North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, following a similar suspected launch the previous day. The missiles traveled about 240 km, and South Korean and U.S. authorities are analyzing the tests. South Korea condemned the launches as provocations that violate U.N. Security Council resolutions and held an emergency security meeting. Officials said Tuesday’s launch may have failed … Continue reading North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite most members voting in favor. The vote came just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to stop threatening the key waterway or face potential U.S. strikes. The resolution had already been weakened to focus only on defensive measures and remove authorization for military force in an … Continue reading Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

China has reserved five areas of airspace off its northeast coast for 40 days, from March 27 to May 6, without explaining why. Such restrictions are typically linked to military drills, but no exercises have been announced, and drills by the People’s Liberation Army usually last only a few days. The restricted zones, issued as aviation notices called Notams, span about 340 miles from the … Continue reading China restricts airspace for 40 days in signal of intense military activity

Bangladesh is running an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign with support from World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Gavi to contain an outbreak that has killed more than 100 children in less than a month. The initial effort is targeting children aged 6 months to 5 years in high-risk districts, with plans to expand nationwide in phases. Health officials report over 900 confirmed cases among thousands … Continue reading Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

An Italian mafia boss, Roberto Mazzarella, was arrested at a luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast after being a fugitive for over a year, police said. He is accused of involvement in a 2000 murder in Naples linked to organized crime. Authorities reported he was found with his family and did not resist arrest during the operation. Police also seized cash and luxury watches during … Continue reading Fugitive Italian mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa

Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida rejected calls for the group to disarm, saying it would allow Israel to continue its war in Gaza. He argued that disarmament should not be discussed until Israel fully implements the first phase of a ceasefire plan brokered by the United States. Hamas has also told mediators it will not consider giving up its weapons without guarantees of a complete Israeli … Continue reading Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable

Israeli forces carried out heavy airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting sites linked to Hezbollah. The attacks caused widespread damage and casualties, with many civilians fleeing affected areas. Anger toward Hezbollah has been rising among Lebanese civilians following recent violence and deaths. Israel said it killed several Hezbollah members responsible for earlier attacks on its soldiers and also targeted allied militia forces, the Times … Continue reading Israel launches fresh strikes in Beirut

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested at Sydney Airport and faces five war crimes charges related to alleged murders of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Authorities claim the victims were detained, unarmed, and under the control of Australian Defence Force personnel when they were killed. Prosecutors allege Roberts-Smith either carried out the killings himself or ordered subordinates to do … Continue reading Australia’s most-decorated living soldier arrested over alleged war crimes