Mexican troops killed 19 suspected Sinaloa cartel members in a firefight near Culiacan after being attacked by over 30 people, according to the defense ministry. The violence follows the July arrest of cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, which triggered infighting between his faction and the sons of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Zambada’s arrest intensified tensions within the cartel, and the suspects killed were believed … Continue reading 19 suspected members of powerful Sinaloa cartel killed in shootout with troops in Mexico

Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) caused severe flooding in northern Philippines, leaving over a dozen dead and several missing. More than 1 million people were affected, with many displaced by landslides and heavy rains. Photos showed residents wading through chest-deep water as the Coast Guard conducted evacuations. The storm followed previous cyclones, exacerbating flash flooding risks. Manila, though on the edge of the storm’s path, braced … Continue reading Tropical cyclone Kristine leaves more than a dozen dead with devastating flooding in Philippines

A terrorist attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara left at least five dead and 22 injured, including seven special forces members. Two attackers, a man and a woman, were killed, and authorities suspect the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) was behind the assault. In response, Turkey launched airstrikes targeting PKK sites in Iraq and northern Syria, ABC News has reported. Turkish and NATO officials condemned … Continue reading At least 5 dead in ‘terrorist attack’ on aerospace facility in Turkey

Portuguese authorities arrested three people following a second night of unrest in Lisbon after police shot and killed Odair Moniz, a 43-year-old man from Cape Verde. The violence, involving young rioters from poorer neighborhoods, saw 60 incidents, including two officers injured and several vehicles burned. Police said Moniz attacked officers with a bladed weapon, but anti-racism group SOS Racisme questioned this account, linking the incident … Continue reading Riots Rock Lisbon After Police Shoot Dead Black Man

Iran and Saudi Arabia are reportedly planning joint military exercises in the Red Sea, though Riyadh has not confirmed this. This would mark the first collaboration between the two rivals, who restored diplomatic relations last year after severing ties in 2016. Iran’s navy commander mentioned ongoing coordination for the drills. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid … Continue reading Iran to hold joint military drills with Saudis

Ukraine’s population has declined by about eight million since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to the U.N. Population Fund. The country had already lost an estimated 10 million people since 2014, with the population dropping from 45 million in 2014 to around 35 million today. The war has caused 6.7 million refugees to flee, and Ukraine now has one of the world’s lowest … Continue reading Ukraine’s population has shrunk by 10 million since Russia first invaded

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, died last week after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands. The swordfish unexpectedly struck her in the chest. Despite efforts by witnesses and local doctors, Manfrini could not be saved. Manfrini, a prominent surfer and co-founder of the travel company AWAVE, was described as passionate about surfing. Her tragic death has shocked her hometown of … Continue reading Surfer dies after reportedly being impaled by swordfish

Hundreds gathered in San Andres Larrainzar, Chiapas, to mourn Catholic priest and activist Marcelo Pérez, who was killed by gunmen after celebrating Mass. Pérez, 50, advocated for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers, and often received threats from organized crime groups in the violence-ridden state. Despite warnings, the government did not provide protection for him. Human rights advocates blame his death on the state’s escalating violence, … Continue reading Priest shot dead after officiating mass in Mexico state wracked by cartel violence

A Hezbollah drone attack hit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s seaside home in Caesarea. Declassified images show damage to his bedroom window and scorch marks on the wall, though reinforced glass prevented further harm. Two drones were shot down by Israeli defenses, but one hit the residence. Netanyahu and his wife were unharmed. The Israeli military attributed the attack to Hezbollah, with Iranian involvement confirmed. … Continue reading Hezbollah drone hit Netanyahu’s bedroom window

A 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead in a mysterious incident involving a large baking oven at a Halifax, Nova Scotia store. Police responded to a ‘sudden death’ call but have not disclosed the exact location of the body. Multiple sources linked the death to a heated baking oven, though Walmart has not commented. Halifax police are conducting a complex investigation, with no confirmation of … Continue reading Walmart worker found dead in ‘large baking oven incident’