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Death toll rises to 25 in Shahid Rajaee Port explosion in Iran
TEHRAN — The death toll from the massive explosion that rocked Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday has risen to 25, local sources confirmed on Sunday.Iranian state television reported that at least 1,139 people were injured in the incident, many of whom were transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment.The explosion occurred around 12 p.m. local time (0830 GMT) at the port's container dock area. Initial reports suggest that flammable materials stored near the site contributed to the severity of the blast.Eyewitness accounts said a minor fire rapidly escalated into a major explosion due to extremely high temperatures, reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), and the accumulation of combustible substances.Shahid Rajaee Port is strategically located in Iran’s...
April 27, 2025

Death toll rises to 25 in Shahid Rajaee Port explosion in Iran

Mahmoud Abbas appoints Hussein Al-Sheikh as PLO vice president in key succession move
RAMALLAH — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday appointed veteran aide Hussein Al-Sheikh as vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), marking a major step toward naming a successor.While the move does not guarantee Al-Sheikh will become the next Palestinian president, it positions him as the front-runner among Fatah’s long-serving politicians hoping to succeed the 89-year-old Abbas.Al-Sheikh’s appointment follows the PLO’s decision last week to create the post of vice president. Under current rules, the vice president would assume leadership of the PLO in a caretaker capacity if Abbas dies or becomes incapacitated. A permanent replacement would still require approval from the PLO’s executive committee, which is dominated by veteran politicians.The...
April 27, 2025

Mahmoud Abbas appoints Hussein Al-Sheikh as PLO vice president in key succession move

Sydney marks the seventh stop in the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir’s world tour, organized by the Music Commission.
Saudi orchestra to perform at Sydney Opera House in May
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Music Commission will host the Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces concert at the iconic Sydney Opera House on Monday, May 12.The concert will be under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Music Commission Prince Badr bin Farhan.The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir will perform musical pieces that highlight the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia’s cultural and musical heritage.The concert will also feature a collaboration with Australia's Metropolitan Orchestra, presenting Australian compositions and a special joint performance blending Saudi and Australian musical traditions.The Theater and Performing Arts Commission will contribute with live performances as part of the event.Sydney marks the seventh stop in the Saudi...
April 26, 2025

Saudi orchestra to perform at Sydney Opera House in May

Brazilian woman sentenced to 14 years over 'lipstick coup' during 2023 riots
BRASILIA — A Brazilian woman has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after her involvement in the January 2023 unrest in Brasilia, where she defaced a statue with a provocative message written in lipstick during riots that sought to challenge the election loss of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Débora Rodrigues, 39, was convicted on multiple charges, including the destruction of public property, membership in a criminal organization, and involvement in an attempted coup against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government. During the riots, Rodrigues wrote “You lost, idiot” in lipstick on the statue of Justice outside Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, an incident widely dubbed the "lipstick coup."Despite her apology and insistence that she did not engage in...
April 26, 2025

Brazilian woman sentenced to 14 years over 'lipstick coup' during 2023 riots

Trump administration restores visas for hundreds of foreign students after backlash
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has reversed its decision to terminate visas for hundreds of foreign students, a move that had sparked widespread panic and legal challenges across US universities.US Justice Department attorney Elizabeth Kurlan informed a federal court that immigration authorities are now working on a new framework for reviewing and terminating visas for international students.The announcement came after more than 100 lawsuits were filed by students who suddenly lost their legal right to study in the US.An estimated 1,800 students and 280 universities were affected, according to a tally by Inside Higher Ed.The visa terminations appeared to disproportionately impact students who had participated in political protests or had minor previous criminal charges, such as...
April 26, 2025

Trump administration restores visas for hundreds of foreign students after backlash

Pope Francis laid to rest at historic funeral in Rome
ROME — Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in central Rome, marking the first time in over a century that a pope has been buried outside the Vatican.The Vatican confirmed that the late pontiff’s entombment was a private ceremony, allowing his closest circle to pay their final respects. The burial followed a funeral that brought together world leaders, royalty, and hundreds of thousands of mourners.Italian authorities estimated that around 400,000 people gathered in and around Vatican City for the funeral, with tens of thousands more lining Rome’s streets to watch the cortege carrying Pope Francis’ coffin to his final resting place.World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK Prime Minister...
April 26, 2025

Pope Francis laid to rest at historic funeral in Rome

Zelensky and Trump hold symbolic meeting at St. Peter’s Basilica
ROME — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump met inside St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of Pope Francis' funeral, marking a symbolic encounter amid renewed discussions on ending the Ukraine war.The White House described the 15-minute meeting as “very productive,” while Zelenskyy called it “very symbolic” and noted its “potential to become historic” if their discussions lead to tangible results.Images shared by Ukrainian officials showed Trump and Zelenskyy seated in intense discussion moments before the funeral ceremony. Trump wore a blue suit, while Zelenskyy was dressed in black. Both leaders appeared deeply engrossed in conversation.Posting on social media, Zelenskyy said: “Good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one. I hope for results...
April 26, 2025

Zelensky and Trump hold symbolic meeting at St. Peter’s Basilica

WHO chief warns Gaza has reached ‘awful and grim moment’ as aid runs out
GENEVA — World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday warned that Gaza has reached an "awful and grim moment," with food and medical supplies inside the enclave running out while aid trucks remain blocked from entry.Tedros said on X that food stocks in Gaza have been completely exhausted, despite sufficient supplies being available along aid corridors to feed around one million people.He also noted that the situation is equally critical for medical supplies, with 16 WHO trucks loaded with vital materials waiting for access but unable to reach those in urgent need."This aid blockade must end. Lives depend on it," Tedros emphasized.The World Food Programme (WFP) also confirmed that its supplies inside Gaza have been depleted,...
April 26, 2025

WHO chief warns Gaza has reached ‘awful and grim moment’ as aid runs out

Russia claims full control of Kursk region after ousting Ukrainian forces
MOSCOW — The Kremlin announced Saturday that Russian forces have fully expelled Ukrainian troops from Russia’s Kursk region, marking a major development in the ongoing conflict.The Kremlin press service released a video showing Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov briefing President Vladimir Putin on the outcome of the military operation."Comrade Supreme Commander, the last settlement in the territory of the Kursk region, the village of Gornal, has been liberated from Ukrainian units today," Gerasimov stated.He said Ukraine’s military operation in the region failed to achieve its objectives, which he described as an attempt to force Russia to divert troops from other critical fronts and to capture territory for potential leverage in future...
April 26, 2025

Russia claims full control of Kursk region after ousting Ukrainian forces

Massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port injures over 500 people
TEHRAN — A massive explosion rocked the Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday, leaving more than 500 people injured, according to emergency officials.The National Emergency Organization confirmed in a statement, published by state-run media including IRNA, that at least 516 individuals have been injured and transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment.Images from the scene showed towering plumes of smoke and extensive fires engulfing parts of the port, particularly around the container dock area.Local media reported that the fire began around 12 p.m. local time (0830 GMT), with initial investigations pointing to the presence of flammable materials that ignited amid soaring temperatures of around 40°C.Eyewitness accounts described a small blaze rapidly intensifying due to heat...
April 26, 2025

Massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port injures over 500 people

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