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– An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.3 occurred off Mexico’s southern Pacific coastline on Friday, causing strong tremors that affected Chiapas and nearby nations. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter approximately 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán at a depth
– The International Organization for Migration has issued a call for $98 million to aid Venezuela’s earthquake relief efforts. The funds are intended to finance emergency response and early recovery initiatives over a 12-month period. On June 24, two significant
– A Scottish employment tribunal awarded former waiter Raymond Joseph £5,469.04 after finding evidence of racial harassment at a PizzaExpress branch. During an argument in April 2025, a colleague repeatedly called Joseph an American and a “Yank.” The colleague also
– Nearly 200 wildfires affected Ontario on July 15, predominantly in the northern regions. Provincial figures indicated 183 active fires at 3 p.m., with the Northwest Fire Region reporting 136 fires by evening, including 63 that remained uncontrolled. Throughout the
– The UK government has advanced its plans for a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles by releasing its consultation feedback and draft legislation. HM Treasury published these documents on July 13, and set April 1, 2028, as the anticipated start
– On July 14, the United Nations Security Council approved an extension of the monthly reporting requirement regarding Houthi attacks in the Red Sea for an additional six months. Resolution 2826 maintains the existing mandate until January 15, 2027. This
India and Australia expanded ties on July 9, 2026, with agreements covering defence, energy, technology and education. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the third annual summit in Melbourne. Their governments announced 18 outcomes
India and New Zealand elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland on July 11, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also endorsed a Roadmap to 2030. The framework covers trade, defense, maritime
Typhoon Bavi struck eastern China’s Zhejiang province late Saturday, bringing 144 km/h winds and heavy rain before moving inland. The storm first made landfall in Yuhuan at about 11:20 p.m. local time. It reached Yueqing, part of Wenzhou, around midnight.
South Korea issued its first highest-level heat-wave warnings for Gyeongsan and Pohang on July 12 as dangerous temperatures spread across much of the country. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced the alerts at 10 a.m. under a system introduced on June