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Pakistan Deploys Army As India Warns Of Major Flood Risk

Israeli Strikes Kill 11 Palestinians, Wound Dozens Across Gaza

August 27, 2025 1:24 pm

At least eleven Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in a series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, according to medical sources and eyewitnesses who spoke with Anadolu.

In Gaza City, two Palestinians lost their lives and several others sustained injuries when an Israeli airstrike struck a residential house in the al-Daraj neighborhood at the heart of the city. Hours later, warplanes targeted a tent erected near the Sheikh Radwan cemetery in northern Gaza, leaving at least nine people wounded.

In the south, Khan Younis continued to bear the brunt of heavy bombardment. Two women were killed …

Pakistan Deploys Army As India Warns Of Major Flood Risk

Pakistan Deploys Army As India Warns Of Major Flood Risk

August 27, 2025 1:08 pm

Pakistani authorities have deployed the army in northeastern Punjab province to aid in rescue and relief operations as the region grapples with a flood emergency triggered by heavy monsoon rains and the release of water from overflowing Indian dams.

New Delhi has already warned Islamabad of high inflows expected in the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers, raising fears of worsening conditions in the days ahead.

According to an official notification, the deployment was made at the request of the Punjab government to assist the civil administration in evacuation and emergency measures. Troops have been stationed in Lahore, Okara, Faisalabad, Sialkot, …

UK To Pay £2.9M In Landmark Ruling Over Kenya Wildfire

August 26, 2025 10:50 am

For the first time, Britain’s government has agreed to compensate Kenyans for damage caused by its military, agreeing to pay £2.9 million ($3.9 million) in settlement after a devastating wildfire linked to its troops in 2021.

The payout follows a landmark ruling in Nairobi that stripped the British Army of long-standing legal immunity in Kenya, a decision that could reshape accountability for foreign militaries operating abroad.

The case centered on a blaze that swept across the Lolldaiga Hills Conservancy in central Kenya, destroying more than 12,000 acres of land used for conservation and cattle grazing. The fire, which raged for …

Beijing Condemns Israel Over Gaza Journalists’ Killing

Beijing Condemns Israel Over Gaza Journalists’ Killing

August 26, 2025 10:31 am

China on Tuesday voiced outrage at the killing of journalists in Gaza, calling the latest Israeli strike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis “shocking” and demanding accountability for the attack.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing that China “mourns for the lives lost and expresses sympathies with the bereaved families,” after six journalists were confirmed among at least 47 people killed in Monday’s strike on the hospital compound. “We condemn the attack and are closely following what is happening in Gaza,” he said.

The incident has sparked renewed global condemnation of Israel’s conduct in the …

Inside Donetsk: A Town Empties As Russia Presses Forward

Inside Donetsk: A Town Empties As Russia Presses Forward

August 24, 2025 7:45 pm

The Donetsk region, long coveted by Moscow, is emptying out again. Vladimir Putin is said to want full control of the eastern Ukrainian province in exchange for freezing the war. Russia already holds about 70 percent of Donetsk and nearly all of neighboring Luhansk, advancing yard by yard.

In Dobropillia, just five miles from Russian lines, the front feels perilously close. I travel there with two humanitarian volunteers, part of a small mission to move the sick, elderly, and children to safer ground. Their armored vehicle hums at 80 miles an hour, its rooftop bristling with drone jammers. Tall green …

UK Promises Overhaul Of Asylum Appeals After Hotel Protests

Founder Of ‘Trump Burger’ Faces Deportation After ICE Arrest

August 24, 2025 7:34 pm

The man behind the “Trump Burger” — a Texas restaurant that once rode the wave of Donald Trump’s populist brand into viral notoriety — has been detained by immigration authorities, making him the second MAGA-themed restaurateur to face deportation in as many months.

Iyad Muhammad Abuelhawa, 55, a Jordanian citizen better known locally as Eddie Hawa, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 2. ICE confirmed the arrest only this month, the Fayette County Record reported. His former business partner, Roland Beainy, was detained by ICE agents in May.

Federal officials say Abuelhawa has lived in …

Mississippi Faces Public Health Emergency On Infant Deaths

Mississippi Faces Public Health Emergency On Infant Deaths

August 23, 2025 8:07 am

Mississippi officials declared a public health emergency on Thursday after new data revealed a sharp and troubling rise in infant mortality — the highest the state has seen in more than ten years.

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported that in 2024, 9.7 infants died for every 1,000 live births. That rate is not only the steepest in the nation but also a grim reversal for a state that has struggled for decades to improve child health outcomes. Since 2014, more than 3,500 babies have died before reaching their first birthday.

“Too many Mississippi families are losing their babies …

Hawaii Volcano Erupts For 31st Time Since December

Hawaii Volcano Erupts For 31st Time Since December

August 23, 2025 7:31 am

Hawaii’s restless Kilauea volcano is once again alive with fire. On Wednesday morning, a curtain of molten lava arced nearly 100 feet into the sky, spilling across the floor of its summit crater in a dazzling display of nature’s volatility.

This latest eruption marks Kilauea’s 31st since December — a frequency befitting one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the activity began with a spattering vent on the north side of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, which quickly gave way to overflowing lava. By afternoon, the vent had become a fiery fountain.

For now, the eruption is …

Philippines Boosts Pay, Protections For Overseas Workers

Philippines Boosts Pay, Protections For Overseas Workers

August 23, 2025 7:07 am

The Philippine government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening protections for its overseas domestic workers, including a long-awaited pay raise and new measures to safeguard worker welfare.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that the minimum monthly wage for Filipino domestic staff abroad will rise from $400 to $500 — roughly 1,800 Qatari riyals. The increase, which will be written into all new employment contracts processed by the agency, is intended to secure fairer pay for the thousands of Filipinos who take on caregiving and household jobs overseas.

“The Department shall implement an increase in the …

Trump: Putin May Attend 2026 North America World Cup

Trump: Putin May Attend 2026 North America World Cup

August 23, 2025 6:29 am

President Donald J. Trump raised eyebrows Friday when he suggested that Russian leader Vladimir V. Putin could be invited to the 2026 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Speaking at a press conference to mark the unveiling of the tournament’s date and draw, Mr. Trump brandished a photo of himself with Mr. Putin taken during their recent summit in Alaska. “That’s a man named Vladimir Putin who I believe will be coming depending on what happens,” Mr. Trump said. “He may be coming and he may not. But he wants to be there …

Billionaire Plans Secret Titanic Dive 2 Years After Tragedy

Billionaire Plans Secret Titanic Dive 2 Years After Tragedy

August 21, 2025 4:48 pm

For more than a century, the Titanic has rested in the silent depths of the North Atlantic, its fractured hull serving as both a graveyard and a monument to human ambition. After the catastrophic implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible in 2023, many believed the shipwreck would finally be granted a measure of peace, spared from further intrusion by adventurers seeking to stand at the edge of history.

Yet whispers in the exploration world suggest otherwise. Industry insiders say a prominent billionaire is quietly preparing to descend nearly 12,500 feet—about 2.4 miles—to the Titanic’s resting place. The expedition, rumored to take …

Pakistan’s Leader Hosts China’s Diplomat, Vows Deeper Bond

Pakistan’s Leader Hosts China’s Diplomat, Vows Deeper Bond

August 21, 2025 4:13 pm

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that Beijing is “keen” to elevate relations with Pakistan to “new heights of cooperation and collaboration,” highlighting the two countries’ long-standing partnership and shared regional interests.

Speaking during his visit to Islamabad, Wang praised Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He assured that China would continue to work closely with Pakistan to promote regional peace, stability, and economic development.

Wang co-chaired the sixth round of China-Pakistan strategic dialogue with his Pakistani counterpart, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, at the Foreign Ministry earlier on Thursday. The discussions focused on deepening bilateral …

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