Category: World

Shikarpur, Pakistan, 7 October 2025 — A powerful blast on a railway track in Sindh’s Shikarpur district derailed multiple coaches of the Jaffar Express on Tuesday morning, leaving at least seven passengers injured, officials confirmed. The Incident The explosion occurred around 8:15 a.m. near Sultan Kot railway station, about one kilometre from the site, as […]

London, 8 October 2025 — The number of people who died while homeless in the United Kingdom reached a record high of 1,611 in 2024, according to new figures compiled by the Museum of Homelessness. The data reveals a sharp rise in deaths linked to suicide and drug use, with synthetic substances such as spice […]

Amsterdam, 7 October 2025 — A crew member of the Dutch cargo vessel MV Minervagracht, attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden last week, has died from injuries sustained during the assault, the ship’s operator Spliethoff confirmed in a statement on Monday evening. The Attack The Amsterdam-based vessel was struck by an […]

Dar es Salaam, 7 October 2025 — Tanzania’s police force has launched an investigation into reports that Humphrey Polepole, a former ambassador and outspoken government critic, was abducted from his home in the early hours of Monday. The Incident Polepole’s family reported that unidentified individuals forcibly entered his residence in Dar es Salaam, breaking doors […]

Imagine using space technology not just to explore the stars, but to stop a disease outbreak before it starts, or predict and monitor natural disasters such as floods.  That is exactly what European researchers are doing with Earth observation (EO) – turning satellite data into real-world solutions that protect people and the planet. Mosquito monitor Since 2020, a […]

Peter Bardunias, 59, of Clifton Park, New York, was charged today with attempting to entice a minor to engage in prohibited sexual activity. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement. The […]

Herdecke, Germany, 7 October 2025 — The newly elected mayor of Herdecke, a town in western Germany, is in critical condition after being found with multiple stab wounds on Tuesday, authorities confirmed. The Incident The victim, Iris Stalzer, a 57-year-old labour lawyer and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), was discovered seriously injured at […]

To Abd’s Mother, Rahmeh. It‘s been 22 years. It‘s been two years. It’s been 22 years since your son, Abd, committed an act of terror against civilians. He was 18 years old and had his whole life ahead. On June 11, 2003, news articles say that Abd was studying for an English exam when he […]

Warsaw, 7 October 2025 — The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has voiced deep concern over the deteriorating human rights climate in Georgia following violent protests linked to the country’s recent local elections. The office called on Georgian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, and the […]

Dublin, 7 October 2025 — Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris TD has welcomed increased allocations in Budget 2026 aimed at expanding Ireland’s diplomatic presence, boosting humanitarian aid, and strengthening support for Irish citizens abroad. Expanding Ireland’s Global Footprint Under the Global Ireland 2025 Strategy, almost €10 million will be invested in opening […]