A gas pipeline explosion near Kuala Lumpur sent a massive fireball into the sky, injuring 145 people, including three children. The blaze, caused by a burst Petronas pipeline, burned for hours, damaging 190 houses and 148 cars. Dozens remain hospitalized with severe burns. Authorities are investigating the cause, and homes within 290 meters remain off-limits. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged financial aid and repairs, warning … Continue reading A fireball from a burst gas pipeline in Malaysia injures 145 people

A renewed investigation into a Jalisco cartel training ranch in Mexico has revealed insights into its operations and recruitment tactics. The cartel, led by Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, has grown into a violent force, using voluntary, targeted, and forced recruitment, often luring victims with fake job offers. It operates under a strict hierarchy and has expanded rapidly, surpassing the Sinaloa cartel in some regions. Its … Continue reading Investigation of ranch in northern Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel’s operations

A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland near Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, forcing evacuations as lava and smoke spread. The eruption created a 1.2 km fissure and followed multiple earthquakes. Protective barriers were breached, and a hot water pipe broke, signaling significant ground shifts. Most residents had already evacuated in 2023 due to ongoing volcanic threats. While activity eased by the afternoon, gas pollution … Continue reading Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption

China’s military launched joint drills near Taiwan, calling them a “stern warning” against pro-independence moves by President Lai Ching-te. The exercises, involving the army, navy, and rocket forces, simulated assaults and blockades. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and has escalated military pressure since Lai took office. The drills follow U.S. pledges to strengthen military ties in the region to counter China, CNBC has reported. … Continue reading China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president ‘parasite’

Five miners were killed and four injured in a coal mine accident in Asturias, Spain, after a machine malfunctioned on Monday. Two workers were unharmed. Emergency services responded with helicopters and ambulances, CNN has reported. Regional leader Adrián Barbón declared two days of mourning, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered condolences. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Five dead, four injured in Spanish coal mine accident

Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including a UN employee, were killed by Israeli forces on March 23 in Rafah while attempting to aid colleagues. Their bodies were later found in a mass grave. The Red Crescent says they were deliberately targeted, with one found with hands tied. Israel claims the vehicles moved suspiciously in a combat zone, The Guardian has reported. The UN and … Continue reading Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN

Israel plans to expand its ground operation in Gaza to occupy 25% of the enclave within weeks, aiming to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages. The move is displacing civilians and could lead to a broader reoccupation. Since the war resumed on March 17, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed, with Israel issuing new evacuation orders in Rafah, Axios has reported. Ceasefire negotiations remain stalled, … Continue reading Israel to reoccupy 25% of Gaza to press Hamas to release hostages

Three U.S. Army soldiers were found dead after their armored recovery vehicle sank in a Lithuanian peat bog during a training mission on March 25. A fourth soldier remains missing. The soldiers, from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, were deployed for Operation Atlantic Resolve and stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Recovery efforts took six days, involving U.S. and Lithuanian forces using helicopters, … Continue reading 3 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania; 1 still missing

A 30-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, killing at least 19 people and leaving 77 missing. It was the only tower in the city to fail, prompting an urgent investigation into potential design flaws, poor materials, or inspection failures. Authorities, including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, have questioned why this building alone collapsed. Experts are testing steel reinforcement … Continue reading Thailand probes earthquake toppling of Bangkok high-rise, official sees “something suspicious”

U.S. and Lithuanian troops are struggling to recover four missing American soldiers after their armored vehicle sank in a swamp during a training exercise in Lithuania. The M88 Hercules was found submerged in 15 feet of water, but efforts to extract it have been slow due to the marshy terrain. Cranes, pumps, and gravel have been brought in, and a U.S. Navy dive crew and … Continue reading US and Lithuanian forces struggle to drain swamp to recover 4 soldiers in submerged armored vehicle

Suspected U.S. airstrikes hit Yemen overnight, reportedly killing one person, as the U.S. military confirmed targeting a major Houthi-controlled site in Sanaa. The strikes, part of an intensified campaign under President Trump, have expanded beyond launch sites to include high-ranking personnel and urban areas. The Houthis, who have targeted over 100 merchant vessels since late 2023, now threaten Saudi Arabia and the UAE over U.S. … Continue reading New US strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen

Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut’s suburbs for the first time since a November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah, targeting a drone storage site after rockets were fired from southern Lebanon. Hezbollah denied responsibility and reaffirmed its commitment to the truce. No casualties were immediately reported, but 18 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon in the past week. The attack follows Israel’s … Continue reading Israel strikes a suburb of Lebanon’s capital for the first time since the ceasefire

Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure and 2028 presidential candidate. The rally, organized by the CHP, marked Turkey’s largest demonstrations in over a decade, drawing a repressive government response. Protests have spread nationwide, leading to mass arrests, with nearly 2,000 detained, including students, journalists, and Imamoglu’s lawyer. Authorities have also cracked down … Continue reading Hundreds of thousands join mass opposition protest in Istanbul

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage and killing at least 144 people, with the toll expected to rise. The quake, centered near Mandalay, led to building collapses, a burst dam, and infrastructure destruction in a country already facing civil war and humanitarian crises. In Thailand, six people died in Bangkok when a high-rise under construction collapsed. Rescue efforts continue amid … Continue reading 7.7 mag quake rocks Thailand, Myanmar

Six people died, and 39 others were rescued after a tourist submarine sank near Hurghada, Egypt, on Thursday. The vessel, carrying mostly Russian tourists, crashed about a kilometer from shore during a coral reef excursion. Among the survivors, 21 were hospitalized, including seven children. The submarine, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was designed for underwater tours at depths of 25 meters. Authorities are investigating the cause … Continue reading Submarine carrying Russian tourists sinks off Egyptian coast

The European Union is urging all households in its 27-nation bloc to prepare a three-day survival kit for potential war or natural disasters. EU crisis management commissioner Hadja Lahbib announced the proposal as part of a broader preparedness strategy, recommending essentials like bottled water, energy bars, and flashlights. The move follows growing concerns over a possible global conflict stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Several … Continue reading EU to order ALL citizens prep WW3 survival kits

A mass stabbing near Amsterdam’s Dam Square left at least five people wounded. The attack occurred around 3:30 PM local time on Sint Nicolaasstraat, causing panic among bystanders. Witnesses reported seeing an elderly woman stabbed, though police have not confirmed victim details. Emergency services, including ambulances and a trauma helicopter, responded, and the area was temporarily cordoned off. A suspect, described as a hooded man, … Continue reading Mass stabbing leaves multiple wounded in Amsterdam

Michigan grandparents Christy and Paul Akeo were arrested in Cancun, Mexico, on March 4 over disputed fraud charges linked to a luxury resort membership. The couple, who had challenged $117,000 in charges from The Palace Company, were detained upon arrival and remain in a maximum-security prison without bond. Their lawyer claims they are being “held hostage” as retaliation, with the company demanding $250,000 and a … Continue reading Tourists ‘held hostage’ in Mexican prison after disputing credit card charges

Four U.S. soldiers were reportedly found dead in Lithuania after disappearing during a training mission. A major search was launched after their tracked vehicle vanished around 4:45 PM yesterday. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the deaths but provided no further details. The soldiers, from the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division, were conducting scheduled tactical training at the General Silvestras Žukauskas training ground … Continue reading Four US soldiers found dead near Belarus border

Deadly wildfires continue to spread across South Korea, prompting authorities to designate three more counties as special disaster zones. At least four people have died, and hundreds have been forced to flee since the fires began Saturday, fueled by strong winds and dry weather. Acting President Han Duck-soo expanded disaster relief efforts, visiting affected areas and meeting displaced residents, Reuters has reported. The designation unlocks … Continue reading South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named

The UN has warned that South Sudan is on the verge of another civil war as violence escalates between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. Tensions have surged following attacks by the White Army, linked to Machar, and military reprisals, including aerial strikes on civilians, displacing over 63,000 people. Misinformation and ethnic tensions are further fueling the crisis. The 2018 … Continue reading South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war, UN warns

A Japanese court ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church following a government request, citing manipulative fundraising tactics that harmed followers. The move, spurred by the investigation into Shinzo Abe’s 2022 assassination, strips the church of its legal status and tax-exempt privileges. The church condemned the ruling as a violation of religious freedom and plans to appeal. The case revealed deep ties between the South … Continue reading A court orders the Unification Church in Japan dissolved

Turkish authorities arrested several journalists amid mass protests over the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan. Imamoglu’s detention on corruption charges, widely seen as politically motivated, sparked Turkey’s largest protests in over a decade. Police have detained over 1,100 people, clashing with demonstrators using tear gas and rubber bullets. Critics accuse the government of suppressing press freedom and democracy, … Continue reading Turkey detains journalists as protests grow over the jailing of key Erdogan rival

Israel has intensified its targeted killings of senior Hamas leaders, including de facto Prime Minister Ismail Barhoum, aiming to disrupt the group’s governance in Gaza. The strikes, following the end of a cease-fire, have killed multiple political and military figures, with Israel leveraging intelligence gathered during the truce. While former Israeli officials argue these attacks weaken Hamas by forcing leaders into hiding, critics question their … Continue reading IDF Killing Hamas Leaders in Quick Succession

Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier and Ben Gurion Airport, aiming to counter American airstrikes on Yemen. The U.S. campaign, now in its 10th day, targets Houthi leadership and military infrastructure in response to the group’s threats to maritime trade and Israel. The Houthis, who have attacked over 100 merchant vessels since late 2023, claim their strikes were meant … Continue reading Houthi rebels launch missiles at US aircraft carrier in blitz