An explosion at a fireworks and firecracker shop in Xiangyang, Hubei province, China, killed 12 people. The blast triggered a fire that destroyed about 50 square meters of the store. Authorities said the cause of the explosion is under investigation. Fireworks-related accidents are relatively common in China, including a deadly factory blast in Hunan province […]
The Second International Namangan Automobile Festival brought modified and custom-designed vehicles to Namangan, eastern Uzbekistan, attracting participants from across the country as well as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The event, organized by the Namangan Governorate, featured a city parade followed by a two-day exhibition. Awards were presented in categories including Best Retro Car and Best […]
The second day of US-mediated trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine has begun in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, said working groups are refining the political and military parameters discussed on the first day. US envoy Steve Witkoff described the initial six-hour session as […]
Wildfires have scorched 153,300 acres across Oklahoma, USA, forcing evacuations in parts of Woodward County. According to the Oklahoma Forestry Service, the Ranger Road fire in Beaver County alone burned 145,000 acres and spread into neighboring Kansas due to strong winds. Governor Kevin Stitt urged residents to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders as high […]
Sanae Takaichi was re-elected prime minister in a special session of Japan’s National Assembly in Tokyo following the Liberal Democratic Party’s landslide victory in the February 8 early general elections. Takaichi secured majority support in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, beginning her second term. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party […]
An avalanche on Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, USA, left 10 skiers missing while six were rescued alive. The incident occurred during a snowstorm, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities said it took several hours for teams to reach the survivors due to severe weather. Two of the rescued skiers were hospitalized with […]
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, made “meaningful progress.” He said both sides agreed to keep their leaders informed and continue working toward a deal. The first day of negotiations lasted six hours and was described as tense by […]
Two people died in an avalanche at the Courmayeur ski resort in Italy’s Aosta Valley region. The avalanche struck on Sunday, trapping three skiers under the snow. One skier died at the scene, while another died en route to hospital. The third was injured and taken to Le Molinette Hospital in Turin
At least four people died and 29 were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving more than 30 vehicles on Interstate 25 near Pueblo, Colorado, USA. Authorities said a sandstorm reduced visibility to nearly zero, triggering the multi-vehicle collision. Police spokesperson Brian Lyons confirmed the fatalities occurred in separate vehicles and said identification efforts are […]
Italy summoned Iran’s ambassador to Rome after an Iranian lawmaker tore up a photograph of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and other European leaders during a parliamentary session in Tehran, Iran. The act was carried out by Iranian MP Mojtaba Zarei, who criticized Western countries and shouted slogans in support of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Italian […]