Hezbollah launched approximately 215 rockets, along with missiles and drones, at northern Israel on Wednesday in retaliation for the killing of a senior commander by an Israeli airstrike the previous night. This marked the largest attack by Hezbollah amid ongoing border conflicts with Lebanon during the Gaza Strip war. The group vowed to intensify its operations against Israel in response to the elimination of commander … Continue reading 215 rockets fired after IDF killing of ‘most senior’ Hezbollah officer yet

Activists from the animal rights group Animal Rising vandalized the first official portrait of King Charles at the Philip Mould gallery in London. The group posted a video on social media showing two activists using a paint roller to attach signs over the monarch’s portrait. The portrait, by artist Jonathon Yeo, features King Charles against a crimson red background and has received mixed reactions since … Continue reading King Charles’ first official portrait vandalized by activists

Four instructors from Cornell College in Iowa were injured in a stabbing attack during a teaching trip to China, officials from both countries reported. Chinese police confirmed that a suspect has been arrested and the injured are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The attack occurred during a daytime visit to a public park in Jilin, accompanied by a faculty member from Beihua University. This rare … Continue reading Four American college instructors stabbed in China

Ninety nations worldwide are set to participate in a conference convened to seek a sustainable path to peace in Ukraine, according to Switzerland. The event, scheduled for June 15-16, aims to address the conflict that began nearly 28 months ago with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Notably, Russia will be absent from the conference, although Switzerland is hosting it at Kyiv’s request. Swiss President Viola Amherd … Continue reading Ninety states headed to Ukraine peace summit but Russia absent

South Korea has announced the resumption of anti-North Korean propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts along the border in response to North Korea’s recent act of sending over 1000 balloons filled with trash and manure. This move is expected to further strain relations between the two countries and could potentially escalate tensions, given the history of retaliatory actions from Pyongyang. The decision follows an emergency security meeting led … Continue reading Seoul to restart anti-Pyongyang broadcasts in retaliation to North’s trash balloons

A devastating sight unfolds in Mexico’s Chihuahua state as thousands of dead fish cover the surface of Bustillos Lagoon, near Anahuac town, attributed to a severe drought. With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and water levels drastically low, officials express concerns over the lagoon’s ecological health. Nearly 90% of Mexico grapples with drought, marking the highest rate since 2011, with Chihuahua … Continue reading Thousands of dead fish pile up on dried out lagoon in drought-hit Mexico

Reports claim that Ukraine has conducted its first ‘direct hit’ on a target within Russia, allegedly striking a command node in Belgorod with an air-delivered munition. Conflicting reports suggest the target may have been an ammunition depot. Footage shows smoke rising from the village of Rakitnoye after explosions were heard. Although officials confirm damage, no injuries are reported. Belgorod, heavily affected by the war, has … Continue reading Ukrainian warplane blasts Putin’s command in direct hit on Russia

A senior U.S. naval commander, Adm. Samuel Paparo, discussed potential American actions in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. While the U.S. maintains a policy of ambiguity regarding Taiwan’s defense, Paparo highlighted a plan called “Hellscape” aimed at deterring China by demonstrating the severe consequences it would face. This plan involves deploying unmanned ships, drones, and submarines to encircle Taiwan, buying time for … Continue reading U.S. military plans ‘Hellscape’ to deter China from attacking Taiwan