The Israeli army deployed tear gas against hundreds of Druze attempting to cross from Syria into Israel amid renewed clashes in Sweida. The IDF reinforced its presence along the Syrian border and reported that several Israeli Druze crossed into Syria. Prime Minister Netanyahu urged them to return, warning they risk harm and hinder military operations.
Mosul International Airport in Iraq, heavily damaged during the 2014 ISIS occupation, has reopened after 11 years. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani officially inaugurated the renovated airport, announcing it will be fully operational within two months. The main runway was extended to 3,000 meters to handle large aircraft. The airport, once used as an […]
Armed clashes erupted again between Druze groups and Syrian government forces in Sweida, Syria, just a day after a ceasefire was announced. Syria’s Defense Ministry stated that armed groups resumed attacks, prompting military response under rules of engagement. Residents were urged to stay home and report illegal groups. According to the Syrian Observatory for […]
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed an airstrike targeting the entrance to the Syrian government’s General Staff Headquarters in Damascus, Syria. The IDF stated it is closely monitoring developments, particularly attacks on Druze civilians in southern Syria, and is prepared for further action in line with political directives.
A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted again, marking its ninth eruption since December 2023. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reported that the Sundhnukur crater near Grindavik began spewing lava and smoke early in the morning, forming a fissure up to 1,000 meters long. Authorities confirmed there is no immediate threat, and flights […]
Two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, after their vehicle was swept into a creek during flooding caused by heavy rains. Rescue teams responded quickly, but both victims died at the scene. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, warning of high storm intensity across the region. In New York City, subway […]
US President Donald Trump cautioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against striking Moscow, saying, “He shouldn’t target Moscow.” Speaking on the White House lawn, Trump stated he was not taking sides but wanted to “stop the deaths.” He reiterated his warning that if Russia doesn’t agree to peace within 50 days, he would impose 100% tariffs […]
The European Union failed to reach an agreement on its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia requested a postponement. EU foreign ministers, meeting in Brussels, discussed Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Georgia, and Moldova. High Representative Kaja Kallas expressed regret over the delay, stating Slovakia’s stance may stem from domestic politics. Slovakia reportedly wants to keep […]
The death toll from monsoon-triggered floods in Pakistan has risen to 117, with 253 injured, according to the National Disaster Management Agency. Punjab province recorded the highest number of fatalities. The Meteorological Department warned that heavy rains will continue until July 17 in central and high-altitude regions. Vulnerable to climate change, Pakistan has seen worsening […]
In England, 39-year-old Daniel Graham and 32-year-old Adam Carruthers were each sentenced to four years and three months in prison for cutting down the 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland in September 2023. Judge Christina Lambert said the act was carried out “out of pure bravado.” The tree, which also damaged a section of […]