At least two children have been killed after a ferry carrying more than 35 people collided with a bridge while crossing the Euphrates River in the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Sunday, the Syrian Civil Defence said.
More than 15 people were rescued after all those on board fell into the river, the rescue agency said, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for those still missing.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six, medics say
Israeli attacks killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said, as mediators held more talks to safeguard the US-brokered ceasefire.
A fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday killed at least 27 people, the Associated Press reported, citing officials.
Venezuela quakes death toll reaches 4,490
The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Sunday on his Telegram account.
Drone targets Kuwait offshore drilling platform, injuring worker
Kuwait's Ministry of Defence said an enemy drone targeted an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company on Sunday, causing damage and injuring one worker.
The UAE Presidential Court has announced a four-day period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and father of the country's current Emir.
The UAE has strongly condemned a drone attack on Kuwait that targeted three border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company.
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Syria following a deadly ferry accident in Deir al-Zor.
