Severe monsoon floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia have killed 295 people. Indonesia reported 93 deaths, including major losses in North and West Sumatra. Thailand’s toll reached 144, affecting more than 3.6 million people. Sri Lanka reported 56 deaths, widespread flooding, and suspended government services. Malaysia confirmed two deaths and evacuated over […]
US President Donald Trump said he will reverse immigration policies from before his administration, declaring he will “permanently pause immigration from third world countries” to let the US “fully recover.” His comments came after the suspect in the attack on two National Guard troops near the White House was identified as Afghan. Trump accused former […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian and US delegations will meet this weekend to discuss Kyiv’s peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. He said the talks will build on recent discussions in Geneva and focus on steps toward peace and security guarantees. Zelenskyy added that more meetings, with some involving him directly, […]
The death toll from the fire at a 31-story tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has climbed to 83, authorities said. Seventy-nine victims died at the scene and four later in hospital. Police have arrested three members of Prestige Construction — two managers and an engineering consultant — on charges of “murder,” accusing them […]
In Jenin in the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians moments after they surrendered with their hands raised. Mahmoud Qassem Abdallah, 26, and Youssef Asasa, 37, lifted their shirts to show they were unarmed before being forced to the ground, beaten, and then shot at close range. The execution was captured […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the Presidential Complex in Ankara during the pontiff’s visit to Türkiye. A cavalry escort led the Pope to the entrance, where the two leaders met before national anthems were played and a 21-gun salute was fired. Pope Leo XIV greeted the Guard of […]
Intensive preparations are underway at Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena, where Pope Leo XIV will hold a public mass during his visit to Türkiye. The venue has been surrounded by iron barriers, and nearby schools have suspended activities due to heightened security. Aerial footage shows extensive arrangements ahead of Saturday’s event. Student Umut Yıldız said they were […]
Tokyo rejected claims that US President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the phone call focused on strengthening cooperation, regional issues, and Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kihara stressed that reports about Trump warning Japan over Taiwan […]
Severe floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain across Indonesia have killed 49 people, officials said. In North Sumatra alone, 34 deaths were recorded across several districts, including South Tapanuli, Sibolga, and Central Tapanuli. The disaster also hit Aceh Province, where nine people died and around 47,000 residents were displaced, with 1,500 […]
Pope Leo XIV landed in Ankara on his first international trip since being elected in May. Traveling from Rome on a private A320neo, the pontiff arrived at Esenboğa Airport at 12:22 p.m. at the official invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy welcomed the Pope, who is accompanied […]