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Photo courtesy of Anadolu At least 27 people died and 63 others were injured after a fire swept through a crowded pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district shortly before midnight, Thai authorities said. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who inspected the scene, said many of the victims died from smoke inhalation after a fire reportedly started near…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace on Sunday, warning that conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, and other parts of the world continued to threaten civilian lives. In a post on X, the pontiff said the “winds of war” were once again spreading violence, fear, and death across several…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched attacks on two military bases in Kuwait early Monday as tensions with the United States continued to escalate. In a statement, the IRGC claimed it struck Ali Al-Salem Air Base and Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base, saying the operation targeted fuel storage facilities,…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Iran’s military said it shot down a United States drone over Bandar Abbas on Monday, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency. Citing an army statement, Mehr reported that Iranian air defense units detected and intercepted what was described as a hostile Lucas-type drone near Hajiabad in Hormozgan province. The military…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday to discuss recent developments in the region amid renewed tensions involving Washington and Tehran. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Dar called for restraint and urged the parties involved to reduce tensions in line with commitments…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday commemorated the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. “On the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, one of the most brutal genocides in history, I remember with sorrow and mercy all our Bosniak brothers and sisters who were massacred. “I respectfully honor the cherished memory…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Several wildfires broke out in parts of Palermo, Sicily, prompting aerial and ground firefighting operations, Italian media reported. Fires were reported in areas surrounding the Sicilian capital, including Montelepre, Roccapalumba, Castronovo di Sicilia, and Prizzi, according to Italian news agency ANSA. Authorities responded to a blaze in the Sagana area of…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Thousands of flights in China were canceled or delayed after Typhoon Bavi brought thunderstorms and heavy rains across several parts of the country, state media reported. More than 2,800 domestic and international flights scheduled on Sunday were canceled, according to data from travel platform Umetrip cited by the Global Times. Air…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday urged North Korea to enhance “strategic coordination and cooperation” with Beijing. The remarks came during a meeting where Li hosted North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song in Beijing, according to state-run news agency Xinhua. Beijing is ready to “continue to uphold…
Climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain. Forecasts issued by the United Nations (UN)’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have strengthened warnings that climate scientists have been making for months: the tropical Pacific is increasingly likely to develop into a so-called ‘super’ El Niño event by late 2026. American climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain cited that a super…