Supporters of Iran and Palestine gathered in Washington Square Park, New York City, to protest US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Demonstrators urged an end to the Gaza attacks and carried banners like “Free Palestine, Free Iran” and “Stop the genocide.” A pro-Israel counter-protest also took place, with police ensuring both […]
The US Senate passed President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (MEGA), with a 51–50 vote, thanks to Vice President James David Vance’s tie-breaking vote. The bill makes Trump-era tax cuts permanent and slashes aid programs, sparking opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. It now heads to the House, […]
A fire at a paper factory in Saraburi, Thailand, left 8 dead and 26 injured, with 2 still missing. The blaze broke out in the raw materials section and trapped office workers on upper floors. Fire crews battled the flames for 24 hours. Authorities say explosive materials made firefighting difficult. Investigations into the cause […]
Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry dismantled two organized crime gangs made up of Russian nationals in a major operation in Baku. The suspects are accused of drug trafficking from Iran, online smuggling, and cyber fraud. Police footage showed the suspects being detained and taken into custody.
France has enforced a nationwide smoking ban in public areas including parks, beaches, bus stops, and school zones to protect children from second-hand smoke. The regulation, part of the 2023–2027 National Anti-Tobacco Program, builds on previous local bans and supports the goal of a smoke-free generation by 2032. An awareness period is underway before fines […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Schengen area’s free movement must be protected but cannot be abused by migrant smugglers. After meeting Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden in Berlin, Merz stressed the need for stronger EU border protection and temporary checks due to rising illegal immigration. He denied reports that asylum seekers are being returned […]
Three people were killed and 35 injured after a Ukrainian UAV strike on a factory in Izhevsk, Russia, according to regional leader Aleksandr Brechalov. A Ukrainian security official told Reuters that the target was the Kupol facility, which manufactures drones and air defense systems. The strike, 1,300 km from Ukraine, reportedly caused a fire.
Extreme weather continues to impact Europe. In Italy, a 47-year-old construction worker died from heatstroke in Bologna, and a 70-year-old man was swept away by floodwaters in Bardonecchia. Outdoor work is now restricted during peak heat hours, and alerts are in place across 21 cities, including Rome, where temperatures exceeded 40°C. In France, red […]
Japan experienced its hottest June on record, with average temperatures reaching 24.7°C, 2.34°C above the historical norm, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Coastal waters also hit record highs, rising 1.2°C above average since 1982. Experts linked the heat to persistent high-pressure systems and noted early seasonal shifts. Mount Fuji’s snow arrived late, and […]
Heavy rains triggered floods in Xianfeng, China, forcing 18,000 people to evacuate as homes and vehicles were submerged. Public transport and schools were shut down. In Henan Province, 3 people died and 5 remain missing. Last week, flooding in Guizhou’s Rongjiang district killed 6 people after record rainfall. Tens of thousands were displaced across affected […]