Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite most members voting in favor. The vote came just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to stop threatening the key waterway or face potential U.S. strikes. The resolution had already been weakened to focus only on defensive measures and remove authorization for military force in an … Continue reading Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

China has reserved five areas of airspace off its northeast coast for 40 days, from March 27 to May 6, without explaining why. Such restrictions are typically linked to military drills, but no exercises have been announced, and drills by the People’s Liberation Army usually last only a few days. The restricted zones, issued as aviation notices called Notams, span about 340 miles from the … Continue reading China restricts airspace for 40 days in signal of intense military activity

Bangladesh is running an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign with support from World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Gavi to contain an outbreak that has killed more than 100 children in less than a month. The initial effort is targeting children aged 6 months to 5 years in high-risk districts, with plans to expand nationwide in phases. Health officials report over 900 confirmed cases among thousands … Continue reading Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

An Italian mafia boss, Roberto Mazzarella, was arrested at a luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast after being a fugitive for over a year, police said. He is accused of involvement in a 2000 murder in Naples linked to organized crime. Authorities reported he was found with his family and did not resist arrest during the operation. Police also seized cash and luxury watches during … Continue reading Fugitive Italian mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa

Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida rejected calls for the group to disarm, saying it would allow Israel to continue its war in Gaza. He argued that disarmament should not be discussed until Israel fully implements the first phase of a ceasefire plan brokered by the United States. Hamas has also told mediators it will not consider giving up its weapons without guarantees of a complete Israeli … Continue reading Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable

Israeli forces carried out heavy airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting sites linked to Hezbollah. The attacks caused widespread damage and casualties, with many civilians fleeing affected areas. Anger toward Hezbollah has been rising among Lebanese civilians following recent violence and deaths. Israel said it killed several Hezbollah members responsible for earlier attacks on its soldiers and also targeted allied militia forces, the Times … Continue reading Israel launches fresh strikes in Beirut

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested at Sydney Airport and faces five war crimes charges related to alleged murders of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Authorities claim the victims were detained, unarmed, and under the control of Australian Defence Force personnel when they were killed. Prosecutors allege Roberts-Smith either carried out the killings himself or ordered subordinates to do … Continue reading Australia’s most-decorated living soldier arrested over alleged war crimes

At least three people have been killed by a falling tree in a forest near the northern German city of Flensburg, a police spokesman said on Sunday. Mass-circulation newspaper Bild reported that the accident happened on Easter Sunday at around 11 am (0900 GMT) in Satrupholm near Flensburg. The group was said to have been searching for Easter eggs. Others were injured in the incident. … Continue reading Three killed by falling tree in German forest during Easter egg hunt

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said authorities discovered explosives near a key gas pipeline supplying Serbia and Hungary, though no suspects or motives were identified. The devices were found close to the Balkan Stream pipeline, which transports Russian gas through the region. Vučić shared the findings with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who responded by convening an emergency defense meeting. The incident comes amid wider tensions … Continue reading Explosives found near gas pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary

Germany has conducted its largest military medical exercise in decades as part of NATO’s “Quadriga 2026” drills, simulating the evacuation of large numbers of soldiers from Lithuania to German hospitals. The exercise highlights growing concern in Europe over a potential large-scale conflict with Russia, especially following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Officials warn current systems may be unprepared, with German hospitals already identified as lacking … Continue reading Germany preparing for all-out war by rehearsing mass evacuations

Germany has introduced new military service rules requiring men aged 17 to 45 to seek permission from the armed forces before leaving the country for more than three months. The measure is part of a broader effort to strengthen military readiness amid security concerns, particularly regarding Russia and NATO’s future. Officials say the rule is mainly intended to maintain accurate records in case of a … Continue reading German men must ask army for permission to leave country

Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a revised Tuesday evening deadline, while still suggesting a deal could be reached quickly. Iran has blocked the key waterway during the conflict, saying it will reopen it only after receiving compensation for war damage. The situation remains tense despite ongoing last-minute negotiations to allow safe passage for … Continue reading USA rescues downed airman from Iran

Israel’s military has threatened to destroy additional bridges in southern Lebanon, saying they are used by Hezbollah as it continues a ground invasion. Israeli forces have already targeted multiple bridges over the Litani River, with further strikes aimed at key crossings that connect the western Bekaa Valley to the rest of Lebanon. Observers warn that destroying these bridges could isolate the region and severely disrupt … Continue reading Israel threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mounts

President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could seize Iran’s oil and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that more time in the war would make it possible. His remarks mark an escalation in rhetoric, though he did not explain how such a plan would be carried out. The U.S. military has indicated it is not prepared to safely escort ships through the strait, which remains … Continue reading Trump says with more time, US can ‘take the oil’ in Iran

At least eight people were killed across Ukraine in Russian missile and drone strikes, including a major attack near Kyiv that also wounded several others. Ukrainian officials say Russia is shifting tactics to increase civilian harm, including more daytime strikes and broader targeting beyond energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled openness to an Easter truce despite the escalation, while Ukraine reported hundreds of drones and … Continue reading Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

U.S. special forces have entered Iran to rescue a crew member from a downed F-15 fighter jet, reportedly the first U.S. fighter lost to enemy fire in the conflict. Two pilots ejected from the aircraft, with one successfully rescued and now receiving medical treatment. The rescue involved helicopters and refueling aircraft, which were also targeted by Iranian forces and sustained damage but returned safely. Efforts … Continue reading US special forces enter Iran to rescue jet pilot as choppers hit

Iranian forces claimed they shot down two U.S. military aircraft, an F-15 over southwestern Iran and an A-10 near the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. officials have not confirmed the incidents. Iran said the F-15 was destroyed by air defenses, while the A-10 reportedly crashed into the Gulf, with its pilot said to be safe. One F-15 crew member was rescued, but another remains missing, … Continue reading Iran says it downed two US jets as search for one pilot continues

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has urged all United States citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to imminent threats from Iran-aligned militias. The warning follows reports of the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, allegedly by militants linked to Kataib Hezbollah. Officials say militias may target Americans, infrastructure, and locations associated with the U.S., with risks of further attacks and abductions. Travel is complicated by closed airspace, though overland routes to neighboring … Continue reading Americans in Iraq warned to leave ‘now’ amid threats of imminent attacks

Austria has blocked United States military aircraft from using its airspace for operations against Iran, citing its neutrality laws. Officials said several U.S. requests had been made, but each case would be reviewed individually. Other European countries, including Spain, have taken similar steps, restricting American warplane access amid the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has allowed limited U.S. use of its bases for defensive purposes, the Metro has reported. The situation … Continue reading Austria latest to block US warplanes from using its airspace

China has resumed large-scale island-building in the South China Sea, focusing on Antelope Reef, which could become its largest military base there. The project may include a runway, missile systems, and surveillance facilities, strengthening China’s strategic position and supporting its territorial claims. The move comes amid ongoing disputes with regional players like Vietnam and Philippines, while the United Statescontinues to oppose Beijing’s expansion. Analysts say the buildup could be significant in any … Continue reading China Is Building Another Massive Base in the South China Sea

Fighting between Iran, Israel, and the United States has intensified, with attacks spreading across the Middle East and showing no sign of easing after a month of war. Iran said it struck U.S.-linked industrial sites in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as well as Israeli military facilities, in retaliation for earlier strikes on its own infrastructure. The conflict has increasingly targeted economic assets, raising concerns about global energy supplies, especially as … Continue reading Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly launched multiple attacks across the region, including a claimed strike on an Oracle data center in Dubai, which local officials denied. The group also allegedly targeted an Amazon cloud facility in Bahrain, causing damage and a fire, according to officials and reports. Meanwhile, drones struck near a U.S. diplomatic site by Baghdad Airport and crashed at Iraq’s Trebil … Continue reading IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan’s Al Azraq base

A vessel operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation collided with a Norwegian krill fishing ship in Antarctic waters, alarming authorities and the company involved. The Norwegian firm, Aker BioMarine, called the incident a “terrorist attack,” saying it endangered the crew and sensitive marine ecosystems. Video footage shows the activist ship approaching and striking the fishing vessel, narrowly missing a diesel tank. No injuries were … Continue reading Activist’s group accused of ‘terrorist attack’ in collision with Antarctic krill trawler

Russia’s Defence Ministry says its forces have fully taken control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, though Ukraine has not confirmed this. The claim suggests Russia has secured an area it had not fully controlled since the start of its 2022 invasion. Moscow also reported capturing additional villages in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhia regions. The Kremlin continues to demand that Ukraine withdraw from the entire Donbas region, … Continue reading Russia claims to take full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Ternate island, killing one person and causing building damage. The quake occurred at a depth of 35 km, triggering small tsunami waves that were later declared no longer a threat. Shaking was felt across nearby regions, including parts of Sulawesi, and several aftershocks followed. Authorities reported minor to moderate structural damage and urged coastal residents to remain … Continue reading One killed and buildings damaged as magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia