News Type: International News

Monday, July 6, 2026 International news

Heatwave hits Europe! Wildfires spread, tens of thousands evacuated

Europe: Southern European countries are battling a heatwave and severe wildfires that have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes as authorities battle to contain the spread of the blazes. The worst-hit countries include France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Croatia and Albania. High temperatures, combined with strong winds and dry weather, have made wildfires spread quickly and are difficult to control. In southern France, around 10,000 people have been evacuated while more than 700 firefighters are...

Monday, July 6, 2026 International news

Wildfires in southern France force evacuation of 10,000 people

France: Authorities in the Les Angles region of France announced the urgent evacuation of more than 10,000 residents from their homes on July 5, 2026, after a wildfire spread rapidly into residential areas. Weather factors, including intense heat and strong winds, have severely hampered firefighters. The French government has deployed many rescue resources, including water-spraying aircraft, to prevent the flames from spreading further....

Friday, June 26, 2026 International news

Japan cancels more than 200 flights as two tropical storms bring heavy rain and flood risk

Japan is facing severe weather as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, are battering the southern and western regions of the country, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the risk of flooding and landslides. Aviation authorities and airlines have canceled more than 200 flights to ensure the safety of passengers. Meanwhile, train and road travel services in some areas have been suspended or rescheduled...

Friday, June 26, 2026 World

Europe faces its most severe heatwave yet as temperatures exceed 40°C in many countries

Europe is facing one of its worst heatwaves, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, causing severe impacts on public health, transport and daily life. Countries including France, Britain, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have reportedly issued high-level warnings of extreme heat, while authorities have implemented emergency measures, including closing some schools, increasing emergency services and urging people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. In the capital, Paris, temperatures have soared to their highest levels for June, as hospitals and emergency services have been overwhelmed by the heatwave.

Monday, March 16, 2026 International news

Video claiming Benjamin Netanyahu is dead goes viral but is denied

Tel Aviv — March 16, 2026 A video claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has died is being shared widely on social media, causing confusion and heated debate online. The viral video shows a man covered in a white sheet and being carried into an ambulance, with some users claiming to be the Israeli prime minister. However, several officials and news sources have denied the claims...

Thursday, March 12, 2026 International news

Iran reportedly lays mines in Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy security concerns

There are reports from international security sources that Iran has placed several dozen military mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for the world's oil and gas. The development has raised serious concerns from the international community and energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most important oil shipping lanes, with around 20% of the world's oil passing through the area every day. If shipping is disrupted, it could severely impact energy markets and the global economy. Security analysts have said that placing mines in the strait could be a tactic to pressure commercial and military shipping passing through the area. However...

Thursday, March 12, 2026 International news

Analyst: Iran may yet to use its most advanced missiles in current conflict

Several military analysts have expressed their assessment that Iran may not yet use its most advanced missiles in the tense conflict in the Middle East. The assessment comes as the security situation in the region is heating up and there are continuous missile and drone attacks. According to military experts, Iran has several types of missiles with high capabilities, such as hypersonic and ballistic missiles, which can hit long-range targets and can evade modern air defense systems in some cases. Some analysts have stated that these advanced weapons could be kept as important strategic weapons for use when the war situation becomes more serious. The retention of the most powerful weapons can also be aimed at increasing deterrence and increasing strategic pressure on the opposing side. However, experts have warned that...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 International news

Australia sends missiles to UAE, deploys military reconnaissance aircraft

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday that Australia will deploy military reconnaissance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab Emirates. The announcement came amid heightened tensions in the region, but Australia has stressed that it has no plans to put troops on the ground in Iran. According to Reuters, published on March 10, 2026, Albanese stated that Australia's military support is to help protect Gulf countries that could face unprovoked attacks from Iran. Albanese stressed that...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 International news

Russia denies sharing intelligence with Iran about US military assets in the Middle East

Russia has denied sharing intelligence with Iran about the location and movement of US military assets in the Middle East, according to Steve Witkoff, a special envoy to Donald Trump. Witkoff said the denial came during a phone call between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The call also included Jared Kushner and Russian foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov....

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 International news

Iran War: Tuesday was the day with the heaviest US attacks

US Defense Secretary Hegseth predicted Tuesday would see the most airstrikes by fighter jets and bombers. At the same time, oil prices fell after President Donald Trump predicted the war could end soon. DW has more information. On Tuesday, March 10, attacks between the United States and Israel against Iran continued. Representatives of the European Parliament...