China has executed 11 people linked to criminal gangs operating scam centres in Myanmar, including key figures involved in large-scale fraud operations, according to state media. The individuals were sentenced to death in September by a court in Wenzhou for crimes including homicide, unlawful detention, fraud and running illegal casinos. Authorities said the group’s activities, including those of the “Ming family criminal group,” were linked … Continue reading China executes 11 people linked to Myanmar scam operation

The United States plans to prosecute the captain and first officer of a Russian-flagged tanker seized in the North Atlantic for allegedly breaching US sanctions. The vessel, the Marinera (formerly Bella 1), was intercepted south of Iceland and escorted to Scotland, where the two officers were taken into US custody and will be transferred to the United States. The remaining 26 crew members have been … Continue reading US to prosecute captain of seized oil tanker

Colombia’s Ministry of Transportation confirmed that a Satena-operated flight carrying 15 people crashed near the eastern border with Venezuela, killing all on board. Transportation Minister Maria Fernanda Rojas expressed condolences and said a full investigation is underway, though the cause of the crash remains unclear. The flight was traveling from Cucuta to Ocana when it lost radar contact, with data showing a sudden drop in … Continue reading Colombian lawmaker among 15 killed in plane crash near Venezuela

A tourist in China was injured after being mauled by a snow leopard while attempting to take photos of the rare animal, officials said. The incident occurred Jan. 23 in Koktokay town in the Xinjiang region when the skier left her car and approached the leopard. Authorities said the woman was bitten and taken to a local hospital, where she is in stable condition. Video … Continue reading Snow leopard mauls tourist who tried to take its photo in China

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Tuesday, killing five people, according to prosecutors. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as terrorism, saying there was no possible military justification for striking a civilian train carrying more than 200 passengers. The train, traveling from western Ukraine toward Barvinkove, was struck by one drone, while two others hit nearby areas, setting … Continue reading Russian drone strike on Ukrainian passenger train kills five

The wife of South Korea’s ousted president, Kim Keon Hee, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison for corruption, while her husband Yoon Suk Yeol awaits a verdict on rebellion charges that could bring life imprisonment or the death penalty. The couple fell from power after Yoon’s failed martial law declaration in December 2024 led to his impeachment and removal from office. A Seoul … Continue reading South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

Scientists warned that humanity is closer than ever to catastrophe following the latest reset of the Doomsday Clock. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock at 85 seconds to midnight, advancing it four seconds and marking the closest point since its creation in 1947. The group cited rising catastrophic risks and a global failure of leadership as key reasons for the change. Bulletin … Continue reading ‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight over threats from nukes, AI

A deadly landslide in West Java, Indonesia, has left 80 people missing, including 19 elite marines, after heavy rain swept through a mountainside camp and nearby village. The disaster, which occurred predawn Saturday on Mount Burangrang, buried the marines’ training site and 34 homes in Pasir Langu village. So far, 17 victims have been confirmed dead, including four marines, while others remain unaccounted for as … Continue reading Indonesian marines among 80 missing in deadly West Java landslide

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has rejected calls for a separate European army, saying it would weaken Europe and benefit Russia. Speaking to the European Parliament, he insisted Europe should strengthen its own defense efforts within NATO, not outside the U.S.-led alliance. Rutte dismissed doubts about U.S. commitment under President Donald Trump, arguing Washington remains firmly behind NATO despite tensions over Greenland. He warned a … Continue reading NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army

Israel has recovered the body of Rani (Ran) Gvili, the final deceased Israeli hostage held in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, following a military operation in northern Gaza. Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli Police Special Forces officer, was killed during the attack and identified through dental records after his body was found in a cemetery. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his return means … Continue reading Body of last remaining hostage retrieved from Gaza, Israel says

A poem written in 1905 by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad has resurfaced amid fears it foretells a modern global catastrophe, with some interpreting it as a warning of World War III. The poem describes massive earthquakes, widespread destruction, rivers of blood, and ominous events in the sky, which believers link to current global tensions involving Russia and the West. Ahmad, founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement … Continue reading Prophecy from apocalyptic ‘messiah’ warns of death so widespread ‘even birds won’t escape’

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from the Sicilian hill town of Niscemi after a massive 4km-long landslide caused by days of heavy rainfall. Aerial images show buildings perched dangerously close to a cliff edge, with deep chasms and large sections of earth torn away. No deaths or injuries have been reported, but officials estimate damage at around €740 million. Local authorities closed schools, … Continue reading 3-mile-long landslide leaves houses teetering on cliff edge in Sicily

Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed at least 61 people and injured more than 100 across 15 provinces in Afghanistan, according to disaster authorities. Hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed, livestock lost, and many villages remain cut off as officials struggle to reopen roads. Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather, with weak infrastructure, poverty, deforestation, and climate … Continue reading Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan

Japanese panda fans gathered at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo for a final viewing of twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei ahead of their return to China this week. Their departure will leave Japan without pandas for the first time in 50 years, as strained relations between Tokyo and Beijing make replacements unlikely. The twins, born at the zoo in 2021, have drawn huge crowds, with … Continue reading The last 2 pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties are strained

A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, with at least 316 passengers rescued and 15 bodies recovered. The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 was traveling from Zamboanga to Jolo when it reportedly suffered technical problems and went down shortly after midnight in good weather near Basilan province. A coast guard safety officer on board alerted authorities, … Continue reading Ferry with more than 350 people sinks in the southern Philippines leaving at least 15 dead

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly sheltering in a fortified underground bunker in Tehran amid warnings of a possible US military strike as American naval forces move toward the Persian Gulf. Reports say he has delegated day-to-day control of the regime to his son while Iranian officials publicly issue threats of all-out war if he is attacked. Khamenei’s recent silence on social media … Continue reading Ayatollah ‘goes into hiding’ over US strike fears

China’s senior-most general, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for alleged corruption, abuse of power, and leaking sensitive nuclear-weapons data to the United States, according to people familiar with a closed-door military briefing. Authorities say Zhang accepted large bribes in exchange for promotions, helped elevate former Defense Minister Li Shangfu, formed political cliques that undermined party unity, and oversaw misconduct within the military procurement system. The … Continue reading China’s Top General Accused of Giving Nuclear Secrets to USA

Ryan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested by Mexican authorities in cooperation with the FBI, ending a months-long manhunt. Wedding, 44, was accused of running one of the world’s most violent and prolific drug-trafficking organizations, moving nearly 60 metric tons of cocaine annually from Mexico into Los Angeles. He is also charged with ordering multiple murders, including that of … Continue reading Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in custody

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East amid threats from President Trump to strike Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protesters. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has moved from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean, with additional cargo planes, tankers, and missile defense systems arriving in the region. Trump has emphasized that the buildup is both a … Continue reading U.S. Military Buildup In The Middle East Continues

A shooting in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, left three people dead and another seriously injured, with a gunman still at large. Police said the victims, all locals, included the suspect’s former partner, two of her relatives, and her new partner. The town of about 1,500 people was cordoned off, and authorities urged residents to stay indoors while heavily armed police searched for the mobile … Continue reading Gunman at large in Australia after leaving 3 dead and 1 wounded

France’s navy has seized the oil tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean, suspecting it of being part of Russia’s sanctions‑busting “shadow fleet.” The vessel, traveling from Murmansk and flying a Comoros flag, was intercepted between Spain and Morocco with support from the UK. French authorities said the tanker was subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag, and a judicial investigation has … Continue reading France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

The U.S. has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a process initiated by President Trump’s executive order a year ago. The Department of Health and Human Services criticized the WHO for straying from its mission, delaying its COVID-19 response, and unfairly criticizing U.S. pandemic measures. Public health experts warn that leaving the WHO will weaken U.S. efforts to track infectious diseases, respond to … Continue reading US officially exits World Health Organization

Ukrainian, US, and Russian negotiators held talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday, marking the first known trilateral meeting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting followed lengthy discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, which the Kremlin described as substantive but underscored that territorial disputes remain a major obstacle to peace. Russia reiterated that it would continue military … Continue reading US joins Russia and Ukraine in first known trilateral talks of war

At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. The journalists were photojournalists working for the Egyptian Committee for Gaza Relief and were killed when their vehicle was struck in central Gaza near the Netzarim Corridor. They were reportedly documenting conditions on the ground, including a newly established displacement … Continue reading Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza

European police have dismantled a major synthetic drug manufacturing network operating illegal labs across several EU countries. Polish authorities said more than 9.3 tonnes of drugs were seized, over 100 suspects arrested, and 24 large-scale laboratories shut down. The yearlong operation, coordinated by Europol, involved police from six countries and targeted a network centred in Poland. Investigators also seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals imported … Continue reading Europol busts Europe-wide drug ring in ‘largest-ever’ operation