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‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan afte…
Energy crisis could render major Ukrainian uninhabitable in winter — newspaper
According to the newspaper, Ukraine's power generation capacity has fallen fivefold since 2022, from 60 GW to 12 GW, while the current energy shortfall of about 5-6 GW could doubl…
Indonesia wildfires threaten orangutans rescued from animal traffickers
Blaze fuelled by hot, dry and windy conditions comes within metres of West Kalimantan rehabilitation centreOrangutans rescued from wildlife traffickers face a new threat from the …
Investigation underway after WWII memorial vandalized in Washington
Unidentified individuals sprayed paint on the memorial and poured soap into its fountains
Eurovision unveils Burgas as 2027 host, with dates that clash with Israel’s Memorial Day
Israel expected to ask to perform in second semifinal at next year's competition in Bulgaria, in order to avoid overlap with the day of remembrance The post Eurovision unveils Bur…
‘Tiktok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat
Taiwan practiced cutting off internet for the first time on Thursday, amid concerns about the safety of the undersea cables that form its ‘digital lifeline’In Taipei, the streets …
Serbian politician urges Vucic to stay in office until EU accession referendum
Chairman of Serbia's Movement of Socialists Aleksandar Vulin stressed that "this is the issue that everything else depends on"
Ukraine seeks moratorium on civilian-target strikes to achieve tactical goals — expert
Military expert Vitaly Kiselyov emphasized that Kiev needs to preserve its logistics routes
Restrictions on Foreign Fund Flow to Christian Organizations in India Complicate India-US Ties
If the row over India’s proposed amendment of the FCRA persists alongside other irritants, the trade deal will remain in limbo for the foreseeable future.
Drone shot down in Latvia’s airspace — army statement
Earlier, an air raid alert was issued for four municipalities in eastern Latvia
Gazan sham charities’ crowdfunding funneled cash to alleged terrorists, US probes show
3 federal investigations point to ties between terror activity and online fundraising, highlighting intersection of terrorism financing, social media and cryptocurrency The post G…
US energy secretary gives estimate of daily oil flows through Strait of Hormuz
Chris Wright said that eight to nine million barrels a day going through the strait
Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
How Indonesia Can Get Ahead in the Artificial Intelligence Race
The country has the abundant land and energy resources needed to power hyperscale data centers. Can it harness them effectively?
Feds probe 'mention markets' amid White House Kalshi controversy
Betting on what people say is becoming an increasingly popular category of prediction market sites. Now, federal officials have opened a probe examining whether those markets are …
Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’
Two explosions kill six personnel in Sevastopol; drone-hit Russian refinery shuts down as sanctions block repairs. What we know on day 1,634 Continue reading...
Former Myanmar Ambassador to UK Goes on Trial For ‘Trespassing’ in Diplomatic Residence
Kyaw Zwar Minn argues that the military government formed after the 2021 coup was illegitimate and had no authority to order him to vacate Myanmar House.
Lavrov, Thailand’s foreign minister to discuss bilateral issues in Moscow
During the talks, the parties plan to sign a 2026-2028 plan for consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries
Russia’s Belgorod Region records over 72,000 Ukrainian attacks since 2022 — governor
Alexander Shuvayev also added that over 1,220 attacks involving multiple rocket launchers had also taken place over the past four and a half years
Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low
Cernavoda shutdown poses immediate problems for Moldova, which relies on Romanian power to cover its own electricity shortagesRomania has been forced to shut down the last workin…
Colombia’s earthquake death toll reaches 281 — media
A total of 3,971 people were injured, while 379 remain missing
AG: New appointments are politicizing police internal affairs, could harm election integrity
Baharavi-Miara warns amendment giving justice minister control over investigative unit is causing ‘politicization of law enforcement' as she asks top court to halt the appointment…
US to announce unprecedented measures to ensure Iran’s economic isolation — official
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent did not provide details, but said the measures would be combined with Washington's naval blockade of Iran
US president’s son-in-law to visit Israel for Gaza talks — media
According to the portal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government "is highly skeptical of the US Gaza plan, and the upcoming election in October is making the issue …