Iraqi authorities are exhuming a mass grave containing Kurdish women and children, believed to be victims of the 1980s Anfal campaign under Saddam Hussein. The grave, found in Muthanna province, highlights ongoing efforts to address past human rights abuses in Iraq.
A plane crash in Kazakhstan has left dozens feared dead, with emergency workers pulling 29 survivors from the wreckage. The Azerbaijan Airlines flight, traveling from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Emergency services are engaged in search efforts, with authorities investigating the cause. Local and international aviation experts are raising questions about safety measures after the tragic incident.
South Korea has officially become a ‘super-aged society,’ with 20% of its population aged 65 or older. The low birth rate and aging population present challenges for the economy and social services.
Ho Chi Minh City opens its first metro line, a 19.7km route from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien, after 12 years of development. The line aims to revolutionize local transport and includes plans for an electric bus network.
The U.S. government has decided not to pursue a $10M reward for a Syrian rebel leader following a meeting in Damascus. This move marks a significant development in U.S.-Syrian relations amidst efforts to find missing Americans and address regional peace and security concerns.
-A teenager’s attack in Zagreb’s Precko Elementary School results in the death of a 7-year-old girl and injuries to five children and a teacher.
Croatian authorities have confirmed the arrest of the perpetrator who is a teenage boy.
The U.S. Department of Commerce responds to alleged Chinese cyber attacks on American telecom networks by imposing restrictions on involved Chinese companies. This marks a strategic effort to enhance cybersecurity and protect national telecom systems.
A significant magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Vanuatu, resulting in at least 14 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to reach affected areas and assist those trapped under debris. The tremor caused extensive damage across the nation.
France is delivering urgent aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido devastated the island. With at least 20 dead and significant damage, rescue teams and supplies are being dispatched to assist affected residents in the aftermath of one of the worst cyclones to hit Mayotte in decades.
A fire erupted at a Russian oil terminal after a drone attack, following Ukraine’s claim of targeting the facility. The blaze in the Oryol region is part of ongoing tensions as Ukraine retaliates against Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. The situation remains under control with no reported casualties.