A renewed investigation into a Jalisco cartel training ranch in Mexico has revealed insights into its operations and recruitment tactics. The cartel, led by Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, has grown into a violent force, using voluntary, targeted, and forced recruitment, often luring victims with fake job offers. It operates under a strict hierarchy and has expanded rapidly, surpassing the Sinaloa cartel in some regions. Its … Continue reading Investigation of ranch in northern Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel’s operations

A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland near Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, forcing evacuations as lava and smoke spread. The eruption created a 1.2 km fissure and followed multiple earthquakes. Protective barriers were breached, and a hot water pipe broke, signaling significant ground shifts. Most residents had already evacuated in 2023 due to ongoing volcanic threats. While activity eased by the afternoon, gas pollution … Continue reading Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption

China’s military launched joint drills near Taiwan, calling them a “stern warning” against pro-independence moves by President Lai Ching-te. The exercises, involving the army, navy, and rocket forces, simulated assaults and blockades. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and has escalated military pressure since Lai took office. The drills follow U.S. pledges to strengthen military ties in the region to counter China, CNBC has reported. … Continue reading China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president ‘parasite’

Five miners were killed and four injured in a coal mine accident in Asturias, Spain, after a machine malfunctioned on Monday. Two workers were unharmed. Emergency services responded with helicopters and ambulances, CNN has reported. Regional leader Adrián Barbón declared two days of mourning, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered condolences. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Five dead, four injured in Spanish coal mine accident

Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including a UN employee, were killed by Israeli forces on March 23 in Rafah while attempting to aid colleagues. Their bodies were later found in a mass grave. The Red Crescent says they were deliberately targeted, with one found with hands tied. Israel claims the vehicles moved suspiciously in a combat zone, The Guardian has reported. The UN and … Continue reading Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN

Israel plans to expand its ground operation in Gaza to occupy 25% of the enclave within weeks, aiming to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages. The move is displacing civilians and could lead to a broader reoccupation. Since the war resumed on March 17, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed, with Israel issuing new evacuation orders in Rafah, Axios has reported. Ceasefire negotiations remain stalled, … Continue reading Israel to reoccupy 25% of Gaza to press Hamas to release hostages

Three U.S. Army soldiers were found dead after their armored recovery vehicle sank in a Lithuanian peat bog during a training mission on March 25. A fourth soldier remains missing. The soldiers, from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, were deployed for Operation Atlantic Resolve and stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Recovery efforts took six days, involving U.S. and Lithuanian forces using helicopters, … Continue reading 3 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania; 1 still missing

A 30-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, killing at least 19 people and leaving 77 missing. It was the only tower in the city to fail, prompting an urgent investigation into potential design flaws, poor materials, or inspection failures. Authorities, including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, have questioned why this building alone collapsed. Experts are testing steel reinforcement … Continue reading Thailand probes earthquake toppling of Bangkok high-rise, official sees “something suspicious”