AGENCIES

England survived a major scare in Atlanta, coming from behind to beat a spirited DR Congo side 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace. Lionel Mpasi produced a heroic display but could not prevent the Three Lions from sealing victory and a qualification for the World Cup round of 16, where they will f...

AFP journalists in several Afghan provinces, as well as in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, reported feeling the powerful shaking. The USGS said the earthquake's epicenter was in northeastern Afghanistan at a depth of 208.3 kilometers.

Spain had the first chance of the game after just two minutes when Mikel Oyarzabal’s effort from a narrow angle was deflected into the side netting. This was not foreshadowing of an open game to come as it was nearly the half hour mark before either side came close again.

The drugs were discovered at a property in Londonderry, hidden in concealed compartments beneath fake flooring inside three shipping containers. Authorities estimate the street value of the seized cocaine at around AUD 816 million.

According to BBC, Trump announced on social media that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes, would be reopened to all traffic immediately after the agreement is signed.

During his call with his Pakistani counterpart, Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing to push for an agreement, expressing his hope that this genuine opportunity would be seized to end the war and support regional stability.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned in a statement that civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza, including aid workers and their buildings and property, remain vulnerable to Israeli airstrikes, shelling, and gunfire. Injuries and damage have been reported.

Introduced by Democrats, the resolution requires congressional approval before further military action against Iran, amid growing concerns within the legislative body about the consequences of war.

In a post on X, Guterres said, "The Middle East crisis is in its third month & the whole of humanity is paying the price."

Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said in a post on the X platform that the US government responds with unilateral, illegal, and arbitrary measures against Cuba.