Hurricane John has strengthened again, bringing heavy rain to Mexico’s southwestern coast, affecting ports and tourist areas already soaked by the slow-moving storm. Since Monday, John has caused significant disruptions, including airport closures and mudslides that claimed at least five lives. Meteorologists describe John as a “zombie” storm, reviving after weakening. With 75 mph winds, the storm is stationary near the coast, threatening further flash … Continue reading ‘Zombie’ storm Hurricane John regains strength as it returns to coastal Mexico

The Japanese destroyer Sazanami passed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time on Wednesday, marking a significant move amid rising tensions with China, which opposes foreign warships in the area. The transit, ahead of multinational naval drills, aligns Japan with the U.S. and its allies in asserting that the strait is international waters with freedom of navigation. Japan’s action reflects its growing military assertiveness in response … Continue reading Japan flexes in Taiwan Strait, sending warship through disputed waters

Sudan’s army launched a major offensive in Khartoum to regain territory from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with air raids and artillery targeting RSF positions. The army has retaken key bridges and advanced toward the presidential palace, but heavy fighting continues. At least four people were killed in RSF shelling. The conflict, which began in April 2023 between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF … Continue reading Sudan’s army launches major offensive on Khartoum

Taiwanese prosecutors have questioned four people, including current and former employees, in their investigation of a Taiwanese company linked to pagers used in deadly explosions in Lebanon, allegedly targeting Hezbollah. Israel is suspected of being behind the attack, though it has not confirmed this. Taiwan-based Gold Apollo denies manufacturing the devices, which were traced to a Hungary-based company. The investigation is ongoing, with Taiwan working … Continue reading Taiwan prosecutors say 4 questioned so far over exploding pagers linked to Hezbollah

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, aiming to deter Western support for Ukrainian attacks on Russia. The revisions imply that any conventional attack on Russia backed by a nuclear power would be considered a joint strike, potentially lowering the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons. The U.S. and EU condemned Putin’s statements as “irresponsible.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken … Continue reading Kremlin says changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine are intended as a warning to the West