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At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports
A fire at a state-run hospital in Islamabad killed at least 15 newborns. The blaze occurred in a gynaecology ward nursery where 16
topicIran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission
Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary joint shipping route and a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. While a top o
topicUK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
Six Montagu's Harrier chicks have fledged from two nests in England in 2026. The birds, identified as the UK's rarest bird of prey
topicSouth Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
The United States has cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill with South Korea scheduled for next month. The South Korean Marin
topicManga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia agreed Monday to construct three theme parks in the Paris suburbs. The project includes a $7 billion inves
topicArmed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Recent militant attacks on rural villages, palaces, and mosques in northern Nigeria left 33 civilians and security personnel dead
topicCOP17 in Mongolia: Finding solutions to land degradation
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD in Ulaanbaatar is shifting toward private investment and technical exchange to com
topicTornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
A destructive tornado struck the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring 39 people and wrecking 300 homes. Local residents d
Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies
Record flood waters from Typhoon Narra have submerged homes and forced tens of thousands of people to relocate across southern Chi
topicZelensky Says Ukraine Needs $27B as Russia Targets Odesa Ports, Grain Corridor
President Volodymyr Zelensky states Ukraine requires $27B in funding while Russia targets the grain corridor and Odesa ports. The
topicUkraine's Double-Barreled Drone Strikes Snarl Russian Oil Flows
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks against Russian oil infrastructure, causing fires and operational shutdowns. A refinery
topicFire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100
Conflicting reports indicate a significant casualty event after a fire and explosion at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's
topicUkraine Sanctions ‘Masha and the Bear’ Creators Over Alleged Kremlin Propaganda
Ukraine has sanctioned the producers and distributors of the Russian children's series Masha and the Bear. Kyiv alleges the show p
topicScaramucci Reveals Trump’s Makeup Routine
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci claims Donald Trump uses a Bronx bronzer to achieve his orange compl
topicWhat happens when a luxury European river cruise runs out of river? Hundreds of travelers just found out
Record-low water levels across European rivers are disrupting luxury cruises and slowing economic activity. Some cruise operators
topicGaza parents urged to stop children flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas
Israel has threatened forceful military action and the possible evacuation of Gaza residents if kites and balloons continue to ent
topicTwo killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack
Ukrainian drone attacks have struck multiple Russian oil refineries, including facilities in Krasnodar and Kstovo. The strike in K
topicTornado Rips Through Towns in Southern France
A rare tornado struck the Aude region of southern France, causing widespread destruction in the village of Pomas. At least 300 hom
topicMontreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis
Montreal city council passed a modified resolution regarding Gaza after removing a call to suspend ties with Israel. While initial
topicUkrainian forces resume strikes on Russia's Wildberries with reported attack in Tambov Oblast
Ukrainian forces launched long-range drone strikes against Russian infrastructure, destroying a major Wildberries warehouse in Tam
topicUkraine Confronts $27B Defense Shortfall
Ukraine is confronting a defense funding shortfall estimated between 23 billion euros and 27 billion dollars as Western financial
topicUkraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more
Ukraine has received a small batch of Patriot interceptor missiles, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains the country requir
topicIn Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
Canada and other nations are resisting Donald Trump's use of tariffs and economic threats. While Canada lacks the economic scale t
topicBenjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas of strikes over kites launched from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that Israel will step up operations in Gaza if the launch of kites, drones,