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Merz Meets Xi on First China Visit as German Chancellor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his first official visit since taking office in May 2025. Merz was welcomed by Prime Minister Li Qiang, and five agreements were signed, including…
Explosion Hits Army Ammunition Depot in Thailand
An explosion at an ammunition depot belonging to border troops in Surin province, northeastern Thailand, triggered a large fire and repeated blasts, authorities said. The depot is located about 50 kilometers from the Cambodian…
Trump Says He Will Not Allow Iran to Obtain Nuclear Weapons
In his State of the Union address to Congress, US President Donald Trump said Iran remains “the world’s number one sponsor of terrorism” and vowed it would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. “My preference is to resolve this issue…
SkyDrive Tests Flying Car in Tokyo, Eyes 2028 Launch
Japan-based SkyDrive Inc. successfully conducted the first demonstration flight of its “SD-05” flying car in Tokyo. The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft flew for about 3.5 minutes over Tokyo Bay, covering 150 meters…
Finnish Convert Becomes Hafiz Ahead of Ramadan
A 22-year-old Finnish man who converted to Islam in 2021 has memorized the entire Quran and will lead Tarawih prayers this Ramadan. The young man, who took the name Haldun As-Sanaa, said he “couldn’t even imagine” becoming a…
Flood Death Toll Rises to 25 in Brazil
Severe flooding in Juiz de Fora, in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, has left 25 people dead and 43 missing, authorities said. The municipality confirmed 18 deaths in Juiz de Fora and seven in the nearby city of Ubá, as rescue teams…
Record Ramadan Umrah at Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The Grand Mosque and the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing the largest Ramadan Umrah pilgrimage in history. More than 11 million Muslims have visited the Kaaba so far this Ramadan, with the courtyard around…
Ukraine War Enters Fifth Year With No Clear End
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022, has entered its fifth year, becoming Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Despite limited front-line changes, millions have been displaced and hundreds of…
Seven Dead in Ambulance Plane Crash in India
Seven people were found dead after an ambulance aircraft crashed in Ranchi, Jharkhand state, eastern India, authorities said. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that two of the victims were crew members.
The…
Mexico Deploys 9,500 Troops to Jalisco After Cartel Leader’s Death
Mexico has sent 2,500 additional troops to Jalisco state following deadly violence triggered by the killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera, bringing total deployments to about 9,500, Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said.…