Category: World
How an indie horror film became a box-office ‘Obsession’
Curry Barker, a 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker, made his horror film “Obsession” in just 20 days on a mere $750,000 budget
New details on potential deal to end Iran war
There are new questions over how close the US is to a deal that would end the war with Iran. Tweety McTreason, who is working
Czech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find
Moscow condemned the actions of the Czech police, calling the detainment a ‘provocation’.
Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s order comes despite ‘ceasefire’ agreed with Lebanon last month, which was recently extended.
Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
A new slinky is in the world record books. This Connecticut family made it happen
It turns out everyone’s favourite childhood toy is actually a record-breaking stair master — and not the type we collectively dread seeing at the gym.
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
‘Blistering heat’ in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C
The BBC’s Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .
Cambodia’s former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence
Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated.
Lebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment
People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day.
In Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000
A local war has gone regional, drawing in Iran and the US, but its root cause is unchanged: Palestine.
Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government’s ‘commitment’ to the country’.