A forest fire in New Jersey’s Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area has burned 15,250 acres and forced over 5,000 people to evacuate. Authorities arrested 19-year-old Joseph Kling for intentionally starting the blaze. Prosecutors confirmed the act was deliberate, and officials say it could be the state’s largest wildfire in two decades. Firefighting efforts are […]
Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy Chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operations Department, was killed in a car bomb explosion in Balashikha, near Moscow. Russian Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko confirmed that a homemade explosive device planted in a parked vehicle caused the fatal blast. Moskalik, 59, was known for representing Russia in 2015 Ukraine peace […]
A South Korean documentary crew visited Türkiye’s eastern Hakkari province to film the stunning Cilo Mountains, capturing its glaciers and diverse landscapes. Guided by local nature photographer Emin Noyan, the team described the area as a “natural wonder showing all four seasons at once.” The footage, which includes the region’s culture, history, and ecosystem, will […]
Norway has officially appointed Marie Antoinette Sedin as its first ambassador to Palestine, marking a boost in diplomatic ties. Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik announced the move, calling it a step toward formal relations. The appointment follows Norway’s recognition of Palestine in May, alongside Spain and Ireland. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store called the move […]
Turkish citizens in the US gathered in front of the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., to counter an Armenian genocide commemoration march. Participants displayed photos of Turks killed in Armenian attacks and chanted “No to the genocide lie.” The protest, organized by the Turkish-American National Steering Committee (TASC), saw broad participation from Turkish Americans […]
South Korea and the US have agreed to prepare a trade agreement package by July 8 following high-level talks in Washington. South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to seek exemption from President Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs. Choi […]
A fire broke out at the COEX Convention Center in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam district, triggering panic but causing no casualties. The blaze began around 11:00 a.m. in a second-floor restaurant. Authorities dispatched 33 fire trucks and 121 personnel, who quickly evacuated the building and brought the fire under control within 30 minutes. An investigation is […]
A Royal Thai Police training aircraft crashed into the sea near Hua Hin, killing five officers and seriously injuring one. The DHC-6 Twin Otter plane went down about 100 meters from shore shortly after takeoff during a parachute training flight. Officials confirmed the victims included pilots, technicians, and an engineer. Rescue teams recovered the […]
Former US President Donald Trump said he would wait “a week” before deciding on new sanctions against Russia, warning, “It will not be pleasant… some things will happen.” Speaking alongside Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump criticized Russia’s latest missile strikes on Kyiv, saying peace talks were underway but “missiles were fired.” Trump claimed the […]
A 15-year-old student carried out a knife attack at the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides private high school in Nantes, France, killing a female student and injuring three male students. The attacker, dressed in black with a helmet and ski mask, was subdued by teachers and handed over to police. Authorities have not disclosed the motive. French media […]