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US Deploys 500 Additional National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 500 more National Guard troops will be sent to Washington, D.C., following the shooting of two guardsmen near the White House. Calling the attack “cowardly,” Hegseth vowed to protect the…
Suspect Identified in Shooting of National Guard Near White House
US authorities identified 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The FBI is treating the incident as a “possible terrorist act.”
Both soldiers,…
Maduro Raises Bolivar’s Sword as He Vows to Defend Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, speaking at an event in Caracas marking the 200th anniversary of Simón Bolivar’s “Peruvian sword,” vowed to defend the country against what he called US “imperialist threats.” Wearing military uniform…
Israel Launches New Offensive in Northern West Bank
Israeli forces have begun a large-scale operation in and around Tubas in the occupied West Bank, involving the IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Guard units. Tubas Governor Ahmed al-Assad said troops, backed by a helicopter, surrounded the city,…
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Death Toll Rises to 13
The death toll from a major fire in a 31-story residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has climbed to 13, with 15 others injured. The blaze, which began in one building and spread to seven more, prompted authorities to raise the…
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Enters Third Day, Bringing Services to a Halt
Belgium’s nationwide strike has reached its third day, shutting down public transport, schools, hospitals, airports, and private-sector services. With garbage uncollected for days, piles of waste now line the streets.
Unions…
Floods Kill 17 in Indonesia’s North Sumatra
Severe floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain have killed 17 people and injured 61 in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province. In Sibolga, authorities reported five deaths, three injuries, and four missing residents. Nearby…
Putin Receives Ceremonial Welcome in Kyrgyzstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, during his state visit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov greeted him at Manas International Airport with traditional music and dance.
A…
Fire in Hong Kong High-Rise Leaves Two Seriously Injured
A high-rise building fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district spread rapidly, prompting a large emergency response. Local media said two people were seriously injured and several others were trapped inside. Firefighting efforts are still…
Kilauea in Hawaii Erupts Again, Sending Lava 120 Meters High
On Hawaii’s Big Island in the United States, Kilauea Volcano has erupted for the 37th time since December 2024, sending lava fountains up to 120 meters. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the activity remains confined to the Halemauma…