At least 35 were killed and 30 injured in a collision between two passenger buses on the Deir al-Zor-Damascus road, a health ministry official told state news agency SANA on Saturday.
The collision involved a bus carrying members of the Internal Security Forces and a civilian passenger bus, state news agency SANA reported, citing the interior ministry.
India's youth protests end as Modi's education minister quits
India's education minister resigned on Saturday, handing a major victory to youth protesters whose street protests over examination paper leaks had become a serious challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ukraine kills 12 in tourist camp, Russia says
Twelve people were killed, including five children, in an overnight drone attack on a holiday camp in a Russian-held part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-installed local authorities said on Saturday, accusing Ukraine of deliberately attacking civilians.
Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as wind stokes Spanish blazes
Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of thousands in the city's suburbs, while in neighbouring Spain high winds complicated efforts to fight a massive blaze near Madrid.
Venezuela quake recovery will take years, says Red Cross
Recovering from the earthquakes in Venezuela will take years, the Red Cross said on Friday, one month on from the June 24 disaster that killed more than 5,000 people.
US missiles hit Iran as path towards de-escalation uncertain
US missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday and President Donald Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, though he once again left open the door to a diplomatic deal with Iran.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has thanked the team behind the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, praising their efforts in delivering the nationwide event.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Uzbekistan's leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed ways to boost bilateral relations during a phone call.
Fujairah’s Wadi Wuraya has been added to the UNESCO's World Heritage list, making it the first Emirati site to be inscribed for its outstanding natural value, and the third Emirati site on the list.
