India’s National Investigating Agency arrested Amir Rashid Ali from Indian-controlled Kashmir on suspicion of helping a suicide bomber carry out a deadly car explosion in New Delhi. The blast near the Red Fort on Monday killed 10 people and injured 32, with Umar Un Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor, identified as the suspected driver and suicide bomber. The attack followed the dismantling of a suspected militant … Continue reading India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10

Ecuadorian authorities captured Wilmer Chavarria, aka “Pipo,” one of the country’s most wanted drug traffickers, in Malaga, Spain, years after he faked his death and relocated there. Chavarria is believed to lead Los Lobos, a drug trafficking group of around 8,000 members linked to political assassinations and collaborations with Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel. He reportedly coordinated drug shipments, ordered killings, and ran extortion schemes … Continue reading Ecuadorian drug gang leader captured in Spain years after faking his death

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site, following Israeli and U.S. attacks on its facilities in June. He emphasized that all Iranian nuclear sites are under International Atomic Energy Agency monitoring and that Iran maintains its right to peaceful nuclear enrichment. Araghchi also reiterated that Iran’s message on nuclear negotiations with the U.S. and other … Continue reading Iran’s foreign minister says country no longer enriching uranium at any site

The UK Labour government announced plans to drastically cut refugee protections, ending automatic benefits and shortening asylum status from five years to 30 months. Refugees would face regular reviews and be forced to return home once deemed safe, with long-term residency delayed from five to 20 years. The reforms, modeled on Denmark’s strict system, aim to curb irregular migration and counter the rise of the … Continue reading U.K. plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees in overhaul of its asylum policies

The Pentagon conducted its 21st strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men, according to U.S. Southern Command. The U.S. military says the strikes target narcotics smuggling along known trafficking routes using fighter jets, drones, and gunships. This brings the total reported deaths from the campaign to 83, with officials claiming congressional approval is not required for the operations. Legal … Continue reading US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3

U.S. Marines guarding the American embassy in Port-au-Prince exchanged gunfire with suspected Haitian gang members on the evening of Nov. 13, though no Marines were injured. The Marine Corps said the attackers fired first, prompting Marines supporting embassy security operations to return fire. Officials released no details on what triggered the confrontation, how long it lasted, or whether any attackers were wounded or killed. The … Continue reading Marines got into a shootout with suspected gang members in Haiti

At least 120 people, including 100 police officers, were injured during large anti-government protests in Mexico City. Thousands marched to condemn rising violence and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security policies, following the recent assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo. Demonstrators clashed with police near the National Palace, leading to tear gas use and 20 arrests. Sheinbaum claimed the protests were funded by right-wing opponents, despite being … Continue reading Thousands protest against government in Mexico as clashes leave 120 injured

Pakistan arrested four members of an Afghan-linked cell in connection with a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured dozens. The attack was claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and was allegedly directed by Pakistan Taliban commander Saeed-ur-Rehman, operating from Afghanistan. The bomber, identified as Usman alias Qari from Nangarhar province, was guided into Pakistan via orders over … Continue reading Pakistan arrests 4 from an Afghan cell over deadly Islamabad bombing

A car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least eight people and injured 20, with the Indian government labeling it a “terror incident.” The blast occurred at a red light around 18:52 local time in a Hyundai i20 carrying three people, damaging nearby vehicles and prompting a high alert in Delhi and neighboring states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet condemned the attack as a … Continue reading Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says

Germany will not return to compulsory military service, with new legislation introducing a voluntary military service set to start in January, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said. The program aims to recruit 20,000 volunteers by 2026, offering €2,600 per month before tax, and will include mandatory physical assessments for all 18-year-old men. The Bundeswehr currently has around 182,000 soldiers but will need at least 260,000 by … Continue reading Germany to introduce voluntary military service

The U.S. State Department warned Americans in Japan to stay alert after at least 13 people have been killed by bear attacks so far in 2025, with Akita and Iwate most affected. Maruyama Park in Sapporo, near the U.S. Consulate, was closed for two weeks after bear sightings, and residential areas in Hokkaido and Akita have also reported bear activity. Japanese troops were deployed to … Continue reading State Department issues warning in Japan after bears kill 13 since April

Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, and top military officials condemned violent attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian villages in the West Bank, calling the actions “shocking” and a violation of Israeli values. Dozens of masked settlers set fire to vehicles and property in Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf and clashed with Israeli soldiers responding to the violence. Authorities arrested four Israelis and reported four Palestinians wounded, … Continue reading Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must end

Iran seized the Marshall Islands–flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, diverting it into Iranian territorial waters in the first such interdiction in months. The tanker, traveling from the UAE to Singapore, was intercepted by Iranian forces as a U.S. Navy surveillance drone monitored the incident, according to a U.S. official. Maritime security agencies, including the U.K.’s UKMTO, acknowledged the event … Continue reading Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says

A major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving Ukraine’s state-owned nuclear power company has erupted just as Russian attacks on energy infrastructure create rolling blackouts across the country. Investigators say the scheme involved about $100 million in kickbacks, uncovered through a 15-month probe and extensive wiretaps that led to multiple detentions. Media reports have implicated an associate of President Zelenskyy, prompting him to call for — … Continue reading Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and injuring at least 35, including a pregnant woman. Ukrainian officials said the barrage involved more than 430 drones and 18 missiles, causing fires and heavy damage to residential buildings. President Zelenskyy called it a deliberate strike on civilians, while Russia claimed it targeted military and energy facilities. Ukraine used U.S.-supplied … Continue reading Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

The U.S. military conducted another strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing four people, part of the broader “Operation Southern Spear” anti-drug campaign. Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed at least 21 vessels in international waters, though officials have provided little evidence linking them to drug smuggling. Experts and the U.N. human rights chief have raised concerns about potential violations of international … Continue reading U.S. conducts 20th strike on drug boat, killing 4 people in Caribbean Sea

The Pentagon has resumed sending conventional ground forces to Panama for jungle training for the first time in over two decades, reviving a three-week course once nicknamed the “Green Hell.” The program, run at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón, is small for now but expected to expand over the next year and is presented as a partnership to boost Panama’s regional security capacity rather than to … Continue reading Pentagon sends ground forces to train in Panama’s jungle for first time in decades

Turkish prosecutors have charged Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, with 142 offences, including bribery, embezzlement, money laundering, and running a criminal organization, carrying potential sentences totaling up to 2,430 years. The nearly 4,000-page indictment names 402 suspects and alleges İmamoğlu led a crime network “like an octopus.” Opposition leaders, including Özgür Özel, say the charges are politically motivated to prevent İmamoğlu from running in the … Continue reading Istanbul mayor charged with 142 offences that could total 2,000 years in jail

Chaos erupted at the COP30 climate conference on Tuesday as protesters forced their way toward the venue, clashing with U.N. security in one of the most serious disruptions in years. Demonstrators, waving yellow flags against Amazon oil drilling and carrying banners and a Palestinian flag, tried to breach barriers, prompting aggressive response from security, including physical confrontations. At least two security personnel were slightly injured, … Continue reading Protesters and UN security clash at climate summit in Brazil

Taiwan evacuated over 8,300 people ahead of Typhoon Fung-wong, which brought record rainfall and severe flooding to the island’s eastern coast. The storm caused neck-deep floods in Yilan and Hualien counties, injured 51 people, and inundated more than 1,000 homes in the town of Suao, where 648 mm (25 inches) of rain fell in a single day. Businesses and schools were closed in southern areas, … Continue reading Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Indian authorities are investigating whether Monday’s car blast outside Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed eight and injured at least 20, is linked to the recent arrest of seven men from Kashmir with arms and bomb-making materials. The suspects, including two doctors, were detained in Kashmir and neighboring states during raids uncovering pistols, assault rifles, and 2,900 kg of explosive materials. Police say the arrests revealed … Continue reading India probes link between Delhi car blast and earlier Kashmir arrests, sources say

All 20 personnel aboard a Turkish military C-130 cargo plane were killed when it crashed in Georgia’s Sighnaghi municipality near the Azerbaijani border on Tuesday. The plane, flying from Ganja, Azerbaijan to Turkey, had transported troops who had attended Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations marking the 2020 Karabakh conflict. Turkish and Georgian authorities are investigating the crash, with the flight data recorder recovered and wreckage spread … Continue reading Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 on board

Pakistan has launched an investigation into a suicide bombing outside Islamabad district court buildings that killed 12 people and injured 27. The attacker detonated near a police car after failing to enter the buildings, marking the first major blast in years in the capital. The Pakistan Taliban (TTP) initially claimed responsibility but later denied involvement, while Pakistani officials largely attribute the attack to TTP militants. … Continue reading Pakistan opens investigation into Islamabad terror attack

A newly built bridge at a hydropower station in southwest China collapsed Tuesday, sending concrete and steel into a river just months after opening. Officials reported no casualties, though cracks had been spotted the day before, prompting temporary traffic controls. The Hongqi Bridge, part of the G317 national highway in Sichuan Province, stood 625 meters above the gorge and was intended to improve connectivity to … Continue reading Major Chinese bridge collapses into river just months after opening to traffic

Israeli’s set fire to Palestinian farmland and a warehouse in a Bedouin village on Tuesday, injuring several Palestinians. The attack occurred amid a recent surge of violence in the West Bank during the olive harvest season. Security forces detained at least four suspects and used riot control measures to disperse the crowd, arresting several Israeli civilians. Palestinian reports claim masked men, including soldiers, participated in … Continue reading Israelis set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge