On Saturday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that China’s largest coastguard vessel had anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, intending to intimidate the Philippines. According to PCG spokesperson Jay Tarriela, the 165-meter Chinese “monster ship” entered the 200-nautical mile EEZ on July 2. The PCG warned the Chinese vessel that it was in the Philippine’s EEZ and inquired … Continue reading China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says

Australian authorities found the remains of a 12-year-old girl on Thursday, who was reportedly snatched by a crocodile while swimming in a creek. The nearly two-day search involved land, air, and water efforts. Her remains were discovered near the river where she went missing, in the Indigenous community of Palumpa, southwest of Darwin in the Northern Territory. Police Senior Sgt. Erica Gibson confirmed the girl’s … Continue reading Australian girl, 12, killed by crocodile while swimming in creek

A Mexican woman, Maria Guadalupe R.M., believed to be a witch with cartel ties, was killed after attempting to kidnap her nephew’s 18-month-old son in Ciudad Juarez. Guadalupe, 33, had expressed belief that the child was a reincarnation of a dead family member and intended to sacrifice him to Santa Muerte, the patron saint of cartels. She broke into her nephew Carlos Gabriel C.R.’s home … Continue reading ‘Witch’ is killed after she tried to sacrifice toddler in house known for worshipping Satan

The Vatican excommunicated its former ambassador to Washington, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, on Friday for schism. Vigano, once supported within the Vatican and U.S. church hierarchies, became a polarizing figure and a critic of Pope Francis, delving into conspiracy theories. The Vatican’s doctrine office cited Vigano’s refusal to recognize the pope’s authority and his rejection of communion with the church. Excommunication places him outside the … Continue reading Vatican excommunicates Archbishop for refusing to recognize Pope

Argentina has condemned the UK’s plans to drill for oil in the Falklands, accusing Britain of illegally exploiting its hydrocarbon resources and violating its sovereignty. The Sea Lion oil field, located 220km north of the Falkland Islands and containing over 300 million barrels of oil, is licensed to UK-based Rockhopper Exploration. Israeli company Navitas Petroleum will handle the extraction, involving the drilling of twenty-three wells. … Continue reading Falkland tensions explode as Argentina ‘rejects illegal British action’ in Islands

Beryl moved over Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on Friday after striking Tulum and prepared to reenter the Gulf of Mexico, prompting Texas officials to advise coastal residents to prepare. Initially a Category 2 hurricane, Beryl caused no injuries or deaths in Tulum before weakening to a tropical storm. The U.S. National Hurricane Center expects it to regain hurricane strength in the Gulf and potentially hit south … Continue reading Beryl moves over Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

In northern India, a tragic incident at a religious gathering resulted in over a hundred deaths, primarily women and children, marking one of the deadliest such events in recent Indian history. The disaster occurred during a satsang in Mughal Garhi village, Uttar Pradesh, where overcrowding led to a stampede as devotees rushed to touch the feet of self-proclaimed godman Bhole Baba. The unexpected turnout of … Continue reading At least 116 people, almost all women, killed in crush at religious event in India

Protests persisted across Kenya, including in Nairobi and Mombasa, against a finance bill that threatens to raise living costs. Despite President William Ruto’s announcement that he would not sign the bill following last week’s parliament disruption, demonstrators clashed with police who fired tear gas in Nairobi. Many businesses shuttered amid fears of looting, and roads, including the main route to Mombasa, were blocked with bonfires. … Continue reading Protests continue in Kenya as some are now calling for the president to step down

Russian drone surveillance has identified vulnerable Ukrainian air force assets at key bases, leading to targeted missile strikes. At Mirgorod air base, two Su-27 fighters were destroyed, potentially comprising five percent of Ukraine’s Su-27 fleet. Similarly, at Poltava air base, an Iskander missile struck, damaging or possibly destroying a Mi-24 gunship helicopter. These attacks highlight Ukraine’s air defense challenges, exacerbated by a shortage of effective … Continue reading Russian Drones And Rockets Struck A Ukrainian Airfield, Hitting Priceless Aircraft

Hurricane Beryl surged to Category 5 strength late Monday, wreaking havoc across the southeastern Caribbean with powerful winds and storm surges fueled by record warmth in the Atlantic. It initially made landfall on Carriacou in Grenada as the earliest Category 4 storm in the Atlantic, later intensifying to Category 5, though forecasters expect fluctuations in its strength as it moves through the region. Grenada’s Prime … Continue reading Hurricane Beryl grows to Category 5 strength

Tensions between China and Taiwan escalated as the Chinese navy forcefully boarded a Taiwanese fishing vessel, according to Chinese media. The incident occurred near the Kinmen islands in the Taiwan Strait, just 10 km from the Chinese mainland. Despite Taiwan’s exclusion zone around Kinmen, which bans Chinese vessels, Beijing does not officially recognize it. The Taiwanese vessel, Dajinman No. 88, was fishing for yellow croakers … Continue reading War fears explode as ‘China commandeers Taiwanese ship’ sparking crisis

North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles on Monday, with one possibly experiencing an abnormal flight, according to South Korea’s military. This occurred a day after North Korea vowed “offensive and overwhelming” responses to a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. The missiles were launched 10 minutes apart from Jangyon in southeastern North Korea. The first missile flew 370 miles, while the second … Continue reading North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, South Korea says

Palestinian armed groups in Gaza launched about 20 rockets towards Israeli border communities, marking the heaviest attack in months. Some projectiles were intercepted, and others landed in southern Israel without causing injuries. The Israeli military responded with artillery fire. Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, citing Israeli “crimes.” The attack coincided with intense fighting in Shejaiya, Gaza, and the death of an Israeli soldier in Rafah, … Continue reading Rocket barrage launched at Israel as battle rages in Gaza City

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protested in Jerusalem on Sunday night against mandatory military conscription, following a Supreme Court ruling that the military must draft religious students. Demonstrators, many in black clothing, gathered outside a yeshiva to hear rabbis speak against the draft in Yiddish. They carried banners and posters with anti-draft slogans, declaring their refusal to enlist. The ruling, which ended exemptions for ultra-Orthodox … Continue reading Ultra-Orthodox Israeli Men Protest Against Military Draft Order

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office reported that a group of people were detained in Kyiv on suspicion of planning a coup. Police exposed a group of pseudo-activists preparing provocations in the capital, leading to charges against four citizens for distributing materials calling for the violent overthrow of Ukraine’s government. Two individuals were remanded in custody. Investigators revealed that from May to June, the group spread … Continue reading Ukraine Thwarts Alleged Coup Scheme, Officials Say

Several US military bases in Europe were put on heightened alert over the weekend due to concerns about a possible terrorist attack against US installations or personnel. The US European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, raised its Force Protection Condition (FPCON) to “Charlie,” the second-highest alert level, indicating a likely threat of terrorist action. Similar alerts were issued for other US military installations in Germany, … Continue reading US army bases issue alert over terror attack in Europe

On Wednesday, armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace in what President Luis Arce called a coup attempt. Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” the troops appeared to take control of the government but retreated within three hours. President Arce vowed to stand firm, named a new army commander, and ordered the troops to stand down. The soldiers withdrew, and … Continue reading Coup attempt feared in Bolivia as troops pour into streets

At its upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington, NATO will offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage military assistance, signaling the alliance’s long-term commitment to Ukraine’s security and serving as a “bridge” to eventual membership. President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped for membership negotiations, but NATO will instead announce the establishment of a mission in Germany to coordinate aid for Ukraine. This move aims to demonstrate … Continue reading NATO Will Offer Ukraine ‘Bridge’ to Membership

A U.S. Embassy staffer was found dead in Kyiv, Ukraine, according to local media reports. The unnamed attaché’s body was discovered on Tuesday at the Hilton Hotel, with sources indicating no signs of violence. The U.S. State Department confirmed the death, stating it was due to natural causes and unrelated to foul play. This incident occurs amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, during which the U.S. … Continue reading US Diplomat Found Dead in Kyiv Hotel

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to Australia on a charter jet, raising a celebratory fist as supporters cheered. This followed his guilty plea to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets in a deal with Justice Department prosecutors, concluding a long legal saga. Assange credited Australian government intervention with saving his life in a call to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Upon arrival, he embraced his wife … Continue reading Assange welcomed home in Australia a free man after Biden deal

The trial of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist accused of espionage in Russia, began on Wednesday behind closed doors. U.S. officials have criticized the Kremlin for using the case for political purposes. The trial in Sverdlovsk Regional Court in Yekaterinburg marks the first presentation of evidence against the Wall Street Journal reporter, who is accused of working for the CIA. The case has been widely … Continue reading Russia starts secret trial for WSJ Gershkovich on spy charges

Israel’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for compulsory service, ending a decades-old system of broad exemptions. This landmark decision could destabilize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel continues its conflict in Gaza. The ruling addresses longstanding criticism that the exemption system was discriminatory, creating a divide within the Jewish majority over military service responsibilities, the Associated Press … Continue reading Israel’s high court orders army to draft ultra-Orthodox

The European Union has initiated membership talks with Ukraine, a decade after Russia seized Crimea, which led to conflict between the two nations. The negotiations began at an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg, with Moldova also starting its own membership talks shortly after. While these events mark significant progress towards EU membership, the process is expected to take years. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, speaking via … Continue reading EU launches membership talks with Ukraine

A Russian newspaper reported on Monday that the Russian military might have shot down a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea. Pravda, a Russian daily, cited the Fighterbomber Telegram channel, which has connections to the Russian Aerospace Forces, suggesting that something was downed in the area. However, media outlets have been unable to verify this claim and is awaiting comments from the U.S. Department … Continue reading Russians Claim They Shot Down US Spy Drone over Black Sea

Finland has become the first country to start vaccinating humans against bird flu, health authorities announced on Tuesday. The country will offer bird flu vaccines to certain workers with animal exposure beginning next week. Finland purchased vaccines for 10,000 people, each requiring two doses, as part of a joint EU procurement. The vaccines, produced by Australian manufacturer CSL Seqirus, will be given to individuals aged … Continue reading Finland becomes first country to start Bird flu vaccinations for humans