A ferry traveling from Java to Bali sank off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 4 people, with 31 still missing and 30 rescued. The “KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya” ferry capsized around 12:50 AM local time. Videos shared by passengers showed the vessel taking on water before sinking. Authorities confirmed 65 people were on board, […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, visiting Brussels for the China-EU Strategic Dialogue, called for stronger China-EU relations and deeper communication ahead of the upcoming leaders’ summit. After meeting EU Council President Antonio Costa, Wang emphasized mutual respect and warned against “unilateralism and bullying.” The two also discussed Ukraine, with Beijing reaffirming its support for peace […]
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that 142 more people were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past 24 hours, raising the total death toll to 57,012 since October 7, 2023. An additional 487 people were injured. Israel’s strikes during humanitarian aid distributions also killed 39 and injured 210, bringing the aid-related death toll […]
North Korea has opened a new 20,000-person tourism complex on the Kalma Peninsula in Wonsan to domestic tourists, with the first Russian tour group expected on July 7. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the opening ceremony, calling tourism a key to economic growth. Despite Pyongyang’s ambitions, South Korean officials say limited transport links may hinder […]
A forest fire in Spain’s Catalonia region has claimed two lives and burned 6,500 hectares in Lleida province. Officials said the victims—a farmer and his worker—were trapped by flames while fleeing a farm. Authorities have brought the fire under control as Europe continues to battle extreme heat
A Saudi-owned drilling ship, Admarine 12, capsized in the Gulf of Suez en route to a mission in the Red Sea. Of the 30 crew members, 4 were killed, 23 rescued with injuries, and 3 remain missing. Egyptian authorities launched a search operation, while the company pledged a full investigation. Officials confirmed the incident did […]
A Ugandan army helicopter with 8 people on board crashed at Aden Adde Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, causing a fire. The helicopter, part of the African Union peacekeeping mission, had taken off from Balidogle air base. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
A woman in Nagpur, India, narrowly avoided being crushed after falling while trying to board a moving train. Quick action by police at the station in Maharashtra saved her life, pulling her to safety just in time. The dramatic moment was caught on security cameras.
Spain and the United Kingdom experienced their hottest June since temperature records began. Spain’s meteorological agency AEMET reported an average temperature of 26°C, surpassing the 2003 record. The highest daily temperature reached 37.9°C. In the UK, the Met Office said June’s average temperature hit 16.9°C, making it the hottest June since records began in […]
Kemaliye, a scenic district in Türkiye’s Erzincan province, draws nearly 50,000 visitors each summer—ten times its population—thanks to its historic charm, natural beauty, and thrilling outdoor sports. Listed as a “cittaslow” (quiet city), Kemaliye is home to the world-renowned Dark Canyon and its 7-kilometer cliffside stone road with 38 tunnels and a zipline, attracting motorcyclists […]