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Arizona Wildfire Burns Over 20,000 Acres
The "Greer Fire" in Arizona, which began on May 13, has burned 20,425 acres and is only 38% contained. A red flag warning remains in effect due to the risk of further spread. Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in…
Cat Used to Smuggle Drugs into Costa Rican Prison
Prisoners at Pococí Prison in Costa Rica attempted to smuggle drugs using a cat. Prison officers spotted the animal in a wooded area near the facility on May 6 and discovered two packages tied to its body. According to the Ministry of…
Speeding Car Runs Red Light in Taiwan, Kills 3 and Injures 13
A speeding vehicle ran a red light in Taipei’s Sanxia District, crashing into motorcycles and pedestrians. Three people, including two students, died and 13 others, including the 78-year-old driver, were injured. The…
Latest Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills 37 Palestinians
At least 37 people, including children, were killed in Israel’s latest airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, local sources reported. The attacks targeted a home in Deir al-Balah, a gas station in the Nuseirat Refugee…
Trump, Putin Agree to Launch Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting over two hours, agreeing to begin immediate ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Putin described the call as…
UK and EU Sign €150bn Defence Deal
At the UK-EU Summit in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa agreed on a new defense and security partnership.
The UK will gain access to the EU’s €150 billion defense credit…
Israel Destroyed 92% of Gaza Houses: UNRWA
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reported that 92% of homes in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed since Israel launched its military operations on October 7, 2023.
UNRWA described the situation as “unimaginable…
Azerbaijan and Iran Launch Joint Military Drill
Azerbaijan and Iran have begun the Araz-2025 joint military exercise in Khojavend, a region liberated from Armenian occupation. The opening ceremony featured tributes to national martyrs and leaders, with both countries' anthems…
May 19 Celebrated at Turkish School in Azerbaijan
A ceremony marking May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day was held at Baku Turkish Anatolian High School in Azerbaijan.
The event was attended by Turkish Ambassador Birol Akgün, Military Attaché Brig. Gen. Gaffar Gören, TRNC…
Storm Kills 3 in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A powerful storm struck Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing three people and injuring 13 others as falling trees and signboards caused widespread damage.
According to rescue official Bilal Ahmad Faizi, the…
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