Japan issues first-ever ‘megaquake’ advisory, leaving citizens scared, confused
Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever "megaquake advisory" last week after a powerful quake...
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Putin scrambles as Ukraine advances troops along ‘dormant front’ in border security operation
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scrambling to counter Ukrainian offensives amid a weeklong invasion in Russia’s Kursk region in what...
Iran will attack Israel if Gaza ceasefire talks collapse: report
A senior Iranian security official is warning that Iran will attack Israel if its talks with Hamas for a ceasefire...
Biden saying ‘Don’t’ and other threats seemingly fail to deter Iran as more US Mideast bases hit
JERUSALEM – The White House is facing withering criticism that President Biden’s "Don’t" attack warnings to Iran are not being...
Turkey’s invasion threats should be taken ‘very seriously’: Cyprus official
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's recent threat to invade Israel should not be taken lightly and betrays Ankara’s continued regional...
King Charles lauds ‘resilience’ over ‘aggression’ in riots after criticism he didn’t condemn UK unrest sooner
King Charles III on Friday lauded the "resilience" of many that overshadowed the "aggression" and "criminality" of a smaller number...
Putin under pressure as Ukraine incursion continues, may give Kyiv bargaining chips in peace talks: experts
Moscow has deployed troops to the Kursk region after a Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory that has raised major questions...
Venezuela’s Maduro bans X for 10 days following exchange with Elon Musk
President Nicolás Maduro said he has ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing owner Elon Musk...
Ukraine brings war to Russia in ‘massive’ drone strike on military, government targets
Ukraine on Friday continued its efforts to bring the war onto Russian soil as fighting rages on in Russia’s Kursk...
UK government warns ‘think before you post’ amid threats to arrest citizens for offensive rhetoric on socials
The government of the United Kingdom warned its citizens this week to be careful of posting material deemed offensive —...
Britain remains on alert for further unrest, even after anti-racism campaigners face down far right
British authorities said Thursday they were preparing for the possibility of further unrest, even as they applauded the efforts of...
Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked
Bangladesh has descended into chaos following the shock departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, with religious minorities targeted...
Ukraine breaches Russian border near major gas transmission hub, defense officials say
Russia said on Wednesday that it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces which had penetrated the Kursk region near...
Reclusive tribe attacks loggers suspected of encroaching on their land in Peru’s Amazon
Peru’s reclusive Mashco Piro ethnic group recently used bows and arrows to attack loggers suspected of encroaching on their territory...
Israel prepares for Iran attack amid warnings that regime is close to having nuclear weapon: ‘Unnerving’
JERUSALEM – As Iran ramps up its threats to launch a massive attack against U.S. ally Israel and possibly American...
