At least six people have died and about 130 remain missing after a passenger ferry capsized in Indonesia’s Java Sea on Sunday. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 passengers and crew from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it encountered severe weather and high waves. The captain reported that the vessel was tilting shortly before contact …
More Than 900 Dead in Nepal–Tibet Floods
More than 900 people have died and over 4,700 remain missing after catastrophic floods struck Nepal and Tibet. The disaster began on 26 August when a glacial collapse sent water, ice and debris through Himalayan valleys, destroying homes, roads and hydropower facilities. Rescuers are searching for hundreds of workers who may be trapped inside hydropower …
Powerful El Niño Could Make 2027 the Hottest Year
The developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could become the strongest on record, the UK Met Office has warned. Combined with human-caused climate change, it is likely to make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. India may experience weaker monsoon rainfall, while Australia and parts of Southeast Asia could face drought and wildfires. Peru, …
US Moves to Reduce Military Drills as Korean Tensions Continue
Relations between North Korea, South Korea and the United States remain uncertain. North Korea recently launched ballistic missiles and condemned joint US–South Korean military exercises as preparations for war. Seoul and Washington say the exercises are defensive. However, US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce the drills, citing their cost and …
Powerful Earthquake Hits Colombia
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing hundreds and destroying thousands of homes. Rescue teams and volunteers searched through collapsed buildings for survivors while strong aftershocks continued. The Colombian government declared a national emergency and received international assistance. Authorities warned that the number of casualties could rise as rescue operations continued.
Heatwave Threatens Europe and the United States
A dangerous heatwave is affecting Europe and the United States this week. Around 120 million people in the U.S. are under extreme heat warnings. Temperatures are expected to reach 35–40.6°C (95–105°F), with the heat index rising as high as 46°C (115°F) because of high humidity. Europe is also experiencing record-breaking heat. Germany reached 41.7°C, while …
Zelensky, Trump Meet at White House Amid Push for Ukraine Peace Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to revive efforts to end the war in Ukraine. In a notably warmer appearance than his strained February visit, Zelensky struck a collegial tone, thanking U.S. officials repeatedly and joking about his decision to wear a …
Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Yields Symbolism, Not Solutions
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without progress on Ukraine. Despite pageantry surrounding the summit, including a red-carpet welcome for Putin, no ceasefire or peace agreement was reached. Putin reportedly demanded Ukraine surrender Donetsk in exchange for freezing front lines, a proposal swiftly …
Deadly 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwestern Turkey
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Turkey’s north-western Balikesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring 29 others. The tremor struck at 19:53 local time (16:53 GMT) with its epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, where 16 buildings collapsed. An 81-year-old woman died shortly after being rescued from the rubble, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya …
Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska for Ukraine Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on 15 August to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed. The location was chosen for its proximity to Russia, with a possible follow-up summit in Moscow. The announcement came hours after Trump suggested Ukraine might need to cede some …