International

China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide

Dearbail Jordan, August 31— China and the Philippines have accused each other of ramming coast guard vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. The Philippines has...

US targets Islamic State in Iraq, killing 15

US targets Islamic State in Iraq, killing 15

New York, August 31 — The US says its military forces in Iraq have killed 15 Islamic State (IS) "operatives" in a joint operation with Iraqi Security Forces that targeted...
5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan

5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan

This screengrab shows the epicentre in Afghanistan of a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Aug 29, 2024. — USGS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was felt...
At least 170 killed in weeks of flooding in Nigeria

At least 170 killed in weeks of flooding in Nigeria

Nigerian emergency management agency officials visit a flood-ravaged area in northern Jigawa State. NEMA Nigeria/X Abuja, (Nigeria), August 28 — At least 170 people have died and more than 200,000...