Viral Manga Prophecy Triggers Flight Cancellations, Shakes Japan Tourism Sector Ahead of Predicted Earthquake Date

Richard Pinrod19 hours ago06 mins

TOKYO – Japan’s thriving tourism sector is currently grappling with an unexpected and unusual challenge: significant disruption to international travel attributed not to geopolitical events or natural disasters, but to a viral online rumor. The rumor, predicting a catastrophic earthquake on July 5, 2025, has gained widespread traction, particularly on social media, leading to real-world…

US House Approves ‘Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill” Amid Global Crises in Afghanistan and Gaza

Quinton Bradley2 days ago08 mins

Washington D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has passed significant legislation, referred to under the distinctive name of “Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’”. The vote marks a key legislative step in Washington. This development unfolded on a day marked by concurrent, major international events underscoring the complexity and volatility of the global landscape….

House Poised to Pass $3.3 Trillion ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Amid Trump, Johnson Push

Maya Patel3 days ago08 mins

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives is on the cusp of passing a massive $3.3 trillion GOP reconciliation package, officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Final passage of the sweeping legislation is widely anticipated early Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, following an intense period of lobbying spearheaded by House Speaker Mike Johnson,…

Iran Suspends UN Nuclear Oversight Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

Kendra Lane4 days ago06 mins

Iran Curbs Nuclear Transparency Tehran has formally enacted legislation that suspends its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, state media reported today. This move marks a significant development in Iran’s nuclear program transparency and comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions across the broader Middle East region. The decision to limit interaction with the…

Thailand’s Shinawatras Confront Dual Legal Storm as PM, Father Face Court Challenges

Jackson Reed5 days ago08 mins

Bangkok, Thailand – The political future of Thailand’s dominant Shinawatra dynasty hangs precariously in the balance as both Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, navigate separate, high-stakes legal challenges. Prime Minister Paetongtarn is currently the subject of a petition before the Constitutional Court, filed by 36 senators, seeking her dismissal….

Global Leaders Adopt Landmark “Sevilla Commitment” to Tackle $4 Trillion SDG Financing Gap at Development Conference

Felicia Holmes6 days ago06 mins

SEVILLA, Spain – The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) officially opened here today, June 30, 2025, marking a critical moment in global efforts to mobilize the resources needed to address pressing sustainable development challenges. The conference commenced with immediate action, as participating nations formally adopted the Sevilla Commitment. Also known by its…

Israel Dismantles Extensive Hamas Terror Network in West Bank, Over 60 Arrested

Ava Brooks7 days ago07 mins

JERUSALEM – Israel’s domestic security agency, the Shin Bet, announced today the dismantling of a significant and complex Hamas terror infrastructure centered in the West Bank city of Hebron. The large-scale operation, conducted in recent months in coordination with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Police, resulted in the arrest of over 60…

Trump ‘Close’ to Gaza Ceasefire Deal Amid Middle East Tensions, Australian Infrastructure Woes, and NRL Injury Blow

Vicky Lee1 week ago08 mins

Trump Expresses Optimism on Gaza Ceasefire Washington D.C. – United States President Donald Trump indicated optimism on Friday, June 27, 2025, that a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip could be achieved within a week. Speaking to reporters and guests at an event held in the Oval Office,…

Gaza Death Toll Mounts: 72 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Aid Access Crisis Claims Over 500 Lives; Regional Tensions Rise

Tiana Blake1 week ago05 mins

GAZA CITY — The humanitarian crisis and conflict in the Gaza Strip continue to escalate, with devastating consequences for the civilian population. Fresh reports from hospital sources in Gaza speaking to Al Jazeera indicate that at least 72 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across the territory over the past 24 hours, adding to…

SpaceX Dragon Docks Axiom Mission 4 Crew, Including First ISRO, Polish, Hungarian Astronauts, at ISS

Sierra Ellis1 week ago09 mins

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida – A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) at 6:31 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 26, marking the arrival of the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory. This significant event introduces a multinational crew to the station for…