Trade negotiations between the United States and China entered their second day in Stockholm, Sweden, as both sides seek to resolve a long-standing tariff dispute. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are leading the talks. A permanent tariff agreement is expected by August 12. The current 90-day pause on […]
The Gaza Government Media Office claimed that gangs protected by Israel looted aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip. The office said 87 trucks were allowed in after Israeli forces allegedly killed 11 Palestinian security personnel. It added that many trucks were destroyed in the chaos, while airdropped aid was minimal and landed in conflict zones. […]
Türkiye has introduced its most destructive conventional aircraft bomb, the MK84 GAZAP, at the IDEF 2025 defense fair. Developed by the Ministry of National Defense, GAZAP weighs 2,000 pounds and can be deployed from F-16 and F-4 jets. With a particle dispersion radius of 1 kilometer and a density of 10.16 particles per square […]
Russia bombed a prison in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region, killing 17 inmates and injuring 42, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice. The airstrike hit Bilenke Prison with four bombs, causing heavy damage. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as a violation of international law and labeled it a war crime. Zaporizhia is among the regions Russia […]
Severe floods triggered by heavy rains in Beijing, China, have killed 30 people and forced 80,000 to evacuate. Officials reported major infrastructure damage, with 136 villages left without power or road access. Helicopters are aiding rescue and supply efforts, while schools and tourism have been suspended. President Xi Jinping urged local authorities to brace for […]
A massive forest fire in the Gürsu district of Bursa, Türkiye, has left behind severe destruction, marking one of the region’s worst disasters. The fire, which raged for four days, blackened the foothills of Katırlı Mountain and destroyed vast green areas, including near the Gürsu Municipality Recreation Area and Animal Care Center. Drone footage revealed […]
A gunman armed with an M4 rifle killed four people, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, in a mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The attacker, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, later died by suicide on the 33rd floor. Police say Tamura, who traveled from Colorado, had a history of mental illness and was […]
A session of the Punjab Provincial Assembly in Pakistan descended into chaos after opposition MP Khalid Nisar Dogar (PTI) slapped ruling party MP Hassan Riaz (PML-N). The altercation, sparked by a heated exchange, ended with the session being adjourned. Ruling party members demanded disciplinary action against Dogar.
Monsoon rains continuing since June 26 have caused devastating floods and landslides across Pakistan, killing 281 people and injuring 676, according to the National Disaster Management Agency. Punjab province was the worst hit, with 151 deaths. At least 131 of the victims were children. Authorities warn of more rainfall through July 31 as the crisis […]
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end recent deadly border clashes, following mediation talks in Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the ceasefire would take effect at midnight on July 28 and called it “a vital first step” toward restoring peace. The agreement comes after four days of […]