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Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025. Citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need to preserve the two-state solution,…
US Imposes Major Sanctions on Iran-Linked Shipping Network
The US Treasury has sanctioned over 115 individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iran, mainly targeting the oil smuggling network led by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of a senior adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei. Treasury Secretary Scott…
Australia’s First Orbital Rocket Crashes After 14 Seconds
Australia’s first domestically built orbital rocket, Eris, crashed just 14 seconds after launch from Bowen Spaceport in Queensland. Despite the failure, manufacturer Gilmour Space called it a key milestone for the country’s space…
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warnings After Russia Quake
Japan lifted tsunami warnings triggered by the 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Over 2 million people were urged to evacuate across 21 prefectures. Minor waves up to 1.3 meters were recorded. Transport and postal…
Typhoon Wipha Kills 7 in Thailand, 4 in Laos
Typhoon Wipha has killed at least 7 and injured 143 in Thailand, triggering floods and landslides across 33 provinces. The Thai army joined rescue efforts, using drones and mobile medical units. In neighboring Laos, 4 people died and 4…
Russia Issues Tsunami Alert After Biggest Quake Since 1952
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning across the Pacific coast. Officials reported over 50 aftershocks and minor building damage. No casualties were recorded. Tsunami waves…
Tsunami Alert in Hawaii and California
Following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the United States issued tsunami alerts for Pacific regions, including Hawaii and California. Waves up to 1.7 meters reached Hawaii, prompting flight delays and port…
Russian Doctors Continue Surgery During 8.8 Quake
Medical staff at the Kamchatka Oncology Center in Russia continued surgery undeterred during the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula. Security footage showed the surgical team staying calm amid intense tremors.
Kamchatka…
Houthis Release Video Showing Eternity C Crew Alive
Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen released footage confirming the survival of 10 crew members from the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C, which was sunk on July 7. Initially presumed dead, the crew—including nine Filipinos and one…
Massive Quake Triggers Tsunami in Russia, Pacific on Alert
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami that flooded parts of Severo-Kurilsk. Waves up to 4 meters caused damage, and evacuations were carried out. Japan observed 50 cm waves and urged nearly 2…