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

An unexploded World War II bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in southwest Japan, damaging a runway and canceling over 80 flights, though no one was injured. The explosion created a 23-foot-wide crater, and bomb disposal experts confirmed it was a 500-pound American bomb likely dropped during the war. The airport, built in 1943 by the Imperial Japanese Navy, has seen unexploded ordnance before. The cause … Continue reading 500-pound bomb dropped during World War II explodes at Japanese airport

Eight Israeli soldiers were killed, and others wounded in three clashes with Hezbollah during heavy fighting inside Lebanon. The largest incident involved Israeli commandos near the village of Misgav Am, while two other soldiers from the Golani brigade died in a separate clash. Hezbollah claimed to have killed Israeli soldiers and destroyed three tanks with rockets in Maroun-el-Ras. The fighting marks the first significant clashes … Continue reading Eight Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Police in Denmark and Sweden are investigating explosions and gunfire near Israeli embassies amid escalating Middle East tensions. In Copenhagen, two blasts occurred near the Israeli embassy, leading to the arrest of three Swedish nationals. In Stockholm, the Israeli embassy was targeted in a shooting, though no injuries were reported, CNA has reported. The incidents coincide with growing international concern following missile exchanges between Iran … Continue reading Explosions, shooting around Israeli embassies in Nordic capitals

Russia plans to allocate 32.5% of its 2024 budget for defense, a record increase aimed at supporting its war effort in Ukraine. The draft budget sets aside 13.5 trillion rubles ($145 billion), significantly more than last year. Both Russia and Ukraine continue to face resource strains, with Ukraine seeking further Western support and Russia’s economy under pressure, leading to high inflation and interest rate hikes. … Continue reading Russia proposes record defense spending as it pursues victory in the Ukraine war

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border, including areas near the Matterhorn, due to melting glaciers caused by climate change. Glacier ridgelines that once marked the border have shifted, prompting both nations to adjust the boundary. Switzerland approved the agreement, but Italy has yet to sign. The changes will affect popular ski resorts and areas like Plateau Rosa and Zermatt, the BBC … Continue reading Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers

A bus carrying 45 students and teachers on a school trip caught fire in suburban Bangkok, leaving more than 20 feared dead. The bus, fueled by natural gas, caught fire around noon in Pathum Thani province. Rescuers were delayed in accessing the bus due to the risk of further explosions. Three teachers and 20 students remain missing. Initial investigations suggest the fire was caused by … Continue reading More than 20 students and teachers are feared dead in Thailand school trip bus fire

Seven people were killed and dozens wounded in a terrorist shooting at a light rail station in Jaffa on Tuesday evening. Six victims were taken to Ichilov Medical Center, two in critical condition, while twelve others, including a child, were treated at Wolfson Medical Center, five in serious condition. Initially believed to be a criminal act due to recent shootings in the area, it was … Continue reading Seven murdered in Jaffa terror shooting, many more wounded

Following Iran’s launch of over 180 missiles at Israel, the IDF announced plans for extensive airstrikes across the Middle East. Israeli and U.S. defense systems intercepted most of the rockets, with the IDF emphasizing strong cooperation. Senior Israeli officials vowed severe retaliation, with one stating Israel now has full legitimacy for an unprecedented strike on Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed the attack was in response … Continue reading IDF vows ‘powerful airstrikes throughout Middle East’ after Iran missile attack