Armenia officially recognized a Palestinian state, announced by its foreign ministry despite opposition from Israel.Armenia supports a UN resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s conflict with Hamas and advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian war.Israel’s foreign ministry summoned the Armenian ambassador ‘for a serious reprimand’ in response…

Over 1,000 individuals perished in the sweltering heat of Saudi Arabia this year during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, according to reports.The lethal temperatures reaching as high as 125 degrees were compounded by tens of thousands of unregistered pilgrims stressing the Saudi infrastructure.Approximately 1,081 worshipers from 10 different countries have reportedly…

The death toll from tainted liquor in Tamil Nadu has risen to 47, with over 100 people still hospitalized.More than 150 people have required treatment after consuming methanol-laced liquor from the Kallakurichi district.As of Friday morning, 118 people remain under treatment in local hospitals.The death toll from the latest case…

Lebanon’s government worked to maintain its friendly relationship with Cyprus after the leader of Lebanon’s Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, threatened to attack Cyprus should the country allow Israel to use Cypriot territory to launch a strike.Lebanon and Cyprus have had close relations historically, prompting criticism from some Lebanese…

China has refrained from taking a stance on a new defense pact between Russia and North Korea, which experts say could upset regional power dynamics.Chinese leaders are concerned about the potential loss of influence over North Korea and instability on the Korean Peninsula.The U.S. has voiced concerns about the pact…

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is open to talks with the United States, but that they must cover “all dimensions,” including the Ukraine conflict. The U.S. says any negotiations over the war should be handled by Ukraine.Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defense agreement with North Korean leader…

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was angry to learn of allegations that Conservative politicians bet on the U.K.’s election date, and that anyone who used inside information to do so “should face the full force of the law” and be expelled from his party.Parliamentary elections are to be…

More than 180,000 Hong Kongers have immigrated to Britain under a special visa program, fleeing political crackdowns in their home country since 2021.Unlike many immigrants, Hong Kongers arrive in Britain with the right to vote.Some Hong Kong immigrants remain concerned about Chinese influence and potential repercussions for their families.For Richard…

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Jihadi fighters who had been operating in Africa’s Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighboring Benin, following the trend of militants moving to wealthier West African coastal nations.The Sahel region is known as a global hot spot for violent extremism. The region’s security crisis is worsening…