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 […]
A train collided with a truck carrying vehicles that was stuck at a level crossing in Schertz, Texas, dragging it about 50 meters. No injuries were reported, but authorities launched an investigation into the incident. It marks the city’s second train-truck collision in a week, following a crash involving a passenger train and a stone-loaded […]
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines, killing two people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate in the Visayas, Luzon, and Mindanao regions. Flooding submerged homes and vehicles in Cebu, while strong winds toppled trees and power lines. Around 100 flights were canceled, and the storm is expected to reach central Vietnam on Thursday. […]
Thirteen drug cartel members were killed in a shootout with security forces in Sinaloa, Mexico. Authorities said the clash erupted when gang members opened fire on patrols in Guasave. Four suspects were detained, nine hostages rescued, and several weapons and vehicles seized. The ongoing power struggle between Sinaloa Cartel factions loyal to El Chapo’s sons […]
A Romanian worker was killed after being trapped under rubble when part of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti Tower collapsed during restoration near the Colosseum in Rome. Another worker was rescued with minor injuries, while two others were slightly hurt. Built in the early 1200s for Pope Innocent III’s family, the tower was undergoing […]
A thick morning fog settled over Istanbul, especially around the Istanbul Strait, reducing visibility but offering breathtaking views. In Beşiktaş’s Ortaköy district, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge vanished into the mist as residents walked the coast and photographed the scene.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toured the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea and later met South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. The two discussed alliance issues, including US troop flexibility, Seoul’s bid to regain wartime command, and possible US nuclear submarine support.
Part of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti Tower near the Colosseum in Rome collapsed during restoration work, injuring three workers and trapping one under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to free the trapped worker, though authorities warn of a risk of further collapse. Built by Pope Innocent III for his family, the tower is […]
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova dismissed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s claim that Armenians’ attitudes toward Turks and Azerbaijanis were shaped by “KGB agents,” noting that “the KGB was established in 1954, while the so called-Armenian genocide took place in 1915—about 40 years earlier.” Zakharova’s statement came in response to Pashinyan’s parliamentary remarks calling […]