A collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard vessel off Chios in the eastern Aegean has killed at least 15 people. Fourteen bodies were recovered at sea, and another migrant later died in hospital, while 25 others—including 11 children—were rescued along with two injured coast guard officers. A search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter, and divers continues for … Continue reading Greek coast guard ship and migrant speedboat collide, killing at least 15 people

Israeli air and tank strikes in Gaza on Wednesday morning killed at least 19 Palestinians, most of them women and children, following a militant attack that wounded an Israeli soldier. Among the dead were five children, including a 10-day-old infant and a 5-month-old, seven women, and a paramedic. The strikes came amid ongoing tensions since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect in October 2025, which Palestinians … Continue reading Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill almost 20

The U.S. military shot down an Iranian Shahed‑139 drone that approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea after attempts to de-escalate failed. An F‑35C fighter jet intercepted the drone, and no U.S. personnel or equipment were harmed. Hours later, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps harassed a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel, M/V Stena Imperative, in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the guided-missile destroyer … Continue reading US military shoots down Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Morocco deployed army rescue units to evacuate thousands of people after severe flooding hit parts of the country’s northwest. Torrential rains and rising river levels flooded neighborhoods in Ksar Kbir, forcing more than 20,000 people into shelters and camps. Authorities set up sandbags and barriers as waters began to recede, and schools in the area were closed until February 7. Nearby regions also saw evacuations … Continue reading Morocco deploys army to help evacuate thousands after floods

A 13-year-old boy in Western Australia swam about 4km through rough waters to save his mother and two siblings after they were swept out to sea while paddleboarding and kayaking. Strong winds pushed the family offshore at Geographe Bay, and the boy swam back to shore after his kayak took on water to raise the alarm. Rescue services launched a search, and a helicopter later … Continue reading ‘Superhuman’ teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast

Russia said its forces helped Nigerien troops repel an ISIL (ISIS) attack on Niamey’s main airport last week, in which 20 attackers were killed and at least 11 captured. The assault targeted the airbase at Diori Hamani international airport, wounding four Nigerien soldiers, and was claimed by ISIL’s Sahel affiliate. Niger’s military leaders thanked Russia’s African Corps for its role, highlighting Moscow’s growing military presence … Continue reading Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport

German authorities arrested five men accused of running a network that smuggled at least €30 million worth of goods to around 20 Russian defense companies in violation of EU sanctions. Prosecutors say the group used a Lübeck-based trading company, front firms, and intermediaries inside and outside the EU to hide roughly 16,000 deliveries to Russia. Raids took place across several German cities, while five additional … Continue reading German police arrest five men for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia

A wild bull elephant named Oyewan killed a 65-year-old Thai tourist during a morning walk in Khao Yai National Park, marking the third fatality linked to the same animal. The victim’s wife escaped after park rangers intervened. Authorities will meet to decide whether to relocate the elephant or attempt to change its behavior. Thailand has seen a rise in deadly human–elephant encounters, with more than … Continue reading Elephant kills tourist at national park in Thailand