At least 87 people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, with health officials warning of active community transmission. Authorities reported 336 suspected cases and 13 confirmed infections, with the outbreak spreading across the Mongwalu, Rwampara, and Bunia health zones. Health workers are intensifying screening and contact tracing, but ongoing insecurity caused by militant violence is hampering containment efforts. Officials … Continue reading Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87

At least four people were killed and several others wounded in one of the largest reported Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the war began. Russian authorities said they destroyed 556 drones, though some struck Moscow and nearby regions, damaging buildings and disrupting airports. The strikes reportedly targeted military and industrial sites, including a missile factory, electronics facilities, and oil infrastructure, raising concerns about weaknesses … Continue reading Moscow rocked by blistering drone strikes leaving 4 dead

A drone strike caused a fire near the UAE’s only nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities described as an unprovoked terrorist attack. No injuries or radiation leaks were reported, and no group or country was officially blamed. The incident heightened fears of renewed conflict as tensions remain high between the United States and Iran, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald … Continue reading Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A large nighttime explosion and fireball in Beit Shemesh alarmed residents, many of whom feared a renewed attack due to the city’s recent experience with Iranian missile strikes. The state-owned Tomer defense company later confirmed the blast was a planned rocket-related test, though locals said they had received no warning. Reports said the explosion involved rocket propellant testing and appeared especially dramatic because of weather … Continue reading Huge Fireball Near Jerusalem After ‘Pre-Planned’ Explosion At Israeli Defense Facility

Russia launched a third consecutive day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing at least nine people in Kyiv after a nine-story apartment building collapsed. Among the victims was a 12-year-old girl, while dozens more were injured and around 20 people were reported missing. Ukrainian officials said more than 1,560 drones and multiple ballistic and cruise missiles had struck cities across the country … Continue reading Russian drone and missile barrage destroys apartments in Kyiv, killing 9

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over his alleged role in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, reportedly escaped from the heavily guarded Senate building after hiding there for days to avoid arrest. The situation escalated after supporters gathered outside the Senate and gunfire broke out between Senate security and government investigators, though no clear details … Continue reading Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees senate after days holed up in building

Two serious maritime incidents near the Strait of Hormuz heightened tensions in the Middle East after a ship anchored near the United Arab Emirates was reportedly seized and taken toward Iran, while another cargo vessel near Oman sank following an attack. Officials have not confirmed who was responsible, though Iranian leaders recently reiterated claims of control over the strategic waterway and defended the seizure of … Continue reading Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba on Thursday in a rare high-level meeting between U.S. and Cuban officials amid worsening tensions between the two countries. The visit came as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages, widespread blackouts, and economic hardship that Cuban officials blame on President Donald Trump’s tightened sanctions and fuel blockade. Cuban leaders said the talks aimed to improve political dialogue and insisted the … Continue reading CIA Director Visits Cuba As Communist Island Runs Out Of Oil

During President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, a tense standoff reportedly broke out between U.S. Secret Service agents and Chinese officials at the Temple of Heaven. Chinese security denied entry to an armed Secret Service agent accompanying the press pool, causing delays and heated negotiations that lasted nearly 30 minutes. Reporters were briefly held in side rooms while both sides argued before eventually reaching … Continue reading Trump’s Secret Service engaged in ‘intense standoff’ with Chinese officials over gun

Russia test-fired its new nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile as part of a broader modernization of its nuclear forces, with President Vladimir Putin calling it the world’s most powerful missile. Putin said the missile, designed to replace the aging Soviet-era Voyevoda system, will enter combat service by the end of the year and is capable of carrying multiple warheads over extremely long distances. The launch … Continue reading Putin says Russia test launches “most powerful missile in the world”

Russian forces resumed large-scale attacks across Ukraine after a U.S.-mediated three-day ceasefire expired, killing at least six people in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine said Russia launched more than 200 drones overnight, striking civilian infrastructure including apartment buildings, energy facilities, and a kindergarten. In Kryvyi Rih, a drone attack killed two people and seriously injured a nine-month-old child, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to condemn the strikes … Continue reading Russian attacks kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Kuwait accused Iran of sending six armed Revolutionary Guard members to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, home to a major China-backed port project, in a failed attack earlier this month. Kuwaiti forces detained four suspects, including Iranian military officers, while two escaped, and one Kuwaiti officer was injured. The accusation came ahead of a U.S.-China summit and highlighted continued regional tensions despite a fragile ceasefire with Iran. … Continue reading Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team in failed island attack

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, which sank off the coast of Spain in December 2024, was reportedly carrying components for two nuclear reactors allegedly destined for North Korea. The ship’s sinking remains mysterious, with investigators suggesting explosions or a possible torpedo attack may have breached the hull. Before the incident, the vessel was escorted by Russian military ships and had listed Vladivostok as its … Continue reading Russian ship ‘carrying nuclear reactors to NKorea’ sinks off Spain

Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out secret airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for Iranian missile and drone attacks during the wider Middle East conflict. The strikes marked the first known direct Saudi military action on Iranian soil and signaled a more assertive stance by Riyadh against Tehran. After the attacks, Saudi Arabia and Iran engaged in intensive diplomacy and reached an informal agreement … Continue reading Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened

The Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group has withdrawn from several key positions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s South Kivu province, marking the first major battlefield shift in months. Congolese military officials said the retreat followed pressure from the national army and diplomatic efforts led by the United States. Rebels pulled back from areas near the city of Uvira toward positions closer to Bukavu, while … Continue reading Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure

A new surge of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee neighborhoods in the capital, Port-au-Prince, with many taking shelter along roads near the main airport. Residents described armed gangs burning homes and spreading fear as criminal groups continue to control more than 90% of the city following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Doctors Without Borders evacuated a hospital … Continue reading New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people

A report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights found that state actors in Mexico are involved in disappearances at an “alarming” rate, often working in collusion with organized crime groups. More than 130,000 people have gone missing in Mexico, mostly during the last two decades of violence linked to the country’s war on drug cartels. The report says disappearances are carried out both directly … Continue reading Disappearances in Mexico involving state at ‘alarming’ rate, says report

Iran executed 29-year-old graduate student Erfan Shakourzadeh on espionage charges, accusing him of collaborating with the CIA and Israel’s Mossad during a period of heightened tensions with the United States and Israel. Rights groups said the elite aerospace engineering student from Tehran’s Iran University of Science and Technology was tortured, held in solitary confinement, and forced to give false confessions before his execution. In messages … Continue reading Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA and Israel’s intel agency

Israel’s Knesset passed a bipartisan law to create a special military tribunal for roughly 300 Palestinian attackers captured during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led invasion, with the vote passing 93-0. The tribunal would prosecute suspects for crimes including genocide, terrorism, harming Israeli sovereignty, and assisting an enemy during wartime, with genocide convictions carrying the possibility of the death penalty. Supporters described the legislation as a … Continue reading Knesset passes law establishing military tribunal to try October 7 perpetrators

A report from The Wall Street Journal claims that Israel secretly established a military base in Iraq’s Anbar desert before its conflict with Iran, intended to support air operations and potential rescue missions. The base allegedly hosted special forces and search-and-rescue units, and was meant to assist if Israeli aircraft were downed inside Iran. It was reportedly discovered after a local shepherd noticed unusual military … Continue reading Report: shepherd uncovers alleged secret Israeli base in Iraqi desert

North Korea has revised its constitution to mandate an automatic nuclear missile strike if leader Kim Jong Un is killed or its nuclear command system is threatened. The change was reportedly made after the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iranian leaders, which North Korea viewed as a warning about “decapitation” attacks. Experts say the revision strengthens and formalizes an existing policy by placing it directly into … Continue reading North Korean constitution now requires nuclear missile strike if Kim Jong Un is killed by foreign power

Indonesian police arrested more than 300 foreign nationals in Jakarta during a major raid on an alleged online gambling operation linked to over 70 betting websites. Most of those detained were from Vietnam and China, while others came from several Southeast Asian countries, and many were accused of overstaying visitor visas. Authorities said the group operated in an organized structure with roles such as customer … Continue reading Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

At least 21 police officers were killed in northwestern Pakistan after a suicide car bombing and armed assault targeted a police post in Bannu district near the Afghan border. The attack was claimed by the militant alliance Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, which reportedly used an explosives-filled vehicle, gunmen, and drones during the assault. The powerful explosion destroyed much of the checkpoint, leaving rubble, burned vehicles, and widespread … Continue reading Car bomb attack and ambush in northwest Pakistan kill at least 21 police

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they would attack US bases and ships in the Middle East if Iranian tankers are targeted again, following recent clashes in the Gulf of Oman. The threat came after US forces struck two Iranian tankers that Washington said violated its blockade, while Iran claimed its navy retaliated. Tensions also rose near Qatar after a cargo ship caught fire from an unknown … Continue reading Iran threatens US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

Rescuers on Indonesia’s Halmahera island recovered the bodies of two Singaporean hikers who were trapped after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday. The men, aged 30 and 27, were found near the body of an Indonesian female hiker close to the volcano’s crater. Rescue efforts were slowed by thick volcanic debris, dangerous terrain, and ongoing eruptions that continued to release ash and hot material. The three … Continue reading Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers