The United States said it bombed Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran shot down an American drone, prompting Iran to claim it launched a retaliatory strike while Kuwait reported incoming fire. Although a ceasefire remains in place, repeated attacks between the two sides continue to threaten peace efforts. Officials from both countries are still negotiating, but uncertainty remains over how close they are to … Continue reading US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

A pirate-themed party boat sank in Akvaryum Bay, Türkiye, shortly after leaving Marmaris on Friday. The vessel, Big Boss Diamond, was carrying 148 people, including 20 children, when it began taking on water and started leaning to one side. Passengers were forced to jump into the sea and wait for rescue crews as nearby tourists captured the incident on video. Rescue teams safely brought all … Continue reading Pirate-themed party boat sinks, forcing passengers, including children, to jump into sea

Israeli forces seized the 12th-century Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon during their deepest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite an existing ceasefire. The castle, previously occupied by Israel from 1982 to 2000, is seen as a symbol of Israel’s long and costly involvement in Lebanon. Analysts say the site offers limited military value because Hezbollah mainly relies on drones rather than ground forces. … Continue reading Israel seizes Crusader castle in Lebanon

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on Saturday against a boat in the eastern Pacific accused of drug smuggling, killing three men. U.S. Southern Command described the vessel as involved in narco-trafficking and linked to a designated terrorist organization, though it provided no evidence. The strike is part of an ongoing campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. … Continue reading US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean 

Ukrainian drones targeted energy and industrial sites across several Russian regions in an intensified infrastructure strike campaign. Ukraine confirmed attacks on the Saratov oil refinery and the Lazarevo oil-pumping station in the Kirov region, while denying claims it struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russian officials also reported drone strikes in the Rostov, Voronezh, and Belgorod regions, where three civilians were injured. In Russian-controlled Crimea, … Continue reading Ukrainian drone attacks hit multiple Russian targets, including refinery

A powerful explosion at a building storing mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45 people and injured around 70 others on Sunday. The blast occurred in Kaungtup village near the Chinese border, an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). Rescue workers reported dozens of deaths, including children, while more than 100 nearby homes were damaged. The TNLA said gelignite explosives … Continue reading Blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar kills more than 45 people

More than 1,100 suspected Ebola cases are under investigation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths reported so far. Africa CDC director Jean Kaseya called for faster action and criticized Africa’s reliance on external funding to manage outbreaks. A $319 million regional response plan has been adopted by the health ministers of DR Congo, Uganda, and South … Continue reading Africa CDC Says Over 1,100 Suspected Ebola Cases In DR Congo And Uganda

A man stabbed and wounded three people at a train station in Winterthur, Switzerland, in what authorities called an “act of terror.” The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national, was arrested shortly after the attack, which occurred around 8:30 a.m. Police said he had previously been flagged for distributing Islamic State propaganda and had recently been briefly held in a psychiatric facility. Three Swiss men … Continue reading Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an ‘act of terror’

At least 16 students were killed when a fire broke out in a girls’ dormitory at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya. Authorities said 79 others were injured, and the cause of the overnight blaze has not yet been determined. Rescue teams, including police officers, searched the school and surrounding areas as some students may have fled in panic. The incident occurred about 120 … Continue reading At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm

Italian authorities have seized more than 200 million euros in assets linked to the drug trafficking network of late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. The confiscated assets include gold bars, large sums of cash, luxury watches, and about 20 high-end properties. Denaro, who died in prison in 2023, had been a fugitive for 30 years and was convicted of multiple murders, including involvement in deadly … Continue reading Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking

An Australian mother of four, Rayann El Houli, was held in custody after appearing in court charged with traveling to Syria and joining the Islamic State group. She was arrested in Melbourne months after returning to Australia with her children and another woman from Lebanon. Authorities say she is part of a broader series of recent returns of women and children from Syrian camps linked … Continue reading Australian woman held in custody on charges of traveling to Syria to join Islamic State

Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, while two others remain missing. The group became trapped on May 19 after heavy rain caused flash flooding that blocked the cave’s exit. Rescue divers have made difficult trips through narrow, flooded passages to bring the survivors food and supplies and continue searching for the missing. Rescuers … Continue reading 5 of 7 people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the military to expand control over Gaza to 70% of the territory, raising fears of a collapse of the October ceasefire. Israeli forces have gradually increased their presence beyond the original ceasefire lines, while armed militias backed by Israel have reportedly pressured Palestinians to leave areas near the border zones. Critics, including UN-linked observers and analysts, … Continue reading Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people and causing a fire that was later extinguished. Romanian officials said the drone entered their airspace during renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and condemned the incident as an irresponsible escalation. Radar tracked the drone to the city of Galati, where it crashed into a residential building. Romania scrambled two … Continue reading Romania condemns ‘irresponsible escalation’ after Russian drone hits apartment building

A train collided with a school minibus at a railway crossing in Buggenhout, northern Belgium, killing four people including two children. Five other children were injured and taken to hospital, but their conditions were reported as stable and not life-threatening. Authorities said the minibus was carrying seven pupils from a school for children with learning disabilities, along with a driver and supervisor. The impact was … Continue reading Four dead and two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium

About 90 drones fell during a Vivid Sydney light show over Darling Harbour, forcing the cancellation of a second performance. Organisers said the incident was caused by “unforeseen technical difficulties,” likely linked to changes in radio frequency conditions that disrupted the fleet’s positioning system. Most of the drones landed in the water while a few fell onto a boardwalk, but no injuries were reported due … Continue reading Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 83 drones plunge into Darling Harbour

North Korea said it conducted new weapons tests involving multiple systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile it plans to deploy with front-line units near the South Korean border. State media reported that leader Kim Jong Un supervised the tests, which also included ballistic missiles and advanced rocket artillery with upgraded targeting systems. South Korea confirmed detecting several projectiles fired into waters off its west coast … Continue reading North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

Dozens of people were killed in a wave of Israeli air and artillery strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon, which Lebanon’s health ministry said left at least 31 dead, including children. Israel said it struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets, marking one of the heaviest bombardments since a US-brokered ceasefire in April. The escalation followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pledge to intensify military operations … Continue reading Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

Rescuers in central Laos are searching for seven people trapped in a cave after flash flooding blocked the exit last week. The group had entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19 to search for gold when heavy rain caused dangerous conditions. One person escaped and alerted authorities, but the status of the remaining individuals is still unknown. Thai rescue teams have joined local … Continue reading Rescuers race to reach 7 trapped in a Laos cave after flash floods block exit

The US said it carried out new self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats suspected of laying mines, according to US Central Command. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed it had shot down a US drone and engaged other aircraft, while warning it reserves the right to retaliate for ceasefire violations. The strikes reportedly occurred near Bandar Abbas, a strategic port near the Strait … Continue reading US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats

According to reports, the United States is planning to reduce military assets assigned to NATO, including fighter jets, warships, and submarines, in the event of a European crisis. A Pentagon envoy reportedly told NATO officials that US fighter jet contributions would be cut by about one-third and that destroyers would be withdrawn from NATO force commitments. Submarines are also expected to be removed from the … Continue reading Secret NATO ultimatum sparks panic as US pulls jets, bombers and submarines from Europe

Cambodia has enacted a new conscription law requiring men aged 18 to 25 to serve two years in the military, with penalties for evasion of up to five years in prison. The law replaces a 2006 statute that was never enforced and includes provisions for voluntary service for women and exemptions for certain groups like monks and people with disabilities. It was signed into effect … Continue reading Cambodia’s new conscription law takes effect in wake of conflict with Thailand

Nineteen Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group are returning from Syrian detention camps, with flights arriving in Sydney and Melbourne. Australian officials said some may face criminal charges, warning that anyone involved in crimes will face prosecution. The government stressed it provided no assistance for the return and has long-standing security plans to monitor and manage returnees. Earlier this month, several … Continue reading 19 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State group set to return from Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying Israel would continue and escalate its campaign despite a recent ceasefire extension. Soon after his statement, Israeli forces launched attacks on Hezbollah-related sites in the Bekaa Valley and other areas. The escalation reportedly triggered people to flee Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, while Lebanon was marking Liberation Day. … Continue reading Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah

Russia has warned it will carry out a “series of systematic strikes” on defense-related facilities in Kyiv in response to a Ukrainian drone attack in the occupied Luhansk region that reportedly killed at least 18 people. Moscow said the attack on Starobilsk was “the last straw” and accused Ukraine of targeting civilians and committing terrorism. Russian officials said the planned strikes will focus on sites … Continue reading Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’