Egypt: ‘Ajiba for Petroleum’ Succeeds in Bringing the ‘Arcadia-28’ Well Into Production
[Egypt Online] As part of the implementation of the first strategic pillar of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, aimed at maximizing local production of petroleum resources, companies in the sector continue their diligent efforts to increase production rates to secure the state's energy needs.
Mexico City hosts festival celebrating 700 years of Tenochtitlan
Mexico City commemorated the 700th anniversary of its founding on Saturday with a series of public events and performances that celebrated its Indigenous heritage and historical roots.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement for an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire starting at midnight to address the deadly border conflicts, announced Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday.
Germany: 3 dead, several injured in regional train accident
A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, killing three people and leaving several others with serious injuries, according to federal police quoted by German news agency dpa.
Aid trucks move toward Gaza as Israel begins tactical pause
Dozens of aid trucks for Gaza began moving through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Sunday. They are headed towards the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspection before entering the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s state-run Al-Qahera News reported.
Russia scales down celebrations honoring its navy as Ukraine launches more drone attacks
Russia on Sunday scaled down festivities honoring its navy citing security concerns as continuing Ukrainian drone attacks posed a challenge to the Kremlin.
43 people killed after Islamist fighters attack worshippers at a church in DRC’s Ituri province
More than 40 people have been killed in an attack by an affiliate of the so-called Islamic State in the DRC’s northeastern Ituri province, the United Nations peacekeeping force MONUSCO said on Sunday. Nine of the dead were children.
Gaza conflict: death toll reaches over 59,000 since October 2023
The death toll of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has reached 59,821, with an additional 144,851 individuals injured, following the outbreak of conflict between Hamas and Israel on October 7, 2023, as reported by Gaza's health authorities in a statement on Sunday.
Relief and frustration in Europe as US-EU trade deal agrees 15% tariff on most European exports
The US and EU have agreed a framework for a trade deal, bringing relief that a transatlantic trade war has been averted but frustration for many in Europe who say the deal is skewed in America's favour.
13 killed in Nigerian ferry accident, rescue hindered by bandits
“Very few people can go to the scene because of banditry in that area,” an official with Nigeria's emergency agency said.