NATO’s top military commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, said Europe should expect continued U.S. troop withdrawals as European allies strengthen their own defense capabilities. The U.S. is currently withdrawing about 5,000 troops from Europe, including an armored brigade and other units, though officials say NATO’s defense plans remain unaffected. The move has raised concern among some allies, particularly Poland, amid broader uncertainty over U.S. commitment to … Continue reading More US troop withdrawals from Europe expected, NATO commander says

Israeli forces intercepted the remaining vessels of an activist flotilla seeking to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and draw attention to severe shortages affecting nearly 2 million Palestinians. Live footage showed armed Israeli soldiers boarding the boats as activists raised their hands, while organizers said cameras were destroyed during the operation. Flotilla organizers and Italian activists claimed Israeli forces fired rubber bullets and damaged … Continue reading Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza

At least four people were killed and more than 30 injured during nationwide protests in Kenya over steep fuel price increases. Police arrested at least 348 people as demonstrations and a public transport strike disrupted major cities, including Nairobi and Mombasa. Protesters blocked roads and clashed with police, who responded with tear gas, bringing parts of the capital to a standstill. The government defended the … Continue reading Four reported killed, 30 injured, in Kenyan fuel price protests

Russian airstrikes damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Danube port city of Izmail, though officials said there were no casualties or major destruction. Drone attacks also struck several Ukrainian regions, including Kharkiv, where rescuers searched rubble after an attack injured civilians. Meanwhile, Russian authorities said they shot down four Ukrainian drones headed toward Moscow and reported additional attacks in regions including Kursk, Rostov, and Yaroslavl. Damage … Continue reading Russia attacks Ukraine’s Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that any US military attack on Cuba would lead to severe violence and “incalculable consequences.” He said Cuba poses no threat to the United States but accused Washington of carrying out ongoing economic and political aggression against the island. Relations between the two countries have worsened as the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on Cuban agencies and officials while signaling … Continue reading Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Two people were arrested in Japan after an intruder broke into the enclosure of Punch, a viral macaque at a zoo near Tokyo. The zoo confirmed that the animals were checked and showed no signs of harm or unusual behavior. In response, officials announced stronger security measures, including larger restricted viewing areas, intrusion-prevention nets, and constant patrols. Online footage showed a person in a blue … Continue reading 2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey’s enclosure in Japan, zoo says

Bolivia has seen violent clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, who marched into La Paz after a six-day protest over the country’s severe economic crisis. Demonstrators, some carrying dynamite and slingshots, faced riot police and demanded President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation as tear gas and explosions filled the capital. The unrest, including nationwide rallies and roadblocks, has caused major shortages of … Continue reading Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital

A humpback whale found dead near Denmark’s Anholt island was confirmed to be the same whale rescued and released earlier this month after repeated strandings along Germany’s Baltic coast. Nicknamed “Timmy” and “Hope,” the whale had drawn widespread attention and debate over whether rescue efforts would help or harm the exhausted animal. After becoming stranded multiple times, the whale was transported by barge and released … Continue reading ‘Timmy,’ humpback whale released in spectacular rescue effort, is found dead off Denmark

At least 87 people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, with health officials warning of active community transmission. Authorities reported 336 suspected cases and 13 confirmed infections, with the outbreak spreading across the Mongwalu, Rwampara, and Bunia health zones. Health workers are intensifying screening and contact tracing, but ongoing insecurity caused by militant violence is hampering containment efforts. Officials … Continue reading Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87

At least four people were killed and several others wounded in one of the largest reported Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the war began. Russian authorities said they destroyed 556 drones, though some struck Moscow and nearby regions, damaging buildings and disrupting airports. The strikes reportedly targeted military and industrial sites, including a missile factory, electronics facilities, and oil infrastructure, raising concerns about weaknesses … Continue reading Moscow rocked by blistering drone strikes leaving 4 dead

A drone strike caused a fire near the UAE’s only nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities described as an unprovoked terrorist attack. No injuries or radiation leaks were reported, and no group or country was officially blamed. The incident heightened fears of renewed conflict as tensions remain high between the United States and Iran, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald … Continue reading Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A large nighttime explosion and fireball in Beit Shemesh alarmed residents, many of whom feared a renewed attack due to the city’s recent experience with Iranian missile strikes. The state-owned Tomer defense company later confirmed the blast was a planned rocket-related test, though locals said they had received no warning. Reports said the explosion involved rocket propellant testing and appeared especially dramatic because of weather … Continue reading Huge Fireball Near Jerusalem After ‘Pre-Planned’ Explosion At Israeli Defense Facility

Russia launched a third consecutive day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing at least nine people in Kyiv after a nine-story apartment building collapsed. Among the victims was a 12-year-old girl, while dozens more were injured and around 20 people were reported missing. Ukrainian officials said more than 1,560 drones and multiple ballistic and cruise missiles had struck cities across the country … Continue reading Russian drone and missile barrage destroys apartments in Kyiv, killing 9

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over his alleged role in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, reportedly escaped from the heavily guarded Senate building after hiding there for days to avoid arrest. The situation escalated after supporters gathered outside the Senate and gunfire broke out between Senate security and government investigators, though no clear details … Continue reading Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees senate after days holed up in building

Two serious maritime incidents near the Strait of Hormuz heightened tensions in the Middle East after a ship anchored near the United Arab Emirates was reportedly seized and taken toward Iran, while another cargo vessel near Oman sank following an attack. Officials have not confirmed who was responsible, though Iranian leaders recently reiterated claims of control over the strategic waterway and defended the seizure of … Continue reading Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba on Thursday in a rare high-level meeting between U.S. and Cuban officials amid worsening tensions between the two countries. The visit came as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages, widespread blackouts, and economic hardship that Cuban officials blame on President Donald Trump’s tightened sanctions and fuel blockade. Cuban leaders said the talks aimed to improve political dialogue and insisted the … Continue reading CIA Director Visits Cuba As Communist Island Runs Out Of Oil

During President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, a tense standoff reportedly broke out between U.S. Secret Service agents and Chinese officials at the Temple of Heaven. Chinese security denied entry to an armed Secret Service agent accompanying the press pool, causing delays and heated negotiations that lasted nearly 30 minutes. Reporters were briefly held in side rooms while both sides argued before eventually reaching … Continue reading Trump’s Secret Service engaged in ‘intense standoff’ with Chinese officials over gun

Russia test-fired its new nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile as part of a broader modernization of its nuclear forces, with President Vladimir Putin calling it the world’s most powerful missile. Putin said the missile, designed to replace the aging Soviet-era Voyevoda system, will enter combat service by the end of the year and is capable of carrying multiple warheads over extremely long distances. The launch … Continue reading Putin says Russia test launches “most powerful missile in the world”

Russian forces resumed large-scale attacks across Ukraine after a U.S.-mediated three-day ceasefire expired, killing at least six people in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine said Russia launched more than 200 drones overnight, striking civilian infrastructure including apartment buildings, energy facilities, and a kindergarten. In Kryvyi Rih, a drone attack killed two people and seriously injured a nine-month-old child, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to condemn the strikes … Continue reading Russian attacks kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Kuwait accused Iran of sending six armed Revolutionary Guard members to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, home to a major China-backed port project, in a failed attack earlier this month. Kuwaiti forces detained four suspects, including Iranian military officers, while two escaped, and one Kuwaiti officer was injured. The accusation came ahead of a U.S.-China summit and highlighted continued regional tensions despite a fragile ceasefire with Iran. … Continue reading Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team in failed island attack

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, which sank off the coast of Spain in December 2024, was reportedly carrying components for two nuclear reactors allegedly destined for North Korea. The ship’s sinking remains mysterious, with investigators suggesting explosions or a possible torpedo attack may have breached the hull. Before the incident, the vessel was escorted by Russian military ships and had listed Vladivostok as its … Continue reading Russian ship ‘carrying nuclear reactors to NKorea’ sinks off Spain

Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out secret airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for Iranian missile and drone attacks during the wider Middle East conflict. The strikes marked the first known direct Saudi military action on Iranian soil and signaled a more assertive stance by Riyadh against Tehran. After the attacks, Saudi Arabia and Iran engaged in intensive diplomacy and reached an informal agreement … Continue reading Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened

The Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group has withdrawn from several key positions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s South Kivu province, marking the first major battlefield shift in months. Congolese military officials said the retreat followed pressure from the national army and diplomatic efforts led by the United States. Rebels pulled back from areas near the city of Uvira toward positions closer to Bukavu, while … Continue reading Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure

A new surge of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee neighborhoods in the capital, Port-au-Prince, with many taking shelter along roads near the main airport. Residents described armed gangs burning homes and spreading fear as criminal groups continue to control more than 90% of the city following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Doctors Without Borders evacuated a hospital … Continue reading New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people

A report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights found that state actors in Mexico are involved in disappearances at an “alarming” rate, often working in collusion with organized crime groups. More than 130,000 people have gone missing in Mexico, mostly during the last two decades of violence linked to the country’s war on drug cartels. The report says disappearances are carried out both directly … Continue reading Disappearances in Mexico involving state at ‘alarming’ rate, says report