admin Rapid Spread & Evacuations Beginning around July 2–3, wildfires ignited in t e mountainous, forested areas near the Turkish border—especially around Qastal Ma’af, Kasab, Rabiaa, and al-Furnloq. Strong winds, soaring daytime temperatures up to 35 °C, and prolonged drought fueled the flames, which consumed over 14,000–16,000 hectares of forest, farmland, and natural reserves More than 1,100 … Read more
UK Secretly Resettles Thousands of Afghans After Data Breach In a dramatic and previously undisclosed operation, the United Kingdom has secretly resettled thousands of Afghan nationals following a major government data breach that exposed sensitive personal details of individuals who had worked alongside British forces in Afghanistan. The effort, only recently made public in July … Read more
What Happened Fissure eruption: Magma pushed through a crack approximately 700 to 1,000 m long in the Sundhnúksgígar crater row near Litla‑Skógfell, producing glowing lava flows and smoke No immediate threat: The IMO described the eruption as “relatively small” and not threatening infrastructure; no disruptions were reported at Keflavík airport or Reykjavík. Evacuations: Nearby residents and … Read more
Trump to Meet Qatar’s PM to Negotiate Gaza Ceasefire Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, in Doha as part of a renewed diplomatic push to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting comes amid stalled negotiations and rising humanitarian concerns, with hopes that Trump’s … Read more
INDONESIA SET FOR US TARIFF ON GOODS — TRUMP SETS 19% TARIFF UNDER TRADE DEAL In a major escalation of his aggressive trade agenda, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 19% tariff on all Indonesian imports into the United States. The move is part of a newly unveiled bilateral trade deal aimed at … Read more
Humpback Whale Swims Through Sydney Harbour, Causing Safety Concerns A rare and mesmerizing sight unfolded in Sydney Harbour this week as a humpback whale made an unexpected journey through the bustling waterway, creating both awe and alarm. The whale, believed to be a sub-adult, was spotted swimming past iconic locations including Circular Quay, Garden Island, … Read more
Australia’s South AU Toxic Algal Bloom Called “Climate Change Wake-Up Call” A massive toxic algal bloom spreading across South Australia’s southern coastline has triggered a severe environmental crisis, with scientists and officials calling it a “climate change wake-up call.” The bloom, caused by the harmful algae Karenia mikimotoi, has killed thousands of marine animals, polluted … Read more
Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell and Proposes Bessett as Successor Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, harshly criticizing Powell’s handling of inflation and interest rate policy while proposing businesswoman and conservative economist Judy Bessett as his preferred replacement if he returns to the White House in … Read more
U.S. factory inflation gains raise doubts about Fed rate cuts Recent data show that U.S. consumer and producer price indexes have risen more than anticipated—fueling concern that inflation may linger and delay Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key inflation indicators: Consumer Price Index (CPI): In June, headline CPI increased by 0.3% month-over-month—the fastest monthly gain since … Read more
Trump Plots 100% Tariff Threat on Russia if Ukraine Ceasefire Not Met In a bold and controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to impose a 100% tariff on all Russian imports if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not agreed upon within a specified time frame. The announcement, made during a … Read more