Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit China’s southern coast in a decade, made landfall in Hainan on Friday, causing widespread disruption. The storm, the largest in Asia this year and the world’s second-most powerful of 2024, has led to 400,000 evacuations, school closures, and flight cancellations across Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan, and Guangdong. With sustained winds of 150 mph, Yagi has been described … Continue reading Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi slams into China

A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in central Kenya killed 17 boys and seriously injured 14 others, officials reported. The blaze broke out around midnight, engulfing a dormitory while students slept. The victims were boys aged 9 to 13 in grades four to eight. Authorities are investigating the cause, with President William Ruto calling the incident “devastating” and vowing accountability, CBS News has reported. … Continue reading Fire tears through Kenya elementary school dorm, killing at least 17 students

An American citizen, Aysrnur Egzi Eygi, died during a protest in Beita, West Bank, reportedly after being shot in the head by Israeli troops, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The State Department confirmed her death but did not provide details. Eygi was protesting against settlement expansion when she was critically injured and later died at a hospital in Nablus. The Israeli military stated … Continue reading American killed in West Bank, State Department says

Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin city and its refugee camp in the West Bank after a major nine-day operation targeting militants. At least 36 Palestinians, including children, and one Israeli soldier were killed during intense battles involving ground forces and airstrikes. The operation, one of the largest in years, involved hundreds of troops, leading to severe damage and disruption in Jenin, where utilities were … Continue reading Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

The US has detected increased Russian military activity near key undersea cables, raising concerns that Russia may be planning sabotage operations against critical global communications infrastructure, according to US officials. Russia has bolstered a specialized military unit, GUGI, which operates surface ships, submarines, and naval drones to enhance its undersea sabotage capabilities. US officials are particularly worried about the heightened presence of Russian naval forces … Continue reading US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit

At least 12 people, mostly women and children, died when a migrant boat capsized off northern France, with nearly 70 people on board. Rescuers saved 53 individuals, several of whom are in critical condition. The boat sank near Cap Gris-Nez, with most migrants appearing to be from Eritrea. French authorities blamed smugglers and unsafe conditions, noting that few had life jackets. The incident highlights the … Continue reading At least 12 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks in the English Channel

More than 120 people were killed during an attempted mass breakout from Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, DRC, amid ongoing attacks on the country’s prisons. The incident occurred early Monday morning, involving gunfire and fires that destroyed several prison buildings. Most deaths resulted from suffocation, jostling, and gunfire. Over 12,000 inmates were held in the overcrowded facility, built for 1,500. The DRC government has launched … Continue reading At least 129 killed during mass prison break attempt in DR Congo

Two off-duty Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit were attacked by members of the Turkish Youth Union while on a port visit in Izmir, Turkey. The attackers forced a bag over one Marine’s head, and 15 people were arrested in connection with the incident. The Marines were evaluated at a local hospital but were unharmed and have returned to their ship, the USS Wasp, … Continue reading 2 Marines Attacked by Members of Anti-American Group During Port Call in Turkey