Following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the United States issued tsunami alerts for Pacific regions, including Hawaii and California. Waves up to 1.7 meters reached Hawaii, prompting flight delays and port closures. California, Oregon, and Washington were also warned, with evacuations ordered in coastal areas. President Trump confirmed emergency measures, while officials […]
Musa Çelikkılıç, a Turkish expatriate living in Germany, returned to Türkiye for vacation and criticized the discrimination immigrant families face in Europe. Speaking at the border crossing on his way to his hometown Uşak, Çelikkılıç said, “Our children are treated like second-class citizens. Their future is limited from kindergarten. While their children are guided […]
Medical staff at the Kamchatka Oncology Center in Russia continued surgery undeterred during the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula. Security footage showed the surgical team staying calm amid intense tremors. Kamchatka Health Minister Oleg Melnikov praised their dedication, saying, “Despite the danger, the doctors stayed with the patient. He is now doing well. […]
Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen released footage confirming the survival of 10 crew members from the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C, which was sunk on July 7. Initially presumed dead, the crew—including nine Filipinos and one security officer—were shown in good health and speaking with family. Greece-based operator Cosmoship expressed relief and called for their release. […]
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami that flooded parts of Severo-Kurilsk. Waves up to 4 meters caused damage, and evacuations were carried out. Japan observed 50 cm waves and urged nearly 2 million people to evacuate. Hawaii, the Philippines, and Mexico also issued coastal warnings.
A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal regions of Russia, Japan, and Pacific islands. The quake occurred at a depth of 19 km. Waves up to 3 meters are expected. Panic was reported, and damage assessments are underway.
Three forest fires have broken out in Spain’s Castile and León region, with the largest near Avila spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Spain’s Military Emergency Unit has been deployed, and residents in Mombeltran have been urged to stay indoors. Firefighting efforts continue.
Over 1,000 personnel are responding to three major wildfires raging across Portugal. The largest fire is in the Arouca region, north of Lisbon, forcing evacuations and closing the popular Passadicos do Paiva tourist area. Another fire has been burning since Saturday in the Peneda-Geres National Park near the Spanish border. Smoke has blanketed nearby villages, […]
Trade negotiations between the United States and China entered their second day in Stockholm, Sweden, as both sides seek to resolve a long-standing tariff dispute. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are leading the talks. A permanent tariff agreement is expected by August 12. The current 90-day pause on […]
The Gaza Government Media Office claimed that gangs protected by Israel looted aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip. The office said 87 trucks were allowed in after Israeli forces allegedly killed 11 Palestinian security personnel. It added that many trucks were destroyed in the chaos, while airdropped aid was minimal and landed in conflict zones. […]