The historic Venice Simplon Orient Express, famed as the setting of Agatha Christie’s novel “Murder on the Orient Express,” arrived at Istanbul’s Bakırköy Station for its second trip of the year. Departing from Paris and passing through Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria before entering Türkiye at Kapıkule, the luxury train was welcomed with a red […]
Hatay MP Necmettin Çalışkan, sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla to deliver aid to Gaza, released night footage describing Israeli attacks on the convoy. Çalışkan said three lead ships were seized and activists likely detained, while others continued toward Gaza. He reported cyberattacks disabling internet, electronic systems, and rudders of some vessels. “Everyone around the […]
Israel’s raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out from Tunisia to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the detention of dozens of activists have triggered protests in cities including Athens, Rome, Brussels, Tunis, and Berlin. Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris called the intervention “concerning” and confirmed an Irish senator was among those detained. […]
The impact of Typhoon Bualoi continues to grow, with 8 deaths reported in Thailand, 26 in Vietnam, and 19 in the Philippines. In Thailand, floods and landslides have affected over 270,000 people in 17 provinces. Vietnam reported widespread flooding and transport disruptions, with 22 people still missing. In the Philippines, more than 100,000 homes […]
As the Global Sumud Flotilla sails to break Israel’s blockade and deliver aid, a young Palestinian girl named Shaded awaited its arrival on Gaza’s shore, capturing the scene in a drawing. She depicted the flotilla as a helping hand reaching out to Gaza and wrote on social media, “The flotilla is a new life… from […]
The Food and Drug Administration reported 103 food poisoning incidents in schools between January and September, sickening 9,089 children in Indonesia. Officials said the cases stemmed from poorly managed kitchens, delayed meal distribution, and improper storage. Health groups urged suspension of President Prabowo Subianto’s $10 billion free school meals program, but he defended it, […]
Munich police found a note containing a bomb threat against the Oktoberfest festival, prompting heightened security and temporary closure of the grounds. Mayor Dieter Reiter said the site will remain closed until 5 PM local time. Police are searching the area following a separate house explosion earlier in the day.
Heavy rains triggered floods in the southern city of Odessa, killing nine people, according to emergency services. Officials said 362 people were rescued as floodwaters submerged vehicles and buildings. Mayor Gennady Trukhanov noted, “In just seven hours, almost two months’ worth of rain fell on Odessa. No drainage system could handle such a load.”
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying activists from 44 countries to deliver aid to Gaza, announced it has entered a high-risk area 150 nautical miles (278 kilometers) from the strip, where previous convoys were intercepted by Israel. In a statement, the flotilla said it remains vigilant against possible Israeli intervention, declaring, “We continue on our path […]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu Province, killing 69 people and injuring more than 150. Civil Defense officials said hospitals in Bogo City near the epicenter were overwhelmed, and rescue teams are working to free people trapped under rubble while restoring electricity and water supplies.