A new Paris restaurant offering 1,000 free chicken and rice dishes drew a crowd of around 3,000, leading to chaos and clashes with police. The giveaway was canceled for security reasons, but tensions escalated as some in the crowd threw objects at officers. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd and arrested five people—two […]
Israeli forces struck a building of the Islamic University in Gaza that was sheltering displaced Palestinians, then targeted the site again as people returned to collect belongings. Reports say many were killed or injured. Gaza’s Media Office said Israel has demolished 70 high-rises and damaged 120 others in Gaza City this month alone, displacing more […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his Israel visit at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, accompanied by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. The three prayed at the site and placed notes in the wall. Before his trip, Rubio said he was dissatisfied with Israel’s recent strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, […]
One of the UK’s largest far-right rallies in decades drew about 150,000 people in London, where clashes left 26 police officers injured and 25 protesters detained. Led by activist Tommy Robinson, the “Unite the Kingdom” march called for immigrants to be expelled and targeted Prime Minister Keir Starmer with chants of “We want our […]
When travelers think of Japan, bustling Tokyo or the cultural depth of Kyoto usually come to mind. But 1,500 kilometers south lies a tropical gem that ocean lovers can’t resist: Okinawa. This island chain offers some of the best diving and holiday adventures in Asia. Most visitors begin their journey in Naha, the lively capital […]
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been suspended, noting that while communication channels remain open, “it would be more accurate to say there has been a pause.” Peskov accused European countries of obstructing dialogue but insisted Moscow remains ready for negotiations. Russia and Ukraine held three rounds of direct […]
Violent protests in Nepal over last week’s social media ban have left 51 dead, including nine prisoners and three police officers, according to police. More than 13,000 inmates escaped during the unrest, with most still at large. The army said over 100 weapons were recovered after protesters looted arms. Demonstrators also torched parliament, government […]
Russia and Belarus have begun the Zapad 2025 joint strategic exercise in Belarus, Russia, and the neutral waters of the Baltic and Barents Seas, areas surrounded by NATO states. The Russian Defense Ministry said the drills aim to strengthen command coordination, coalition operations, and “peacekeeping” capabilities. The first phase focuses on repelling attacks on the […]
The FBI has released security footage showing the gunman who killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk during a speech at Utah Valley University. The video captures the attacker firing before leaping off a roof and escaping. Investigators said the suspect’s weapon and ammunition were later recovered in a wooded area near the university. The manhunt for […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking in Rome alongside Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, warned that Israel’s “expansionist policies” now extending to Qatar should “awaken those who turn a blind eye to Netanyahu.” He voiced full solidarity with Qatar after Israel’s strike in Doha targeting Hamas officials and urged stronger international measures against Israel. Fidan […]