Afghanistan’s Taliban government accused Pakistan of overnight airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar, killing at least four civilians as border clashes entered their third week. Pakistani aircraft reportedly struck fuel depots used by the airline Kam Air, which also serves UN flights, though Pakistan has not commented. The fighting began in late February over attacks on military posts, with both sides claiming heavy losses in what … Continue reading Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4

In Osaka, Japan, a giant underground pipe unexpectedly rose more than 10 meters (32 feet) out of a construction site overnight, nearly reaching an elevated road. Pedestrians reported seeing asphalt break off as the 3.5-meter-wide (11.5-foot) pipe jutted up, causing traffic disruptions and baffling onlookers. The pipe had been part of a sewer construction project to connect a drainage channel and act as a retaining … Continue reading A giant steel pipe’s mysterious overnight growth spurt baffles a Japanese city

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during Operation Epic Fury, involving a second tanker but “not due to hostile or friendly fire,” the U.S. military said. At least five crew members were aboard, and rescue efforts are ongoing, though it is unclear if anyone was injured or killed. The KC-135, a refueling aircraft also capable of carrying cargo or … Continue reading US Air Force refueling plane crashes over Iraq, at least five crew on board

A drone strike hit a luxury skyscraper in Dubai Creek Harbor, UAE, causing a fire but no reported injuries, as all residents were evacuated. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defences are responding to missile and drone attacks launched from Iran, amid retaliatory strikes following the U.S. and Israel’s Operation Epic Fury in Tehran. Previous strikes near Dubai’s airport injured four foreign nationals … Continue reading Luxury apartment block in Dubai hit by Iranian drone

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, experienced a non-combat fire in its main laundry room while operating in the Red Sea, which was quickly extinguished. Two sailors were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition, and the ship remains fully operational with no damage to its propulsion system. The Navy has not yet disclosed the cause of the fire … Continue reading Onboard fire extinguished on aircraft carrier in Red Sea, Navy says

The FBI recently warned California police that Iran could potentially launch drone attacks on the West Coast in retaliation for U.S. strikes, though details on timing, targets, or methods remain unclear. The alert, issued before ongoing U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran, indicated that the 12-day bombardment may have significantly reduced Iran’s capabilities. U.S. intelligence has also flagged the risk of Mexican drug cartels using … Continue reading FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war

At least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, were killed when a drone strike hit a school and health center in Shukeiri village in White Nile State. Local medical officials and the Sudan Doctors Network blamed the attack on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The strike also injured at least 10 people, with several girls suffering serious wounds and receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. The attack … Continue reading At least 17 killed after drone strikes school in Sudan

Seven members of the Iran women’s national football team remained in Australia after their tournament trip, while the rest of the team returned toward Iran amid rising regional tensions. Six players accepted humanitarian visas allowing them to stay permanently, while one initially agreed but later decided to return home, according to Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. The players had traveled to Australia for the … Continue reading Iranian soccer team leaves Australia, with seven women staying behind

Eight Muslim-majority countries — Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates — condemned Israel for keeping Al-Aqsa Mosque closed during Ramadan for the 12th day. In a joint statement, their foreign ministers said Israel’s restrictions on Palestinian access to Jerusalem Old City and its holy sites violate international law and the historical status quo. They rejected Israel’s actions at … Continue reading Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque