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Tunisians protest over jobs amid economic downturn

Hundreds of Tunisians protested Thursday in at least seven cities to demand jobs, heaping pressure on a government facing the worse economic crisis in more than 60 years due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the southern city of Gafsa, a witnesses said hundreds of university graduates...

Iran warns US after receiving new combat vessels

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned the United States Thursday against its naval presence in the Gulf as they received 110 new combat vessels. The vessels included Ashura-class speedboats, Zolfaghar coastal patrol boats and Taregh submarines, state television reported. "We announce today...

Italy uncovers major mafia fraud including EU funds

Italian police said Thursday they had dismantled a major organised crime ring involving public works tenders valued at over 100 million euros ($110 million), including EU funds. Eleven public officials were identified among the 63 people targeted in the operation codenamed "Waterfront"...

Virus, heat wave and locusts form perfect storm in India

As if the coronavirus wasn't enough, India grappled with scorching temperatures and the worst locust invasion in decades as authorities prepared for the end of a monthslong lockdown despite recording thousands of new infections every day. This triple disaster drew biblical comparisons and...