King Charles sends support message to Kyiv on Ukraine Independence Day
King Charles III sends message of support to Ukraine on Independence Day, calling for lasting peace as UK extends military training program through 2026.
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Russia: One dead in gas cylinder explosion at Moscow toy store
Deadly gas cylinder explosion rocks Moscow toy store near FSB headquarters, forcing building evacuation and raising safety concerns in Russia’s capital.
Trump sends letter for Ukraine Independence Day – Zelensky: “We will not lose”
Trump congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day as Zelensky vows “We will not lose” amid ongoing Russia conflict and stalled peace talks.
Lavrov: Western countries seek to block Ukraine peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses Western nations of obstructing Ukraine peace talks, criticizing diplomatic interference in negotiations.
Turkey: Scandal over Foreign Minister Fidan’s ‘fake degrees’
Turkey faces political crisis as Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s academic credentials come under scrutiny, with opposition claiming fake degrees scandal.
Iran shock: Public execution by hanging draws enthusiastic crowds
Iran conducts second public execution in three days as man is hanged from crane before crowds, highlighting the country’s controversial death penalty practices.
Libya: Rocket strikes near UN mediation mission building in Tripoli
UN mission in Tripoli targeted by rocket attack during Security Council briefing. No casualties reported as Libya’s security crisis continues to escalate.
OnlyFans pays record $701 million dividend amid massive growth
OnlyFans distributed a record $701 million dividend while revenues hit $1.4 billion in 2024, with the platform potentially preparing for an $8 billion sale.
FBI raids Trump adviser John Bolton’s home amid security probe
FBI agents raided Trump adviser John Bolton’s home in a national security investigation, while Patel posted “NO ONE is above the law” on social media.
Pakistan: Four dead, 30 injured in massive fireworks warehouse explosion
Devastating fireworks warehouse explosion in Karachi kills four and injures over 30 people. Multiple blasts forced evacuations in Pakistan’s economic capital.
China builds world’s largest solar park to combat climate crisis
China constructs the world’s largest solar park in Qinghai province, spanning 610 sq km and powering 5 million homes while reducing CO2 emissions by 1% in 2025.
Putin’s hypersonic missiles: Two “super weapons” that can turn any target to ash
Russia and China lead the hypersonic weapons race with Putin’s “super weapons” capable of turning any target to ash, while the West struggles to catch up.