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Thousands Evacuate as California Wildfire Rages
A fast-spreading wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades near Los Angeles has forced the evacuation of 30,000 residents from 10,000 households. Strong winds have driven the flames into residential areas, prompting a large-scale…
France’s Far-Right Figure Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front party and a polarizing figure in European politics, has died at 96 after prolonged health issues, his family confirmed.
Born in 1928 in La Trinité-sur-Mer, Le Pen…
Heavy Flooding Hits Mecca After Torrential Rain
Severe rainfall in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, caused streets to flood, turning roads into lakes and sweeping vehicles away in powerful currents. The Saudi Meteorological Service issued a red alert for Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah as hail,…
Damascus Airport Resumes International Flights
Damascus International Airport has reopened to international flights, with the first flight departing for Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The airport, closed since December 8 after the fall of the Assad regime,…
Death Toll Rises to 95 in China’s Tibet Earthquake
The death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Shigatse, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, has risen to 95, with at least 130 reported injured.
The earthquake struck the Dingri region of Shigatse at 09:05 local time,…
Syrian Scholar Thanks Türkiye for Supporting Syrians
Syrian Islamic scholar Abdullazez Al-Hatib al-hasani expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people for their support and hospitality toward Syrians during the country's prolonged civil war.…
North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile
North Korea has successfully tested a new medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile, reportedly reaching speeds 12 times the speed of sound and a range of 1,500 kilometers. Leader Kim Jong Un, who observed the test, declared it a…
Trump Confirmed as 2024 US President-Elect
The US Congress officially confirmed Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election, securing 312 Electoral College votes against Vice President Kamala Harris’s 226. The session, held on the anniversary of…
Snowstorm Claims 9 Lives in the US
A severe snowstorm sweeping across the central and eastern United States has claimed nine lives and caused widespread disruptions. Fatalities from snow-related traffic accidents were reported in Virginia (3), Missouri (2),…
NYC Launches $9 Traffic Congestion Fee
New York City has implemented the USA's first "traffic congestion fee" to address heavy traffic in Manhattan. Vehicles entering designated zones south of 60th Street during peak hours will be charged $9, with a reduced fee of…