The U.S. military conducted another lethal strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Saturday. This marks at least the 15th such strike in the Caribbean or eastern Pacific since early September, with at least 64 deaths in total. Hegseth said the vessel was linked to a U.S.-designated terrorist organization and emphasized no U.S. forces were … Continue reading U.S. carries out lethal strike against alleged drug carriers in Caribbean, killing at least 3

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Vietnam on Sunday, emphasizing reconciliation efforts from the Vietnam War as a cornerstone of the bilateral defense relationship. During talks with Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang, Hegseth returned wartime artifacts, part of broader postwar cooperation that also includes clearing unexploded ordnance, recovering missing service members, and cleaning up dioxin contamination. The visit coincides with 30 years of diplomatic … Continue reading Hegseth in Vietnam to strengthen defense ties

Investigators say the four suspects in last month’s Louvre heist are local petty criminals with no links to organized crime. The group—three men and one woman—lived in or around Seine-Saint-Denis, a suburb north of Paris, and had prior convictions for robbery and other crimes. One man had 11 previous convictions, another 15, and two were involved in a 2015 Paris robbery; one man is in … Continue reading Louvre heist suspects are local petty criminals, Paris prosecutor says

Israel announced on Sunday that the remains of three hostages had been handed over from Gaza for forensic examination, as a month-old ceasefire with Hamas held. Hamas said the remains were found in a tunnel in southern Gaza; since the ceasefire began on October 10, 17 hostages’ remains have been released, with 11 still in Gaza. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that one of the … Continue reading Israel says it received remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

Nigeria has expressed willingness to accept U.S. help in combating armed groups, provided its sovereignty is respected, amid President Donald Trump’s threats of military action over alleged persecution of Christians. Nigerian officials and experts denied Trump’s claims of mass killings targeting Christians, noting that groups like Boko Haram and al-Qaeda-affiliated militants attack people of all faiths, particularly in the northeast. Spokespersons emphasized that the government … Continue reading Nigeria rejects claims of Christian genocide as Trump mulls military action

Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of Uruapan in Mexico’s violent Michoacan state, was shot dead on Saturday evening in the town’s historic center during Dia de Muertos celebrations. A city councillor and a bodyguard were also injured, while the assailant was killed at the scene. The gun used in the attack has been linked to clashes between rival criminal groups, though authorities are investigating … Continue reading Mexican mayor shot dead in public during Day of the Dead celebrations

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-e Sharif in northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 600, according to Afghan authorities. The quake, which hit at a depth of 28 kilometers, also damaged the city’s historic Blue Mosque and several nearby buildings. Rescue teams and local residents worked through rubble to free trapped victims as hospitals were placed on high … Continue reading Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, hundreds injured

Former Israeli military chief lawyer Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been arrested amid a deepening political crisis over the leak of a video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned as Military Advocate General last week, admitted authorizing the video’s release to counter what she called “false propaganda” against the army’s law enforcement. The footage, broadcast in 2024, shows reservists allegedly … Continue reading Israeli military’s ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens

A 32-year-old man, Anthony Williams from Peterborough, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after a mass stabbing on a train in England that injured 11 people. Police say Williams also attempted to kill another person earlier that day at a London transit station. The attack occurred Saturday evening on a train traveling from Doncaster to London, causing panic among passengers before the … Continue reading UK police charge man with attempted murder over train stabbing that wounded 11

Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s Black River, leaving up to 90% of buildings without roofs and littering roads with shredded bamboo from the once-famous forest tunnel. The Category 5 storm has killed at least 19 people in Jamaica and 31 in Haiti, while leaving more than 60% of Jamaica without power and nearly half of water systems offline. Residents scrambled for food and supplies as helicopters … Continue reading Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished

Tanzania has seen at least 700 people killed in three days of election-related protests, according to opposition party Chadema, amid an ongoing internet blackout and curfew. Violence erupted after President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s virtually uncontested election, with major challengers jailed or barred, as crowds protested in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and other cities. Security forces have responded with heavy police and army presence, and multiple … Continue reading At least 700 dead in Tanzania’s post-election protests

Satellite imagery and verified videos reveal mass killings in Darfur, Sudan, as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized a key city, El Fasher. Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab documented clusters of objects 1.3–2 meters long—consistent with human bodies—spread across hospitals, residential areas, and military bases, with discoloration indicating blood. Reports suggest RSF carried out door-to-door killings, separating men from women and children, and executed civilians at locations … Continue reading Blood visible from space in Sudan shows evidence of Darfur genocide

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to resume talks in Istanbul at Turkiye’s request after previous rounds ended in deadlock, following recent border clashes that caused casualties on both sides. Pakistan insists Afghan territory must not be used by armed groups, particularly Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it accuses of carrying out attacks inside its borders, while the Afghan Taliban deny harboring such groups. The resumption of … Continue reading Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks amid tensions over border clashes

Russia’s latest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure caused nationwide power outages Thursday, killing at least three people, including a 7-year-old girl, and injuring 17 others. President Zelenskyy said over 650 drones and 50 missiles were launched, targeting critical systems that control water, heating, and sewage. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko called the strikes “systematic energy terror” aimed at undermining morale and disrupting … Continue reading Russia blasts Ukraine’s power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 3

CNN reported that Iran is rebuilding ballistic missile production with help from China despite the U.N.’s “snapback” sanctions reimposed in late September. European intelligence sources told CNN that Iran received more than 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate in late October — a dual‑use chemical that can be used to make ammonium perchlorate for solid‑fuel missiles — and that some cargo ships allegedly traveled with tracking … Continue reading Iran rebuilding ballistic missile manufacturing capabilities with China’s support

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that, at President Trump’s direction, the Pentagon carried out another “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel in the eastern Pacific that killed four men — the 14th such strike in recent months against alleged drug-running boats. Hegseth characterized the targets as narco‑trafficking vessels operated by a “Designated Terrorist Organization” and defended the operations as intelligence‑driven. Lawmakers have raised concerns … Continue reading Pete Hegseth says U.S. carried out another strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean

An 80-year-old Australian woman, Suzanne Rees, was found dead on Lizard Island after being accidentally left behind by the cruise ship Coral Adventurer. Her daughter, Katherine Rees, accused Coral Expeditions of a “failure of care and common sense,” saying the ship departed without conducting a passenger count after her mother fell ill during a hike. Rees’ body was discovered the next day near a trail, … Continue reading Cruise passenger, 80, found dead after being abandoned on Great Barrier Reef island

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed hundreds of civilians, including hospital patients, after seizing el-Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur, according to the U.N. and aid workers. Witnesses described mass executions, sexual violence, and attacks on hospitals as residents fled the city. Satellite imagery and reports from humanitarian groups confirmed large-scale killings and targeted assaults on medical facilities, which the U.N. said amount … Continue reading Sudan’s paramilitary killed hundreds including hospital patients in Darfur

Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the €88 million Louvre jewel heist, though the stolen treasures remain missing, Paris prosecutors said. One of the new detainees was linked to the crime by DNA evidence, while others may help explain how the robbery was carried out. Two suspects arrested earlier admitted partial involvement and face charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy, The … Continue reading Five new suspects arrested in connection with Louvre robbery

A massive police raid targeting the Red Command drug gang in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas left at least 119 people dead, sparking protests, outrage, and calls for Governor Claudio Castro’s resignation. Residents accused police of carrying out a “massacre,” citing executions and mutilated bodies, while officials claimed the deaths resulted from armed resistance. Brazil’s Supreme Court, prosecutors, and human rights groups demanded a full investigation … Continue reading Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead

Hurricane Melissa has battered Cuba after devastating Haiti and Jamaica, leaving at least 26 people dead. In Haiti, 25 people died when a river overflowed in Petit-Goave, destroying homes and trapping residents, while one child was killed in Jamaica. The storm, once a powerful Category 5 hurricane, weakened to Category 2 as it crossed Cuba, where hundreds of thousands remain in shelters amid widespread flooding … Continue reading Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after killing 26 people in Haiti, Jamaica

Israel announced Wednesday that a ceasefire in Gaza was back in effect after launching intense airstrikes that killed over 100 Palestinians, including many children, according to local health officials. The strikes followed accusations between Israel and Hamas over ceasefire violations, with Israel claiming Hamas attacked soldiers in Rafah—a claim Hamas denied. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both said the truce remained intact … Continue reading Israel says ‘ceasefire’ back on after killing more than 100 in strikes

A plane crash in Kenya’s Kwale region killed 11 people, mostly foreign tourists, while flying to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The victims included eight Hungarians, two Germans, and the Kenyan pilot. The aircraft went down in a hilly, forested area about 25 miles from Diani airstrip amid heavy rain, and the wreckage was found burned, leaving unrecognizable remains, CBS News has reported. Authorities are investigating … Continue reading Plane carrying foreign tourists crashes en route to popular reserve in Kenya, killing 11 people

Lithuania has closed its border with Belarus following repeated “constant violations” of its airspace by dozens of helium balloons, officials announced Monday. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė called the incidents a hybrid threat and warned that the armed forces would take “all necessary measures” to shoot down intruding balloons. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the incursions as provocations and expressed full EU solidarity … Continue reading Lithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace

Venezuela has suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, citing “hostile” actions after the island nation hosted the U.S. warship USS Gravely for joint naval exercises. President Nicolás Maduro accused Trinidad of acting as an “aircraft carrier of the U.S. empire” and announced the withdrawal from treaties signed a decade ago, following a recommendation from Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Trinidad’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar defended … Continue reading Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation