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43 people died in water accidents in July, including 14 children

MONGOLIA: In July 2025, there were 43 fatalities from water-related accidents in Mongolia, with 14 of the victims being children. The increase in deaths is linked not only to natural dangers but also to human carelessness, especially a lack of supervision and awareness. Many incidents happened near lakes, rivers, and ponds, particularly where children were [...]

29-Year-Old Man Arrested for Assaulting Grandparents with Tool

JAPAN: Police in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, have taken a 29-year-old man, who is unemployed, into custody for allegedly trying to kill his grandparents, who are both in their 80s, by striking them with a tool. Takahashi lives in a separate house on the same land but was present at his grandparents' home when the [...]

Tourism And Drought Strain Water In Western Türkiye

Western Türkiye is facing a serious water crisis due to a mix of drought and high tourist demand. In the village of Germiyan, locals once drew water from just 8–9 meters deep, but now must dig 170 meters to find any. In Cesme, a busy seaside resort, drinking water is now limited to 10 hours [...]

Fresh Violence Breaks Ceasefire In Syria’s Sweida

Armed militias attacked internal security troops in Syria's Sweida province, killing an officer and wounding others. The attackers also bombarded surrounding villages, violating a recent ceasefire. The clash started in mid-July between tribal fighters and Druze groups. The Syrian government deployed troops to halt the violence, and Israel conducted airstrikes, explaining that it desired to [...]

North Korea Rejects South Korea’s Peace Efforts

North Korea has rejected South Korea’s recent efforts to improve ties. Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said her country has no interest in talks, despite South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s attempts to ease tensions. Lee had stopped loudspeaker broadcasts along the border and repatriated six North Koreans to show [...]

Lao Government Boosts Flood Relief And Recovery Efforts

Lao authorities are helping people affected by recent floods in many provinces. On 3 August, Vice President Pany Yathotou visited a flooded village in Xieng Khouang Province, where 34 houses were damaged and one person died. She gave supplies and urged local leaders to repair roads, homes, and schools, and move people living near rivers [...]

Yemen Boat Disaster Kills Many Migrants

A boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, killing at least 86 people. The boat had about 170 migrants, mostly from Ethiopia. Only 42 were rescued. The boat capsized in bad weather near Abyan province. Many bodies have been found along the shore. Yemen is a key route for migrants from the Horn [...]

Air Pollution And Health In Vietnam

Vietnam's air pollution emergency poses a serious public health crisis. During 2023, the PM2.5 concentration in Hanoi averaged at 43.7 µg/m³, far above the WHO-recommended level of 10 µg/m³. This air pollution contributes to more than 60,000 deaths per year nationwide, most due to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and [...]

War Leaves Lebanese Schools In Ruins

Between September and November 2024, Israeli soldiers occupied several schools in southern Lebanon after fighting with Hezbollah. Investigations suggest that in at least two cases, the schools were intentionally destroyed, looted, and damaged, and these acts can be termed as war crimes. Over 100 schools were burned or seriously damaged, preventing thousands of children from [...]

Israel Under Pressure To Save Hostages

Two new videos released by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad show two Israeli hostages, Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, in terrible condition. Evyatar is seen digging in a tunnel, saying he’s growing weaker every day. Rom is crying in pain, unable to walk or eat. Their families agreed to share the videos to show their [...]

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