The Pentagon has prepared detailed plans for potentially deploying U.S. ground forces to Iran as President Trump considers options in the ongoing conflict. Military leaders have submitted requests and held planning meetings, including scenarios for detaining Iranian personnel if troops are deployed. Although Trump publicly denied plans to send ground troops, he left open the possibility. The White House emphasized that these preparations are routine … Continue reading Pentagon making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran

A major police operation in Rio de Janeiro killed seven suspected drug traffickers, including gang leader Cláudio Augusto dos Santos of the Red Command, along with a civilian caught in the crossfire. The raid involved about 150 officers targeting several favelas and resulted in the seizure of weapons. In retaliation, criminals set a bus on fire and blocked roads, leading to multiple arrests for vandalism. … Continue reading Brazilian police operation in Rio favelas leaves at least 8 dead

Iran launched cluster missile strikes on central Israel, including the Ramat Gan area near Tel Aviv, killing two people and injuring several others. The attack was described by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as retaliation for the killing of senior official Ali Larijani in an Israeli strike. The use of multi-warhead missiles heightened concern as they can evade defense systems and caused significant damage to … Continue reading Iran launches ‘revenge’ missile attack on Israel after assassinations

Israel carried out its first-ever strike in the Caspian Sea, reportedly hitting multiple Iranian naval vessels near the port city of Bandar Anzali. The attack marks a major expansion of Israel’s military campaign against Iran, targeting an area about 1,300 km from Israel. Israeli officials said the strikes were part of “Operation Roaring Lion,” signaling further escalation in the conflict. The targeted site is believed … Continue reading Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian naval vessels in Caspian Sea

A Thai man was arrested after entering the enclosure of Moo Deng, a popular pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Security footage showed him briefly inside the enclosure, apparently filming Moo Deng and her mother, Jona. Zoo staff quickly intervened, and the man was later charged with trespassing before being released on bail. Moo Deng, who became a viral sensation after her birth in … Continue reading Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo

Israeli air strikes destroyed two key bridges over the Litani River, aiming to disrupt Hezbollah’s movement of fighters and weapons. The attacks followed warnings for civilians to evacuate nearby crossings. Strikes also hit multiple areas in Beirut, killing at least 12 people and marking an expansion of attacks into central parts of the city. Since early March, nearly 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon … Continue reading Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon

An overnight explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, though no injuries were reported, prompting an investigation. Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the blast as a “cowardly act of aggression,” while Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called it “terrible” and vowed stronger protection for the Jewish community. Police have CCTV footage of the suspect and have scaled up national security measures following a series of attacks … Continue reading No injuries after explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, officials say

The IDF has expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon to widen its forward defense zone along the border. The operation targets Hezbollah infrastructure and militants to reduce threats to northern Israeli communities. Prior to the ground advance, the IDF conducted airstrikes on identified targets in the area. The move aims to create an additional security buffer for Israel’s northern border, Haaretz has reported. Officials emphasized … Continue reading IDF Expands Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon

A drone attack near Dubai International Airport caused a fire in a fuel tank on Monday, temporarily halting flights, though no injuries were reported. The incident is linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, which has disrupted aviation across the Middle East as many countries close their airspace. Roads and tunnels around the airport were briefly shut down, and some flights were diverted to … Continue reading Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended

The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate as Israel launched new strikes on western Iran while Iran denied requesting a ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country has not sought negotiations and will continue defending itself. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to pursue and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether Iran’s … Continue reading ‘We never asked for a ceasefire,’ says Iran’s foreign minister, as war keeps raging

Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least 13 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman, and nine police officers. One strike hit a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing a couple in their 30s, their 10-year-old son, and a 15-year-old neighbor. The woman who died was pregnant with twins, and 14 other people were reported injured. A separate strike targeted a police vehicle … Continue reading Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Afghanistan’s Taliban government accused Pakistan of overnight airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar, killing at least four civilians as border clashes entered their third week. Pakistani aircraft reportedly struck fuel depots used by the airline Kam Air, which also serves UN flights, though Pakistan has not commented. The fighting began in late February over attacks on military posts, with both sides claiming heavy losses in what … Continue reading Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4

In Osaka, Japan, a giant underground pipe unexpectedly rose more than 10 meters (32 feet) out of a construction site overnight, nearly reaching an elevated road. Pedestrians reported seeing asphalt break off as the 3.5-meter-wide (11.5-foot) pipe jutted up, causing traffic disruptions and baffling onlookers. The pipe had been part of a sewer construction project to connect a drainage channel and act as a retaining … Continue reading A giant steel pipe’s mysterious overnight growth spurt baffles a Japanese city

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during Operation Epic Fury, involving a second tanker but “not due to hostile or friendly fire,” the U.S. military said. At least five crew members were aboard, and rescue efforts are ongoing, though it is unclear if anyone was injured or killed. The KC-135, a refueling aircraft also capable of carrying cargo or … Continue reading US Air Force refueling plane crashes over Iraq, at least five crew on board

A drone strike hit a luxury skyscraper in Dubai Creek Harbor, UAE, causing a fire but no reported injuries, as all residents were evacuated. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defences are responding to missile and drone attacks launched from Iran, amid retaliatory strikes following the U.S. and Israel’s Operation Epic Fury in Tehran. Previous strikes near Dubai’s airport injured four foreign nationals … Continue reading Luxury apartment block in Dubai hit by Iranian drone

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, experienced a non-combat fire in its main laundry room while operating in the Red Sea, which was quickly extinguished. Two sailors were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition, and the ship remains fully operational with no damage to its propulsion system. The Navy has not yet disclosed the cause of the fire … Continue reading Onboard fire extinguished on aircraft carrier in Red Sea, Navy says

The FBI recently warned California police that Iran could potentially launch drone attacks on the West Coast in retaliation for U.S. strikes, though details on timing, targets, or methods remain unclear. The alert, issued before ongoing U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran, indicated that the 12-day bombardment may have significantly reduced Iran’s capabilities. U.S. intelligence has also flagged the risk of Mexican drug cartels using … Continue reading FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war

At least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, were killed when a drone strike hit a school and health center in Shukeiri village in White Nile State. Local medical officials and the Sudan Doctors Network blamed the attack on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The strike also injured at least 10 people, with several girls suffering serious wounds and receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. The attack … Continue reading At least 17 killed after drone strikes school in Sudan

Seven members of the Iran women’s national football team remained in Australia after their tournament trip, while the rest of the team returned toward Iran amid rising regional tensions. Six players accepted humanitarian visas allowing them to stay permanently, while one initially agreed but later decided to return home, according to Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. The players had traveled to Australia for the … Continue reading Iranian soccer team leaves Australia, with seven women staying behind

Eight Muslim-majority countries — Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates — condemned Israel for keeping Al-Aqsa Mosque closed during Ramadan for the 12th day. In a joint statement, their foreign ministers said Israel’s restrictions on Palestinian access to Jerusalem Old City and its holy sites violate international law and the historical status quo. They rejected Israel’s actions at … Continue reading Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

A bus fire in Kerzers killed at least six people and injured five others, prompting a criminal investigation. Police in Fribourg Canton said the blaze may have been caused by a deliberate act, possibly involving someone pouring flammable liquid on themselves inside the bus. The vehicle, operated by PostBus, was completely engulfed in flames when rescue teams arrived. Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed condolences to … Continue reading A bus fire that killed 6 people could have been set deliberately, Swiss police say

Three ships near the Strait of Hormuz were struck by projectiles, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. One vessel caught fire about 11 nautical miles north of Oman, forcing its crew to evacuate, while two other ships were damaged near Dubai and off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps later said it had fired on a Thailand-flagged container … Continue reading Three cargo ships struck off Iran’s coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz

A Catholic priest, Chad Ripperger, warned that current global trends may be creating conditions some Christians associate with the rise of the Antichrist. Speaking on the The Shawn Ryan Show, he argued that moral decline and increasing global instability resemble signs described by early Christian theologians. Ripperger suggested the Antichrist would gain power primarily through control of global economic systems rather than traditional political rule. … Continue reading Catholic priest warns ‘stage is set’ for rise of Antichrist

The UK government plans to raise the maximum age for recalling retired soldiers in the strategic reserve from 55 to 65 as part of a new Armed Forces bill aimed at improving mobilization if a major war occurs. Critics, including security analyst Will Ashford-Brown, argue the plan is mostly political signaling and will not significantly strengthen military deterrence. The UK Army currently has just over … Continue reading Great Britain raising military age to 65

Up to 150 U.S. troops have reportedly been wounded during the 10-day war with Iran, according to sources who spoke to Reuters. The Pentagon had previously reported only eight serious injuries but later estimated about 140 total wounded, most of them minor. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said 108 service members have already returned to duty, while the eight seriously injured are receiving advanced medical care. … Continue reading As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war