Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a controversial law that critics say weakens the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption agencies, sparking protests across major cities and drawing sharp criticism from Western allies. The law gives the prosecutor general — a Zelensky ally — control over the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), raising concerns about political interference. Zelensky defended the … Continue reading Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies

Thirteen people have been arrested in Pakistan’s Balochistan province after a video showed the brutal “honour” killing of a couple, Bano Bibi and Ahsan Ullah, for marrying against their families’ wishes. The footage, showing the woman being shot after asking to be killed respectfully, sparked national outrage. Authorities identified the perpetrators, including a tribal elder who ordered the killings, and are searching for nine more … Continue reading Pakistan authorities arrest 13 suspects over ‘honour’ killing video

A former Ukrainian anti-organized crime official, Ihor Hrushevskyi, was found dead in a swimming pool in Villajoyosa, Spain, on June 29. Authorities have not ruled out foul play, though no signs of violence were found. His death occurred at the same apartment complex where Russian defector pilot Maksim Kuzminov was assassinated in February 2024. Hrushevskyi, who had lived there for 16 months, had a background … Continue reading Ex-Ukrainian official reportedly found dead in pool at Spain resort

Vietnam is bracing for Typhoon Wipha, set to make landfall early Tuesday with strong winds and heavy rain, threatening floods and landslides in northern regions and urban areas like Hanoi. Authorities have issued emergency alerts, canceled flights, and suspended boat services, with evacuations underway in high-risk zones. The storm has already killed at least three people in the Philippines and affected over 800,000, the Associated … Continue reading Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in months, killing two and injuring 15, just hours before a NATO-led meeting on military aid for Ukraine. The overnight attack on Kyiv involved hundreds of drones and missiles, highlighting Ukraine’s urgent need for air defense systems like the U.S.-made Patriot. The virtual meeting, chaired by U.K. and German defense ministers, comes amid U.S. President … Continue reading Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on support for Ukraine

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka on Monday afternoon, killing the pilot and at least 19 others, mostly students. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft experienced a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff and crashed into the school, sparking a fire. Over 170 students were injured, many with burns. Desperate rescue efforts followed, with emotional scenes at hospitals and … Continue reading Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a school, kills at least 20