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Japan Marks 79th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing
A ceremony was held at Nagasaki Peace Park to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the USA's second atomic bomb attack on Japan. The event honored the memory of those who perished in the devastating bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.…
Two Superyachts Collide Off Naples Coast
Two luxury superyachts collided off the coast of Naples, Italy, on July 22. The 78-meter "Venus," owned by Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Apple founder Steve Jobs, and the 105-meter "Lady Moura," owned by Mexican billionaire…
Ongoing Clashes in Kursk Between Ukraine and Russia
Clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces have persisted for three days after Ukraine advanced into Russia's Kursk region on August 6. Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the attack as a provocation, and Russian forces…
Monsoon Rains in Pakistan: 154 Dead Over Six Weeks
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) reported that monsoon rains over the past six weeks have claimed 154 lives since July 1. The floods, which have wreaked havoc across provinces including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,…
Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Refugee Camp Kills 12 Palestinians
In a recent escalation of violence, an Israeli airstrike targeted three homes in the Bureij Refugee Camp, located in the center of the Gaza Strip. The attack, which struck residences belonging to the Nashwan, Abu Zeina, and Ashour…
Catalonia’s Puigdemont Returns to Spain Amid Arrest Warrant
Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont returned to Spain after seven years in exile, despite an active arrest warrant. Puigdemont fled to Belgium in 2017 after holding an illegal independence referendum in Catalonia. Upon his return, he…
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the Hyuga-nada Sea in Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami warning for the Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime prefectures. The quake,…
Russian Chess Player Poisons Opponent with Mercury
A 40-year-old chess player Amina Abakarova allegedly poisoned her opponent by pouring mercury on the game board in Makhachkala, Russia. Abakarova's opponent, Umayganat Osmanova, fell ill with severe dizziness and nausea 30 minutes into the…
Bomb-Laden Vehicle Explodes in Syria, Killing 9
A bomb-laden vehicle exploded at the Shat Checkpoint in Syria's Azaz district, resulting in the deaths of 9 people and injuries to 13 others. The blast caused extensive damage, rendering many vehicles unusable. While no group has…
Turkish Soldiers Aid Water-Shortage Stricken Kosovars
Amid a week-long water shortage and intense heat in Kosovo's Prizren region, Turkish soldiers stationed in the area have stepped in to assist the struggling locals. Using hoses connected to their barracks' security gate,…