A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit off the Kamchatka Peninsula, 128 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii issued a tsunami warning, though casualties or damage have not yet been reported.
At a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, US President Donald Trump said he had expected the war in Ukraine to be easily resolved because of his ties with Vladimir Putin but admitted, “Putin has disappointed me.” Trump stressed the US-UK alliance is “forever” and announced plans to extend […]
Around 110 people were detained as nationwide “Bloquons tout” (Let’s stop everything) protests against planned budget cuts swept France. Police deployed 80,000 security personnel, armored vehicles, and water cannons amid fears of violence. In Paris, clashes broke out near Bastille Square, where protesters demanded President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation and denounced Israel’s war in Gaza. […]
Lake Van in eastern Türkiye offered a stunning view as the evening sun turned the sky crimson, with shades of orange and red reflecting across its clear waters. Residents along the shore captured the postcard-like scenes on their phones, calling the sunset “a different picture every evening.” The lake, a symbol of the region’s […]
US President Donald Trump met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his country residence, Chequers, on the second day of his UK visit. The leaders held a private meeting expected to focus on technology investments, tariff cuts, and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. A joint press conference is scheduled to follow.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced in Bishkek that Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan signed a new 77-item action plan to expand cooperation in trade, energy, industry, transportation, agriculture, culture, and tourism. He emphasized that Turkish contractors have already completed 95 projects in Kyrgyzstan worth nearly $1 billion. Yılmaz said the two countries aim to raise bilateral […]
Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists, and hospital staff across France went on strike under the slogan “Bloquons tout” (Let’s stop everything) to protest planned budget cuts. Students also joined demonstrations, with banners against austerity displayed outside schools in Paris. Unions demand scrapping former Prime Minister François Bayrou’s €44 billion austerity plan, higher taxes on the […]
At least 23 Cambodian civilians were injured when Thai security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters in a disputed border village between Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province and Cambodia’s Bantheay Meanchey. Cambodian officials accused Thailand of violating the border, while the Thai Army said protesters tore down barriers and attacked with […]
Three police officers were shot dead and two others seriously wounded in York County, Pennsylvania. Authorities said the attacker was killed by police during the incident, which prompted temporary lockdowns at local schools. Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the violence as “unacceptable” and ordered flags flown at half-staff. The FBI and federal agencies were deployed […]
US President Donald Trump joined a state dinner at Windsor Castle during his second official UK visit. King Charles III praised the historic bond between Britain and the US, highlighting shared defense, trade, and cultural ties. Trump called the invitation “one of the greatest honors of his life” and described relations with the UK as […]