USA: One dead in train derailment after collision with truck in Iowa
Fatal train collision in Iowa kills one, injures another as 17 cars derail after semi-truck crash. Investigation underway into railway crossing safety.
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Albania: PM Rama shares video supporting resort investment
Albanian PM Edi Rama shares citizen video supporting Jared Kushner’s controversial 4 billion euro luxury resort project amid ongoing protests and clashes.
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, sets new conditions
Hezbollah officially rejects Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, demanding complete Israeli withdrawal and setting new conditions for any future peace agreement.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension agreed with pilot security zones
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire and establish pilot security zones under Lebanese army control following US-mediated talks in Washington.
Turkey under US Congressional scrutiny: harsh criticism for authoritarianism
US Congress holds hearing on Turkey’s authoritarian drift, examining human rights violations, political persecutions, and threats to democracy under Erdoğan’s rule.
Netanyahu on Trump: “Like best families, we have disagreements”
Netanyahu downplays tensions with Trump after heated phone call, comparing their disagreements to family disputes while escalation continues in Lebanon.
Ukraine strikes Putin’s hometown as shocking drone footage emerges
Ukrainian drones strike oil terminals in Putin’s hometown Saint Petersburg hours before major economic forum, sending shockwaves through Russia.
EU mandates removable smartphone batteries from 2027
EU directive 2023/1542 requires all new smartphones sold from February 2027 to have user-replaceable batteries, marking a major shift for mobile manufacturers.
NATO chief warns Russian youth: “You’ll be left to die in Ukraine”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns Russian youth they face death in Ukraine, calling recruitment a “deceptive deal” with inferior training and equipment.
Rubio defends Trump: “No cognitive disorder” amid heated Congress clash
Marco Rubio strongly defends Trump against cognitive disorder claims in heated Congress clash, as polls show majority of Americans doubt president’s fitness.
Ukraine: Zelensky reveals deep strike plan on Russia
Ukrainian President Zelensky reveals strategy for deep strikes inside Russia to strengthen negotiating position, as NATO chief calls Moscow “increasingly desperate.”
Turkey: Alexandroupoli in media crosshairs – “New US base coming?”
Turkish media spotlight Alexandroupoli as potential US military base following Ambassador Guilfoyle’s strategic visit to the Greek border city.