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EU Fails to Approve New Russia Sanctions
The European Union failed to reach an agreement on its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia requested a postponement. EU foreign ministers, meeting in Brussels, discussed Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Georgia, and Moldova. High…
Monsoon Floods Kill 117 Across Pakistan
The death toll from monsoon-triggered floods in Pakistan has risen to 117, with 253 injured, according to the National Disaster Management Agency. Punjab province recorded the highest number of fatalities. The Meteorological Department…
Two Men Jailed in England for Cutting Down Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree
In England, 39-year-old Daniel Graham and 32-year-old Adam Carruthers were each sentenced to four years and three months in prison for cutting down the 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland in September 2023. Judge…
Flood Emergency Paralyzes NYC and New Jersey
A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey due to severe flash flooding, while parts of New York City, including the subway system, were submerged by heavy rainfall.
Governor Phil Murphy urged residents to stay home, as submerged…
Ceasefire Declared in Syria’s Sweida After Deadly Clashes
Syrian Defense Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Kasra announced a ceasefire in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, where deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups have killed 99 people since Sunday.
Abu Kasra stated that…
Türkiye Marks July 15 Coup Anniversary in Baku
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Baku, Birol Akgün, emphasized the country's unwavering stance against the FETÖ terrorist organization at a July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day commemoration held at the Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan’s capital.…
Cadet Cuts Ear During France’s Bastille Day Parade
A French military cadet accidentally severed part of his ear with his own sword during the July 14 Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées. Despite the injury, the cadet continued marching. The French Army later confirmed he was in good…
Drone Targets Oil Field in Northern Iraq
A drone strike hit the Sersenk Oil Field in the Duhok province of Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) on Monday morning. The KRG Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed that the attack, carried out by an explosive-laden UAV, caused no…
EU Nears 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said a political agreement on the 18th sanctions package against Russia is imminent, expressing hope it would be reached today. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Kallas emphasized…
Fire Tornado Sparks Fear in Utah Wildfire
A wildfire in the La Sal Mountains of Utah, USA, produced a rare fire tornado, captured on video by firefighters. Strong winds fueled the phenomenon, raising alarm, though no injuries were reported. The Deer Creek Fire has scorched over…