The Vatican has been warned of a global shortage of exorcists amid rising interest in occult practices and Satanism. The International Association of Exorcists says there are over 2,000 fewer exorcists than needed worldwide, with insufficient training for priests. Experts link the growing demand to increased involvement in occult groups, often influenced by social media and modern trends. The AIE is urging that every Catholic diocese have at least … Continue reading ‘Thousands of exorcists’ needed to tackle rise in Satanism, Pope says

Hong Kong has introduced new rules allowing police to require suspects in national security cases to hand over passwords for phones and computers. The measures expand enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Law imposed by China after the 2020 protests. Refusal to comply can result in up to one year in prison, with harsher penalties for providing false information. Critics say the changes further erode civil liberties and privacy … Continue reading Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords

The United Kingdom has proposed hosting an international summit to create a coordinated plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for about 20% of global oil shipments. The waterway has effectively been shut due to tensions with Iran following the conflict involving the United States and Israel. More than 30 countries, including France, Germany, and Canada, have agreed to work together on … Continue reading UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz

The Israeli military says it may need several more weeks to achieve its war goals in Iran, though that timeline could change if diplomacy succeeds. Donald Trump stated that “productive” talks are underway to end the conflict, with countries like Pakistan, Egypt, Oman, and Turkey helping facilitate backchannel negotiations, though Iran denies direct talks. Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged these diplomatic efforts but did not clearly endorse them. Despite Israeli claims of major progress, including damaging Iran’s missile … Continue reading Israeli military wants several more weeks to fight Iran war, officials say

A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff in Puerto Leguízamo in the southern Amazon region, killing at least 66 of the 121 people on board, most of them soldiers. Dozens of injured survivors were rescued and transported to hospitals. Officials, including Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez, said the cause of the crash remains under investigation, though an attack has been ruled out. President Gustavo Petro called the घटना a horrific tragedy … Continue reading At least 66 killed after Colombian military plane crashes in southern Amazon

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, firing 948 drones in 24 hours while reinforcing front-line positions, signaling a new offensive. Daytime strikes killed civilians in multiple regions and damaged historic areas in Lviv, including a UNESCO-listed site. The attacks followed overnight bombardments across 11 regions that left at least five people dead. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to speed up air … Continue reading Russia fires 948 drones at Ukraine as new offensive begins

The Israeli military announced an expansion of its ground campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a prolonged operation. Israeli forces targeted bridges over the Litani River used by Hezbollah to move fighters, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and electricity networks. Lebanon condemned the strikes as violations of its sovereignty, while clashes continue in southern towns including Tyre, Taybeh, and Maroun al-Ras. Hezbollah has … Continue reading Israel to advance ground operations in Lebanon after striking key bridge

An attack on al-Daein Teaching Hospital in Darfur killed at least 64 people, including children and medical staff, according to World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The strike destroyed key departments, leaving the hospital nonfunctional and cutting off vital healthcare services. The incident is part of the ongoing Sudan conflict, which has caused widespread devastation and displacement. Over 2,000 people have now been killed … Continue reading WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children

An Iranian ballistic missile struck Arad, damaging apartment buildings and injuring over 115 people, though no deaths were reported. The attack exposed weaknesses in Israel’s air defenses, despite intercepting most incoming missiles during the ongoing conflict. Another strike near Dimona raised concerns due to its proximity to a sensitive nuclear site. Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the strikes as deliberate attacks on civilians, while … Continue reading Iranian missile strikes injure 115 in Israel, officials say

Iran warned it would strike power plants across the Middle East if Donald Trump follows through on threats to bomb Iranian electrical infrastructure. The escalation raises risks to electricity and water supplies in Gulf countries, where desalination plants depend on power stations. Iran has already launched missiles toward Dimona, while Israel began a new wave of strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran. The crisis, tied partly … Continue reading Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants

Several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue group were deliberately set on fire outside a synagogue in Golders Green, London, early Monday. Police are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and are searching for three masked suspects seen in security footage. Explosions, likely caused by gas canisters inside the ambulances, woke residents as firefighters responded to the blaze. Four of the organization’s … Continue reading Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in antisemitic attack

Iran launched widespread drone and missile attacks across the Gulf, striking Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and causing fires but no casualties. The attacks came in retaliation for an اسرائیلی strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and also targeted sites in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Severe damage to Ras Laffan and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy … Continue reading Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renews attacks on Tehran

A devastating factory fire in Daejeon killed 14 people and injured nearly 60, with all missing workers later accounted for. The blaze spread rapidly through the three-story building, forcing some workers to jump from windows to escape. Firefighters faced delays due to collapse risks and the presence of hazardous chemicals, including sodium, which complicated efforts to extinguish the fire. Many victims were found in a … Continue reading At least 14 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

An airstrike hit Iran’s main nuclear facility at Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, though officials reported no radiation leakage. Israel Katz warned that attacks by Israel and the U.S. would intensify, while missile debris also struck near Tel Aviv without causing casualties. Heavy strikes were reported in Tehran, and a separate drone attack in Baghdad killed an intelligence officer. Iran also attempted to strike a joint … Continue reading Iran says a strike hit a key nuclear facility as Mideast war enters week 4

An Iranian missile barrage struck areas around Jerusalem, with one impact reported just 350 meters from Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, though no injuries were reported at that site. Tensions were already high after Israel closed the compound during Eid al-Fitr—a rare move that drew widespread criticism and led to clashes between worshippers and police. Other missile impacts caused damage and minor injuries in … Continue reading Missile strikes near Temple Mount as Iran targets Jerusalem

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