Anna Bautista The death toll from a devastating gas tanker explosion in Multan, Pakistan, has risen to 18, as reported by local police and hospital officials on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred last week when a truck transporting liquified petroleum gas (LPG) caught fire in an industrial area of the city, located in the populous Punjab province. … Read more
Monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in Queensland, Australia, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives as the relentless downpour inundated small towns along the state’s north coast. Over the course of a week, the region experienced rainfall equivalent to several months, leading to widespread devastation. Authorities reported that an 82-year-old woman was discovered … Read more
Record-breaking snowfall has hit Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, causing significant disruptions to transportation and daily life. The heavy snow, particularly intense in the eastern regions, led to airport closures, halted train services, and delayed deliveries across the area on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural government reported that the city of Obihiro experienced an unprecedented snowfall … Read more
In a significant development ahead of Germany’s upcoming election, Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Union bloc, has declared the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as his "most important opponent." Speaking at a party convention in Berlin on Monday, Merz emphasized that his party would "never" collaborate with the AfD, a statement aimed at … Read more
Belgium has officially welcomed a new prime minister, Bart De Wever, whose political journey has been marked by aspirations to decentralize power and enhance autonomy for the northern region of Flanders. De Wever took the oath of office on Monday, acknowledging King Philippe, a figure he has historically criticized for representing the traditional concept of … Read more
El Salvador has made a significant offer to the United States, with the country’s leadership stating they are willing to accept deportees of any nationality, including those convicted of violent crimes in America. This announcement was made by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio on February 3, 2025, during a press briefing. The offer from El Salvador … Read more
Emergency Teams Mobilized in Santorini Amid Concerns Over Earthquake Swarm, Greek Experts Warn
Schools were closed and emergency services were mobilized on the volcanic island of Santorini, Greece, on Monday due to a significant increase in seismic activity, raising fears of a potential earthquake. Over the past three days, the region has experienced more than 200 undersea earthquakes, with many registering magnitudes above 4.5, prompting authorities to take … Read more
Rubio Observes Deportation Flight in Panama as Trump Emphasizes Immigration Enforcement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio observed a deportation flight carrying 43 migrants from Panama to Colombia on Monday, underscoring the Trump administration’s focus on curbing immigration to the United States. This visit, part of a five-nation trip through Central America, marked Rubio’s second day in Panama City, where he shifted his attention from regional … Read more
Ukraine Targets Major Russian Oil Refinery Again in Just Three Days, Official Reports
Ukrainian long-range drones successfully targeted one of Russia’s largest oil refineries for the second time in just three days, according to a senior official from Kyiv. This attack, which occurred late Sunday, aimed to disrupt Russian military operations as the conflict approaches its third anniversary. The refinery, located in the Volgograd region, is among the … Read more