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Storms Hit Southern USA, Killing 18
At least 18 people, including two children, died as severe storms and flash floods swept through southern and midwestern USA. Tennessee reported 10 deaths, while Arkansas and Kentucky were also heavily affected.
The storm caused…
Evacuation in Japan Over Forest Fire Threat
A forest fire in Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture, prompted authorities to issue an evacuation warning to 1,534 residents in 924 households. The blaze began during a garbage burning operation and spread rapidly due to dry conditions.
Fire crews…
Hamas Launches Rocket Attack on Israeli Cities
Ten rockets were fired from Gaza toward the Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod, with five intercepted by air defenses. One person in Ashkelon was injured by shrapnel, and minor injuries were reported during panic evacuations.
Hamas’…
Ambulance Helicopter Crashes Off Japan, 3 Dead
An ambulance helicopter carrying six people crashed into the sea off Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, killing three. The aircraft lost contact 10 minutes after takeoff from Tsushima Island en route to Fukuoka.
Three survivors were rescued,…
Deadly Floods Hit DR Congo Capital
At least 30 people were killed in floods caused by heavy rains in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, over the weekend. The Ndjili River overflowed, blocking a national highway and leaving drivers…
Pakistan Struggles to Contain Underground Well Fire
A fire that erupted during drilling in a 1,200-meter-deep well in Korangi Creek, Karachi, on March 29 remains uncontrolled after eight days.
Authorities paused extinguishing efforts due to extreme heat and reported dangerous…
China Hits Back at US Tariffs
China has imposed a 34% customs duty on all US goods in response to the same rate announced by US President Donald Trump. The move includes trade restrictions on rare earth exports critical to tech and defense industries and the…
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Sends Ash 1.5 km High
The Marapi Volcano in western Sumatra, Indonesia, erupted again, spewing a column of ash 1.5 kilometers into the air. Authorities warned nearby residents to remain cautious due to potential ashfall.
The volcano is one of Indonesia’s 127…
NATO, EU Reaffirm Support for Ukraine
On the second day of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels, member state foreign ministers convened for the North Atlantic Council Session, joined by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed…
Deadly Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions in Russia-Ukraine War
At least 5 people were killed and 34 injured in Kharkiv after Russian drone strikes hit residential areas, causing fires and heavy damage. Ukraine’s Air Force reported intercepting 42 of 78 drones overnight.
In retaliation, Ukraine…