A Russian attack on a Red Cross vehicle in eastern Ukraine killed three aid workers and wounded two others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The incident occurred during preparations for an aid distribution in the Donetsk region. ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric condemned the attack, calling it “unconscionable.” All victims were Ukrainian citizens. The UN reported … Continue reading Three Red Cross workers killed in eastern Ukraine shelling

The United Nations condemned an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Jawni school in Gaza, which killed 18 people, including UN staffers. Israel’s military claimed the school was a Hamas control center used for planning attacks. The UNRWA reported six staffers killed in the strikes, marking the highest death toll among its team in a single incident. The IDF identified nine Hamas operatives killed in the strike, … Continue reading IDF names 9 Hamas operatives, including 3 UNRWA staffers, killed in strike on school

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that NATO would be “at war” with Russia if the West allows Ukraine to use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets. Putin emphasized that such a move would signify direct NATO involvement in the conflict, prompting Russia to take “appropriate decisions” in response. Meanwhile, UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to discuss Ukraine’s request to use long-range Storm … Continue reading Putin sends direct threat to NATO over ‘act of war’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Kyiv to show support amid Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. Ukrainian officials pressed for permission to use Western-provided long-range missiles against Russian targets, which Western leaders fear could escalate the war. Lammy emphasized the critical stage of the conflict and pledged £3 billion ($3.9 billion) annually for Ukraine. Despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s … Continue reading Top US and UK diplomats visit Kyiv as Ukraine pleads for permission to strike inside Russia

A flash flood triggered by Typhoon Yagi swept away Lang Nu hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 30 people and leaving about 65 missing. The disaster, caused by water gushing down from a mountain in Lao Cai province, buried the hamlet in mud and debris, with only about a dozen survivors. The overall death toll from the typhoon and its aftermath has reached 155, with 141 … Continue reading Flash flood hits Vietnam, storm toll rises to 155 dead

An Israeli official, Gal Hirsch, has suggested offering Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza if all remaining 101 hostages are released. Hirsch stated that this offer, along with the demilitarization and de-radicalization of Gaza, could help end the conflict. Despite the proposal, a diplomat involved in ceasefire talks indicated that Sinwar does not wish to leave Gaza, believing he is safer there, … Continue reading Israel Offers Hamas Leader Safe Exit From Gaza in Bid to End War

China recently used cloud-seeding missiles to combat a heatwave, triggering a humorous “underwear crisis” in Chongqing as gusts of 76 mph blew residents’ laundry off balconies. Despite claims by the Chongqing Weather Modification Office that the winds were natural, the incident highlighted ongoing weather manipulation efforts. Mainstream media often denies such technologies exist, despite clear evidence from countries like China and the USA. The U.S. … Continue reading China’s cloud-seeding experiment leads to unexpected 76mph storm

Bill Gates, expressing concerns about future pandemics and global conflicts, fears another pandemic is likely within the next 25 years. He criticizes the West for being reactive rather than proactive, highlighting that lessons from COVID-19 are still not fully embraced. Gates is disappointed with the U.S. response, stating it fell short of global expectations. However, his view that the world isn’t learning from past failures … Continue reading Bill Gates says the world faces two options, a major war or another pandemic

The tomb of St. Teresa of Avila, a Discalced Carmelite nun who died in 1582, was opened in Spain for research, revealing her remarkably well-preserved remains. The tomb, last opened in 1914, contains most of her incorrupt body. Researchers, including nuns, monks, and priests, carefully studied relics of her heart, hand, and arm. Despite mummification, the saint’s face and foot appear largely unchanged since 1914. … Continue reading Experts stunned after corpse of medieval Catholic saint is uncovered, found in remarkable condition

A military helicopter crash in rural El Salvador killed nine people, including the national police director, high-ranking police officials, and fugitive banker Manuel Coto. The crash occurred Sunday night after Coto, wanted for embezzling over $35 million, was captured in Honduras and handed over to Salvadoran authorities. President Nayib Bukele called for a thorough investigation into the incident, emphasizing that it should not be dismissed … Continue reading El Salvador’s police director and a fugitive banker are among 9 dead in a helicopter crash

A man accused of throwing scalding coffee on a nine-month-old baby in an unprovoked attack at a Brisbane park is now the subject of an international manhunt. The suspect, a 33-year-old foreign national, fled Australia four days after the August 27 incident, making his way to New South Wales before flying out of the country. Police efforts were delayed by false information and the suspect’s … Continue reading Hunt widens for man who allegedly threw scalding coffee on baby

A fuel tanker collided with another truck in Nigeria’s Niger state, causing an explosion that killed at least 52 people and burned over 50 cattle alive. Search and rescue operations were ongoing, and victims were given a mass burial. Niger state governor Mohammed Bago urged calm and reminded road users to follow traffic rules, CBS News has reported. Fatal truck accidents are common in Nigeria … Continue reading Dozens of people and cattle killed as fuel tanker collides with another truck in Nigeria

Israeli jets launched a major strike on Syria, killing at least 25 people, mainly targeting a military research center in Masyaf linked to Syria’s chemical and missile programs. Explosions were also reported in Damascus, Homs, and Tartus. Syrian state media reported 16 dead and 40 wounded. The strikes targeted pro-Iranian militias and a “scientific research facility” run by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. This attack was described … Continue reading Israeli strikes in Syria kill at least 25, war monitor says

The heads of MI6 and the CIA praised Ukraine’s surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region as a significant achievement that exposes Russian military vulnerabilities. The operation reclaimed 1,300 square kilometers and brought the war to ordinary Russians. They urged Western allies not to be intimidated by Russian threats of escalation, despite concerns about risks, including potential nuclear use. The intelligence chiefs also warned of deepening … Continue reading US and UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s ‘audacious’ Russia incursion and call for a Gaza cease-fire

Super Typhoon Yagi struck northern Vietnam, causing severe damage, including landslides, sinking boats, and ripping roofs off buildings, leaving 14 people dead before weakening into a tropical depression. Among the victims were a family of four killed in a landslide in Hoa Binh province. The storm, one of the most powerful in the region in a decade, also flooded parts of Hai Phong, damaged power … Continue reading Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing 14

Three Israelis were killed in a shooting at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. The gunman, identified as retired Jordanian soldier Maher al-Jazi, opened fire from a truck before being killed by Israeli forces. Jordan condemned the attack but called it an individual act. The Allenby crossing was temporarily closed, and Israel blamed the attack on its broader conflict with Iran … Continue reading Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

A Russian drone violated Romanian airspace during nighttime attacks on Ukraine, prompting Romania to deploy F-16s and issue alerts to residents. Drone fragments were found near Plauru, and Romania condemned the attacks as violations of international law. NATO also condemned the airspace violation, highlighting escalating tensions. In Latvia, a Russian drone entered from Belarus, crashed in eastern Latvia, and is under investigation, Euro News has … Continue reading Russian drones violate Romania and Latvia’s airspace in just 24 hours

Indonesian police foiled an ISIS-inspired plot to assassinate Pope Francis during his Asia Pacific tour. Seven suspects were arrested on September 2-3 after citizens tipped off authorities. Weapons, a drone, and ISIS leaflets were found during a raid. The suspects were angered by the Pope’s visit to a Jakarta mosque and his criticism of religious extremism. Threats were posted on social media, including plans to … Continue reading Terror plot to kill Pope Francis on visit to Indonesia uncovered as 7 suspects arrested

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