US President Donald Trump has indicated that he is willing to offer support to New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, but cautioned that the incoming mayor must be “respectful” of Washington in order to succeed. Mamdani, who made history as the first Muslim and first South Asian mayor of New York City, has vowed to maintain

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Seven Italian climbers remain missing in Nepal’s Himalayas following a series of avalanches and severe snowstorms that have killed at least nine people over the past week. The deadly incidents have raised concerns over safety for trekkers and mountaineers in one of the world’s most challenging mountain regions. Avalanche Strikes Base Camp on Mount Yalung

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At least 12 people have died following the crash of a UPS cargo plane at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. Federal investigators have recovered the aircraft’s flight recorders, but the cause of the tragedy remains under investigation. UPS Flight 2976 Crashes After Takeoff UPS Flight 2976, a 31-year-old McDonnell Douglas MD-11 wide-body cargo

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Typhoon Kalmaegi has struck central Vietnam with ferocious winds and torrential rain after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines, where at least 142 people were killed and hundreds remain missing. The deadly storm is now threatening Vietnam’s central regions, raising concerns over floods, landslides, and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. Kalmaegi Hits

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China’s carbon emissions are likely to peak later than previously anticipated, according to a recent survey of climate experts. While global attention remains focused on curbing greenhouse gas emissions, findings suggest that China—the world’s largest emitter—may not reach its emissions peak until near the end of this decade. Survey Shows Experts Adjust Expectations on China’s

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Japan is facing an unprecedented surge in bear attacks, prompting the deployment of military forces in the northern prefecture of Akita. Since April, the country has recorded at least 12 fatalities and over 100 injuries due to encounters with brown bears and Asiatic black bears, highlighting a growing public safety crisis. Rising Bear Attacks Threaten

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Pyongyang / Washington – North Korea has denounced the latest US sanctions targeting cybercrimes that allegedly fund its nuclear weapons program, calling Washington’s actions “wicked” and promising unspecified countermeasures. The statement, issued Thursday by Vice Foreign Minister Kim Un Chol, followed sanctions by the US Treasury on eight individuals and two companies, including North Korean

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Berlin / Islamabad – The German government has offered cash payments to Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan if they abandon efforts to immigrate to Germany under a resettlement program for vulnerable groups. The program targets Afghans who previously worked with German forces in Afghanistan and are at risk under Taliban rule. Approximately 2,000 Afghans have

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Berlin / Islamabad – The German government has introduced a controversial scheme offering cash payments to Afghan nationals in Pakistan if they abandon efforts to immigrate to Germany under a resettlement program for vulnerable groups. The initiative targets Afghans who previously worked with German forces in Afghanistan and are at risk under Taliban rule. Background

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Pokrovsk, Ukraine – Russian forces have intensified operations in Pokrovsk, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine, employing new infiltration and drone-countering tactics that challenge Ukrainian defenses. Analysts say the battle may represent a critical culmination of a 21-month conflict over the Donetsk region. Russian Advances in Pokrovsk According to the Institute for the Study of

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