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Lavrov Draws Attention with ‘USSR’ Shirt Ahead of Alaska Summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, for the upcoming summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, wearing a T-shirt with “USSR” printed on it. Asked about Trump’s remark that there was a 25%…
Clashes Erupt in Serbia as Protests Enter Third Day
Anti-government protests in Serbia entered their third day, with clashes breaking out between demonstrators and government supporters in Belgrade. Police used tear gas multiple times to separate the groups. In Novi Sad, protesters…
Ukraine Hits Oil Refinery in Russia
The Ukrainian army struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, causing explosions and a fire at the facility, which supplies oil to the Russian military. Ukraine’s General Staff also reported hitting a Russian Armed Forces…
Death Toll From India Floods Reaches 60
The death toll from floods in Chashoti village, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, has risen to 60, with over 100 injured, according to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides, leaving more than…
Palestinians Hurt in West Bank Settler Attacks
Armed Israeli settlers attacked the villages of Susya and Atara in the occupied West Bank, injuring several Palestinians, according to Palestinian media. The attackers threw Molotov cocktails, setting homes and vehicles on fire. Israeli…
Cargo Plane Engine Scrapes Runway in Taiwan
A UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane’s right engine scraped the runway during landing at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan amid strong winds from Typhoon Podul. Sparks were seen as the engine made contact, but no injuries were reported.…
Floods Kill 40 in India’s Jammu and Kashmir
At least 40 people, including two soldiers, have died and over 120 were injured in floods triggered by heavy rains in the village of Chashoti, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Authorities said more than 220 remain missing, while…
Russia and Ukraine swap 84 prisoners each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 84 prisoners each, with the UAE mediating. Russia said its soldiers are in Belarus for medical and psychological care, while Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy confirmed that many returnees…
Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan, China and Hong Kong
Typhoon Podul hit Taiwan with 191 km/h winds, leaving one missing and 143 injured. Over 5,500 people were evacuated, and hundreds of flights were canceled. The storm later reached southern China, causing heavy rain, transport shutdowns, and…
Syria Struggles to Contain Hama Forest Fire
Firefighting efforts continue in Hama, Syria, as a forest fire that started five days ago rages across the Al-Ghab Plain. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and limited water supplies have hindered containment, and some homes have been damaged.…