Greece continues to battle widespread wildfires for a second day, with major blazes in the Peloponnese, Evia, and the tourist island of Kythera, where half the island is reportedly burned. Dozens of homes and natural areas have been destroyed, prompting evacuations and emergency alerts. Strong winds and extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 45.2°C, have fueled the fires, though conditions are expected to improve from Monday. … Continue reading Greece: Wildfires continue to burn with danger mounting

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday to seek an end to four days of border fighting that has killed at least 33 people and displaced thousands. The move follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called both leaders and warned there would be no trade talks until the violence stops. Cambodia has agreed to an immediate ceasefire, while … Continue reading Thailand and Cambodia agree to talks in Malaysia after four days of fighting

A Chinese research icebreaker, Xue Long 2, was detected Friday in the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf about 290 nautical miles north of Alaska, prompting surveillance by the U.S. Coast Guard. While not in U.S. territorial waters, the ship was inside a zone where the U.S. holds exclusive rights to manage resources. Canada is also monitoring the vessel’s Arctic movements, CBS News has reported. The sighting follows … Continue reading Chinese research ship detected off Alaskan coast, Coast Guard says

The Israeli military has begun daily 10-hour pauses in fighting across three populated areas of Gaza to allow more humanitarian aid, amid growing concern over hunger and international criticism. The pauses aim to ease the flow of aid, including airdrops, as over 2 million Gazans face severe shortages. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher welcomed the move but stressed the need for faster, sustained action, the … Continue reading Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow ‘minimal’ aid

Nearly 50 people, including children, are feared dead after an Antonov An-24 passenger plane crashed near Tynda in Russia’s Amur region. The Soviet-era aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, vanished from radar during a regional flight and was later found wrecked and on fire on a remote mountainside. No survivors were seen, and preliminary reports indicate all 49 people on board perished. The plane crashed during … Continue reading Dozens feared killed after plane crashes in Russia’s Far East

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, with a formal declaration planned at the UN General Assembly in September. He called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, humanitarian aid, Hamas’s demilitarization, and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state that recognizes Israel, ABC News has reported. The move drew strong backlash from the U.S. … Continue reading France to recognize the state of Palestine, Macron says

Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed along their border in a major escalation that left at least 14 dead, mostly civilians, and displaced over 4,000 people. The fighting involved small arms, artillery, rockets, and Thai airstrikes, following a land mine explosion that injured five Thai soldiers. Clashes resumed Friday near the Ta Muen Thom temple. This marks a rare military conflict between ASEAN members, the Associated … Continue reading Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border clashes leave at least 14 dead