Mine Collapse in DRC’s Lualaba Province Kills 32

A copper mine collapse in the Kalando area of Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 32 people, officials said. Interior Minister Roy Kaumba Mayonde warned that more miners may still be trapped. Authorities said illegal miners entered the site despite access being banned due to heavy rain and landslide risks. A […]

Rewri: The Sweet Winter Craft of Punjab, Pakistan

From Gujranwala to Multan, in the center of Punjab, Pakistan, there is a sweetness that has spread throughout the world. Made from sugar, jaggery, and sesame seeds, rewri is a traditional dry sweet that tells a tale of trade, community, and craftsmanship. These workshops come to life each winter. The smell of toasted sesame and […]

Death Toll Rises to Six in Russian Strikes on Kyiv

  The death toll from Russia’s overnight missile and UAV attacks on Kyiv has risen to six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed. Thirty-five people were injured as Russian forces targeted energy sites, civilian infrastructure, and residential areas.

China Returns Three Astronauts After Crack Delays Space Station Departure

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after a nine-day delay caused by a cracked window in their Shenzhou-20 return capsule, which was struck by space debris. The crew, Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie, completed a six-month mission on the Tiangong Space Station and landed safely in Inner Mongolia aboard the backup Shenzhou-21 craft. […]

Families of Sarajevo Victims React to Foreign “Sniper Tourism”

Fikret Grabovica, head of the Association of Families of Children Killed During the Siege of Sarajevo, said families were “shocked” to learn that foreigners allegedly paid Serb forces to shoot civilians, including children, during the Bosnian War. His remarks follow an Italian investigation into possible involvement of Italian nationals in these so-called “manhunts.” Grabovica said […]

Russian Strikes on Kyiv Kill Three, Injure 26

  Russia hit Kyiv overnight with missiles and drones, targeting energy sites, civilian infrastructure, and residential areas. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said three people were killed and 26 injured, including two children. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported damage to around 30 homes and urged G7 countries to quickly implement tougher measures, including freezing Russian assets. […]

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Launches NASA Mars Mission

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, owned by Jeff Bezos, launched from Cape Canaveral as part of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars. The rocket placed two satellites into orbit and successfully landed about 10 minutes later. The satellites are expected to reach Mars in 22 months to study its atmosphere and magnetic field. Blue Origin CEO […]

Türkiye Holds State Ceremony for Soldiers Killed in C-130 Crash

Forensic procedures have been completed for the 20 Turkish soldiers who died in the C-130 cargo plane crash on the Georgia–Azerbaijan border. Their bodies were transferred from the Ankara Forensic Medicine Institute to Mürted Air Base for a state ceremony. Following the ceremony, three soldiers will be buried in Ankara, while the remaining 17 will […]

Turkish Firefighting Plane Crashes in Croatia, Killing Pilot

A Turkish Air Tractor firefighting plane crashed near the Croatian city of Senj, killing its pilot. The aircraft was one of two planes returning toward Zagreb after turning back due to heavy fog. The missing AT-802 was located in the Krivi Put area after the pilot issued an emergency call before disappearing from radar. Croatian […]