Millions take part in national earthquake drill across Mexico
Millions of residents in Mexico City and 10 other states evacuated buildings on Tuesday during a nationwide earthquake drill. Read more at Read More
Germany’s new government vows tougher border controls once Merz takes office
The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration. Read more at Read More
The race for Central Asia’s transport routes: Who will dominate the new Silk Roads?
With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region. Read more at Read More
Druze protesters block roads in Galilee over deadly Syria clashes
Druze demonstrators blocked roads in northern Israel on Wednesday in response to violent clashes between Druze groups and armed factions in Jaramana, a city near Damascus in Syria. Read more…
Ukrainian journalist’s body missing organs after Russian captivity and torture, investigation says
The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who underwent torture and died in Russian captivity, was missing some internal organs, according to an investigation by the Forbidden Stories journalism network.…
Nova festival victims remembered on Israel’s Memorial Day
Sirens echoed across Israel on Wednesday as the country paused to remember victims of militant attacks. Read more at Read More
Canada’s Liberals narrowly miss out on parliamentary majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney led the party to its fourth successive election victory. Read more at Read More
At least 14 killed after fire tears through Kolkata hotel building, Indian police say
Building fires are common in India, where constructors and residents often flout safety codes. Read more at Read More
Deadly blaze tears through hotel in Kolkata, killing at least 14
At least 14 people have died after a fire swept through a hotel in central Kolkata, eastern India, police confirmed on Wednesday. Read more at Read More
Russia launches drone attack on Dnipro and Kharkiv, killing one and injuring 50
Meanwhile, in Russia a Ukrainian drone attack led to a fire at an instrument-making plant in Murom. Three people were injured in the Kursk region. Read more at Read More