Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as red soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide. When rain … Read more
12/16/2025December 16, 2025 Germany’s Pistorius warns against rushing European force for Ukraine Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is urging caution over plans for a European-led multinational force in Ukraine. His comments follow Monday’s Berlin summit, where European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, proposed a protection force to secure a possible ceasefire. On Tuesday, Pistorius … Read more
BANGKOK (AP) — China said Friday it is creating a new holiday called the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration, as part of its claims over the self-ruled island. The standing committee of its rubber-stamp legislature, the National People’s Congress, said the new holiday will mark Oct. 25, the day in 1945 when Taiwan, then a … Read more
A part of a road has collapsed in Bangkok, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area BANGKOK — A part of a road in Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area. There were … Read more