…
Trump signs order in new bid to curb birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order targeting those who he said enter the country under the guise of tourism while actually intending to give birth. «They’ve taken birthright…
Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
At least 30 Yemeni government troops have reportedly been killed in Houthi rebel attacks on military camps in central Yemen. The defence ministry said ballistic missiles and drones struck several camps in the provinces of Marib and Hadramawt, resulting…
308 abductees freed from separate attacks in Northern Nigeria – Eye on Africa
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Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Gayton McKenzie, posted on X saying that Infantino had been «very good to African football». «Africa should be cautious in joining the public lynching of Infantino. He has been very good to…