June 25, 2025
Brazilian Tourist Found Dead After Fall from Indonesian Volcano
A 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, Juliana Marins, has been found dead after falling hundreds of meters from the ridge of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano in Indonesia. Marins was trekking with a guide and five other foreigners on June 21 when she fell approximately 600 meters. Despite a four-day search effort, Marins’ body was finally located […]
US Marine Sentenced to 7 Years for Sexual Assault in Japan
A US Marine, Lance Cpl. Jamel Clayton, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for strangling and sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa, Japan. The Naha District Court convicted Clayton, 22, of the crime, which occurred in May 2024. Clayton pleaded not guilty and denied having sexual intent or using physical force against the […]
Trump Says No Reason for Iran Nuclear Deal
President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about the need for a new nuclear deal with Iran, citing the success of recent US strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities. “I don’t think it’s that necessary,” Trump said when asked about the potential for a nuclear agreement with Iran. Trump disputed an early US intelligence report on […]
Nato Summit: Key Takeaways on Defence Spending and Security
Nato‘s 32 member states have committed to a 5% defence spending target, to be reached within a decade, marking a significant increase from the current 2% guideline. The agreement, reached at the Nato summit in The Hague, aims to address the looming threat from Russia and strengthen the alliance’s defence capabilities. The new target includes […]
Kenya Protests: Eight Killed, Hundreds Hurt in Clashes with Police
At least eight people have been killed and 400 injured as thousands took to the streets in a day of protests across Kenya against President William Ruto’s government. Police clashed with protesters in the capital Nairobi and other cities exactly a year on from the wave of deadly anti-government demonstrations that hit the nation in […]
Israel Kills 78 in Gaza Strip Including 14 Palestinians
The Gaza Strip has witnessed a surge in violence, with Israeli attacks killing at least 78 people, including 14 Palestinians waiting near aid distribution centers. This development comes as US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about progress in Gaza talks, stating, “I think great progress is being made on Gaza.” Trump’s comments suggest that the […]
Iran Proclaims Victory Amidst Tougher Punishments for Espionage
Iranian authorities are intensifying efforts to punish cooperation with foreign governments following a 12-day war with Israel and the United States that ended with a ceasefire on Monday. President Masoud Pezeshkian declared a “historic victory” and assured that plans to sow discord among Iranians would fail. The Iranian parliament has approved a plan to “intensify […]
Violence Escalates in Occupied West Bank
At least four Palestinians, including a teenager, have been killed in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli soldiers have been conducting deadly raids for months and settlers have been violently rampaging against civilians unchecked, backed by the military. The teenager was shot by Israeli forces, while the other three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli […]
11 Dead, 20 Injured in Mexico Gun Attack
A gun attack during a religious celebration in central Mexico has left 11 people dead and at least 20 others injured in violence-plagued Guanajuato state. The shooting occurred on Tuesday night in the city of Irapuato, authorities said on Wednesday, during festivities marking the Nativity of John the Baptist. Witnesses described scenes of panic and […]
Faith Leaders Sue Over Texas Ten Commandments Law
A group of faith leaders in the United States has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new law in Texas that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, would make Texas the largest state to impose such a requirement. The faith leaders argue that […]