THREE JAILED FOR TREATING CHAMPAGNE HARVEST WORKERS “LIKE SLAVES” In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through France’s prestigious wine industry, a French court has sentenced three individuals to prison for subjecting migrant workers to inhumane conditions during the annual Champagne harvest. The court described the treatment of dozens of laborers — many from … 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
HOSPITAL CHIEF REPORTS 21 GAZAN CHILDREN DIED OF MALNUTRITION IN JUST 3 DAYS A leading hospital official in the Gaza Strip has reported that 21 children have died from severe malnutrition within a span of just three days, highlighting the growing humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the besieged Palestinian territory. The alarming figure was confirmed by … Read more
U.S. AIR FORCE TECH SGT ACCOUNTED FOR AFTER 57 YEARS MISSING IN VIETNAM After nearly six decades of uncertainty, the remains of U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Donald W. Stevens, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War in 1967, have been positively identified and returned to his family, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency … 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
TRAINING JET CRASHES INTO SCHOOL CAMPUS IN BANGLADESH, KILLING AT LEAST 19 A devastating tragedy struck southeastern Bangladesh on Wednesday when a military training jet crashed into a school campus, killing at least 19 people, including several children and school staff. The incident occurred in the Chattogram district, where the aircraft, belonging to the Bangladesh … Read more
CANADA AMONG 25 NATIONS DEMANDING END TO WAR IN GAZA In a strong diplomatic move reflecting growing global concern, Canada has joined 24 other nations in demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza. The collective statement, issued jointly by countries spanning Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, urges both Israel and … 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
U.S. Diverts Swiss Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine In mid–July 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense notified Switzerland that delivery of five Patriot missile defense systems—initially ordered in 2022 and slated for delivery between 2027 and 2028—would be postponed. These systems are now being reprioritized to bolster Ukraine’s air defense, amid an intensifying Russian … 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