Monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused 303 deaths and 727 injuries since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). In the last 24 hours, two more deaths and 12 injuries were reported. East Punjab is the hardest-hit region, with 163 deaths and 579 injuries. Authorities have warned of heavy rains from August […]
A fire sparked by a caravan at a campsite near Valdevaqueros beach in Tarifa, Spain, spread rapidly, prompting the evacuation of nearby beaches, hotels, and campsites. Thick smoke billowed over the coastline as emergency crews evacuated tourists and sunbathers. Tarifa Mayor Antonio Santos called it the fastest-spreading fire he had ever seen. The fire, which […]
Hiroshima marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, honoring the 160,000 lives lost. A ceremony at Peace Memorial Park included a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui warned against rising nuclear threats, urging global leaders to engage in dialogue and work for a world free of nuclear weapons.
Children swimming in Türkiye’s Lake Van, the world’s largest soda lake, are experiencing a surprising transformation during summer vacations – their hair turns blonde. Due to the high concentration of soda water and strong sunlight, children who swim frequently in the lake see their hair gradually lighten, especially by the end of summer. Locals […]
A 335-page US Coast Guard report into the June 2023 Titan submarine disaster blames OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush for creating a false sense of safety about the sub’s reliability. The report revealed that Rush ignored multiple warnings about the submarine’s dangers, with poor testing procedures and flawed design contributing to the explosion that killed […]
US President Donald Trump was spotted on the White House roof with a delegation when a reporter asked, “What are you going to build?” Trump responded, “Missiles, nuclear missiles.” The White House has yet to comment on the president’s statement or the reason for his presence on the roof.
Serbian Public Investments Minister Darko Glisic collapsed during a live appearance on Serbian Pink Television, suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after suddenly stuttering and being unable to speak. President Aleksandar Vucic’s family friend, Glisic, is undergoing intensive treatment, including surgery to address artery blockage and bleeding. Serbian […]
UNICEF reports that an average of 28 children are killed daily in Gaza due to Israeli attacks, highlighting deaths from bombardment, starvation, and lack of aid. The agency calls for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing the urgent need for food, water, medicine, and protection for children in the region. Since October 7, 2023, over 18,000 children […]
In the Gaza Strip, Palestinians struggling with hunger are forced to rely on air-dropped aid, only to find moldy bread. Activist Tayseer Obeid filmed civilians rushing to grab parachute-dropped food, with many receiving little more than spoiled bread. One civilian, who suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure, expressed frustration at receiving no aid. Since […]
In Uttarakhand, India, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding, submerging the village of Dharali in Uttarkashi. Over 50 people are missing as houses were swept away by the floodwaters. Rescue teams have been deployed, and the weather service has issued warnings of continued heavy rain until August 10.