A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by Azimuth Airlines caught fire after landing in Antalya, Turkey, with 95 people onboard. All passengers and crew safely evacuated using emergency slides, with no injuries reported. The fire, which started on the plane’s left side, was quickly extinguished by airport crews. The cause remains unknown, The Hill has reported. The airport briefly suspended arrivals, using a military runway … Continue reading Russian plane catches fire after landing in Turkey, passengers and crew are safely evacuated

Gunmen opened fire at a bar in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, early Sunday, killing six and injuring at least five. Authorities say the attackers targeted a specific individual, with nearby patrons caught in the crossfire. No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unclear. This attack adds to escalating violence in Mexico, where over 450,000 murders have occurred since 2006, often linked to drug cartels, … Continue reading Gunmen in southeast Mexico open fire in a bar killing 6 and injuring 5

The UAE arrested three suspects in connection with the death of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, whose body was found after he went missing on November 21, 2024. The UAE Ministry of Interior stated legal procedures are underway and warned of severe action against threats to societal stability. Kogan, 28, a Moldovan-Israeli citizen and Chabad emissary, lived in Abu Dhabi, managing a kosher grocery that had faced … Continue reading UAE arrests 3 in death of missing Abu Dhabi rabbi, Israel decries ‘abhorrent act of antisemitic terrorism’

Pope Francis will visit Corsica on December 15 for a conference on Catholic faith in the Mediterranean, marking the first papal visit to the island. This comes days after declining an invitation to the reopening of Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7, citing a desire not to overshadow the event. Instead, Francis will remain in the Vatican for a cardinal creation ceremony. The Corsica … Continue reading Pope Skips Notre Dame Reopening

NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks after a Russian Oreshnik missile strike in central Ukraine escalated the war, now 33 months long. Putin claimed the strike responded to Ukraine’s use of Western-provided missiles and warned of more attacks using advanced weaponry. The missile, which hit Dnipro at Mach 11, led to heightened security and calls from President Zelenskyy for global action to deter Russia. … Continue reading NATO and Ukraine hold emergency talks after Russia’s hypersonic missile attack

A Norwegian man in his 20s, employed as a security guard at the US Embassy in Oslo, was arrested for allegedly spying for Russia and Iran. He is accused of collecting and sharing sensitive information with foreign authorities, though he denies being a spy. Norway’s intelligence service confirmed the arrest, citing charges of attempted aggravated intelligence activities involving state secrets. The investigation is ongoing, and … Continue reading Norwegian guard at US Embassy in Oslo arrested over allegations of spying for Russia and Iran

At least 108 suspected gang members were killed over three days in Haiti as violence surged, with residents and police clashing with armed gangs attempting to seize neighborhoods like Pétion-Ville. Many deaths occurred during a single day, with victims killed by police or machete-wielding residents who often burned the bodies. The violence reflects Haiti’s collapsing justice system, weak governance, and rising vigilantism, known as the … Continue reading More than 100 suspected gang members have been killed as vigilantism grows in Haiti

In central Mexico, a police chief in Texcaltitlán took his own life as troops moved to arrest him during “Operation Swarm,” a large-scale anti-corruption raid targeting officials linked to criminal groups. Federal authorities arrested seven individuals, including mayors and police chiefs from towns such as Amanalco and Tejupilco, as well as suburban areas near Mexico City. Charges include extortion, kidnapping, and homicide, with links to … Continue reading A police chief in Mexico kills himself as troops try to arrest him in a corruption probe

Authorities in Laos have detained the owner and staff of a backpacker hostel after six tourists, including British lawyer Simone White and Australian teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, died from suspected methanol poisoning. The victims reportedly consumed free shots laced with methanol at a bar. Methanol poisoning, often linked to counterfeit alcohol, caused severe illness in at least 12 others, including two Danish women … Continue reading Hostel owner detained over deaths of 6 backpackers

During the “Life of Sarah” Shabbat in Hebron, dozens of right-wing settlers harassed Central Command chief Major-General Avi Bluth, chasing him and other officers, blocking roads, and shouting insults as they attempted to disrupt his operational activities. Police arrested five rioters, and the crowd was dispersed shortly after. The IDF strongly condemned the incident, stating it takes violence against its service members seriously and denounces … Continue reading Five settlers arrested after attempted attack on IDF Central Command chief