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Historic Drum Tower Collapses in China
The roof of the Fengyang Drum Tower in China’s Anhui Province collapsed on May 19, causing panic among tourists but no injuries. Built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 1995, the tower had been under…
Floods Kill 2 in Australia’s New South Wales
Severe flooding in New South Wales, Australia, has left two people dead and hundreds of homes without power following heavy rainfall. Thousands were stranded as roads closed and education was suspended across the state.
Premier Chris Minns…
Clashes Erupt at Pension Protest in Argentina
Violence broke out in Buenos Aires as retirees, unions, and football fans protested President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and demanded higher pensions. Clashes with police left many injured near the…
Two Killed in Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Washington
Two Israeli Embassy employees were killed in an armed attack near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., at around 9:00 p.m. local time. The suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested at the scene…
Aid Trucks Enter Gaza, UN Says It Received None
Israel has eased its blockade on Gaza, allowing 100 humanitarian aid trucks to enter the territory via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, according to COGAT. The trucks carried flour, baby food, and medical supplies, all inspected by Israeli…
Trump Calls Attacks on White Farmers in South Africa ‘Genocide’
During a White House meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, former US President Donald Trump described violence against white farmers in South Africa as “genocide” and showed video footage to support his claims. “If…
Ex-Yanukovych Aide Killed in Spain
Andriy Portnov, former aide to ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead in Madrid’s upscale Pozuelo de Alarcon district. Spanish authorities say unidentified gunmen opened fire as the 52-year-old…
Turkic States Adopt Budapest Declaration
The Organization of Turkic States adopted the 71-article Budapest Declaration at its informal summit in Hungary, attended by Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other Turkic leaders. The declaration outlines steps for deeper…
Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns Over Rice Comment
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto has resigned after backlash over a comment claiming he "never had to buy rice" due to supporter gifts. Facing criticism amid rising rice prices, Eto admitted his remark was…
Embassy Attacker Executed in Iran
Iran executed Yasin Huseynzade, who killed one and injured two at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran in 2023. The Iranian judiciary confirmed the execution took place early in the morning.
The attack, which Azerbaijani President…