US President Donald Trump visited law enforcement in Washington, D.C., praising security efforts that he said lowered crime rates. “We’re going to have the best capital city we’ve ever had. It’s going to look better than ever,” he told officers. Trump said Congress will be asked for funds to repave roads, clean graffiti, and renovate […]
Hurricane Erin, a massive Category 5 storm nearly 600 miles wide, has brought strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous waves from North Carolina to New York. States of emergency were declared in North Carolina and New Jersey, while New York ordered all beaches closed until Thursday night. Waves up to 15 feet are expected […]
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed eight people, including four children, and injured 14 others, some critically. The strike came as Israel pressed ahead with its invasion plan after securing the city’s outskirts. Since October 7, 2023, Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed 62,192 people and injured 157,114.
An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Karachi, Pakistan, killed two people and injured 34. The blast damaged nearby buildings and vehicles, while sporadic explosions inside the warehouse hampered firefighting efforts. Crews managed to extinguish the blaze, and security cameras captured the moment of the explosion.
Germany recorded 18,585 cases of sexual abuse against children and young people last year, averaging 50 victims a day, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced in Berlin. Of these, 16,354 involved children under 14 and 1,191 involved youths aged 15–17. Authorities registered 12,368 suspects, with one-third under 18. In 57% of cases, the victim and […]
Israeli warplanes bombed the Al-Menasra camp in Deir al-Balah, home to 200 displaced families, leaving four people injured and the camp destroyed. Residents were forced to flee after receiving evacuation warnings. Palestinian officials said many had already lost homes in earlier attacks. Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s strikes on Gaza have killed 62,192 people and […]
Ukraine said Russia carried out its biggest air attack of the month, launching 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight. One person was killed and 18 injured, with heavy damage reported in Lviv and Mukachevo. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said missiles also struck an American-invested civilian business in Zakarpattia, calling it proof Russia targets ordinary infrastructure. […]
Iran launched its first military exercise since the 12-day war with Israel, staging the “Continuous Might 1404” drill in the northern Indian Ocean and the Oman Sea. State media said the exercise involved surface ships, submarines, missile batteries, and electronic warfare units. A long-range Bavar-5 kamikaze UAV reportedly struck a target 400 kilometers away. The […]
Expatriates returning to Europe after summer holidays in Türkiye formed long queues at the Kapıkule Border Crossing, expressing sadness at leaving their homeland. Many said they contribute to Türkiye’s economy during visits and urged citizens to value their country. “We miss our homeland terribly. Life abroad isn’t easy, so we must appreciate and protect […]
Pakistan’s disaster agency said 730 people have died and over 1,000 injured in floods and landslides since heavy monsoon rains began on June 26. Search efforts for the missing continue. Karachi and Sindh province face power outages and flooding, with at least 17 deaths reported in Karachi. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where […]