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Eleven died in floods and landslides in northern India

At least eleven people have died in floods and landslides after record rainfall in the Jammu region in northwestern India. This was reported by a local emergency worker to the…

Heavy Rain and Storms Forecast for Western Greece

Strong rain and thunderstorms, with localized hail, are expected early Sunday in Corfu, Paxos and Epirus, according to the Greek national weather service. Clouds and scattered showers will affect western…

Two Men Accused of Running High-End Drug Network in Mykonos

A Spanish and a Cypriot national are accused of operating a high-end drug distribution network on the island of Mykonos, allegedly supplying narcotics to luxury villas, exclusive clubs and celebrity…

Australia to deport 350 foreign-born convicted criminals

The Australian government has signed a deal with Nauru to deport hundreds of foreign-born criminals to the small Pacific nation. Tony Burke, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, on Friday signed…

 Tunisian security forces thwart an international drug trafficking attempt

Tunisian security forces have thwarted an international drug trafficking attempt through the port of La Goulette in the capital Tunis, seizing a large quantity of narcotics, according to a statement…

Israel says Hamas’ armed wing spokesman killed in airstrike

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the spokesman of Hamas’s armed wing, Abu Obeida, had been killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip. ■

Turkey Cruises Past Portugal to Secure Round of 16 Spot at EuroBasket 2025

Turkey continued its dominant run at EuroBasket 2025 with a commanding 95–54 victory over Portugal on Saturday, securing its third straight win in Group A and clinching a place in…

Cyprus Wraps Up Global Diaspora Conference

The 22nd World Conference of Cypriot Diaspora concluded this week, with delegates from POMAK, PSEKA, and NEPOMAK electing new leadership and approving resolutions. Christos Karaolis was elected president of POMAK,…

Israeli Reservist Killed in Gaza, Suspected Friendly Fire

An Israeli reservist was killed Saturday during fighting in the southern city of Khan Younis, following injuries to seven other soldiers in the area. The soldier, 34, was the 900th…

French Foreign Minister Visits Greenland Amid Strengthening Ties

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Greenland this weekend following a European Union foreign ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen, underscoring growing diplomatic ties between France and the Arctic territory. Barrot…

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