Retaliatory Israeli airstrikes hit Sanaa after Houthi militants launched missiles toward Israel, leaving six people dead and at least 86 injured, according to Yemeni officials

A new study reveals that lightning kills around 320 million trees each year, releasing vast amounts of CO₂ and threatening forests worldwide. Researchers warn climate change could increase these losses in temperate and northern regions

Greece’s largest public sector union has called a nationwide strike on August 28, protesting a government bill on disciplinary law for civil servants. A rally is planned in central Athens as services across the public sector are expected to shut down

Around 130,000 travelers are expected to be impacted each day

As Israel prepares a renewed push to seize Gaza City, heavy air and ground assaults leave over a hundred dead, while Hamas negotiates in Egypt and global calls for a ceasefire grow

The shallow quake was centred northwest of Karyes, the administrative seat of Mount Athos; no damage or injuries have been reported

Families of hostages and opposition leaders urge a nationwide strike this Sunday to protest Israel’s planned operation in Gaza City, despite major unions declining full participation

Heavy tank and air bombardments hit eastern and northern Gaza City as Netanyahu orders an accelerated timeline for a major ground operation despite mounting domestic and international criticism

Prominent reporter Anas Al Sharif, previously threatened by Israel, died alongside four colleagues in a strike near Shifa Hospital, sparking global condemnation from press freedom and human rights groups

A powerful earthquake hit southern Turkey on Sunday evening, damaging buildings and leaving one person dead, while aftershocks continue to rattle the region

The quake caused concern among residents across southern Peloponnese, where seismic activity is relatively common

Airstrikes on a prison in Zaporizhzhia and a hospital in Dnipropetrovsk killed civilians, including a pregnant woman, as Russia escalates attacks behind the front lines. Trump warns Moscow of sanctions within 10 days

Despite the unexpected nature of the strikes, the press secretary emphasized that the president maintains “a good working relationship” with Netanyahu and remains in frequent contact with the Israeli leader

The incident has drawn strong international criticism. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a written statement denouncing the escalating violence in the region

As of Tuesday, SOHR reported a total of 203 fatalities since fighting erupted on Sunday. This includes 92 Druze—21 of whom were civilians reportedly executed by forces affiliated with Syria’s Defense and Interior Ministries—93 pro-government fighters, and 18 Bedouins

The company noted that it is actively working through various channels to verify claims made by the Houthi rebels that they may be holding some crew members captive

This incident is the first successful strike against a commercial vessel by Houthi forces in the Red Sea since November 2024

POE-OTA highlighted the severity of the situation, stating that the list of those killed while on duty continues to grow, as does the number of injuries and violent attacks by enraged individuals who treat local government personnel as punching bags

Residents are urged to stay alert and follow official guidance as the bomb cyclone moves through the region