A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, with at least 316 passengers rescued and 15 bodies recovered. The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 was traveling from Zamboanga to Jolo when it reportedly suffered technical problems and went down shortly after midnight in good weather near Basilan province. A coast guard safety officer on board alerted authorities, … Continue reading Ferry with more than 350 people sinks in the southern Philippines leaving at least 15 dead

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly sheltering in a fortified underground bunker in Tehran amid warnings of a possible US military strike as American naval forces move toward the Persian Gulf. Reports say he has delegated day-to-day control of the regime to his son while Iranian officials publicly issue threats of all-out war if he is attacked. Khamenei’s recent silence on social media … Continue reading Ayatollah ‘goes into hiding’ over US strike fears

China’s senior-most general, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for alleged corruption, abuse of power, and leaking sensitive nuclear-weapons data to the United States, according to people familiar with a closed-door military briefing. Authorities say Zhang accepted large bribes in exchange for promotions, helped elevate former Defense Minister Li Shangfu, formed political cliques that undermined party unity, and oversaw misconduct within the military procurement system. The … Continue reading China’s Top General Accused of Giving Nuclear Secrets to USA

Ryan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested by Mexican authorities in cooperation with the FBI, ending a months-long manhunt. Wedding, 44, was accused of running one of the world’s most violent and prolific drug-trafficking organizations, moving nearly 60 metric tons of cocaine annually from Mexico into Los Angeles. He is also charged with ordering multiple murders, including that of … Continue reading Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in custody

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East amid threats from President Trump to strike Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protesters. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has moved from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean, with additional cargo planes, tankers, and missile defense systems arriving in the region. Trump has emphasized that the buildup is both a … Continue reading U.S. Military Buildup In The Middle East Continues

A shooting in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, left three people dead and another seriously injured, with a gunman still at large. Police said the victims, all locals, included the suspect’s former partner, two of her relatives, and her new partner. The town of about 1,500 people was cordoned off, and authorities urged residents to stay indoors while heavily armed police searched for the mobile … Continue reading Gunman at large in Australia after leaving 3 dead and 1 wounded

France’s navy has seized the oil tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean, suspecting it of being part of Russia’s sanctions‑busting “shadow fleet.” The vessel, traveling from Murmansk and flying a Comoros flag, was intercepted between Spain and Morocco with support from the UK. French authorities said the tanker was subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag, and a judicial investigation has … Continue reading France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

The U.S. has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a process initiated by President Trump’s executive order a year ago. The Department of Health and Human Services criticized the WHO for straying from its mission, delaying its COVID-19 response, and unfairly criticizing U.S. pandemic measures. Public health experts warn that leaving the WHO will weaken U.S. efforts to track infectious diseases, respond to … Continue reading US officially exits World Health Organization

Ukrainian, US, and Russian negotiators held talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday, marking the first known trilateral meeting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting followed lengthy discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, which the Kremlin described as substantive but underscored that territorial disputes remain a major obstacle to peace. Russia reiterated that it would continue military … Continue reading US joins Russia and Ukraine in first known trilateral talks of war