Tens of thousands protested in Brussels on Tuesday against Prime Minister Bart de Wever’s proposed austerity measures, prompting police to fire tear gas to disperse the crowds. Minor clashes occurred as demonstrators set off flares and smoke bombs, played drums and horns, and choked major roads and transportation hubs. The protest, organized by Belgium’s three major trade unions, also coincided with nationwide strikes targeting cuts … Continue reading Police fire tear gas at Brussels protest against austerity measures

Hamas has begun deploying fighters and police across Gaza to reassert control following last week’s ceasefire with Israel. The group has targeted Israel-backed militias and engaged in clashes with local families, though U.S. President Trump indicated these actions fall within the ceasefire’s parameters. The first phase of the agreement saw Hamas release 20 hostages, while Israel freed around 2,000 prisoners and allowed aid shipments into … Continue reading Hamas deploys armed fighters and police across parts of Gaza

Malaysia and the U.S. are supporting efforts to expand the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, aiming for a signing at the upcoming ASEAN summit later this month, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Tuesday. The two countries fought five days of combat in late July, killing dozens and displacing over 260,000 people, and agreed to a truce after mediation by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim … Continue reading US and Malaysia work to expand Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire in advance of ASEAN summit

Three police officers were killed Tuesday in Castel D’Azzano, near Verona, northern Italy, when a house exploded during a forced eviction. The blast, triggered as officers tried to enter the two-story building, caused the structure to collapse, burying them under debris. At least 15 other officers and firefighters were injured, and two residents—a 60-year-old man and a woman suspected of triggering the explosion—were hospitalized with … Continue reading Blast kills three police officers trying to evict siblings from house in Italy

Ezra Jin, founder and pastor of Zion Church, and dozens of church staff and members have been arrested in China amid a crackdown on unregistered Christian churches. Jin, a father of U.S. citizens, was detained Friday at his home in Beihai, Guangxi, while more than 30 pastors and staff were arrested or made unreachable starting Thursday, some facing criminal charges for “illegal dissemination of religious … Continue reading China detains dozens of underground church pastors in crackdown

Venezuela announced it will close its embassies in Norway and Australia and open new missions in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe as part of a foreign service restructuring aimed at strengthening African alliances. The government described the closures as a “strategic re-assignation of resources” and said consular services in Norway and Australia will continue through other diplomatic missions. Norway expressed regret over the embassy closure and … Continue reading Venezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies

The Russian submarine Novorossiysk surfaced off the coast of France last week and was later escorted by the Dutch navy in the North Sea, reportedly due to a fuel leak. NATO chief Mark Rutte mocked the incident, calling the vessel a “lone and broken Russian submarine limping home from patrol” and joking it resembled a hunt for a mechanic rather than a military mission. Russia’s … Continue reading NATO chief Mark Rutte mocks Russia over ‘limping’ submarine in English Channel

Severe flooding from two tropical systems, Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond, has devastated parts of Mexico, killing at least 64 people, leaving 65 missing, and damaging roughly 100,000 homes across five states. In Poza Rica, an oil town in Veracruz, floodwaters not only destroyed homes but left thick oil residue on walls, vehicles, and trees, complicating cleanup efforts. Residents like Lilia Ramírez described seeing … Continue reading Death toll from torrential rains in Mexico rises to 64 as search expands

After last week’s ceasefire with Israel, Hamas has begun deploying armed fighters and police across Gaza to reassert control over the war-torn territory. Reports and images show Hamas forces at hospitals, as well as violent clashes and executions targeting alleged collaborators and rival groups. While the renewed violence is not expected to derail the ceasefire immediately, it highlights deep concerns about Hamas’s disarmament and the … Continue reading Hamas deploys armed fighters and police across parts of Gaza