The Palestinian Authority reported that Israeli forces and Jewish settlers carried out 2,350 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month. According to the Commission on Colonization and Resistance to the Wall, 1,584 attacks were by Israeli forces, including home demolitions and olive tree uprooting, mostly in Ramallah, Nablus, and Hebron. Settlers […]
The US government has been shut down for 36 days after Democrats and Republicans in Congress failed to agree on a temporary budget to fund federal agencies—marking the longest shutdown in US history. Federal employees continue to work without pay, and essential services such as food aid and childcare programs face major disruptions. Transportation Secretary […]
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.