Death Toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in Philippines Rises to 66

  The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which hit the central Philippines, has risen to 66, officials said. Most of the deaths occurred in Cebu, where severe flooding submerged residential areas. Six military personnel also died when a rescue helicopter crashed on Mindanao Island. More than 400,000 people were evacuated as Kalmaegi, the 20th typhoon […]

US Airstrike Kills Two in Anti-Drug Operation in Eastern Pacific

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that two people were killed in a US airstrike targeting a drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Ordered by President Donald Trump, the strike is part of Washington’s ongoing campaign against international narcotics trafficking. Hegseth said the vessel was linked to a terrorist-designated drug cartel and used […]

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Race

  Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian mayor in the city’s history. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, secured about 54 percent of the vote against independent candidate Andrew Cuomo. Celebrating his victory, Mamdani vowed to make New York “a city for […]

Seven Dead After Cargo Plane Crashes in Kentucky

At least seven people were killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear said the number could rise as rescue efforts continue, adding, “We are grieving deeply after a heartbreaking day.” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced that the Big Four Bridge was lit yellow […]

Nine Killed in Nursing Home Fire in Bosnia and Herzegovina

At least nine people were killed and 20 injured after a fire broke out at a public nursing home in Tuzla, northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The blaze started on the top floor housing elderly residents and was brought under control after more than an hour. The cause remains under investigation. Bosnian Presidency Chairman Željko Komšić […]

Death Toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines Rises to 26

At least 26 people have died after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the central Philippines, most of them in Cebu province. Governor Pamela Baricuatro described the flooding as “truly devastating,” saying residents were caught off guard by rising waters. Many people climbed onto rooftops to await rescue as streets turned into rivers. The storm is now heading […]

German FM Says Syrians Could Be Forced to Return if Not Voluntary

  German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reversed his earlier remarks that Syrians in Germany would not return voluntarily, saying the state “has the possibility of forcing it.” His statement followed Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call to begin repatriations, declaring the Syrian civil war over. Wadephul added that Syrians should be encouraged to return and rebuild their […]

Train Drags Stuck Truck for 50 Meters in Texas Accident

A train collided with a truck carrying vehicles that was stuck at a level crossing in Schertz, Texas, dragging it about 50 meters. No injuries were reported, but authorities launched an investigation into the incident. It marks the city’s second train-truck collision in a week, following a crash involving a passenger train and a stone-loaded […]