Browsing Category
WORLD
Southeast Asia Floods Push Death Toll to 295
Severe monsoon floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia have killed 295 people.
Indonesia reported 93 deaths, including major losses in North and West Sumatra. Thailand’s toll reached 144, affecting more than 3.6…
Trump Vows to Halt Immigration from “Third World Countries”
US President Donald Trump said he will reverse immigration policies from before his administration, declaring he will “permanently pause immigration from third world countries” to let the US “fully recover.” His comments came after the…
Zelensky: Ukraine and US to Meet This Weekend on Peace Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian and US delegations will meet this weekend to discuss Kyiv’s peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. He said the talks will build on recent discussions in Geneva and focus on…
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Death Toll Rises to 83
The death toll from the fire at a 31-story tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has climbed to 83, authorities said. Seventy-nine victims died at the scene and four later in hospital.
Police have arrested three members of Prestige…
Israeli Forces Execute Two Palestinians After Surrender in West Bank
In Jenin in the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians moments after they surrendered with their hands raised. Mahmoud Qassem Abdallah, 26, and Youssef Asasa, 37, lifted their shirts to show they were unarmed…
Japan Denies Reports Trump Urged Restraint on China-Taiwan Issue
Tokyo rejected claims that US President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the phone call focused on strengthening…
Death Toll from Indonesia Floods Rises to 49
Severe floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain across Indonesia have killed 49 people, officials said. In North Sumatra alone, 34 deaths were recorded across several districts, including South Tapanuli, Sibolga, and…
Sri Lanka Landslides Kill 31 After Days of Heavy Rain
In Sri Lanka, days of intense rainfall have triggered floods and landslides, killing 31 people and leaving 14 missing. Homes, fields, and roads were submerged, while fallen rocks and trees forced rail services to stop.
The Disaster…
Death Toll Rises to 29 in Indonesia’s North Sumatra Floods
Floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province have left 29 people dead and 67 injured, officials said. Nine people remain missing, and more than 7,000 residents have taken shelter after over 400…
Barzani Urges US Support After Drone Strike on KRG Gas Field
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani condemned the drone attack on the Kormor Gas Field in Sulaymaniyah and called on the United States and international partners to supply defensive equipment to protect vital energy infrastructure. He urged…