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Thirty-two people have been convicted and sentenced in an Italian court for their roles in the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, a tragedy that claimed 43 lives. The verdict marks a significant development in the legal pursuit of accountability for one of the worst infrastructure disasters in modern Italian history. In a … Read more
Protests Erupt in Ukraine as Parliament Confirms New Prime Minister Amid Cabinet Reshuffle The Ukrainian parliament confirmed 48-year-old Serhiy Koretsky as the country’s new prime minister on Thursday, following a government-wide resignation prompted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leadership transition, which saw 289 of 450 lawmakers vote in favor of the former Naftogaz executive, was … Read more
US Airstrikes Hit Northern Iran as Military Disables Ship Attempting to Breach Blockade The United States intensified its military campaign against Iran early Thursday, conducting strikes in northern regions, including areas near the capital, Tehran, while simultaneously enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows the collapse of an interim ceasefire, … Read more
Puri Rath Yatra 2026 Commences at Shree Jagannath Temple The annual Rath Yatra festival commenced on July 16, 2026, in Puri, Odisha, as the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings began their journey. The festival, which draws lakhs of devotees, involves a series of centuries-old traditions performed at the Shree Jagannath Temple, known as … Read more
In a historic shift of international public opinion, China is now viewed more positively than the United States in most of the 36 countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center. The findings, released Wednesday, mark the first time in the roughly 20 years that Pew has tracked global attitudes that China has outpaced the U.S. … Read more
Protests Erupt Across Ukraine Following Defense Minister’s Departure Widespread demonstrations took place in Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities on Thursday as citizens gathered to protest the departure of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The protests, which included rallies in Odessa, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Lviv, follow President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to remove the 35-year-old minister as … Read more
U.S. military forces launched a second wave of strikes against Iranian targets on July 15, 2026, as President Donald Trump refused to rule out the seizure of Iranian islands. The escalation follows threats to target Iranian power plants and infrastructure if Tehran does not engage in diplomatic negotiations. Escalating Military Operations Near the Strait of … Read more
Hong Kong authorities raided two independent bookstores and arrested five people on Wednesday on suspicion of selling and displaying allegedly seditious publications. The operation, conducted by national security police, marks the third round of such arrests targeting independent booksellers in the city this year. Police confirmed the arrests of three women, aged 30 to 59, … Read more
The United Nations has warned that more than 500 Rohingya refugees may have perished after two boats capsized in Myanmar waters in recent weeks. The incidents, occurring during a period of severe weather and heavy rainfall, highlight the ongoing risks faced by displaced individuals fleeing conflict and poverty by sea. UN Reports on Maritime Tragedies … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump Outlines Potential Role for Syria in Lebanon U.S. President Donald Trump stated on July 15, 2026, that Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa may handle the Hezbollah file in Lebanon, claiming Al-Sharaa would act with greater precision than Israeli forces. Trump suggested Israel should redeploy its troops from Lebanon to focus on Iran, … Read more