China issues flood alerts as rivers surge to record levels
Chinese authorities have warned 10 provinces and regions to bolster flood defences as persistent rainfall pushes river levels to record highs. Read more at Read More
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park. Read more at Read…
Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete
A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels. Read more at Read More
US contractors claim colleagues fired live rounds at Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza
Two contractors employed by UG Solutions spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as they were revealing their employers’ internal operations. Read more at Read More
Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, injuring children in Odesa
At least five people, including two children, were injured after a Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Odesa, southern Ukraine, early Thursday morning. Read more at Read More
Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk
Russian officials confirmed on Thursday that the deputy commander of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed in a Ukrainian strike in Russia’s Kursk region. Read more…
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Rome zoo cools animals with icy treats as heatwave grips Italy
With temperatures soaring across Italy, staff at Rome’s zoo are handing out ice-filled treats to help animals beat the heat. Read more at Read More
Gaza heatwave deepens humanitarian crisis amid water shortages
As temperatures in Gaza soar past 30°C, families like Reda Abu Hadayed’s are battling searing heat in makeshift tents with little water or electricity. Read more at Read More
US airstrikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme by ‘one or two years’, Pentagon says
US and Israel’s joint strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites have delayed its program by up to two years, according to the Pentagon’s latest assessment. Meanwhile, Iran has suspended cooperation…