A Canadian tourist has fallen to his death while ziplining at a popular tourist attraction in northern Thailand.
According to reports, the 25-year-old man was taking part in Chiang Mai's Flight of the Gibbon, when the cable disconnected halfway through the zipline journey, plunging him from the height of 12 metres.
Thai officials have shut down the attraction as they launch an investigation into the incident.
Trump backs down on strikes on Iran's power network
President Donald Trump backed down on targeting Iran's power network on Monday, saying the US and Iran have held constructive talks and that he would postpone any strikes on power plants and energy infrastructure.
ICE agents begin deploying at some US airports
US immigration agents began deploying at some US airports on Monday to aid security screening as staffing absences by unpaid airport security officers cause massive delays.
Pilot, co-pilot killed after passenger jet hits fire truck at LaGuardia airport
The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada AC.TO Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities and U.S. media said.
Kuwait launches probe into espionage, state security cases
Kuwait's Public Prosecution has launched investigations into two separate cases related to espionage and acts undermining state security.
Trump, Iran threaten to escalate conflict with attacks on energy and water facilities
US President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war by attacking energy and desalination facilities in the Gulf, a potential widening of hostilities that could deepen a regional crisis and add to concerns in global markets.
The UAE air defences have intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran on Monday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Authorities in the UAE have issued safety guidelines as unstable weather continues to impact several parts of the country.
Sharjah City Municipality has announced the temporary closure of all public parks and medical fitness centres to ensure the safety of visitors and staff due to the unstable weather conditions.
