Ukraine Ready to Relinquish Russian-Held Territories
Reports indicate that Ukraine may agree to halt hostilities and relinquish territories already under Russian control as part of a Europe-backed peace plan. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged European leaders to reject…
Threads of History: Hong Kong Palace Museum Unveils Landmark Islamic Art Exhibition
Hong Kong is set to open its first major Islamic art exhibition this Wednesday at the Palace Museum, showcasing 90 remarkable works that span nearly a millennium of craftsmanship and culture. The exhibition, titled “Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from…
France’s biggest wildfire of the summer has eclipsed the size of Paris and is still spreading
In the sun-scorched hills of southern France, a disaster is unfolding — one that has left a village in ashes and a country on edge. 🇫🇷 The Largest Wildfire in YearsWhat began as a brush fire near the village of…
Yemen’s Houthis fire missile toward Israel
Sirens sounded in parts of Israel around the Dead Sea over the attack. “The missile was intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory,” the Israeli military said. Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the attack, saying the rebels…
‘Putin is pure evil’ — Trump’s spiritual advisor on Russia’s war against Ukraine
When U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine last month, the man described as his “spiritual advisor,” Pastor Mark Burns, backed the decision. This week, Burns is urging him to send Kyiv more tanks, fighter jets, and air…
‘Everything was black’ — Russia strikes downtown Sumy filled with people on Palm Sunday, killing dozens
The burnt shell of a red bus lied in the center of Sumy after Russia launched two ballistic missiles hurtled at city on April 13 — not one passenger survived, Anna Shpurik, a journalist at local media Cukr told the…
Russian drone attack injures 5, causes fires in Odesa
A Russian drone strike on Odesa late on April 13 injured at least five people and sparked fires, damaging civilian infrastructure including a major roadway, a car repair shop, and several vehicles, regional authorities reported. “According to preliminary information, five…
‘They are not afraid’ — Zelensky calls for increased international pressure after Russian attack on Sumy
The international community must increase pressure on Russia following its deadly Palm Sunday attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address April 13. Russia attacked Sumy with ballistic missiles armed with cluster munitions…
Over 100 Houthi targets hit in US bombing campaign, defense official says
“When the Houthis stop shooting at us, we will stop shooting at them,” the official said, citing previous comments by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.” The US military has struck more than 100 Houthi targets in Yemen since launching its bombing campaign last…
Former South Korea ruling party head Han Dong-hoon declares candidacy for president
Han Dong-hoon, a former leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, announced his bid for the presidency on Thursday. South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, after former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment stemming from…