‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain
Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.
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Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift
Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.
Russian missile and drone barrage kills eight and wounds dozens in Ukraine
In the latest salvo in one of the war’s deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
From: NewsFeed
Are the US and Iran at war again?
Iranian leaders say they’ll never surrender and US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is ‘over’.
Published On 11 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Zaporizhzhia’s mayor says Russian advance reaches city’s outskirts
Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
Published On 11 Jul 2026
Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria
The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.
From: Inside Story
Can the agreement between Iran and the US be rescued?
Latest attacks jeopardise ceasefire and memorandum of understanding.
Published On 10 Jul 2026
Russian attacks kill five as Ukraine continues to target oil infrastructure
Ukrainian officials say Russia’s attack on Kramatorsk kills four, while a strike on Zaporizhzhia kills one.
Trump hints at further Iran negotiations after exchange of fire over Hormuz
Iran denies it requested new talks with US as new attacks threaten the full resumption of war.
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US-Iran war: Will peace talks resume, and when?
While Trump said the MoU with Iran is ‘over’, US officials have reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to continue talks.
Syria says captured Damascus bombing suspects are affiliated with ISIL
Two explosions in the Syrian capital earlier this week came as French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting.
