Heavy rainfall caused the mineral-rich shores of Silver and Red Beach on Iran’s Hormuz Island to flood with blood-red water, startling tourists. The phenomenon, caused by high iron oxide in the volcanic soil, occurs year-round and is a major attraction. The soil, known as “gelack,” is used in industry and local cuisine, the U.S. Sun has reported. Similar natural wonders exist worldwide, including Spain’s pink … Continue reading ‘Blood rain’ turns beach RED in Biblical scenes

Russian special forces reportedly used a gas pipeline to infiltrate Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region, attacking from behind near the town of Sudzha. This follows Ukraine’s earlier cross-border incursion into Kursk in August, where they captured significant territory, including Sudzha. While Ukrainian forces initially gained ground, they are now facing intense assaults from Russian troops, including some from North Korea, risking encirclement, the Associated … Continue reading Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

Recent violence in Syria’s coastal region has led to the deaths of entire families, including women and children, with over 1,200 civilians reported killed, primarily Alawites. The violence escalated after an ambush on security forces by Assad loyalists, prompting revenge killings by gunmen supporting the Sunni Islamist-led government. The UN has verified 111 civilian deaths and condemned sectarian-based killings. Reports suggest that armed groups targeted … Continue reading Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN

South Sudan’s government denied reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to Juba, despite Uganda’s military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, claiming the soldiers were sent to help secure the city amid rising tensions between President Kiir and his deputy, Riek Machar. Concern over South Sudan’s security grew after arrests of Machar’s allies and clashes in Upper Nile state, the BBC has reported. The U.S. ordered … Continue reading South Sudan denies Ugandan troops have deployed to its capital

The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, following talks in Saudi Arabia. Kyiv indicated openness to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, pending Moscow’s agreement. This decision marks a shift from just a week ago, when the U.S. suspended aid in an attempt to pressure Ukrainian President Zelenskyy into peace talks, after a tense White House meeting between Zelenskyy … Continue reading US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire

Armed militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express Train in Pakistan’s Balochistan region, taking several passengers hostage. The attack occurred after the group bombed the track in the remote Sibi district. The BLA claimed control of the train, the BBC has reported. As of Wednesday morning, 16 militants were killed, and 104 passengers were rescued. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading More than 100 passengers rescued from Pakistan train attack