Yemen’s Houthis announced the killing of their Chief of Staff, Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, one of the group’s top military leaders, saying he died “while fulfilling his duties.” Israel claimed responsibility, with Defense Minister Israel Katz confirming al-Ghamari was targeted in an Israeli strike. The Houthis vowed retaliation, stating Israel will “receive its deterrent punishment” for its actions. The strike comes six days into a … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility

Four people were killed in Nairobi after security forces fired shots and teargas to disperse crowds at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga lay in state. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics who ran unsuccessfully for president five times and served as prime minister in 2008, died at 80 while receiving medical treatment in India. Chaos erupted when mourners breached a stadium gate, … Continue reading Four dead as Kenyan security forces fire on crowds mourning Raila Odinga

Japan has recorded a record seven deaths caused by bears this fiscal year, the environment ministry announced, surpassing the previous high of five in 2023–24. Experts attribute the rise to food shortages, such as acorns, worsened by climate change, which has also altered bear hibernation patterns. Most victims have been elderly, and more than 100 others have been injured by bites or claw attacks. Recent … Continue reading Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high

A Polish court is reviewing whether to extradite a Ukrainian man, Volodymyr Z., to Germany, where he is accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline attacks. Arrested near Warsaw on Sept. 30, the 46-year-old is alleged by German prosecutors to be a trained diver who helped place explosives on pipelines near Denmark’s Bornholm island. His lawyer denies any wrongdoing and plans to argue … Continue reading Poland considers extradition to Germany of suspect in Nord Stream pipeline attack

Taiwan has banned officials, students, and teachers from attending events in China marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s “retrocession” from Japan, accusing Beijing of twisting history to support its claims over the island. The handover in 1945 returned Taiwan from Japanese rule to the Republic of China (ROC), which Taipei sees as a restoration, while Beijing presents it as evidence that Taiwan rightfully belongs to … Continue reading Taiwan bars officials and students from China’s ‘retrocession’ events

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander overseeing U.S. military operations in Latin America, including lethal strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, is retiring from the Navy on Dec. 12, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday. Holsey, who became commander of U.S. Southern Command in November 2024 after serving as deputy commander, led a major military buildup in the region, with some 10,000 troops deployed … Continue reading Admiral overseeing operations in Caribbean Sea stepping down, Hegseth announces

A U.S. military drone strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Thursday left two to three survivors, according to a U.S. official. The large vessel was operating in international waters when it was hit, leaving it partially submerged. Search and rescue efforts were launched, though it remains unclear if any survivors were recovered or the extent of their injuries. The strike marks the … Continue reading US military drone strike on drug ‘submersible’ in Caribbean leaves survivors, official confirms

Venezuela is mobilizing troops and a massive civilian militia along its Caribbean coast as President Nicolás Maduro vows to resist what he calls U.S. aggression amid the largest American military buildup in the region since the 1980s. State media portrays the United States as a predatory power seeking to seize Venezuela’s oil, while propaganda footage shows citizens training and armed forces conducting drills. Despite the … Continue reading Venezuela Mobilizes Troops and Militias as U.S. Military Looms Offshore

Sweden will establish its first emergency grain stocks in the north, investing 575 million kronor ($60 million) to ensure food security in the event of a crisis or war. The reserves will be located in Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Västernorrland, and Jämtland, regions currently dependent on grain transported from the south. Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin emphasized that northern Sweden is strategically important for the military and … Continue reading Sweden to set up emergency grain reserves so it’s prepared for crisis

A fire broke out Tuesday at a garment factory and adjacent chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing at least 16 people and injuring others, with authorities warning the death toll could rise. The blaze began on the third floor of the four-story factory before spreading to the warehouse storing bleaching powder, plastic, and hydrogen peroxide. Fire officials said neither facility had approval or fire safety … Continue reading Garment factory fire kills 16 workers in Bangladesh

Ecuador has experienced multiple explosions targeting bridges, with authorities blaming the local gang Los Lobos and Colombian ex-FARC dissidents in retaliation for recent military operations against illegal miners. Transport Minister Roberto Luque described the attacks as “terrorism,” while Interior Minister John Reimberg said the blasts followed the destruction of illegal mining sites and the detention of ex-FARC members. No casualties have been reported from the … Continue reading Explosions hit Ecuador, local criminal gang and ex-FARC dissidents blamed

South Korea has issued a “code black” travel warning for parts of Cambodia, urging citizens to leave areas affected by employment scams and detention cases targeting Koreans. The ban covers border towns Poipet and Bavet, and the Bokor Mountain region, where a 22-year-old Korean student was allegedly tortured to death in August. Around 60 South Koreans remain detained after a crackdown on scam operations, with … Continue reading South Korea bans travel to parts of Cambodia amid deepening scam crisis that has left 80 missing

The United States denied that Hamas is violating the Gaza ceasefire, saying delays in returning the bodies of hostages were expected given difficult conditions. Trump advisers emphasized that all live hostages had been released in accordance with the agreement and outlined U.S. efforts with Israel to establish safe zones in Gaza for civilians fearing Hamas retribution. They acknowledged the complexity of demilitarizing the Strip but … Continue reading US denies Hamas violating deal, is aiming to set up safe zone for Gazans fleeing group

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire following some of the deadliest border clashes in years, which killed dozens and prompted evacuations. The truce, starting Wednesday at 6:00 pm Islamabad time, was claimed by both sides as requested by the other, with Pakistan emphasizing dialogue to resolve the dispute. The clashes erupted after the Taliban launched offensives along the southern Pakistani border, amid longstanding … Continue reading Afghanistan, Pakistan enter 48-hour truce after deadly border clashes

Hamas announced it has returned all the Israeli hostage remains it has been able to recover, but extensive efforts and special equipment are still needed to locate the rest. The Red Cross transferred two more coffins to Israel, where they are being sent to the National Centre for Forensic Medicine for identification. Under the Gaza peace plan, Hamas was to return 20 living hostages and … Continue reading Hamas says it has handed over all Israeli hostage remains it could recover

Doctors Without Borders announced it is permanently closing its emergency care center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, due to escalating gang violence, which now controls 90% of the city. The Turgeau facility, a key medical lifeline, had temporarily closed in March 2025 after armed men fired on evacuation vehicles, injuring some staff. Over 60% of the capital’s health facilities, including the main hospital, are now closed or … Continue reading Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti’s capital

Israel received the remains of two additional hostages on Wednesday, hours after the military said one previously returned body was not that of a hostage, heightening tensions amid the fragile ceasefire. The coffins, transferred by the Red Cross from Hamas, were sent to a forensic lab in Tel Aviv for identification, which has not yet been confirmed. Meanwhile, Gaza’s Health Ministry received 45 more Palestinian … Continue reading Israel receives remains of 2 more hostages

Sweden is preparing to fill its grain silos for the first time since the Cold War amid concerns over potential conflict with Russia. Following its 2024 NATO membership and the end of military non-alignment, the government plans to invest £45 million to build emergency grain reserves, particularly in northern regions vulnerable to isolation. Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin emphasized the strategic importance of northern Sweden … Continue reading Sweden to begin stockpiling food for first time since Cold War

A fire and explosion on a crude palm oil tanker at a shipyard on Indonesia’s Batam Island killed at least 10 people and injured 21 others on Wednesday. The blaze erupted in the ship’s gas tank while repair workers were still on board, followed by a powerful explosion that caused panic. Four of the injured are in critical condition, and relatives gathered at hospitals seeking … Continue reading Fire and explosion on oil tanker at Indonesian shipyard kills 10 and injures 21

At least 20 people were killed when a bus caught fire on a highway in Rajasthan, western India, while traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. Smoke was first noticed from the back of the bus, and despite the driver stopping and urging passengers to evacuate, the fire spread rapidly, trapping many inside. Police suspect an electrical short caused the blaze and that a jammed door prevented … Continue reading At least 20 dead in bus fire on highway in India after jammed door traps many passengers

Authorities in Indonesia have raised the alert to the highest level after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, sending ash about 10 km (6.2 miles) into the sky. No casualties or damage were immediately reported, but residents and tourists on Flores Island have been warned to stay clear and prepare for potential evacuation. The volcano erupted twice early Wednesday, with authorities advising people to remain at least … Continue reading Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, sends volcanic ash into the sky

Finland and Sweden announced plans to buy more U.S. weapons to support Ukraine, amid concerns that Western military aid has dropped sharply in recent months. The purchases fall under NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a program coordinating regular deliveries of arms and ammunition to Kyiv, with about $2 billion already allocated. Finland will also provide its own separate military equipment, while Sweden encouraged other … Continue reading NATO’s newest members offer to buy more US arms for Ukraine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope for a peaceful next phase in the Israel-Hamas deal, emphasizing that Hamas must disarm and demilitarize, or “all hell breaks loose,” echoing President Trump’s warning. The agreement, brokered by the Trump administration, secured the release of all 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas has begun returning the remains of deceased hostages. … Continue reading Netanyahu says Hamas must disarm or “all hell breaks loose”

Madagascar’s military has taken control of the country following the parliament’s vote to impeach President Andry Rajoelina amid weeks of youth-led antigovernment protests. Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the military would govern alongside a transitional committee for up to two years, suspend key institutions, and organize a referendum and elections to establish a new government. Rajoelina, who fled the country after an elite military unit … Continue reading Madagascar military says it seizes power, suspends institutions

The U.S. government has seized nearly $15 billion in bitcoin and charged Chen Zhu, a U.K.-Cambodian businessman and Prince Holding Group chairman, with wire fraud and money laundering in what the Justice Department calls its largest-ever forfeiture. Prosecutors allege Chen and co-conspirators forced people to work in Cambodian cyber scam centers, running “pig butchering” investment scams that defrauded billions, with proceeds spent on yachts, jets, … Continue reading U.S. charges Cambodian tycoon in massive alleged cryptocurrency scam