President Trump faces a Friday deadline under the War Powers Resolution limiting U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval. The administration argues the conflict is paused under a ceasefire, while lawmakers debate the legality of continued hostilities.
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At least 61 migrants, including women and children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Survivors reported that 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead, and the victims were from Nigeria, Gambia, and other African countries. The IOM has called for "urgent action" to prevent further loss of life and urged governments to provide safe and legal pathways for migrants.
Libyan authorities have launched an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in the coastal city of Derna, resulting in over 11,000 deaths and 10,000 people still missing. Search teams are combing through the streets, wrecked buildings, and even the sea to look for bodies, while the Libyan government has declared a state of emergency in the region and is providing aid. The investigation into the cause of the collapse of the two dams is ongoing.
At least 5,100 people have been killed and thousands more are missing after a flash flood caused by the collapse of two dams on the Wadi Derna River in Derna, Libya. Rescue teams are combing the city for bodies and providing aid to those affected, while the Libyan government has declared a three-day mourning period for the victims.
Emergency workers in Libya's eastern city of Derna have uncovered hundreds of bodies in the aftermath of a devastating flood, with at least 2,300 confirmed dead and 10,000 still missing. Aid groups have warned that the death toll is likely to rise significantly in the coming days, with the Ambulance and Emergency Service continuing to search for survivors and victims. People in the city are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the disaster, with many left homeless and without basic necessities.
Libya has been hit by a devastating storm, with flooding breaking dams and sweeping away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns. The confirmed death toll stands at 61, but the destruction appears to be most severe in Derna, which has become inaccessible due to the storm. The Libyan government has declared a state of emergency and called for international assistance, while the UN has urged all parties to ensure that the relief efforts are conducted safely and has called for an immediate ceasefire in the affected areas.
Russian General Sergei Surovikin has been dismissed from his post as head of the country’s Aerospace Forces, following speculation about his involvement with the Wagner mercenary rebellion. Colonel General Viktor Afzalov is now temporarily acting as Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces, as Russia seeks to modernize its armed forces. It is unclear what role, if any, Surovikin will have in the future.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group, a private military company, on June 29th. The meeting, which was attended by 35 people, could signal a possible reconciliation between the two men and have implications for the group's operations around the world, including the conflict in Ukraine.