Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to resume talks in Istanbul at Turkiye’s request after previous rounds ended in deadlock, following recent border clashes that caused casualties on both sides. Pakistan insists Afghan territory must not be used by armed groups, particularly Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it accuses of carrying out attacks inside its borders, while the Afghan Taliban deny harboring such groups. The resumption of … Continue reading Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks amid tensions over border clashes

Russia’s latest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure caused nationwide power outages Thursday, killing at least three people, including a 7-year-old girl, and injuring 17 others. President Zelenskyy said over 650 drones and 50 missiles were launched, targeting critical systems that control water, heating, and sewage. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko called the strikes “systematic energy terror” aimed at undermining morale and disrupting … Continue reading Russia blasts Ukraine’s power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 3

CNN reported that Iran is rebuilding ballistic missile production with help from China despite the U.N.’s “snapback” sanctions reimposed in late September. European intelligence sources told CNN that Iran received more than 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate in late October — a dual‑use chemical that can be used to make ammonium perchlorate for solid‑fuel missiles — and that some cargo ships allegedly traveled with tracking … Continue reading Iran rebuilding ballistic missile manufacturing capabilities with China’s support

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that, at President Trump’s direction, the Pentagon carried out another “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel in the eastern Pacific that killed four men — the 14th such strike in recent months against alleged drug-running boats. Hegseth characterized the targets as narco‑trafficking vessels operated by a “Designated Terrorist Organization” and defended the operations as intelligence‑driven. Lawmakers have raised concerns … Continue reading Pete Hegseth says U.S. carried out another strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean

An 80-year-old Australian woman, Suzanne Rees, was found dead on Lizard Island after being accidentally left behind by the cruise ship Coral Adventurer. Her daughter, Katherine Rees, accused Coral Expeditions of a “failure of care and common sense,” saying the ship departed without conducting a passenger count after her mother fell ill during a hike. Rees’ body was discovered the next day near a trail, … Continue reading Cruise passenger, 80, found dead after being abandoned on Great Barrier Reef island

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed hundreds of civilians, including hospital patients, after seizing el-Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur, according to the U.N. and aid workers. Witnesses described mass executions, sexual violence, and attacks on hospitals as residents fled the city. Satellite imagery and reports from humanitarian groups confirmed large-scale killings and targeted assaults on medical facilities, which the U.N. said amount … Continue reading Sudan’s paramilitary killed hundreds including hospital patients in Darfur

Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the €88 million Louvre jewel heist, though the stolen treasures remain missing, Paris prosecutors said. One of the new detainees was linked to the crime by DNA evidence, while others may help explain how the robbery was carried out. Two suspects arrested earlier admitted partial involvement and face charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy, The … Continue reading Five new suspects arrested in connection with Louvre robbery

A massive police raid targeting the Red Command drug gang in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas left at least 119 people dead, sparking protests, outrage, and calls for Governor Claudio Castro’s resignation. Residents accused police of carrying out a “massacre,” citing executions and mutilated bodies, while officials claimed the deaths resulted from armed resistance. Brazil’s Supreme Court, prosecutors, and human rights groups demanded a full investigation … Continue reading Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead

Hurricane Melissa has battered Cuba after devastating Haiti and Jamaica, leaving at least 26 people dead. In Haiti, 25 people died when a river overflowed in Petit-Goave, destroying homes and trapping residents, while one child was killed in Jamaica. The storm, once a powerful Category 5 hurricane, weakened to Category 2 as it crossed Cuba, where hundreds of thousands remain in shelters amid widespread flooding … Continue reading Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after killing 26 people in Haiti, Jamaica

Israel announced Wednesday that a ceasefire in Gaza was back in effect after launching intense airstrikes that killed over 100 Palestinians, including many children, according to local health officials. The strikes followed accusations between Israel and Hamas over ceasefire violations, with Israel claiming Hamas attacked soldiers in Rafah—a claim Hamas denied. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both said the truce remained intact … Continue reading Israel says ‘ceasefire’ back on after killing more than 100 in strikes

A plane crash in Kenya’s Kwale region killed 11 people, mostly foreign tourists, while flying to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The victims included eight Hungarians, two Germans, and the Kenyan pilot. The aircraft went down in a hilly, forested area about 25 miles from Diani airstrip amid heavy rain, and the wreckage was found burned, leaving unrecognizable remains, CBS News has reported. Authorities are investigating … Continue reading Plane carrying foreign tourists crashes en route to popular reserve in Kenya, killing 11 people