Israel launched airstrikes near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday, warning against Syrian military moves toward Druze villages in the south. The strikes followed deadly clashes near Damascus between pro-government forces and Druze fighters. Later Friday, intense Israeli airstrikes hit several areas of Damascus and central Syria. Syria condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty. The strikes came amid criticism from the Druze spiritual … Continue reading Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks

North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road bridge over the Tumen River, marking a major step in strengthening their growing alliance. The 1-kilometer bridge, expected to take 1.5 years to complete, aims to boost tourism, trade, and travel between the two nations. Ties have deepened significantly, with North Korea reportedly sending 15,000 troops and ammunition to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, in … Continue reading North Korea and Russia begin building their first road link

Kai-Ji Adam Lo, the man accused of driving into a crowded Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver and killing 11 people, was under mental health care and on “extended leave” at the time of the attack. Authorities say he had a history of mental health issues but was not flagged as a safety risk. The crash, which injured over two dozen others, occurred Saturday night and … Continue reading Suspect in Vancouver vehicle attack that killed 11 was on ‘extended leave’ from mental health care

Spain’s massive blackout on Monday was partly caused by its electricity grid’s inability to handle a surge in solar power, experts say. Around 55% of supply came from solar when 15GW of generation dropped in five seconds, triggering widespread outages in Spain and Portugal. Analysts blamed a lack of firm backup power from fossil fuels or nuclear sources and poor grid management. Some suggested either … Continue reading Spain and Portugal blackout blamed on solar power dependency

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the first weapons tests from a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Choe Hyon, including a supersonic cruise missile, as part of a push to modernize and nuclearize the country’s navy. The tests, conducted earlier this week, also featured anti-aircraft and strategic cruise missiles. Kim called for an aggressive defense posture and the development of a blue-water navy, ABC News has … Continue reading Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests on new North Korean warship

Wildfires near Jerusalem have prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare a national emergency, warning the flames could reach the city. High temperatures and strong winds have fueled the worst fires in a decade, injuring at least 23 people and forcing evacuations from multiple communities. The military, firefighters, and rescue teams are working to contain the blazes, with international aid requested. Authorities suspect arson … Continue reading Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration