At least 16 people were killed in renewed protests across Kenya on the anniversary of last year’s controversial tax increase bill, Amnesty Kenya reported. President Irungu Houghton stated that at least five of the deaths were due to police shootings, confirmed by both Amnesty Kenya and the Kenya National Human Rights Commission. Kenyatta National […]
At the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, allied leaders approved a final declaration pledging to allocate 5% of GDP to defense by 2035. The declaration reaffirmed commitment to NATO’s collective defense and included 3.5% for core military spending and 1.5% for infrastructure, civil preparedness, and resilience. Aid to Ukraine will count toward these figures. […]
A tense encounter between a stray cat and a snake in Antalya, Türkiye was captured on mobile phone by a bystander. The incident took place at the entrance of a five-story apartment building. The cat noticed the snake near the entrance and began swatting at it with its paw. The snake attempted to defend itself […]
Ben Gurion University in Beersheba, Israel, reported that six of its research laboratories were destroyed and nine others damaged during Iran’s June 19 retaliatory missile strikes. The university said, “Years of work on medical and biological research have been lost,” and estimated damages in the tens or hundreds of millions of shekels. Classrooms, the […]
The NATO Leaders Summit opened in The Hague, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump exchanging a quick chat before the North Atlantic Council Meeting. NATO leaders were welcomed by Dutch PM Dick Schoof and Secretary General Mark Rutte. The summit is expected to approve a target of 5% of GDP for […]
The NATO Leaders’ Summit began in The Hague with leaders discussing plans to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP and address crises in Ukraine and the Middle East. President Erdoğan briefly met with US President Trump before the session. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the alliance the strongest in history and praised […]
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported that 18 people died and 8,603 were hospitalized due to heat stroke between June 16–22. The elderly accounted for 61.8% of cases. Tokyo, Aichi, and Saitama saw the highest hospitalizations. On June 17, temperatures exceeded 35°C at 65 locations. Experts warn the heat will continue through late […]
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took part in the family photo with NATO leaders during the summit in The Hague. Welcomed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Erdoğan stood between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. His visit follows a meeting with US President […]
Iran’s parliament approved a bill suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) until the safety of its nuclear sites and scientists is guaranteed. The decision passed with 221 votes. Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf criticized the IAEA for failing to condemn recent attacks on Iran’s facilities. Lawmakers chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans after the […]
A deadly landslide struck Bello in Colombia’s Antioquia region, burying homes and vehicles. Governor Andrés Julián confirmed 10 dead and 15 injured. The Andes region is prone to such disasters, especially during the rainy season.