A Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Volgograd region killed one person and damaged several buildings, according to local officials. Volgograd Governor Andrey Bocharov said a 48-year-old man died from shrapnel after a fire broke out in an industrial area of Krasnoarmeysk. Flights were grounded at 13 airports across Russia following the overnight attack. The Russian […]
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that flights at 40 major airports will be reduced by 10 percent starting tomorrow due to the ongoing government shutdown. The measure, aimed at managing staff shortages, could be reversed if Congress reaches a deal to reopen the government. The shutdown, now in its second month, has left about […]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will file a lawsuit against a drunk man who physically harassed her during a public event in Mexico City. Footage showed the man approaching her from behind and attempting to kiss her before being detained. Sheinbaum stated, “What will happen to other Mexican women if I don’t file a […]
The death toll from floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines has risen to 114, with 127 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Most of the deaths occurred in Cebu, where entire neighborhoods were submerged. Over 1.9 million people were affected nationwide, and nearly […]
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said Türkiye remains a key partner and important regional actor for the European Union during her visit to the Greek Cypriot Administration ahead of its upcoming EU presidency. At a joint press conference in Nicosia, Kallas discussed the Cyprus issue, regional security, and cooperation with Türkiye. “We have positive […]
Thailand celebrated its traditional Loy Krathong, or Floating Lantern Festival, with dazzling colors and lights on November 5. Locals gathered by rivers and lakes to release handmade lanterns, or “krathongs,” into the water with prayers. This year’s celebrations highlighted eco-friendly designs, with bread and chip-based lanterns that don’t harm aquatic life. Tourists also joined […]
A rare “supermoon” — when the Moon comes closest to Earth — lit up Japan’s night sky, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. The striking view was captured by the Kitasubaru Observatory in Hokkaido’s Nayaro City and by amateur photographers across the country, creating a stunning visual spectacle for skywatchers.
The Palestinian Authority reported that Israeli forces and Jewish settlers carried out 2,350 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month. According to the Commission on Colonization and Resistance to the Wall, 1,584 attacks were by Israeli forces, including home demolitions and olive tree uprooting, mostly in Ramallah, Nablus, and Hebron. Settlers […]
The US government has been shut down for 36 days after Democrats and Republicans in Congress failed to agree on a temporary budget to fund federal agencies—marking the longest shutdown in US history. Federal employees continue to work without pay, and essential services such as food aid and childcare programs face major disruptions. Transportation Secretary […]
Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submarine carrying over 1.7 tons of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean, arresting four crew members—two Ecuadorians, one Venezuelan, and one Colombian. Officials said the vessel was heading toward the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal’s anti-drug chief Vítor Ananias noted that the mixed nationalities show the network operates beyond any single country. The Lisbon-based […]