The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has launched a new mission from Sicily to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, after a previous attempt was disrupted by a drone attack. Aboard the vessel Madleen are Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, Irish actor Liam Cunningham, and Franco-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan. The voyage carries symbolic relief supplies and aims to challenge Israel’s blockade on Gaza. This comes as Gaza faces … Continue reading Greta Thunberg’s Aid ship aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza sets sail from Italy

The UK will build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines, as part of a major defence review to be announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday. These submarines will replace the current Astute-class fleet from the late 2030s. The government also plans to spend £15 billion on modernising the UK’s nuclear warhead programme, ensuring continuous-at-sea deterrence. The Strategic Defence Review, led by Lord … Continue reading UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines

A mass casualty incident occurred in southern Gaza, with at least 21 people declared dead and 179 injured, many suffering gunshot or shrapnel wounds, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The injuries followed disputed reports of violence near an aid distribution center in Rafah. The Hamas-run civil defense agency blamed Israeli forces for shooting civilians, while Israel’s military denied firing at … Continue reading Red Cross says at least 21 killed and dozens shot in Gaza aid incident

Ukraine carried out its largest long-range drone attack on Russia, targeting 40 warplanes at four military bases in an operation called “Spider’s Web.” The SBU security service used 117 drones, reportedly smuggled into Russia in wooden cabins on trucks, to strike strategic bombers and other aircraft. President Zelensky claimed the attacks caused $7 billion in damages and praised the SBU. Russia called the strikes a … Continue reading Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia

Russia has accused Serbia of supplying weapons to Ukraine, calling it a betrayal by a long-time Slavic ally. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed Serbian-made ammunition is reaching Ukraine through NATO intermediaries like the Czech Republic, Poland, and Bulgaria, and even African states. Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, while denying recent direct exports, confirmed talks with Russian President Putin to investigate how Serbian arms are … Continue reading Russia accuses ally Serbia of betrayal for supplying arms to Ukraine

ISIS has claimed responsibility for its first attack on Syrian government forces since Bashar al-Assad’s fall, targeting a military convoy in southern Syria’s Sweida province. The bombing, which reportedly killed or wounded seven soldiers, marks an escalation by ISIS, which had focused on Kurdish forces until now. Another recent attack targeted U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters, Al-Jazeera has reported. Analysts say these moves indicate ISIS is trying … Continue reading ISIS launches first attacks against new Syrian government

Ukraine has issued evacuation orders for 11 more villages in the northern Sumy region, as Russian forces advanced, capturing two villages and killing civilians in missile and drone strikes. Ukrainian officials fear Russia is preparing a major new offensive, with 50,000 troops massed near Sumy. Russia also claimed control of villages in Donetsk and Sumy, while launching 109 drones and 5 missiles overnight. Amid the … Continue reading Russia seizes more Ukrainian territory amid fears of fresh ground offensive

At least 151 people have died due to severe flooding in Mokwa, Nigeria, following predawn rains that caused torrents of water to overwhelm the town. Over 3,000 people were displaced and 500 households affected, with two roads and bridges destroyed. Relief efforts are underway, with President Bola Tinubu promising rapid aid distribution and support for victims. Flooding in Mokwa, located near the River Niger, is … Continue reading Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods

Hamas leaders are reviewing a proposed ceasefire deal from the Trump administration that Israel has already approved, according to Hamas spokesperson Basem Naim. The deal would include a 60-day pause in fighting, the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners at a ratio of 30 per hostage, and an increase in aid deliveries to Gaza. While Hamas … Continue reading Hamas says it’s reviewing a U.S. ceasefire deal backed by Israel