The number of injured in the gas station explosion in southeastern Rome has risen to at least 50, according to Italian media reports. Emergency services are continuing their investigation into the cause of the blast. The incident has raised serious concerns about urban safety regulations for fuel stations, prompting a review of existing protocols.
Japan Reflects on "Disaster Prophecy" as July 5 Passes
Japan is now reflecting on the passing of July 5, 2025, the date cited in a popular manga series for a catastrophic natural disaster. Despite widespread anxiety and tourism cancellations in the lead-up, the day passed without a major seismic event or tsunami. The episode has prompted discussions on the impact of fictional prophecies on public psych
Tropical Storm Danas Nears Taiwan, Impacts East Asian Weather
Tropical Storm Danas, the fourth named storm of the year, is slowly traversing the upper South China Sea and is set to approach Taiwan between July 7-9. While Thailand is not directly in its path, the Thai Meteorological Department anticipates that Danas will strengthen the southwest monsoon, bringing increased rainfall and rougher seas to various
2. Gaza Conflict Rages On, Truce Talks Remain Stalled
Intense Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza, with reports of at least 61 Palestinian deaths across the enclave on Sunday, including a significant number in Gaza City. Despite Israel dispatching a negotiating team to Qatar, Prime Minister Netanyahu's office declared Hamas's requested changes to a ceasefire proposal "unacceptable," dimming hope
1. BRICS Leaders Condemn New US Tariffs at Rio Summit
The expanded BRICS bloc, concluding its summit in Rio de Janeiro, has issued a strong condemnation of recent "indiscriminate" trade tariffs imposed by the US, labeling them as illegal and a threat to global economic stability. While avoiding direct mention of the United States, the unified stance from the emerging economies signals deepening intern