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Road Collapse Hits University Area in Serbia
A connecting road and retaining wall next to the Kragujevac University Center of Excellence in central Serbia collapsed after heavy rain and snowfall, making a large sinkhole but causing no injuries. Parts of the road continue to fall as…
South Asia Flood Death Toll Climbs to 1,220
Severe floods and landslides across South Asia have killed 1,220 people as heavy rains continue to devastate the region. Indonesia reported 631 deaths, 2,600 injuries, and 472 missing, with one million people evacuated.
In Sri…
Bulgaria Sees Mass Protests Over 2026 Budget and Euro Adoption
Tens of thousands protested across Bulgaria against the 2026 budget bill and alleged government corruption. In Sofia, clashes erupted outside the National Assembly as demonstrators threw stones and firecrackers, prompting police to…
Russia Says It Has Taken Control of Key Cities in Eastern Ukraine
Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces have taken control of Pokrovsk in Donetsk and Vovchansk in Kharkiv. Commanders also reported gains in Myrnohrad, Zaporizhia, and…
Maduro Vows “Absolute Loyalty” Amid Rising US-Venezuela Tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters in Caracas that he would “never, ever betray” the Venezuelan people, repeating the pledge of loyalty he made at Hugo Chavez’s funeral.
Maduro accused the US of trying to…
South Korea Launches Arirang 7 Satellite
South Korea’s Arirang 7 satellite was successfully launched aboard Arianespace’s Vega-C rocket from French Guiana, KASA announced. The satellite reached its planned orbit 44 minutes after liftoff, with first contact confirmed by KARI.…
Gaza’s Islamic University Reopens After Two-Year Shutdown
Despite ongoing tensions, the Islamic University of Gaza has resumed in-person classes for the first time in two years. Students are returning to buildings damaged by Israeli strikes, with limited restored classrooms now in use.…
Hong Kong Residential Fire Death Toll Rises to 151
The death toll from the November 26 fire at the 31-story Wang Fuk Court skyscraper in Hong Kong has climbed to 151. Police Chief Tsang Shuk-yin said 40 people remain missing and 13 suspects have been detained for “manslaughter,” noting some…
Zelensky Meets Macron in Paris for Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris, where he was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. The two leaders held talks as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts linked to the Geneva…
Gaza Resident Turns Israeli Armored Vehicle Into Solar Charging Station
Amid severe power outages in Gaza, Yahya Hajij from Gaza City has converted an armored vehicle abandoned by Israeli forces into a solar-powered phone charging station, offering locals a much-needed lifeline.
Hajij said he launched…