Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships have arrived off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, for a week-long joint naval exercise amid rising geopolitical tensions. The drills, held under the BRICS framework, aim to practice maritime safety, anti-piracy operations, and improve cooperation among participating navies. Their arrival coincides with heightened tensions following U.S. military action in Venezuela and the seizure of Venezuelan-linked oil tankers, which … Continue reading Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa

An avalanche of garbage at a landfill in Binaliw, Cebu City, Philippines, buried workers in low-lying buildings, killing one person, injuring a dozen, and leaving 38 others missing. Rescuers recovered 13 survivors overnight, but search efforts continued for those still trapped under the debris. One rescued worker died en route to the hospital, while others sustained injuries, and some narrowly escaped by crawling through the … Continue reading Mound of garbage collapses at Philippine landfill, burying and trapping 38 people

North Korea accused South Korea of flying drones into its airspace, claiming it downed two drones using electronic warfare and warning of consequences for what it called provocative acts. South Korea denied the allegations, saying it did not operate drones on the dates cited and ordered an investigation. The incident is expected to further strain relations and complicate South Korea’s liberal government’s efforts to revive … Continue reading North Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across border

Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), announced it would dissolve its institutions following weeks of unrest and the flight of its leader to the United Arab Emirates. The group’s secretary-general cited internal disputes and regional pressure, though the decision was disputed by an STC spokesman, underscoring deep divisions within the movement. The turmoil followed STC military advances into oil-rich southern regions, … Continue reading Separatist group in south Yemen announces dissolution after leader flees to UAE

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using 242 drones and 36 missiles, including a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile, Ukraine’s air force said Friday. Ukrainian defenses intercepted most of the weapons, but strikes from missiles and drones hit 19 locations, causing widespread damage. Kyiv was among the hardest-hit, with dozens of buildings damaged and at least four people killed and 25 injured, while several … Continue reading Russia uses nuclear-capable missile in ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine

Evgeny Safronov, a 38-year-old Russian journalist who had fled Putin’s regime, died after falling from the seventh floor of his apartment in Meudon, France. Before his death, he left a note claiming his phone and accounts had been hacked, insisting he had never worked for Russian interests. Friends reported that Safronov had been experiencing paranoia and severe distress in the days leading up to his … Continue reading Russian journalist who fled to Paris dies in plunge from apartment

Protests in Iran have continued for a 12th day, with new videos appearing online that appear to show demonstrators in multiple cities despite fears of a government crackdown. Unverified footage from Tehran showed a building described as a government facility on fire, with crowds chanting “Long live the Shah,” while other clips showed street fires and clashes with security forces. Demonstrations were also reported in … Continue reading Tehran on fire as furious protesters ‘burn Iranian regime building down’