A military helicopter crash in rural El Salvador killed nine people, including the national police director, high-ranking police officials, and fugitive banker Manuel Coto. The crash occurred Sunday night after Coto, wanted for embezzling over $35 million, was captured in Honduras and handed over to Salvadoran authorities. President Nayib Bukele called for a thorough investigation into the incident, emphasizing that it should not be dismissed … Continue reading El Salvador’s police director and a fugitive banker are among 9 dead in a helicopter crash

A man accused of throwing scalding coffee on a nine-month-old baby in an unprovoked attack at a Brisbane park is now the subject of an international manhunt. The suspect, a 33-year-old foreign national, fled Australia four days after the August 27 incident, making his way to New South Wales before flying out of the country. Police efforts were delayed by false information and the suspect’s … Continue reading Hunt widens for man who allegedly threw scalding coffee on baby

A fuel tanker collided with another truck in Nigeria’s Niger state, causing an explosion that killed at least 52 people and burned over 50 cattle alive. Search and rescue operations were ongoing, and victims were given a mass burial. Niger state governor Mohammed Bago urged calm and reminded road users to follow traffic rules, CBS News has reported. Fatal truck accidents are common in Nigeria … Continue reading Dozens of people and cattle killed as fuel tanker collides with another truck in Nigeria

Israeli jets launched a major strike on Syria, killing at least 25 people, mainly targeting a military research center in Masyaf linked to Syria’s chemical and missile programs. Explosions were also reported in Damascus, Homs, and Tartus. Syrian state media reported 16 dead and 40 wounded. The strikes targeted pro-Iranian militias and a “scientific research facility” run by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. This attack was described … Continue reading Israeli strikes in Syria kill at least 25, war monitor says

The heads of MI6 and the CIA praised Ukraine’s surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region as a significant achievement that exposes Russian military vulnerabilities. The operation reclaimed 1,300 square kilometers and brought the war to ordinary Russians. They urged Western allies not to be intimidated by Russian threats of escalation, despite concerns about risks, including potential nuclear use. The intelligence chiefs also warned of deepening … Continue reading US and UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s ‘audacious’ Russia incursion and call for a Gaza cease-fire

Super Typhoon Yagi struck northern Vietnam, causing severe damage, including landslides, sinking boats, and ripping roofs off buildings, leaving 14 people dead before weakening into a tropical depression. Among the victims were a family of four killed in a landslide in Hoa Binh province. The storm, one of the most powerful in the region in a decade, also flooded parts of Hai Phong, damaged power … Continue reading Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing 14

Three Israelis were killed in a shooting at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. The gunman, identified as retired Jordanian soldier Maher al-Jazi, opened fire from a truck before being killed by Israeli forces. Jordan condemned the attack but called it an individual act. The Allenby crossing was temporarily closed, and Israel blamed the attack on its broader conflict with Iran … Continue reading Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

A Russian drone violated Romanian airspace during nighttime attacks on Ukraine, prompting Romania to deploy F-16s and issue alerts to residents. Drone fragments were found near Plauru, and Romania condemned the attacks as violations of international law. NATO also condemned the airspace violation, highlighting escalating tensions. In Latvia, a Russian drone entered from Belarus, crashed in eastern Latvia, and is under investigation, Euro News has … Continue reading Russian drones violate Romania and Latvia’s airspace in just 24 hours

Indonesian police foiled an ISIS-inspired plot to assassinate Pope Francis during his Asia Pacific tour. Seven suspects were arrested on September 2-3 after citizens tipped off authorities. Weapons, a drone, and ISIS leaflets were found during a raid. The suspects were angered by the Pope’s visit to a Jakarta mosque and his criticism of religious extremism. Threats were posted on social media, including plans to … Continue reading Terror plot to kill Pope Francis on visit to Indonesia uncovered as 7 suspects arrested