Iran says ship sank in Hormuz
"A container ship attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz using an unauthorised and dangerous shipping lane struck a mine that exploded," said the navy of the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran's military.
US confirms seizure of Iranian fuel on Venezuela-bound ships
The US Justice Department on Friday confirmed it had seized the fuel cargo aboard four tankers sent by Iran to crisis-wracked Venezuela, tying the shipments to Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards and stepping up the pressure on its foe. “With the assistance of foreign partners, this seized property is now in US custody,” the Justice Department said, […]
UN rejects US bid to extend Iran arms embargo, Pompeo says
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said the United Nations Security Council rejected a US bid to indefinitely extend an arms embargo on Iran, calling the rebuff “inexcusable.” In a statement, which came shortly before the Security Council was due to announce the result of the vote, he said the body “paved the way […]
France pays tribute to aid workers killed in Niger
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday paid tribute to the six French aid workers killed in Niger on Sunday, as their remains were brought back to Paris. All of France“ mourns your children,’’ Castex told families of the victims before the six coffins, laid out in a row in a pavilion at Orly airport. […]
Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa sacks minister over alleged misconduct
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday fired a minister over alleged misconduct. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Misheck Sibanda. Sibanda said that Fortune Chasi had been fired as Minister of Energy and Power Development and replaced by Soda Zhemu, Member of Parliament for Muzarabani […]
Beirut blast: UNICEF appeals for $46.7m to reach 100,000 children affected
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is urging the international community to help fund its appeal for 46.7 million dollars to help 100,000 children impacted by the massive blast in Beirut, official said. The UNICEF Lebanon Deputy Representative, Violet Speek-Warnery, said this at a news conference on Friday in Washington. “It has been nearly 10 days […]
