Police in Belgrade fired tear gas and arrested dozens as clashes erupted during a massive protest demanding snap elections and the resignation of President Aleksandar Vucic. About 140,000 people joined the student-led rally, chanting for elections and accusing the government of corruption and repression. The protests began after a deadly train station collapse in December fueled anger over alleged negligence, Al-Jazeera has reported. Vucic, rejecting … Continue reading Serbian police arrest dozens in clashes with antigovernment protesters

Thousands protested in Bangkok demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign after a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen angered the public. In the call, she called him “uncle” and criticized a Thai commander, sparking accusations of undermining Thailand’s sovereignty. A coalition partner quit the government, and protesters blocked roads, calling her an “enemy of state.” Paetongtarn apologized but defended the call as negotiation. … Continue reading Thousands protest in Bangkok calling for Thai PM to resign

The Israeli military ordered new evacuations in northern Gaza on Sunday ahead of intensified operations against Hamas, warning residents to move south to the Mawasi area. Fighting escalated in Jabalia, killing at least six, while five more died in a strike near Mawasi in the south. Prime Minister Netanyahu was set to review the offensive’s progress amid concerns for Israeli hostages, the Times of Israel … Continue reading Trump tells Israel to make hostage deal as IDF readies to ratchet up fight in north Gaza

Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the 2022 invasion, firing 537 aerial weapons overnight, including 477 drones and 60 missiles, according to Ukraine’s air force. About 249 were shot down and 226 were lost to electronic jamming. The attacks targeted several regions, including western Ukraine. At least two people were killed and several injured. Poland scrambled jets to protect its airspace. Ukraine … Continue reading Russia launched its largest aerial attack of the war, Ukraine says

After its recent conflict with Israel, Iran has launched a wave of arrests and executions targeting alleged Israeli spies, claiming to fight unprecedented infiltration of its security services. Authorities say leaked information enabled high-profile assassinations of IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. Six people accused of spying for Israel have been executed in recent weeks, and hundreds more have been arrested. Human rights groups warn of … Continue reading Iran carries out wave of arrests and executions in wake of Israel conflict

A black bear on the runway forced Japan’s Yamagata Airport to cancel 12 flights and close to passengers on Thursday. First spotted in the morning, the bear reappeared at noon, prompting further closures as staff and police failed to capture it. The incident comes amid a rise in bear encounters in Japan, linked to climate change and rural depopulation, CBS News has reported. Authorities have … Continue reading Bear on runway forces airport in Japan to cancel flights

Spain’s Constitutional Court has upheld key parts of an amnesty law pardoning over 300 Catalan separatists involved in the failed 2017 independence bid. The ruling, by a 6–4 vote, rejects most of a conservative challenge claiming the law was unconstitutional. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez welcomed the decision, saying it promotes national unity and coexistence. The amnesty deal was crucial to securing separatist party support for … Continue reading Top court backs amnesty for Catalan separatists

Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight crimes, including embezzlement and bribery, under legal reforms passed Wednesday. The changes may spare real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, sentenced to death for a $12.5 billion fraud case, making her eligible for life imprisonment instead. Anyone sentenced to death for the removed crimes but not yet executed by July 1 will have their sentence commuted to life in … Continue reading Vietnam ends death penalty for 8 crimes, may spare real estate tycoon

Congolese negotiators have dropped their demand for an immediate Rwandan troop withdrawal from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, clearing the way for a U.S.-brokered peace deal expected to be signed in Washington on Friday. Rwanda has at least 7,000 troops in eastern Congo backing M23 rebels, though it denies direct involvement and says it’s acting in self-defense against Congo-based groups like the FDLR. The revised … Continue reading Congo drops demand for immediate Rwandan troop pullout

At least 29 students died in a stampede during baccalaureate exams at a high school in Bangui, Central African Republic, after an electrical transformer exploded and caused panic. Sixteen of the victims were girls. Over 260 others were injured. President Faustin Archange Touadera declared three days of national mourning and promised support for victims’ families, the DW has reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, and … Continue reading Dozens killed in Central African Republic school stampede