Protests in Pakistan following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran left at least 22 people dead and over 120 injured, as demonstrators tried to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi and attacked U.N. and government offices in northern regions. In Karachi, six people initially died, with the death toll later rising to 10, and some victims were in critical condition. In Gilgit-Baltistan, 12 people … Continue reading At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate

Lebanon’s Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing rockets at northern Israel for the first time since the November 2024 ceasefire. The group said the attack was revenge for the killing of Ali Khamenei during the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign on Iran. Hezbollah said it targeted a missile defense site south of Haifa, while the Israel Defense Forces reported that one rocket was intercepted and others landed in … Continue reading Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel

United States Central Command said three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded during ongoing combat operations against Iran, with others sustaining minor injuries. The casualties followed Iranian retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases after the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign known as Operation Epic Fury began Saturday. CENTCOM denied online claims that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hit the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, saying … Continue reading 3 US troops killed, 5 seriously wounded in actions against Iran

Israel and the United States launched a large-scale joint military campaign against Iran on Saturday called Operation Epic Fury, reportedly killing senior leaders including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Donald Trump warned that any severe Iranian retaliation would be met with unprecedented force. Officials said Israel is targeting Iranian leadership, while the U.S. is striking military facilities and ballistic missile sites deemed an imminent threat, with the … Continue reading Israel expands offensive with new wave of coordinated strikes in Iran

Sources in Israel and Britain said Iran launched two missiles toward Cyprus on Sunday, marking what would be the first direct attack by the Islamic Republic against a European Union member state. Israeli officials said the missiles fell into the sea after being fired toward the island, where United Kingdom maintains strategic military bases. At RAF Akrotiri, Britain stations F-35 fighter jets, refueling aircraft, thousands … Continue reading Iran attacks a European nation for the first time

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died, according to Iranian state media, which said he was killed as a “martyr.” The reports were published by IRNA and Fars News Agency on Sunday. Earlier, Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Khamenei was dead following extensive strikes by United States and Israel on Iran. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted leadership sites and killed senior officials, including … Continue reading Iranian state media confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

A tram derailed and crashed into a building Friday along Vittorio Veneto avenue in central Milan, killing one person and injuring more than two dozen others. The No. 9 tram was reportedly traveling at high speed when it unexpectedly swerved at a switch track used by another line and nearly tipped over before slamming to a stop. Emergency crews, including ambulances and firefighters, rushed to … Continue reading Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing one person

Sweden’s military intercepted a suspected Russian drone in the Öresund strait while France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, was docked in Malmö for NATO exercises. A Swedish naval vessel detected the drone during patrol and took countermeasures, after which contact with it was lost. French officials said the drone was spotted more than 10 kilometers from the carrier and posed no impact to … Continue reading Sweden intercepts suspected Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier

Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine overnight, targeting energy facilities, railway infrastructure and residential areas, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said air defenses shot down most of the projectiles, but several missiles and dozens of drones struck 32 sites across eight regions. Gas facilities in Poltava and power substations in Kyiv and Dnipro were hit, while railway infrastructure in frontline regions … Continue reading Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, injuring at least 26

The United States has authorized non-essential government staff and their families to leave Israel and urged U.S. citizens to consider departing while commercial flights remain available, amid rising fears of a potential American strike on Iran. The warning followed inconclusive nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, as President Donald Trump positioned two carrier strike groups in the region. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged … Continue reading US urges its citizens to leave Israel immediately amid strike threat to Iran

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border airstrikes overnight, sharply escalating tensions, with Pakistan’s defense minister declaring the situation an “open war.” Afghanistan said its attack on Pakistani military targets was retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes in Afghan border areas, while Pakistan responded with strikes in Kabul and other provinces. Relations have been strained for months, with prior border clashes and failed peace talks despite a Qatari-mediated … Continue reading Pakistan defense minister says country in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after strikes

Cuba’s military killed four Cuban Americans aboard a U.S.-registered boat that entered Cuban waters Wednesday, calling it a “foiled armed infiltration” aimed at terrorist activities. The Interior Ministry said the vessel carried 10 armed individuals with rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, and bulletproof gear, and that a firefight injured a Cuban border guard and six people on the boat. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel vowed to defend … Continue reading 10 Cubans on U.S. boat intended to carry out an ‘armed infiltration,’ Havana says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered increased security at key energy infrastructure sites, accusing Ukraine of attempting to disrupt Hungary’s energy system. In a video statement, Orban alleged Kyiv was using an “oil blockade” and preparing further actions, though he provided no evidence. Budapest recently claimed Ukraine was deliberately restricting Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, an accusation Ukrainian officials denied, saying the … Continue reading Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot

A mud volcano erupted in San Juan de Urabá in Colombia’s Antioquia department, prompting authorities to order precautionary evacuations near homes and a municipal water treatment plant. No injuries have been reported, though the road to the Siete Vueltas district was damaged. Emergency teams are assessing the site after videos showed flames and thick smoke rising from the eruption. Mud volcanoes release mixtures of mud, … Continue reading Mud volcano erupts near homes in Colombia

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities say they have launched large-scale attacks on Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line in response to recent Pakistani air strikes in Nangarhar and Paktia. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the assaults targeted Pakistani installations after what he described as repeated provocations. An Afghan military source claimed 10 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 outposts seized, while Pakistan said its forces mounted … Continue reading Afghanistan launches attacks against Pakistan, draws ‘immediate response’

A Kenyan recruitment agency founder has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly sending young men to fight for the Russian army. Festus Omwamba, head of Global Face Human Resources, is accused of deceiving at least 22 youths with promises of jobs abroad, only for them to end up in Russia and, in some cases, on the frontlines in Ukraine. Authorities say more than 1,000 … Continue reading Kenyan man accused of tricking and trafficking hundreds of Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine

A Hong Kong appellate court has overturned fraud convictions against pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, though he will remain in prison due to a separate 20-year sentence under the Beijing-imposed national security law. Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, had previously been sentenced to five years and nine months for fraud, but judges ruled prosecutors failed to prove deception beyond reasonable doubt. His overall … Continue reading Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist

Authorities in Chiang Mai are investigating the deaths of 72 tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai, a popular tourist attraction where visitors interact with the animals. Tests found the tigers were infected with canine distemper virus, a highly contagious disease that can affect big cats, though officials are still examining how the outbreak began. The park, which houses more than 240 tigers across two facilities, has been … Continue reading Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

An explosion beside a police patrol car in Moscow killed one officer and wounded two others early Tuesday, Russia’s interior ministry said. The blast occurred just after midnight near Savyolovsky railway station when a man approached the vehicle and detonated an explosive device, dying at the scene. Authorities initially reported the suspect had fled but later confirmed he was found dead after reviewing surveillance footage. Investigative Committee of Russia has opened … Continue reading Explosion in Moscow kills Russian police officer after attacker detonates device

Australian police have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was taken from his Sydney home in February in what investigators believe was a case of mistaken identity. His remains were found Tuesday near a golf club on the city’s northwestern outskirts after an extensive search. Detectives say Baghsarian had no criminal ties and are “million percent confident” the kidnappers targeted … Continue reading Australian police arrest two over alleged kidnapping, murder of grandfather

Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, on suspicion of abetting terrorist activities, escalating tensions between the Kremlin and the messaging platform. State media said the case was launched based on materials from Russia’s federal security service, which claims Telegram has been used in alleged Ukrainian-linked plots and refuses to cooperate with authorities. Durov, who lives abroad and also founded VK, condemned the move … Continue reading Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Files related to Prince Andrew’s role as a UK trade envoy are set to be published after the Government agreed to MPs’ demands, though some documents will be withheld until police investigations conclude. Andrew, who served as a trade representative from 2001 to 2011, faces allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein and was recently arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office before being released under … Continue reading UK govt agrees to publish ‘Andrew files’

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan after clashes linked to Sudan’s civil war killed several Chadian soldiers and civilians. The government said the closure aims to prevent the conflict from spilling over, protect citizens and refugees, and maintain territorial stability, though humanitarian exceptions may be allowed. Fighting between Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and government-aligned militias recently killed five Chadian soldiers and three civilians in the border … Continue reading Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills soldiers

Australia has launched a government-backed Royal Commission into antisemitism following the December 2025 mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. The inquiry, led by retired judge Virginia Bell, will examine the attack, broader antisemitism, and social cohesion in the country, with a report expected by December 2026. Security arrangements at the event and the performance of intelligence and law enforcement agencies will be … Continue reading Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting

Civil servants have alleged that Prince Andrew charged massage services and other lavish expenses to taxpayers while serving as the U.K.’s trade envoy in the early 2000s. One former official told the BBC he objected to paying for the massages but was overruled by senior staff, claiming spending was poorly scrutinized and routinely approved. Another source described excessive costs for flights, hotels and entourage accommodations, saying oversight was minimal. … Continue reading Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy