US President Donald Trump was visibly surprised by Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s fluent English during a dinner with African leaders at the White House. After Boakai praised US-Liberia relations in clear English, Trump asked, “Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” unaware that English is Liberia’s official language. When Boakai replied that he […]
Two people were killed and 16 injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported widespread damage to homes, offices, and a clinic. President Zelensky said Russia used 18 missiles and 400 drones, including 200 Iranian-made Shahed UAVs, calling the assault a clear sign of “escalating terrorism.” […]
The Israeli army announced that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, triggering sirens across several regions, including Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank. The missile was reportedly fired by Iran-backed Houthi forces in retaliation for Israel’s actions in the Middle East. No casualties or damage were reported. Residents were urged to take shelter […]
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released footage showing the moment the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C was struck and sank in the Red Sea. The video captures multiple missile strikes hitting the vessel, which had a crew of 22, including 21 Filipinos and one Russian. The attack, carried out on Monday using naval drones and […]
The PKK’s announcement that it will begin disarmament on Friday after over 40 years of armed conflict has received a mixed but largely hopeful reaction in Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). While some remain cautious, many residents in Erbil and border areas see the move as a crucial opportunity for lasting peace. “We hope for […]
One of Türkiye’s largest and most advanced warships, the Gabya-class frigate TCG Gelibolu (F-493), is preparing to join NATO’s Standing Naval Force. Known for its versatile combat capabilities, the 138-meter frigate plays a key role in Türkiye’s “Blue Homeland” doctrine. Built with two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines and capable of exceeding 29 knots, […]
A 45-year-old bridge over the Mahisagar River in Gujarat’s Vadodara district collapsed, killing nine and injuring eight. Five vehicles plunged into the river, and a tanker was left stranded. Rescue teams, including firefighters and divers, responded quickly. Locals blamed officials for ignoring maintenance warnings. The collapse cut a key route between Vadodara and Anand, forcing […]
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain in New Mexico’s Ruidoso region killed three people, including two children, and injured three others. One house was swept away by the floodwaters. Officials said the Rio Ruidoso River rose nearly 2.7 meters within minutes. Emergency crews carried out at least 85 rescues. Authorities urged residents to seek higher […]
A forest fire near Pennes-Mirabeau, close to Marseille, France, has injured 110 people, including nine firefighters and 22 police officers, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. About 800 firefighters are battling the fast-spreading blaze, which was fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation. The fire began from a burning vehicle and has scorched 700 […]
A Ukrainian drone attack on Gorodskoy Beach in Russia’s Kursk region killed three people, including a soldier, and injured seven, among them a child. Acting Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the soldier was helping evacuate civilians after the first UAV strike when a second blast killed him. The attack targeted a family-filled area, with five of […]