Second Heatwave in France Kills 14,713 People During July

Paris, August 19 (QNA) - France recorded 1,243 deaths above expected levels during the second heatwave that affected the country between Jul. 3 and 22, bringing the provisional total number of excess deaths recorded during heatwaves this year to 7,307.

Helicopter Crash in Kenya Kills 7, Including Head of Ecuador Intelligence Agency

Nairobi, August 19 (QNA) - Ecuadorian authorities announced today that the head of Ecuador's intelligence agency Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife were killed along with five other people in a tourist helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya.

Ukrainian Parliaments Approves Appointment of New Defense Minister

Kiev, August 19 (QNA) - The Ukrainian Parliament today approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as the country's new defense minister, one month after a government reshuffle removed his predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov.

Over 100 Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic

Bangui, August 19 (QNA) - More than 100 people were killed following a collapse inside a gold mine in western Central African Republic, near the border with Cameroon. Others were injured, while several people remain missing. 

Germany, France Call Out Israeli National Security Minister's Call for Killing Palestinians

Berlin-Paris, August 19 (QNA) - Germany and France called out remarks made Wednesday by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he called for conducting daily methodical killings in the Gaza Strip.

Bahrain, Brazil FMs Discuss Latest Regional and International Developments

Manama, August 19 (QNA) - Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani discussed regional and international developments and efforts to enhance regional security and stability with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira, during a phone call today.

Kuwait, Sudan FMs Discuss Regional Security and Stability

Kuwait, August 19 (QNA) - Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah discussed on Wednesday with his Sudanese counterpart Mohieddin Salem, who is currently visiting Kuwait, the latest regional developments and efforts to address them in ways that contribute to enhancing security and stability in the region.

Israeli Authorities to Seize 1,152 Dunams of Palestinian Land in West Bank

Ramallah, August 19 (QNA) - The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) on Wednesday said that Israeli occupation authorities have issued a new declaration to seize approximately 1,152 dunams of Palestinian land in the West Bank.

Jordan, Syria Hold Talks on Israeli Violations, Evolving Regional Situation

Amman, August 19 (QNA) - Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al Shaibani spoke on the telephone Wednesday to discuss the belligerent Israeli policy that further fuels tensions in the region.

Death Toll from Israeli Aggression on Lebanon Rises to 4,348

Beirut, August 19 (QNA) - The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 4,348, in addition to 12,307 injured.

Turkish President Discusses Ties, Regional and Global Issues in Call With Japan's PM

Ankara, August 19 (QNA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke over the phone Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international issues.

Arab Parliament Decries Israeli Aggression Against Syria, Calls for Resolute Global Action

Cairo, August 19 (QNA) - The Arab Parliament on Wednesday vehemently condemned the airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation army on Abu Al-Duhur Military Airbase in Idlib Governorate, describing them as a flagrant violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a grave escalation that directly imperils regional security and stability.