A wildfire near Eskişehir in western Türkiye killed at least 10 people, including five forest workers and five rescuers. The fire spread quickly because of high temperatures and strong winds, forcing several villages to evacuate. The workers were caught when the flames suddenly changed direction. Fourteen others are injured and receiving hospital treatment. Türkiye has [...]
A Syrian government committee says over 1,400 mostly Alawite civilians were killed in sectarian violence in coastal regions in March’2025. The report blames armed groups loyal to the former Assad regime but says there’s no proof military leaders ordered the attacks. The committee identified 298 suspects, arrested 37, and confirmed serious crimes like murder, torture, [...]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told his soldiers to be ready for "real war" at any time, saying they must be able to defeat the enemy in every battle. This comes as North Korea continues to support Russia in its war in Ukraine. State TV showed artillery units firing shells into the sea, with [...]
Days of heavy rain and Storm Wipha have caused flash floods and rising rivers in many provinces of Laos, including Luang Prabang, Huaphan, Xiengkhouang, Xayabouly, Khammuan, and Vientiane. In Luang Prabang, Xiengngeun, Nan, and Pakxaeng districts are badly hit. Eighteen villages in Xiengngeun are flooded, and emergency teams are assisting people in relocating to safe [...]
A fire broke out at the Corniche Hypermarket in Kut, Iraq, killing at least 61 people, with many others injured or missing. The five-story shopping center had only opened a week earlier. Most victims died from suffocation in bathrooms, and 14 bodies remain unidentified. Videos showed flames tearing through the mall as firefighters rescued people, [...]
Israel launched new airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi-controlled port of Hodeida, warning Yemen could face the same fate as Iran. This marks the second Israeli strike on the port in a month. The attacks follow repeated Houthi missile and drone launches at Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Israel claims it targeted Houthi military infrastructure, [...]
A tourist boat named Wonder Sea Boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden thunderstorm, killing at least 37 people and leaving five missing. The boat was carrying 48 passengers, mostly Vietnamese families from Hanoi, and five crew members. More than 20 children were on board. Ten people, including a 14-year-old boy trapped [...]
Lebanon’s new government faces a tough challenge in convincing Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, to give up its weapons and become just a political party. The US says Hezbollah must disarm for Lebanon to get international aid and political stability. But Hezbollah’s leader refuses, saying they will keep their arms until Israel fully withdraws from Lebanese [...]
Israel carried out another airstrike on Yemen’s Hodeida port, saying it was targeting Houthi military sites. This is the second time in a month that Israel has attacked the port. Israel says the Houthis have been firing missiles and drones at Israel to support Hamas in Gaza. According to Israeli officials, the port was being [...]
Iran may soon start water rationing in most areas due to decades of poor planning and worsening climate change. Some cities have already begun rationing, with reports of water cuts and low quality in Tehran and other provinces. People are facing increasing water shortages and outages, especially during ongoing extreme heat. A lawmaker blamed the [...]
