Kieran Lockhart, May, 29 2025
On May 19, 2025, about 300 people and all livestock were evacuated from Blatten in the Swiss Alps because nearby Birch Glacier showed signs of an imminent landslide. Authorities quickly declared a 'special situation' and brought in emergency teams, acting on experiences from similar past crises.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 19 2025
The Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge during a high-profile farewell display on May 17, 2025, killing two sailors and injuring 22 others. The training ship lost power and drifted unassisted into the bridge, leading to catastrophic mast failure. Investigations by both U.S. and Mexican authorities are underway.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 17 2025
Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for stabbing author Salman Rushdie during a 2022 lecture in New York. Prosecutors convinced the jury of Matar’s intent with video evidence, dismissing claims of a random outburst. Rushdie’s injuries from the attack remain life-altering.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 10 2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have soared after deadly strikes and retaliatory attacks in Kashmir. Civilians are caught in the crossfire as military exchanges intensify, while both governments grapple with social media censorship and mounting international anxiety over nuclear risks.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 10 2025
Gunmen massacred 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in a rare attack targeting civilians, pushing India to heightened alert. PM Modi rushed home, vowing swift retribution. The tragedy has stoked memories of the 2019 Pulwama bombing and ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan as security teams seal off the region.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 7 2025
India's missile strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir killed civilians and ignited a dangerous standoff with Pakistan, which vowed retaliation. Donald Trump expressed regret and urged for calm, while the UN and U.S. leaders scrambled to prevent further escalation between the two nuclear rivals.
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Kieran Lockhart, Apr, 30 2025
Starting May 2025, Japan will let Taiwanese nationals list 'Taiwan'—not 'China'—as their place of origin in family registries. Taiwanese officials welcomed the move, noting it reflects years of diplomatic work to acknowledge Taiwan's distinct identity. China criticized the policy shift. The decision retroactively covers naturalized citizens and syncs family records with current residence card practice.
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Kieran Lockhart, Apr, 30 2025
HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s flagship, is set for a major Indo-Pacific mission in 2025, including a high-profile stop in Japan and participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre. The deployment underscores growing UK-Japan defense ties and the UK’s commitment to regional security alongside key allies.
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Kieran Lockhart, Apr, 9 2025
Canada warns travelers about U.S. border agents' broad authority to search electronic devices without cause. The advisory urges compliance to prevent confiscation or entry denial. Clear travel document requirements are outlined, and citizens are reminded of the border agents' absolute discretion. Updates on U.S. visa processes are also noted.
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Kieran Lockhart, Apr, 8 2025
Donald Trump's latest tariff threats against China could push cumulative rates to a blistering 104%, intensifying global market volatility. He's set against a Senate bill demanding congressional approval for tariffs. The standoff heightens economic tension as uncertainty looms over international trade dynamics.
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