Hong Kong has introduced new rules allowing police to require suspects in national security cases to hand over passwords for phones and computers. The measures expand enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Law imposed by China after the 2020 protests. Refusal to comply can result in up to one year in prison, with harsher penalties for providing false information. Critics say the changes further erode civil liberties and privacy … Continue reading Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords

The United Kingdom has proposed hosting an international summit to create a coordinated plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for about 20% of global oil shipments. The waterway has effectively been shut due to tensions with Iran following the conflict involving the United States and Israel. More than 30 countries, including France, Germany, and Canada, have agreed to work together on … Continue reading UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz

The Israeli military says it may need several more weeks to achieve its war goals in Iran, though that timeline could change if diplomacy succeeds. Donald Trump stated that “productive” talks are underway to end the conflict, with countries like Pakistan, Egypt, Oman, and Turkey helping facilitate backchannel negotiations, though Iran denies direct talks. Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged these diplomatic efforts but did not clearly endorse them. Despite Israeli claims of major progress, including damaging Iran’s missile … Continue reading Israeli military wants several more weeks to fight Iran war, officials say

A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff in Puerto Leguízamo in the southern Amazon region, killing at least 66 of the 121 people on board, most of them soldiers. Dozens of injured survivors were rescued and transported to hospitals. Officials, including Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez, said the cause of the crash remains under investigation, though an attack has been ruled out. President Gustavo Petro called the घटना a horrific tragedy … Continue reading At least 66 killed after Colombian military plane crashes in southern Amazon

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, firing 948 drones in 24 hours while reinforcing front-line positions, signaling a new offensive. Daytime strikes killed civilians in multiple regions and damaged historic areas in Lviv, including a UNESCO-listed site. The attacks followed overnight bombardments across 11 regions that left at least five people dead. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to speed up air … Continue reading Russia fires 948 drones at Ukraine as new offensive begins

The Israeli military announced an expansion of its ground campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a prolonged operation. Israeli forces targeted bridges over the Litani River used by Hezbollah to move fighters, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and electricity networks. Lebanon condemned the strikes as violations of its sovereignty, while clashes continue in southern towns including Tyre, Taybeh, and Maroun al-Ras. Hezbollah has … Continue reading Israel to advance ground operations in Lebanon after striking key bridge

An attack on al-Daein Teaching Hospital in Darfur killed at least 64 people, including children and medical staff, according to World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The strike destroyed key departments, leaving the hospital nonfunctional and cutting off vital healthcare services. The incident is part of the ongoing Sudan conflict, which has caused widespread devastation and displacement. Over 2,000 people have now been killed … Continue reading WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children

An Iranian ballistic missile struck Arad, damaging apartment buildings and injuring over 115 people, though no deaths were reported. The attack exposed weaknesses in Israel’s air defenses, despite intercepting most incoming missiles during the ongoing conflict. Another strike near Dimona raised concerns due to its proximity to a sensitive nuclear site. Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the strikes as deliberate attacks on civilians, while … Continue reading Iranian missile strikes injure 115 in Israel, officials say