A South Korean court sentenced a woman to four years in prison for blackmailing football star Son Heung-min by falsely claiming she was pregnant and extorting $200,000. Her partner, who threatened Son 15 times during the scheme, received a two-year sentence. Prosecutors said the woman planned the crime “meticulously” and later demanded more money. […]
A 59-year-old firefighter died after a falling tree struck him while he was battling wildfires in Bulahdelah, New South Wales, where fires are burning in more than 50 locations and have destroyed 20 homes. In Tasmania, 19 houses have also been lost. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the death a reminder of the […]
Syrians gathered at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Shara, wearing military fatigues, joined morning prayers and was warmly welcomed by the crowd. In a brief sermon, al-Shara called for unity in rebuilding the country, saying, “With God’s permission, we will overcome all difficulties […]
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets after a Cambodian attack killed one Thai soldier and injured eight. Thai forces evacuated civilians, and Prime Minister Anutin gave the army full authority to respond. Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen urged troops to stay calm and ordered evacuations. Schools near the border were closed, affecting 78,000 […]
Thousands gathered across Syria to celebrate one year since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. In Damascus, large crowds filled Umayyad Square, where fireworks, music, and waving Syrian flags marked the occasion. Security measures were tightened and several roads were closed. Assad’s regime collapsed in December 2024 after a rapid opposition offensive that captured […]
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris damaged around 400 rare books in the Egyptian antiquities library, according to museum officials. Deputy Director General Francis Steinbock said the leak came from aging pipes and affected one of the section’s three rooms. He noted that the damaged books were “not valuable,” though inspections continue. […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, calling Germany’s support for Israel “unchanged” while urging progress on the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire plan. Merz backed peace efforts and reiterated Germany’s long-held support for a two-state solution, while criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza as putting Berlin in a […]
Nestled in the mountains of Datong Township, Yilan County, the Qingshui Geothermal Park stands as a remarkable symbol of Taiwan’s growing commitment to sustainable energy and environmental innovation. Combining elements of science, ecology, and tourism, this park showcases how geothermal energy, a clean renewable resource derived from the Earth’s internal heat, can coexist harmoniously with […]
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy continued its “Martyr Mohammad Nazeri” exercise with simultaneous launches of long-range ballistic and cruise missiles that struck targets in the Sea of Oman, according to IRGC statements. Missiles including the Qadir-110, Qadir-380, Qadir cruise models and the 303 ballistic missile were fired from multiple inland locations with “high accuracy,” the […]
A car in Oradea, Romania, went airborne after crashing into an intersection, flying over two vehicles in the opposite lane before hitting a gas station entrance. The dramatic moment was caught on camera. Firefighters rescued the 55-year-old driver, who suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Local media reported that the driver experienced a […]