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Emergency Declared in New Zealand Amid Decade-Strong Winds
New Zealand is battling its strongest winds in a decade, prompting states of emergency in Christchurch and other regions. Schools and flights were canceled in the capital Wellington, where wind speeds reached 87 km/h.…
Storms Kill Six in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma
Severe storms across Pennsylvania and Oklahoma have left six dead and caused widespread damage. In Oklahoma, two people died after their vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, prompting evacuations and rescues. Four others died…
Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odessa and Kharkiv
Two people were killed and five injured in a Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Odessa, damaging homes, a school, a supermarket, and infrastructure. Fires broke out across the city. Ukraine’s rail company reported…
Sandstorm Worsens Conditions in Gaza
A sandstorm has swept through the Gaza Strip, damaging tents sheltering displaced Palestinians amid ongoing Israeli attacks. Authorities warned the storm poses health risks, especially for people with asthma, allergies,…
Israel Seeks Global Help as Fires Rage Near Jerusalem
Israel has appealed for international aid to battle massive forest fires sweeping through Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem, with one suspect detained for possible arson.
Fires broke out in five locations, prompting Israel to request firefighting…
Japanese Students Explore Islam at Tokyo Mosque
A group of high school students from Saitama’s Omiya Kita High School visited the Tokyo Mosque as part of a cultural study program ahead of a trip to Malaysia and Singapore.
The mosque welcomed 350 students,…
Power Outage in Spain Leaves 7 Dead
A massive power outage across Spain and parts of Portugal on Monday disrupted transport, mobile networks, and financial systems.
Spanish authorities confirmed seven deaths linked to the blackout. In Galicia, three people reportedly died…
Massive Market Fire in Tbilisi Contained
A major fire broke out early morning at a market near Vokzalnaya Ploshchad metro station in Tbilisi, Georgia, spreading across 15,000 square meters.
Thirty firefighting teams responded, and the blaze was brought under control after several…
Russia, North Korea Begin Bridge Project over Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have started building a highway bridge over the Tumen River to boost trade and regional ties.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called the project a symbol of growing strategic…
US Hits Over a Thousand Houthi Targets in Yemen
The Pentagon announced that over 1,000 Houthi targets in Yemen have been struck since airstrikes began on March 15, killing fighters and leaders.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the strikes aimed to weaken Houthi…