Taliban Fighters Ramp Up Offensive, Days After US Withdrawl From Afghan Base.

More from International News

• Social Media Could Change Forever If Meta Loses US Legal Battle, Says Experts

  A jury trial beginning today in the US stems from a lawsuit filed by 30 US states.

• Efforts To Achieve Peace Plan For Gaza Continue As US Meet Middle East Mediators

  It comes despite fresh Israeli airstrikes in the territory, which medics say have left several people injured.

• US Military Fire On Ship In Gulf Of Oman

  Audio

  The latest incidents have led to oil prices rising again this morning

• Over 250 People Now Confirmed Dead Following Devastating Earthquake In Colombia

  Hospitals in the region have reported being overwhelmed by the number of casualties

• Rescue Operation Continues After 160 Dead In Colombian Earthquake

  At least 160 people have died, with fears the death toll could rise as emergency crews continue their work.

• Six Killed In School Shooting Near Bangkok In Thailand

  Six people have been killed and 23 others injured following a shooting at a secondary school on the outskirts of Bangkok in Thailand.

• Reports Of Iran And Oman Working Towards Deal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

  Audio

  Talks have been ongoing in recent weeks, however, the US has not been involved

• EU Home Affairs Ministers Meet To Discuss Protection Of Borders From Illegal Migration

  Audio

  A meeting, convened by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, was called after around 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week