A passenger plane carrying 55 people overran the runway and ended up in shallow water at a beach near Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport during an emergency landing on Tuesday. The Starsky Aviation flight, bound for Gaalkacyo, experienced a technical problem about 15 minutes after takeoff. All 50 passengers and 5 crew members were safely evacuated, and no injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft … Continue reading Passenger plane in Somalia overshoots the runway into shallow seawater near the airport

Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 generators and medical supplies to Ukraine to aid civilians amid ongoing war and harsh winter conditions. The deliveries, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, supplements, and melatonin, arrived in Kyiv and Fastiv, cities heavily affected by the conflict. Melatonin was highlighted due to widespread sleep deprivation among Ukrainians. The Vatican emphasized that further shipments of food and medicine are planned, with distribution … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV sends generators, medical supplies to Ukraine

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, southern Thailand, on Wednesday, injuring at least three people. Authorities detained the shooter and freed all hostages, according to police officials. The incident occurred in Songkhla Province and prompted a swift law enforcement response. Gun violence is relatively common in Thailand, which experienced a 2022 attack by a former police officer that killed 36 … Continue reading Gunman takes hostages after firing shots at school in southern Thailand

Australian police defended their use of force during clashes with protesters in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, which followed a deadly antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. Video showed officers charging, punching, and dragging protesters, including Muslim men praying, while 27 people were arrested and 10 officers assaulted. NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon and other officials said officers acted with restraint under difficult circumstances, … Continue reading Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

A Hong Kong court found Kwok Yin-sang, father of wanted activist Anna Kwok, guilty of violating national security law by attempting to withdraw funds from her insurance policy. Anna Kwok, a Washington-based pro-democracy campaigner, is wanted by Hong Kong authorities for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, with a HK$1 million bounty on her arrest. Kwok Yin-sang and his son were charged under Article 23, marking … Continue reading Father of activist Anna Kwok convicted under Hong Kong national security law

A Russian drone strike destroyed a home in Bohodukhiv, northeastern Ukraine, killing a father and his three young children and seriously injuring their 35-week pregnant mother. Rescue workers pulled the mother from the rubble, but she sustained severe injuries, including burns, a traumatic brain injury, and hearing loss. The strike involved a Geran-2 drone, and local officials announced three days of mourning for the victims. … Continue reading Russian drone kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine

The U.S. Maritime Administration has advised U.S.-flagged ships to stay “as far as possible” from Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Tehran. Captains are instructed to refuse permission for Iranian forces to board, and if boarding occurs, crews should not forcibly resist, though this does not imply consent. The guidance recommends eastbound ships transit near the Omani side of the … Continue reading Pentagon urges ships to stay far from Strait of Hormuz

Mexican authorities announced Monday that five of the 10 workers who went missing from a Canadian-operated mine in Sinaloa have been identified among bodies found in clandestine graves last week. Vizsla Silver Corp., which operates the Concordia mine, confirmed families had recognized some of the deceased but is still awaiting official confirmation. Four suspects linked to the workers’ disappearances were arrested and led authorities to … Continue reading 5 missing workers from Canadian mining company found dead in Mexico

King Charles has intervened publicly in the latest Epstein-related revelations, saying Buckingham Palace is prepared to support police inquiries into allegations involving his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. A palace spokesman said the King has shown “profound concern” over the allegations, while stressing that the specific claims are for Andrew to address. Thames Valley Police confirmed it is assessing a complaint alleging misconduct in public office, following … Continue reading King ready to work with police over Andrew

Canadian airlines suspended flights to Cuba on Monday after the island warned it was running out of jet fuel amid U.S. efforts to block oil shipments from Venezuela. Air Canada said aviation fuel is expected to be unavailable at Cuban airports starting Tuesday, prompting it and smaller carriers WestJet and Air Transat to cancel flights. A notice to pilots said the fuel shortage could last … Continue reading Cuba warns airlines it will run out of jet fuel

British police are investigating claims that former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, sent confidential trade reports from a 2010 Southeast Asia tour to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed they received a report of suspected misconduct and potential breaches of the Official Secrets Act, following the release of over 3 million pages of U.S. Justice Department documents. Prince William’s office said he … Continue reading UK police assesses claims Prince Andrew sent sensitive trade reports to Epstein

Pro-democracy media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai, 78, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court for national security offences, marking the harshest sentence under the city’s controversial law to date. The court described Lai’s actions as “grave” and “premeditated,” while Lai, a prominent Beijing critic and founder of Apple Daily, has always denied the charges. Supporters gathered outside the … Continue reading Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years

Armed robbers staged a dramatic highway ambush in southern Italy on Monday, attacking an armored cash-transport vehicle between Brindisi and Lecce. Disguised in a car resembling a police vehicle, the gang blocked the truck at gunpoint, opened fire, and detonated an explosive to blow open its roof as shocked motorists looked on. Security forces quickly arrived, exchanged gunfire with the suspects, and forced them to … Continue reading Gunmen block highway, blow up armored cash truck in Italy

Israel’s security cabinet has approved new measures that expand Israeli control over the occupied West Bank, prompting strong condemnation from Palestinian leaders and regional actors. Palestinian authorities warned the move could legalize settlement expansion, undermine existing agreements, and effectively block the creation of a future Palestinian state, while Hamas called for increased resistance. Israeli media reported the rules would allow settlers to buy land more … Continue reading Israeli security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank

At least 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast, with only two survivors rescued, the UN migration agency said. The vessel overturned north of Zuwara after departing from Al-Zawiya late on Feb. 5, carrying migrants and refugees from several African countries. The International Organization for Migration said the two survivors, Nigerian women, lost … Continue reading 53 people dead or missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

Mexican authorities have discovered bodies and remains in Sinaloa during the search for 10 workers missing from a Canadian gold and silver mine. While the exact number of bodies was not disclosed, officials said one matched the characteristics of a missing worker. Four people believed to be linked to the disappearances were arrested, and authorities dismantled 10 cartel camps in the mountainous Concordia area near … Continue reading Bodies found in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing Canadian mine workers

Spain and Portugal are preparing for Storm Marta, just days after Storm Leonardo caused deadly floods and forced tens of thousands from their homes. Portuguese authorities mobilized over 26,500 rescuers and postponed Sunday’s presidential vote in three municipalities due to severe weather, while much of southern and northwestern Spain was placed on orange alert. Saturated ground from previous storms has increased the risk of flooding, … Continue reading Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of military aggression and of backing armed groups inside Ethiopian territory as tensions between the neighbors escalate. Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said Eritrean forces have occupied parts of Ethiopia’s border areas and called the incursions acts of “outright aggression.” He demanded that Eritrea withdraw its troops and end support for rebel groups, while saying Ethiopia remains open to dialogue if its … Continue reading Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

A drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in North Kordofan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, doctors said. The strike occurred near Er Rahad as families fled fighting, and wounded survivors were taken to hospitals already struggling with severe shortages. The attack came amid a surge in drone strikes, including one that destroyed a World Food … Continue reading RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan

Russian authorities have detained a man accused of shooting a senior military intelligence official in Moscow, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The suspect, Russian national Lyubomir Korba, was arrested in Dubai after fleeing Russia hours after the attack and was extradited with help from UAE authorities. He is accused of ambushing and shooting Deputy Military Intelligence Chief Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev in his … Continue reading Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai

Lindsey Vonn’s attempt to win the Olympic downhill at age 41 ended in a terrifying crash just seconds into her run, leaving her with a broken left leg. She was airlifted from the course and later underwent surgery in Italy, with doctors saying she is in stable condition. The fall likely ends the storied career of the four-time overall World Cup champion, who was competing … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn crashes at Olympics, has surgery on broken leg

Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, claiming the vessels were smuggling about 1 million liters of fuel, including diesel. The Revolutionary Guard’s navy transferred the tankers to Bushehr, and 15 crew members are in judicial custody, though their nationalities were not disclosed. The report did not identify the tankers’ flags, and Iran has previously detained vessels in the region … Continue reading Iran seizes 2 foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf, state media says

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to resume high-level military-to-military communications that were suspended in 2021, the U.S. European Command announced Thursday. The agreement was reached during trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. European Command emphasized that such dialogue promotes transparency, de-escalation, and global stability, coinciding with the expiration of the last U.S.-Russia … Continue reading U.S. and Russia agree to resume high-level military-to-military communication

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a top Russian military intelligence official, was hospitalized in Moscow on Friday after being shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant in a residential building. Russian authorities have opened a criminal case for attempted murder and launched a manhunt for the shooter, while Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the attack an “act of terrorism” and blamed Ukraine, though investigators have not … Continue reading Russian military intelligence official shot in Moscow

A gunman attacked a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad on Friday before detonating a suicide bomb, killing at least 31 people and wounding more than 170. The explosion occurred after guards confronted the attacker at the gates of the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah mosque. Witnesses described bloodied bodies inside the mosque and dozens more injured in the surrounding gardens. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the bomber … Continue reading Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi’ite mosque in Pakistan’s capital