A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, prompting a tsunami assessment for the country, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences. According to the EMSC, a tsunami threat is currently being assessed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre explained, “Tsunamis can be classified as local (under 100 km), regional (under 1,000 km),…
Intense clashes rocked the Libyan capital, Tripoli, for a second consecutive night and continued into Wednesday, following the killing of a key militia leader on Monday, according to witnesses. The renewed fighting may strengthen the position of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) and an ally of Turkey. Since…
Tornado sirens echoed across Minneapolis on Thursday as a powerful storm moved through Minnesota, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Tornado Warning for Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and Blaine until 2:45 PM. Tornado Watch 251 remains in effect for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin until 8 PM CDT on Thursday, according to an alert…
Over the past two decades, Qatar has made strategic investments worth billions of dollars to build and expand its influence in the United States. By leveraging its vast financial resources, Qatar has strategically shaped key areas such as diplomacy, education, and politics. These carefully planned efforts reflect a broader strategy to secure long-term partnerships and…
A toxic algal bloom off South Australia’s coast, active since March, has killed over 200 marine species, including sharks and octopuses. Stretching across roughly 150km of coastline, the bloom has had a devastating impact, with ray-finned fish making up 47% of the deaths and another 26% being sharks and rays, according to OzFish data reported…
On May 13, 2025, an Israeli airstrike targeted the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulting in the death of Palestinian photojournalist Hassan Aslih. Aslih was receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a previous attack when the hospital’s surgical wing was struck. The Israeli military stated that the strike aimed at a Hamas “command…
The Malaysian government has officially approved a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, enlisting Texas-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity. The company will undertake the operation under a no-find, no-fee agreement, targeting a new 15,000-square-kilometer area in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Under the deal, Ocean Infinity will receive…
All 50 U.S. states are reportedly dealing with an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus in 2025, with dairy farms among the hardest hit. The virus has already begun infecting humans, and experts are raising concerns about the potential for a new pandemic in the country. Although bird flu has been present on Earth…
Bornean elephants may be the smallest of their kind, but they’re still giants at around nine feet (2.7 meters) tall — about two feet (60 cm) shorter than African elephants. Found only on the island of Borneo, mainly in Malaysia’s Sabah state, fewer than 1,000 remain in the wild, earning them an endangered status. In…
The village of Sergele, nestled in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, has long thrived on farming pomegranates, almonds, and peaches, as well as foraging for wild fruits and spices in the nearby forests. However, with its location just 16 km (10 miles) from the Turkish border, the village has found itself increasingly surrounded by Turkish…
