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Turkmens’ Protest Against Local Government Continues in Kirkuk
Turkmens in Iraq’s Altunköprü district have blocked the Kirkuk-Erbil highway amid ongoing protests over lack of representation in local government. Demonstrators oppose the recent appointment of a municipality manager not from the district…
Malaysia Bans US Plastic Waste Imports
Malaysia has officially banned plastic waste imports from the United States and other non-signatories of the Basel Convention as of July 1, 2025. The ban, part of Malaysia’s broader effort to curb foreign waste, blocks shipments including…
Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Escalate Amid Detentions and Deadly Raids
Amid rising tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani community leader in Yekaterinburg, Shahin Shikhlinski, and his son Mutvali were briefly detained by Russian police near Baku Plaza shopping mall on July 1. Footage of the harsh…
Russian UAV Strike Hits Ukrainian Recruitment Office: 2 Dead
A Russian drone attack targeted a military recruitment office in Poltava, central Ukraine, killing 2 people and injuring 11 others.
Poltava Governor Vladimir Kohut confirmed that the UAV strike caused a fire and damaged nearby civilian…
Portuguese Footballer Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash in Spain
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota (28), who played for Liverpool FC in the English Premier League, died in a traffic accident in Spain along with his brother Andre.
The Portuguese Football Federation expressed deep sorrow, stating,…
Forest Fire Destroys 600 Hectares in Germany
A forest fire in Gohrischheide National Park, Saxony, Germany, has destroyed 600 hectares and spread into neighboring Brandenburg amid a severe heat wave.
Over 100 residents were evacuated, and two firefighters were injured. A total of 480…
Thousands Evacuated from Wildfire on Greece’s Crete Island
Around 5,000 people were evacuated after a forest fire broke out in Yerapatra on the Greek island of Crete, spreading to nearby homes. Four elderly residents were hospitalized with respiratory issues.
Strong winds hampered firefighting,…
Ukrainian UAV Strike Kills 1 in Russia’s Lipetsk Region
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Lipetsk region killed a woman in her 70s and damaged buildings, including a house and a construction site in Yelets. Regional Governor Igor Artamonov confirmed the death and reported a small fire…
Israeli Strike on Gaza Food Stalls Kills 6
Six Palestinians were killed and 70 injured when the Israeli army targeted an area with food stalls near Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza. Local sources said some hospital staff were also among the injured.
According to the Palestinian…
Ferry Sinks En Route to Bali, 4 Dead and 31 Missing
A ferry traveling from Java to Bali sank off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 4 people, with 31 still missing and 30 rescued. The “KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya” ferry capsized around 12:50 AM local time. Videos shared by passengers…