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Supermoon Dazzles Skywatchers in Japan
A rare “supermoon” — when the Moon comes closest to Earth — lit up Japan’s night sky, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
The striking view was captured by the Kitasubaru Observatory in Hokkaido’s Nayaro City and by…
Israel and Settlers Carried Out 2,350 Attacks in West Bank in October
The Palestinian Authority reported that Israeli forces and Jewish settlers carried out 2,350 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month.
According to the Commission on Colonization and Resistance to the Wall,…
US Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in History at 36 Days
The US government has been shut down for 36 days after Democrats and Republicans in Congress failed to agree on a temporary budget to fund federal agencies—marking the longest shutdown in US history.
Federal employees continue to work…
Portugal Seizes 1.7 Tons of Cocaine in Atlantic
Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submarine carrying over 1.7 tons of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean, arresting four crew members—two Ecuadorians, one Venezuelan, and one Colombian. Officials said the vessel was heading toward the…
Death Toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in Philippines Rises to 66
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which hit the central Philippines, has risen to 66, officials said. Most of the deaths occurred in Cebu, where severe flooding submerged residential areas. Six military personnel also died when…
US Airstrike Kills Two in Anti-Drug Operation in Eastern Pacific
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that two people were killed in a US airstrike targeting a drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Ordered by President Donald Trump, the strike is part of Washington’s ongoing…
Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Race
Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian mayor in the city’s history. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, secured about 54 percent of the vote…
Seven Dead After Cargo Plane Crashes in Kentucky
At least seven people were killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear said the number could rise as rescue efforts continue, adding, “We are grieving…
Nine Killed in Nursing Home Fire in Bosnia and Herzegovina
At least nine people were killed and 20 injured after a fire broke out at a public nursing home in Tuzla, northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The blaze started on the top floor housing elderly residents and was brought under control after…
Runaway Truck Left Hanging from Second Floor After Crash in China
A runaway truck in Hefeng, Hubei Province, China, smashed through a roadside building and ended up dangling from its second floor. The driver was rescued safely after firefighters stabilized the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and…