Typhoon Krathon, a weakened Category 1 storm, hit southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, causing two deaths, grounding hundreds of flights, and closing financial markets for a second day. The storm made landfall near Kaohsiung, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, prompting warnings for residents to stay indoors. Kaohsiung’s mayor urged people to avoid dangerous conditions. Two fatalities occurred on Taiwan’s east coast, and the island saw … Continue reading 2 dead as weakened and ‘weird’ Typhoon Krathon slams into Taiwan

At least 78 people drowned and many more are missing after an overcrowded boat carrying 278 passengers capsized near the shore of Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The boat, MV Merdy, was approaching the port of Kituku near Goma when the disaster occurred. The vessel was built for only 80 passengers, leading to severe overcrowding. Many survivors blame the lack of … Continue reading At least 78 dead and dozens missing after ferry disaster in DR Congo

At least 70 people were killed and 3,000 displaced when the Gran Grif gang attacked the town of Pont-Sonde in central Haiti. Armed with automatic rifles, gang members shot at the population, set fire to 45 homes and 34 cars, and left 16 people seriously injured. The UN condemned the attack, describing it as “horrifying,” while Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille vowed to resist the … Continue reading At least 70 people killed in gang attack on Haitian town: UN

The United States launched airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, hitting over a dozen targets in Yemen. The strikes, in coordination with the UK, targeted extremist bases and weapons installations following attacks on US warships in the Red Sea. Key locations included Hodeida, Sanaa, and Bayda provinces. The Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at US vessels, which were intercepted, the U.S. Sun has reported. The … Continue reading US launches attacks on Iran-backed Houthis

Israel launched heavy airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah’s leadership, including Hashim Safieddine, the likely successor to slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. The strikes follow a series of Israeli attacks aimed at dismantling Hezbollah, including intelligence operations and a widespread air campaign. It remains unclear if Safieddine was killed. In a broader escalation, Israel also struck near the Lebanese-Syrian border, where refugees have fled, and … Continue reading Heavy Israeli Airstrikes Target Likely Successor to Hezbollah Leader in Beirut

A top Hamas commander, Fatah Sharif, killed in an airstrike in Lebanon, was confirmed as a suspended UNRWA employee. Sharif had been suspended in March due to allegations of ties to Hamas, which intensified scrutiny on UNRWA. Israel had previously accused the agency of employing militants. Sharif was reportedly not open about his affiliation with Hamas, and his death has fueled criticism of UNRWA’s hiring … Continue reading Top Hamas commander killed in Lebanon was UNRWA employee placed on administrative leave

A North Korean defector was detained in South Korea after stealing a bus and ramming it into a barricade on a bridge near the border in an attempt to return to North Korea. The man, in his 30s, had defected over a decade ago but struggled to adapt to life in the South. The incident occurred at the Tongil Bridge in Paju, and the defector … Continue reading North Korean defector steals bus in bid to return home from the South