ACHIM STEINER STEPS DOWN AS UNDP HEAD AFTER TWO DECADES Achim Steiner, the long-serving Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has officially announced his resignation, marking the end of a distinguished career that spanned more than two decades at the forefront of international development and environmental leadership. His departure signals a pivotal moment … Read more
EXPLORERS DISCOVER WWII BELL FROM SUNKEN U.S. DESTROYER IN SOLOMON ISLANDS In a remarkable underwater discovery, a team of marine archaeologists and explorers has recovered the ship’s bell from a U.S. Navy destroyer sunk during World War II, resting on the seafloor of the Solomon Islands for over 80 years. The bell, a powerful symbol … Read more
TORRENTIAL RAIN AND LANDSLIDES IN SOUTH KOREA LEAVE AT LEAST 18 DEAD South Korea is grappling with the aftermath of severe torrential rains that triggered devastating landslides and flash floods across the southern and central regions, leaving at least 18 people dead and dozens more injured or missing. The relentless downpours, which began late last … Read more
What happened & when On Saturday, July 19, 2025, around 2 p.m. local time (UTC+7), the tourist vessel Wonder Sea—officially Vịnh Xanh 58, registration QN-7105—capsized near Đầu Gỗ Cave in Hạ Long Bay during a sudden and violent afternoon thunderstorm. The tour began around 12:55 p.m., carrying 46 passengers and 3 crew, according to official records The storm’s … Read more
CHINA THREATENS CANADA OVER STEEL IMPORT CURBS — TRADE TENSIONS ESCALATE China has strongly condemned Canada’s recent steel import restrictions and has issued a warning of potential retaliatory measures. The diplomatic friction comes after the Canadian government implemented new curbs to limit steel imports, citing concerns over dumping and trade diversion following recent U.S. tariff … Read more
What’s happening Summer wave returns: Recently released data shows COVID‑19 cases are climbing in around 25–27 U.S. states, particularly across the Southeast, South, and West Coast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an uptick in transmission in half the country, marking the onset of the 2025 summer wave Wastewater detection: A significant … Read more
SHARK ATTACK SURVIVOR SHARES TIPS ON STAYING SAFE IN THE WATER After surviving a terrifying shark attack that nearly claimed her life, 29-year-old ocean enthusiast and surfer Emily Carter is using her story to help others stay safe in the water. Carter, who was bitten by a bull shark while surfing off the coast of … Read more
MORE THAN 70 KILLED WHILE TRYING TO ACCESS AID IN GAZA A humanitarian tragedy unfolded in Gaza on Monday as more than 70 Palestinians were killed and scores injured while attempting to access desperately needed aid in the northern part of the territory. The incident, which took place near an aid distribution point on the … Read more
TROPICAL STORM WIPHA THREATENS CHINA AFTER SLAMMING TAIWAN, PHILIPPINES Tropical Storm Wipha is intensifying in the western Pacific as it moves toward southern China, after lashing parts of Taiwan and the northern Philippines with strong winds and torrential rains. The storm, which formed earlier in the week, has already caused significant flooding, power outages, and … Read more
PLANE CRASHES INTO SCHOOL IN BANGLADESH, KILLING AT LEAST 20 PEOPLE A devastating tragedy struck Bangladesh as a small passenger aircraft crashed into a school building in the city of Sylhet, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more. The crash occurred on Monday morning during school hours, turning a routine day of learning … Read more