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
AFGHANISTAN PREPARATORY SUMMIT IN EUROPE ON GAZA CEASEFIRE In a rare convergence of international diplomacy, a preparatory summit on Afghanistan held in Europe has expanded its scope to address the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza. Originally focused on stabilizing Afghanistan and strengthening global cooperation for its reconstruction, the summit took a surprising turn … Read more
AMERICANS FREED IN PRISONER SWAP INVOLVING U.S., EL SALVADOR, VENEZUELA In a rare three-way diplomatic agreement, ten Americans detained in Venezuela were released on July 18, 2025, as part of a prisoner exchange involving the United States, El Salvador, and Venezuela. The complex arrangement, unprecedented in recent regional diplomacy, also saw the return of 252 … Read more
COLDPLAY CEO INVOLVED IN VIRAL “KISS-CAM” SCANDAL, RESIGNS A seemingly light-hearted concert moment turned into a viral controversy that rocked the tech world and forced a CEO to resign. The incident occurred during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 16, 2025, when the band’s frontman Chris Martin activated the classic … 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
Venezuela Releases 10 Jailed Americans in Prisoner Swap with El Salvador In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Venezuela has released 10 jailed Americans in a prisoner swap deal involving El Salvador, marking a rare moment of cooperation among three countries with complex political histories. The exchange, finalized on July 18, 2025, was brokered through backchannel negotiations … Read more
Honor Killing of Newlywed Couple Leads to 11 Arrests in Pakistan In a deeply disturbing case that has sparked national and international outrage, 11 people have been arrested in Pakistan following the honor killing of a couple in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province. The brutal incident, captured in a widely circulated video, shows a man … Read more