Alarming Earthquake Shakes Tehran As Tremors Hit Iranian Capital
An earthquake struck the Iranian capital Tehran late Tuesday night, triggering tremors across surrounding areas, although no casualties or major damage were immediately reported.
Bishop-Elect Gerardo Saco Withdraws From Ordination Weeks Before Consecration, Cites ‘Human Limitations’
Bishop-elect Gerardo Fortich Saco Jr. has withdrawn from his scheduled episcopal ordination in the Philippines, citing “human limitations and inadequacies” after prayer and discernment, a rare move that has stirred both sympathy and debate within the Catholic Church.
World Press Freedom Day: UN Issues Global Warning as Attacks on Journalists Intensify
On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, UN leaders warn of a "decay of freedom" as nearly 300 journalists have been killed in conflict zones since late 2023, with hundreds more facing detention and surveillance.
Severe Heat Crisis: Bangkok Opens Hundreds Of Cooling Centres As Temperatures Soar
Bangkok authorities have opened more than 300 cooling centres across the city as dangerous heat levels continue to rise, with residents seeking relief from extreme temperatures.
Israel Indicts Woman Over Iran Spy Links
Israeli authorities have filed an indictment against a woman accused of spying for Iran, following a joint security operation that uncovered alleged intelligence activities targeting sensitive sites.
