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China: Sudden Road Collapse Swallows Car in Baotou, Inner Mongolia

On May 17, 2026, in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a dangerous scene as vehicles were moving along the road when drivers suddenly noticed that a large sinkhole had opened up ahead. A car in front appeared to have no time to stop and fell directly into the deep hole with the people inside. The collapsed section covered a large part of the roadway, creating a frightening hazard for passing vehicles. Local authorities later responded that no casualties had been reported. Footage ended with the vehicle disappearing into the pit.

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China: Time-Lapse Captures Forest Fire Ripping Through Mountainside in Shenzhen

On January 8, 2026, a fast-moving forest fire ripped across mountainsides in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, sending thick orange flames and dark smoke over nearby roads and buildings. The fire broke out near Shenzhen Technology University. Emergency, fire, and police teams were mobilized immediately. No casualties were reported.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos 2

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Israeli fighter jets carried out multiple airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday, March 4, hitting targets in Haret Hreik, Hadath and Liqi after evacuation warnings. There were no immediate reports of casualties. This video shows air strikes hitting near Bahman Hospital in Haret Hreik.

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Chile: M6.2 Earthquake Shakes Coquimbo Region

A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Coquimbo region of northern Chile on Thursday morning, February 12. The quake hit near the town of Punitaqui at a depth of nearly 37 km. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The video shows power lines swaying in San Ramón, Coquimbo.

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China: CCTV Captures Shop Owner Fleeing During 5.5 Quake

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake violently shook Gansu, northwestern China, on January 26, 2026. Surveillance footage shows a shop owner fleeing as shelves rattle and goods crash to the floor inside a small store in Diebu County. Authorities reported no immediate casualties, and emergency teams were deployed.

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 3

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 4

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 2

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Biotechnology Factory in Hebei

A major fire broke out at a biotechnology company in northern China, sending towering flames and thick smoke around a high-rise factory building. The fire erupted on December 11, 2025, at Guoxu Biotechnology Company in Fuping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The video shows the multi-story industrial building fully engulfed in flames, with heavy black smoke billowing into the sky. Local fire authorities said the blaze was caused by the ignition of insulation materials inside the factory. Firefighters extinguished the fire after about two and a half hours, and no casualties were reported.

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Roma - Associazione Stampa estera, la società civile chiama al tavolo la politica

FILE PHOTO - Journalist Sigfrido Ranucci speaks at the conference titled ‘Information, democratic emergency, media Freedom Act, Rai reform, conflict of interest, European social platform, no to the security decree, civil society calls politics to the table’ at the Foreign Press Association in Rome. Rome, Italy, April 15, 2025. Sigfrido Ranucci was the target of an attack on the night of Thursday, October 16 to Friday, October 17, 2025. A bomb destroyed his car in front of his home, located south of Rome. The explosion did not cause any casualties, as confirmed by the program “Report,” which the journalist presents on the public channel RAI 3. Photo by Mauro Scrobogna/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Massive Tornado strikes Wulanhada Volcano in Inner Mongolia

On August 4, 2025, a rare giant yellow tornado swept through Wulanhada Volcano Geopark in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, damaging power poles and temporary buildings. The massive funnel cloud, likened to a “dragon sucking water,” lasted about 20 minutes, but no casualties were reported.

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Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Erupts, Causing Flight Cancellations

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted twice on Monday, July 7, sending massive volcanic smoke up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky, dumping ash on villages and causing flight cancellations. No casualties were immediately reported.

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Security officer stands near the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Municipal and civil workers work on the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Municipal and civil workers work on the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Israelis inspect the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Israelis inspect the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Municipal and civil workers work on the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Municipal and civil workers work on the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Israeli man sits in a bus station near the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Israelis inspect the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Municipal and civil workers work on the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Municipal and civil workers work on the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Israelis inspect the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles Hit Israel

Municipal and civil workers work on the impact site of a Patriot interceptor missile that fell in the city of Haifa, Israel June 22, 2025. The air defense system intercepted a missile launched from Iran. Heavy damage occurred from the blast on nearby buildings, with no casualties reported. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey: Fire at Plastic Factory Near Izmir Hospital Prompts Patient Evacuations

A huge fire that originated from a transformer at a plastic factory in Izmir's Konak district spread to parts of the nearby Medicana Hospital on Sunday, June 15. Patients in the hospital were evacuated as a precaution and transferred to other hospitals in the city.

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South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Buddhist Memorial Hall in Jogyesa Temple, Seoul

A fire broke out in the international conference room of the Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall at Jogyesa Temple, in Jongno district, Seoul, on Tuesday morning, June 10. No casualties have been reported as of writing.

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

Police officers and a police vehicle are seen blocking entrance to the crash site near Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

An ATV passes a police vehicle to enter the crash site near the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

An ATV passes a police vehicle to enter the crash site near the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

An ATV passes a police vehicle to enter the crash site near the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

Two ATV's arrive to go to the crash site near the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

A fire department vehicle is seen near the crash site close to the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

A fire department vehicle is seen near the crash site close to the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two helicopters crash in Eura

Police blocks entrance to the crash site near Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. Rescue workers have located the helicopters in a forested area. Two civilian helicopters crashed in Eura on Saturday, according to the Satakunta rescue department. The authorities have declined to provide information regarding possible casualties so far. LEHTIKUVA / PETRI HAKOSALO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Petri Hakosalo/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Incheon

A large fire erupted at a recycling facility in Seoun-dong, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, on Friday morning, May 9. The blaze was quickly extinguished, but a safety alert was issued to nearby residents due to heavy smoke. There were no reports of casualties.

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Thailand: Fire Breaks Out at Five Star Hotel in Chiang Mai

A fire broke out at the five star Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai in the early hours of Wednesday April 23, destroying the former wooden spa complex building. The flame was put under control in two hours. There are no reports of casualties.

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Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

People and staff look through the debris of the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital, the last functional hospital in Gaza, that was destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories, on April 13, 2025. No casualties were reported as hundreds of patients and staff were evacuated in the middle of the night from the hospital run by the Anglican Church following warnings of an imminent attack. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation In Gaza Under Israeli Military Attacks

People and staff look through the debris of the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital, the last functional hospital in Gaza, that was destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories, on April 13, 2025. No casualties were reported as hundreds of patients and staff were evacuated in the middle of the night from the hospital run by the Anglican Church following warnings of an imminent attack. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.OM

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Situation In Gaza Under Israeli Military Attacks

People and staff look through the debris of the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital, the last functional hospital in Gaza, that was destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories, on April 13, 2025. No casualties were reported as hundreds of patients and staff were evacuated in the middle of the night from the hospital run by the Anglican Church following warnings of an imminent attack. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.OM