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Russia, Ukraine Swap 146 Prisoners Each
The Russian Defense Ministry said 146 Russian soldiers were returned in exchange for 146 Ukrainian prisoners of war, following talks mediated in Istanbul. Eight Russian civilians from the Kursk region were also released.
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UN Declares Famine in Gaza
The UN Integrated Food Security Stage Classification (IPC) officially declared a famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, warning that over 500,000 people face “catastrophic” conditions. Another 1.7 million are in emergency…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Pipeline Facility
The Ukrainian army attacked the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region, a key part of the Druzhba pipeline that carries Russian oil to Europe. Hungary confirmed crude supplies were halted, with Foreign Minister Peter…
Colombia Hit by Deadly Attacks, 18 Killed
A car bomb near the Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base in Cali, Colombia, killed six people and injured 71, prompting the mayor to declare martial law. Defense officials condemned the blast as a terrorist attack by the EMC, a FARC dissident group.…
Kim Jong-un Awards Soldiers Fighting in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un awarded the Order of Heroism to troops who fought alongside Russian forces on the Kursk front against Ukraine. At a ceremony in Pyongyang, Kim said their “victory protects the honor of our army and…
Trump Praises Law Enforcement in D.C.
US President Donald Trump visited law enforcement in Washington, D.C., praising security efforts that he said lowered crime rates. “We’re going to have the best capital city we’ve ever had. It’s going to look better than ever,” he told…
Hurricane Erin Shuts Beaches Along US East Coast
Hurricane Erin, a massive Category 5 storm nearly 600 miles wide, has brought strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous waves from North Carolina to New York. States of emergency were declared in North Carolina and New Jersey, while…
Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed eight people, including four children, and injured 14 others, some critically. The strike came as Israel pressed ahead with its invasion plan after securing the city’s outskirts.…
Pakistan Fireworks Blast Kills Two
An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Karachi, Pakistan, killed two people and injured 34. The blast damaged nearby buildings and vehicles, while sporadic explosions inside the warehouse hampered firefighting efforts. Crews managed to…
Germany Reports 18,500 Child Abuse Cases in 2024
Germany recorded 18,585 cases of sexual abuse against children and young people last year, averaging 50 victims a day, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced in Berlin. Of these, 16,354 involved children under 14 and 1,191…