India and the Philippines conducted their first joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea, a move that drew criticism from China. The two-day drills, aimed at strengthening defense ties and promoting regional stability, were closely monitored by Chinese naval vessels. While no incidents occurred, the Philippines reported being shadowed by Chinese ships. Both nations share territorial disputes with China, which condemned the joint … Continue reading India and the Philippines stage joint naval drill in the disputed South China Sea

Storm Floris brought severe winds and heavy rain to northern Britain, disrupting travel, downing trees, and cutting power to over 22,000 properties. Scotland was hardest hit, with gusts reaching 90 mph, prompting an amber warning from the UK Met Office. Trains, ferries, and events like the Edinburgh Military Tattoo were canceled, the Associated Press has reported. Authorities urged residents to secure outdoor items and prepare … Continue reading Storm Floris batters Scotland with 90 mph winds

Aalborg Zoo in northern Denmark is asking the public to donate small pets—such as guinea pigs, rabbits, and chickens—as food for its predators. The zoo says the animals will be humanely euthanized by trained staff to promote natural feeding behaviors and animal welfare. The initiative aims to reduce waste and maintain professional care standards, the Associated Press has reported. The zoo also expressed interest in … Continue reading Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators

Violence flared in Syria overnight into Sunday at two key flashpoints, straining a fragile ceasefire. In the north, government-aligned forces clashed with Kurdish-led troops, while in the south, fighting broke out between government forces and Druze militias in Sweida province. The unrest challenges interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country following his ousting of Bashar Assad in December, NPR has reported. At least … Continue reading Fresh clashes break out in Syria as the interim government struggles to ease tensions

Tommy Robinson, a 42-year-old far-right activist whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested at Luton Airport after returning from Portugal. He was wanted in connection with an alleged assault at St Pancras station on July 28, where a man suffered serious injuries. Robinson reportedly left the UK shortly after the incident and was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The assault, partly filmed … Continue reading Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault at train station

Ukrainian authorities have arrested several officials, including a lawmaker and National Guard members, over a major corruption scheme involving inflated contracts for military drones and signal jamming systems. The arrests come shortly after Ukraine’s parliament restored the independence of its main anti-corruption agencies, following public backlash against President Zelenskyy’s attempt to bring them under his control. Zelenskyy later reversed course, and the move was welcomed … Continue reading Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered

A 27-year-old woman in New Zealand has been charged with child neglect after a 2-year-old girl was found inside a suitcase in a bus’s luggage compartment during a stop in Kaiwaka. The bus driver discovered the child after noticing the bag moving and alerted authorities. The toddler was hospitalized and found to be overheated but otherwise unharmed. The motive remains unclear, and further charges may … Continue reading Woman charged after toddler is found in suitcase in New Zealand bus’ luggage compartment

A Ukrainian drone strike overnight caused a major fire at an oil depot near Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, prompting flight suspensions and a large emergency response. Russia also reported drone strikes in other regions, including one in Voronezh that injured four. Russia claimed to have downed 93 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reported a wave of Russian drone and missile attacks that wounded several … Continue reading Ukrainian drone attack sets Russian oil depot on fire

At least 68 migrants, mostly Ethiopians, died after a boat carrying around 157 people sank in rough seas off Yemen’s southern coast near Abyan. Only 12 survivors have been found, with many still missing. The vessel was traveling a dangerous smuggling route commonly used by migrants from the Horn of Africa heading to Gulf states. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has called for stronger … Continue reading Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off Yemen

All five workers trapped in Chile’s El Teniente copper mine after a collapse caused by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake have been found dead, officials confirmed. The collapse, which occurred Thursday, also killed one miner instantly and injured nine others. Rescue teams located the trapped miners using GPS but were unable to reach them in time. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tremor and whether … Continue reading All five missing miners confirmed dead after Chile copper mine collapse

Indonesia has begun releasing inmates as part of President Prabowo Subianto’s sweeping clemency plan aimed at national unity. The initiative, approved by parliament, will eventually free up to 44,000 prisoners—mainly political detainees and vulnerable groups. On Friday, 1,178 inmates were released, including high-profile political figures Hasto Kristiyanto and Tom Lembong. The Rhisotope Project is seen as an effort to portray Subianto as pro-democracy amid past … Continue reading Indonesia begins releasing hundreds of prisoners under president’s clemency plan

A South African university has launched the Rhisotope Project, an anti-poaching initiative that injects rhino horns with harmless radioactive isotopes to make them detectable at airports and borders. Led by the University of the Witwatersrand in collaboration with nuclear experts and conservationists, the project aims to deter poaching by enabling authorities to track and intercept trafficked horns. Early trials confirmed the process is safe for rhinos … Continue reading Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching

More than three years into Russia’s invasion, Ukraine faces a record surge in drone and missile attacks, with civilians retreating nightly to shelters. In July alone, Russia launched over 6,200 drones and nearly 200 missiles—its most intense month of strikes—resulting in the highest civilian casualty toll in years. The Iranian-designed Shahed drones, rebranded as Gerans, have become central to Russia’s low-cost, high-volume assault strategy. These … Continue reading Russia launches 6,400 drones, missiles into Ukraine in record-breaking month

U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visited a controversial U.S.-backed aid site in Gaza amid growing criticism over the humanitarian crisis. The site, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is one of three in the enclave where hundreds of Palestinians have died trying to access food. Witkoff’s five-hour visit aimed to assess conditions and report back to President Trump, who recently acknowledged “real starvation” … Continue reading US envoy Witkoff visits Gaza aid distribution site as starvation crisis deepens

President Donald Trump has ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be positioned near Russia following threatening remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s security council, criticized Trump and warned that the U.S. was edging closer to war with Moscow. In response, Trump, who had already given Putin a 50-day deadline to end the war in Ukraine—later shortened to 10 … Continue reading USA orders nuke subs moved near Russia

A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 13 people, including a 6-year-old boy, and injured 132 others, with 14 children among the wounded. It was the highest number of child casualties in a single strike on the capital since the war began. More than 100 buildings were damaged, including homes, schools, and hospitals. Russia launched over 300 drones and … Continue reading Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13 people

Ukraine’s Security Service has arrested an air force major accused of spying for Russia by leaking the locations, flight schedules, and defense details of Western-supplied fighter jets, including U.S. F-16s and French Mirage 2000s. The officer allegedly aided Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian air bases and shared personal data on Ukrainian pilots. He was caught while gathering more intelligence and charged with treason, … Continue reading Ukraine arrests air force major suspected of spying for Russia

The 2025 South African tribal initiation season known as Ulwaluko, a traditional Xhosa rite of passage involving circumcision, has resulted in 39 deaths and dozens of mutilations, despite government efforts to reduce fatalities to zero. This is an improvement from the 93 deaths recorded the previous year, the Daily Mail has reported. The ritual, typically carried out on boys aged 16–26, is still plagued by illegal initiation schools, … Continue reading Mass circumcision ceremony leaves 39 boys dead and dozens more mutilated

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after eight children fell ill at a summer camp near Stathern in central England. All the children were hospitalized and later discharged. Police launched an investigation after being alerted by a third party, setting up a triage center and contacting parents. Authorities are continuing inquiries at the scene, calling the case “complex and sensitive,” … Continue reading 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at U.K. summer camp

A theme park ride at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, broke in half and crashed on July 31, injuring 23 people—three critically. The 360 Degrees ride malfunctioned mid-air when its central pole snapped, causing the platform and strapped-in riders to slam into the ground. Bystanders were also hit by debris. Emergency services responded quickly, and hospitals declared a mass casualty alert. Authorities have … Continue reading 23 Injured After Theme Park Ride Breaks in Half and Crashes to the Ground

At a UN conference in New York co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, the European Union, Arab League, and countries including the UK and Canada reaffirmed support for a two-state solution to end the war in Gaza. The event produced the “New York Declaration,” a phased plan urging global recognition of Palestine, Hamas’ disarmament, and Palestinian Authority governance with international oversight. The declaration condemned both … Continue reading EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm

Australia will require social media platforms, including YouTube, to ban users under 16 from creating accounts starting December 10. The move reverses YouTube’s earlier exemption and aims to protect children from online harm. Platforms that fail to enforce the age limit could face fines up to AU$50 million. Communications Minister Anika Wells defended the decision, citing research showing significant harm to children on YouTube. Kids … Continue reading Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance

Thailand has accused Cambodia of violating a recently agreed ceasefire, claiming Cambodian troops launched overnight attacks with gunfire and grenades along the border in Sisaket province. The truce, intended to end five days of deadly clashes that killed at least 43 people and displaced over 300,000, began Tuesday but remains fragile. While Cambodia denies breaking the agreement, Thailand says continued aggression threatens mutual trust. Despite … Continue reading Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating fragile ceasefire for a second time

The Klyuchevskoy volcano, the largest active volcano in the northern hemisphere, began erupting Wednesday on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, just hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts. Lava and ash explosions were observed on the volcano’s western slope, with ash plumes reaching up to 3 kilometers high. Scientists had predicted the eruption due to increasing lava buildup. The region, known for high … Continue reading Russia’s Klyuchevskoy Volcano Starts Erupting after Earthquake

A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami up to 4 meters (13 feet) high and damaging buildings, including a kindergarten. The quake, one of the strongest in decades, prompted evacuation warnings in Kamchatka and along much of Japan’s east coast. Tsunami alerts were also issued for parts of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Micronesia. Several people in Russia … Continue reading Powerful quake in Russia’s Far East causes tsunami, Japan and Hawaii order evacuations