An unprecedented bear sighting in Utsunomiya has forced the closure of 94 public schools after the animal wandered into urban districts. Police and licensed hunters have launched search operations while residents are strongly urged to remain indoors for safety.
The US military has disabled the Palau-flagged empty oil tanker Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it repeatedly ignored instructions from American forces. A US Navy F/A-18 jet launched a precision strike on the ship’s steering space, halting its journey toward Iran.
China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has launched the nation's first-ever destination-free voyage from Shanghai. The unique three-day trip allows passengers to exclusively enjoy premium onboard entertainment while remaining entirely at sea.
A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 19 people and injured over 130 others in Mindanao. Emergency teams are conducting rescue operations as strong aftershocks continue to hit the region.
EAM S. Jaishankar strongly criticized billionaire George Soros, accusing his global funding network of attempting to undermine India's governance and create domestic political instability.
