Cuba’s military killed four Cuban Americans aboard a U.S.-registered boat that entered Cuban waters Wednesday, calling it a “foiled armed infiltration” aimed at terrorist activities. The Interior Ministry said the vessel carried 10 armed individuals with rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, and bulletproof gear, and that a firefight injured a Cuban border guard and six people on the boat. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel vowed to defend … Continue reading 10 Cubans on U.S. boat intended to carry out an ‘armed infiltration,’ Havana says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered increased security at key energy infrastructure sites, accusing Ukraine of attempting to disrupt Hungary’s energy system. In a video statement, Orban alleged Kyiv was using an “oil blockade” and preparing further actions, though he provided no evidence. Budapest recently claimed Ukraine was deliberately restricting Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, an accusation Ukrainian officials denied, saying the … Continue reading Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot

A mud volcano erupted in San Juan de Urabá in Colombia’s Antioquia department, prompting authorities to order precautionary evacuations near homes and a municipal water treatment plant. No injuries have been reported, though the road to the Siete Vueltas district was damaged. Emergency teams are assessing the site after videos showed flames and thick smoke rising from the eruption. Mud volcanoes release mixtures of mud, … Continue reading Mud volcano erupts near homes in Colombia

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities say they have launched large-scale attacks on Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line in response to recent Pakistani air strikes in Nangarhar and Paktia. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the assaults targeted Pakistani installations after what he described as repeated provocations. An Afghan military source claimed 10 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 outposts seized, while Pakistan said its forces mounted … Continue reading Afghanistan launches attacks against Pakistan, draws ‘immediate response’

A Kenyan recruitment agency founder has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly sending young men to fight for the Russian army. Festus Omwamba, head of Global Face Human Resources, is accused of deceiving at least 22 youths with promises of jobs abroad, only for them to end up in Russia and, in some cases, on the frontlines in Ukraine. Authorities say more than 1,000 … Continue reading Kenyan man accused of tricking and trafficking hundreds of Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine

A Hong Kong appellate court has overturned fraud convictions against pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, though he will remain in prison due to a separate 20-year sentence under the Beijing-imposed national security law. Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, had previously been sentenced to five years and nine months for fraud, but judges ruled prosecutors failed to prove deception beyond reasonable doubt. His overall … Continue reading Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist