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
Here are the key events from day 1,333 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Sunday, October 19, 2025: Fighting Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed that its forces captured the village of Pleshchiivka in the … Read more
Here are the key events from day 1,328 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Tuesday, October 14, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will travel to Washington, DC, to meet his US … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky early Saturday and blanketing villages with debris. No casualties were immediately reported. Another eruption Friday evening had sent … Read more
Here are the key events on day 1,253 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is how things stand on Thursday, July 31: Fighting A Russian drone attack in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has killed at least four people, the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Telegram. The debris from downed Russian … Read more
The River Seine in Paris was shut down due to pollution concerns just a day after it was declared safe for swimming for the first time in over a century over the weekend. Swimming spots located near iconic Parisian landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame were opened to the public on Saturday after … Read more
Israel at War Day 634 IDF: Missile From Yemen, Two Rockets From Gaza Fired at Israel, All Intercepted Haaretz Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel, sirens expected, says IDF The Times of Israel Israel’s defence chief threatens to retaliate for Houthi missiles Reuters Huckabee says that US B-2 bombers ‘need to visit Yemen’ after Houthis missile intercepted The Jerusalem … Read more
Here is how things stand on Sunday, June 29: Fighting A Russian drone attack killed a teacher and her husband in Ukraine’s Odesa, and wounded 14 others, according to Ukrainian officials. Three of the victims, including a child, were in critical condition. At least two others were killed in another Russian attack on the villages of … Read more
India has a 96-run lead over England with eight wickets remaining heading into day four of the first cricket Test at Headingly. India led England by 96 runs on the second innings after three days of an enthralling Test series opener at Headingley. India bowled out the hosts for 465 at tea on Sunday to … Read more
Here are the key events on day 1,211 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. This is how things stand on Thursday, June 19 : Fighting The death toll from a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier this week has risen to 28, with 130 injured, although rescue work is still under way. The attack was carried … Read more