The Klyuchevskoy volcano, the largest active volcano in the northern hemisphere, began erupting Wednesday on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, just hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts. Lava and ash explosions were observed on the volcano’s western slope, with ash plumes reaching up to 3 kilometers high. Scientists had predicted the eruption due to increasing lava buildup. The region, known for high … Continue reading Russia’s Klyuchevskoy Volcano Starts Erupting after Earthquake

A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami up to 4 meters (13 feet) high and damaging buildings, including a kindergarten. The quake, one of the strongest in decades, prompted evacuation warnings in Kamchatka and along much of Japan’s east coast. Tsunami alerts were also issued for parts of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Micronesia. Several people in Russia … Continue reading Powerful quake in Russia’s Far East causes tsunami, Japan and Hawaii order evacuations

China has launched its first nationwide child subsidy to boost declining birth rates, offering parents 3,600 yuan ($500) annually for each child under age three. The policy, retroactive to January 2024, aims to support around 20 million families amid a growing demographic crisis. Additional local incentives include larger payouts for third children and monthly allowances. Despite ending the one-child policy nearly a decade ago, China’s … Continue reading China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births

A brutal attack by Islamist rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has left at least 49 Christians dead, drawing strong condemnation from the Pope, the U.S. State Department, the United Nations, and Christian advocacy groups. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIS-linked terrorist group, attacked a church in Komanda during a night vigil, using machetes and burning homes. Among the victims were nine … Continue reading Pope Leo condemns brutal machete attack that killed 49 Christians during prayer in DR Congo

At least four people were killed and hundreds arrested during protests in Angola’s capital, Luanda, following a 30% diesel price hike. The increase triggered sharp fare rises by minibus taxis, leading to widespread unrest, looting, and road blockades. Police reported 400 arrests overnight and significant property damage, including vandalized shops and damaged vehicles. The protests began after fuel subsidies were cut on July 1, part … Continue reading Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike

Heavy rains and flooding in Beijing have killed at least 30 people, mostly in the hard-hit Miyun district, bringing the regional death toll to at least 34. Over 80,000 residents were evacuated, and more rain is expected. The flooding has damaged roads, knocked out power in over 130 villages, and triggered landslides in neighboring Hebei province, where four people died and eight are missing. Authorities … Continue reading Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing