Severe flooding has struck southern France following days of extreme rainfall, leaving towns and cities struggling to cope with rising waters. The city of Marseille and nearby communities were among the hardest hit, with streets transformed into rivers and transportation networks heavily disrupted. In the town of Pertuis, located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) north…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan, demanding the return of the Bagram Air Base to American control. Speaking on the matter, Trump declared that “if Bagram Air Base is not returned to the U.S., very bad things will happen.” Bagram, once the largest U.S. military installation in Afghanistan, played a…
Tens of thousands of mourners have streamed into State Farm Stadium in Arizona for the memorial service of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month. The event, which is set to host over 100,000 attendees, has been placed under Super Bowl-level security due to heightened concerns. The service is scheduled to begin…
On September 19, 2025, devastating floods swept through several cities in the Russian republic of Dagestan following days of heavy rainfall. The downpour left streets submerged in water, turning urban areas into rivers and disrupting daily life across the region. The worst-hit cities include Makhachkala, Derbent, and Kaspiysk, where central roads were overwhelmed by floodwaters,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled out a landmark immigration initiative, the “Trump Gold Card Visa,” which grants permanent residency to foreign nationals ready to invest at least $1 million in the United States. The executive order, signed on Friday, sets up a direct pathway to residency through investment, while also introducing a hefty $100,000…
In a symbolic moment for Syrian diplomacy, Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Friday raised the Syrian flag over the country’s embassy in Washington, D.C., marking the first time it has flown there since the mission was suspended in 2012. The Syrian Foreign Ministry described the event as “a historic moment,” underscoring the significance of…
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to introduce a steep $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, a move that could have sweeping implications for the American technology industry. According to a White House official, the president is expected to sign a proclamation as early as Friday that would restrict entry under the H-1B program…
Tensions on NATO’s eastern flank have escalated after Estonia accused Russia of violating its airspace with three MiG-31 fighter jets. The Estonian government reported that the aircraft entered its territory over the Gulf of Finland on Friday and remained for 12 minutes before leaving. The incident comes just days after Poland complained that nearly 20…
Turkey is currently grappling with massive forest fires that have continued to spread across several regions, leaving widespread destruction in their wake. The wildfires, fueled by hot weather and strong winds, have destroyed large swathes of vegetation and threatened nearby communities. Authorities have deployed firefighters, helicopters, and emergency crews in an effort to contain the…
China’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on retaking Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base, warning against actions that could heighten instability in the region. Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. He stressed that the country’s future…
