Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submarine carrying over 1.7 tons of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean, arresting four crew members—two Ecuadorians, one Venezuelan, and one Colombian. Officials said the vessel was heading toward the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal’s anti-drug chief Vítor Ananias noted that the mixed nationalities show the network operates beyond any single country. The Lisbon-based […]
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 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 […]
Forested areas in Bolu’s Mengen district have turned into a sea of yellow, orange, red, and green, offering breathtaking autumn views. The colorful scenery surrounding the villages was captured by drone, creating postcard-perfect images that highlight the beauty of the season in Türkiye.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A runaway truck in Hefeng, Hubei Province, China, smashed through a roadside building and ended up dangling from its second floor. The driver was rescued safely after firefighters stabilized the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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 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 […]