China and Belarus began joint military exercises on Monday, just a few miles from the border of NATO-member Poland, ahead of the alliance’s summit. The drills, named Falcon Assault, will run until July 19 at a training ground near Brest, southwest Belarus, close to the Polish border. Major General Vadim Denisenko, chief of Belarusian special operations command, noted the global unrest and the need to … Continue reading China, Belarus start joint military drills near Polish border

Millions flock to Barcelona each year to experience its idyllic European charm. However, over the weekend, thousands of locals marched through the streets, spraying visitors with water guns in protest against mass tourism. Protesters were seen clapping, chanting “Tourists go home!” and carrying signs with anti-tourist slogans. They argued that the influx of visitors has driven up living costs for residents. According to the Guàrdia … Continue reading Barcelona protesters throw items and spray travelers with water while shouting ‘tourists go home’

A Moscow court has ordered the arrest in absentia of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of late Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny, her spokesperson Kira Yarmysh announced on Tuesday. The Basmanny District Court accused Navalnaya of participating in an extremist organization and placed her on an international wanted list, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. The court’s decision followed a request by the Investigative Committee … Continue reading Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya in absentia

Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza City, chasing militants who had regrouped there, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee from an area heavily damaged in the early stages of the nine-month war. Hamas warned that these recent raids and displacements could jeopardize ongoing cease-fire and hostage release negotiations, which had seen progress in recent days. Israeli troops were once again battling militants in northern Gaza, … Continue reading Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks

NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract for member countries to produce more Stinger missiles, aiming to enhance each country’s weapons production capabilities. The contract was announced by outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a Chamber of Commerce industry day, emphasizing the need for a strong defense industry to provide strong defense. The Stinger, a portable surface-to-air defense system, can be used by … Continue reading NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract, plans to boost arms production

An Israeli air strike in Gaza City killed four people, including senior Hamas official Ehab Al-Ghussein, according to Palestinian sources. Al-Ghussein had been managing Hamas affairs in Gaza City and northern Gaza for three months. The Israeli army confirmed the strike, stating it targeted a school building used by terrorists and aimed to minimize civilian harm, the BBC has reported. Eyewitnesses reported the attack on … Continue reading Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation

An American citizen injured by Hezbollah missile fire in northern Israel on Sunday is in worsening condition, according to the Galilee Medical Center. The 31-year-old man sustained shrapnel injuries to his upper body and underwent surgery Sunday evening. Two other individuals, a soldier and a civilian, were also hospitalized for injuries from the missile fire. Hezbollah launched dozens of projectiles and anti-tank missiles toward northern … Continue reading Injured American citizen’s condition ‘worsening’ after Hezbollah missiles fired toward Israel

The military junta leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced on Saturday that they would not rejoin the West Africa regional bloc, ECOWAS, further complicating efforts to address coups and violence in the region. This decision came during their first summit in Niamey, Niger’s capital, since their withdrawal from ECOWAS in January. They accused ECOWAS of failing its mandate and vowed to strengthen their … Continue reading Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out returning to the ECOWAS regional bloc

In central Indonesia, a woman was found dead inside the belly of a snake last week, marking the second fatal python attack in the province within a month. Siriati, 36, went missing after leaving her home Tuesday morning to buy medicine for her sick child. Her husband, Adiansa, 30, discovered her slippers and pants about 500 meters from their house in Siteba village, South Sulawesi … Continue reading Woman swallowed whole by a python in Indonesia, second such killing in a month

A massive Russian missile attack across Ukraine on Monday resulted in at least 31 deaths and over 150 injuries, according to officials. One missile hit a children’s hospital in Kyiv, leaving casualties trapped under the rubble. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to hold Russia accountable for what he calls acts of terror ordered by Putin. Zelenskyy detailed that more than 40 types of missiles struck … Continue reading Russian missiles hit children’s hospital in Kyiv as Zelenskyy vows retaliation