A devastating wildfire near Limassol, Cyprus’s second-largest city, has claimed two lives and left dozens injured as searing temperatures and strong winds continue to fuel the blaze. Authorities confirmed on Thursday that the fire, which erupted the previous afternoon, has destroyed vast swathes of land and forced mass evacuations. Casualties and Injuries Detail Number Deaths […]

Myanmar’s military junta has announced the recapture of Thabeikkyin, a key gold mining hub in the country’s north, following a prolonged battle against anti-coup forces. This marks the junta’s second declared strategic victory in a week, following its recent claim of regaining control over Nawnghkio, a northeastern town. Background of the Conflict Since the February […]

Europe’s new car market experienced a sharp 7% year-on-year decline in June 2025, with major economies including Germany, France, and Italy recording particularly steep drops, according to figures released on Thursday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This downturn comes amid a challenging global economic climate, driven by trade tensions, notably tariff threats from […]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his military forces to be fully prepared “for real war”, during an observed artillery firing contest, according to reports by Pyongyang’s state media on Thursday. Kim’s Call for Combat Readiness Kim’s stern directive to his troops came as he oversaw a live-fire artillery drill, where soldiers […]