The death toll from devastating floods in central Texas climbed to 87 on Tuesday, as emergency crews continued searching for missing people in Kerr County, the hardest-hit area. Torrential rains that began before dawn on Friday caused the Guadalupe River to overflow, sweeping away homes, campsites, and vehicles. Officials fear
A fast-moving wildfire broke out early on July 7 near the village of Pauls in northeastern Spain, prompting authorities to order more than 18,000 residents in the Tarragona province to stay indoors and dozens more to evacuate as the flames consumed nearly 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of vegetation. The fire
A sweeping defense initiative was announced today by the United Kingdom, signaling a major shift toward “war-fighting readiness” in response to what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as the “most immediate threat since the Cold War.” The plan includes massive investments in nuclear warheads, attack submarines, munitions factories, and cyber
In a major escalation, Israel’s security cabinet voted this week to expand its ground offensive in Gaza, aiming to seize full territorial control of the enclave and maintain a military presence until Hamas is disarmed or removed. The new plan, approved under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, will roll out
Germany is set to embark on a major economic and defense shift as political leaders push forward plans for a €500 billion infrastructure fund and an overhaul of the country’s debt rules. The move, agreed upon by the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (C.D.U./C.S.U.) and the Social Democratic Party (S.P.D.),
A U.S. funding freeze has disrupted key international efforts to investigate alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine, halting critical support for Ukrainian prosecutors and non-governmental organizations involved in gathering evidence. The pause in foreign assistance has affected six U.S.-funded projects worth $89 million, directly impacting war crimes investigations and anti-corruption
Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, further intensifying a conflict that has now lasted 15 months. Meanwhile, international diplomatic efforts, led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, are pushing for a ceasefire. Palestinian medical workers reported casualties in Gaza City, Jabalia, and Deir Al-Balah. Israel’s
Thousands of people took to the streets in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Sunday to demand accountability one month after the deadly collapse of a concrete roof canopy outside the city’s railway station. The collapse killed 15 people and injured two, turning a sunny day into a tragedy. Protesters marched silently,
In an escalating diplomatic dispute, India lodged a formal protest with Canada on Saturday over allegations that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah orchestrated violence against Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, described the accusations as “absurd and baseless,” responding to statements made by
The United States military launched a series of airstrikes on several cities in Yemen on 4 October, 2024, targeting Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas, including the capital, Sanaa, and the critical port city of Hodeidah. These strikes, carried out by the U.S. Central Command (C.E.N.T.C.O.M.), were aimed at 15 targets tied to
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has called for a comprehensive investigation following the death of a man in police custody in Lahijan, a northern city in Iran. The incident, which has garnered significant attention, raises serious concerns about human rights and the treatment of detainees by law enforcement in Iran. According
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Hezbollah launched a significant barrage of missiles and drones at Israel, marking one of the most intense exchanges in over ten months of continuous border conflict. Israel responded swiftly and decisively, deploying around 100 jets to strike targets in southern Lebanon in an
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested late Saturday at Le Bourget airport near Paris after landing on a private jet from Azerbaijan, according to multiple sources. The 39-year-old Russian-born entrepreneur was detained as part of a preliminary investigation by French authorities, sparking immediate reactions
United States (U.S.) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday, embarking on a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. His visit comes at a critical juncture as tensions remain high and peace negotiations show limited progress. Despite Blinken’s efforts, the Palestinian militant
A devastating plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday resulted in the deaths of all 61 individuals on board. The regional turboprop aircraft, operated by Voepass, crashed into a residential neighborhood in Vinhedo, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of São Paulo. The plane had taken off from Cascavel in the
North Korean hackers have conducted a global cyber espionage campaign to steal classified military secrets in support of Pyongyang’s banned nuclear weapons program, according to a joint advisory from the United States (U.S.), Britain, and South Korea released on Thursday, July 25th. The hackers, known as Anadriel or APT45 by
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday, targeting Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, according to the enclave’s health ministry. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the attack but stated it remained unclear whether Deif and another Hamas commander had been
Hundreds of visitors died amid scorching heat during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, according to press reports and foreign ministries. Diplomatic sources told Agence France Presse (A.F.P.) on Tuesday that at least 550 people have died during the Hajj, with 323 of those being Egyptians who succumbed to heat-related
Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, on Sunday. Missile fragments fell on a suburban Kyiv apartment building, and a guided bomb killed one person in Kharkiv. These attacks come more than 28 months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its
In a landmark development, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defense pact on Wednesday, signaling a significant shift in regional alliances. The agreement, which Kim described as an “alliance,” marks one of Russia’s most strategic moves in Asia in recent years, just
