Tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have escalated sharply, with Pakistan claiming to have killed up to 50 Indian soldiers in response to missile strikes and drone attacks in Kashmir. Both nations accuse each other of targeting civilians and using drones, missiles, and heavy artillery. Pakistan also claims to have downed multiple Indian fighter jets and drones, while India insists its attacks targeted terrorist camps … Continue reading Pakistan claims to have killed 50 Indian soldiers

Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz was the target of a knife-wielding man who attacked her bodyguards in broad daylight near Madrid’s Ateneo Theatre on May 8. Police tasered and arrested the suspect, who had threatened officers and himself before being subdued. Díaz was unharmed and informed later, the U.S. Sun has reported. The incident follows recent political violence in Spain, including the shooting of … Continue reading Spain’s deputy PM attacked by man with two knives

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and former head of the Vatican’s bishop office, has been elected pope—the first American in the Church’s 2,000-year history—taking the name Leo XIV. In his first address from St. Peter’s Basilica, the 69-year-old emphasized peace and missionary work. A former leader in the Augustinian order, Prevost was appointed to a key Vatican role by Pope Francis in 2023, giving … Continue reading Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

At least 33 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli airstrikes on a restaurant and market in Gaza City, according to medics and the Hamas-run health ministry. The strikes, which hit the crowded Thailandy restaurant and nearby al-Wahda Street marketplace, occurred amid a broader Israeli offensive that has killed at least 59 people since Tuesday night, including many sheltering in schools. Israel says it … Continue reading Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says

The USS Harry S. Truman has lost a third F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet during its current Middle East deployment, this time after a failed landing caused by arresting gear malfunction. Both aviators ejected safely and sustained minor injuries. The incident follows a previous jet loss just over a week ago during towing operations, and another friendly fire downing in December. The carrier also collided with a … Continue reading Another Fighter Jet Tumbles from Truman Carrier Deck into Red Sea

Thick black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaled that cardinals failed to elect a new pope in their first vote following Pope Francis’s death on April 21. The 133 cardinals, many appointed by Francis, are now locked in daily voting until one candidate receives a two-thirds majority. With no clear frontrunner and a wide range of ideological views, the conclave may take time. The … Continue reading Black smoke as Vatican conclave fails to elect new pope on first ballot

Pakistan’s Defence Minister warned that nuclear war with India could break out “at any time” amid escalating tensions following Indian airstrikes. Pakistan accused India of targeting civilians in what it called an “act of war,” while India claimed it struck terrorist sites linked to a deadly attack in Kashmir. Both nations have exchanged missile fire, with Pakistan vowing a retaliatory response, the U.S. Sun has … Continue reading ‘Nuclear war could break out at any time’ warns Pakistan in response to India’s airstrikes

India and Pakistan are facing their worst military confrontation since 2019 after India launched missile strikes on Pakistani territory, killing 31 people, including women and children. India said the strikes targeted terrorist camps linked to last month’s massacre of 26 Indian tourists in Kashmir, while Pakistan called the attack an act of war and claimed it shot down five Indian jets. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz … Continue reading India fires missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad calls it an ‘act of war’

A 47-year-old American tourist was severely injured after attempting to climb over a fence near the Colosseum in Rome on Friday. The man fell and was impaled by the sharp metal bars, causing him to scream in pain and lose consciousness. Emergency responders took 20 minutes to detach him and stabilize his injury, which was in his lower back. He was then rushed to a … Continue reading American tourist climbs over fence at Colosseum, impales himself on spike

Former President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would stop airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, claiming they had “capitulated” and agreed to stop attacking Red Sea shipping. Oman confirmed a ceasefire deal ensuring neither side would target the other, aiming to protect international maritime trade. The Houthis have not publicly responded. Since March, the U.S. has struck around 1,000 targets in Yemen, following repeated Houthi … Continue reading Trump says US to stop attacking Houthis in Yemen

Israel launched airstrikes Tuesday on Houthi targets in Yemen, including Sanaa’s international airport, in retaliation for a missile strike near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. The attacks killed at least three and injured dozens, and marked Israel’s second strike on Yemen in recent days. Meanwhile, former President Trump announced the U.S. would halt its own strikes after the Houthis agreed to stop targeting Red Sea shipping, … Continue reading Israel’s military says it has fully disabled Yemen’s main airport with strikes

Brazilian authorities foiled a plot to attack Lady Gaga’s record-breaking concert in Rio de Janeiro, where 2.5 million people gathered on Copacabana Beach. Luis da Silva, 44, who had recently been deported from the U.S., allegedly planned to livestream the attack and detonate explosives near the stage while performing a satanic ritual. He was arrested on illegal gun charges but later released on bail. Authorities … Continue reading Lady Gaga Bomb Suspect Was Deported From US Last Month

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, a 25-year-old Blackhawk pilot stationed at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras, was found dead on May 3 along the Chiquito River near Comayagua. Honduran police ruled out robbery and have identified suspects, with an investigation ongoing in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and Army. Parisano, a 2023 West Point graduate, was on leave at the time, CBS News … Continue reading U.S. Blackhawk pilot found dead on riverbank in Honduras

Tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have sharply escalated after India launched missile strikes on what it called “terrorist camps” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, in response to a deadly militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistan says the strikes hit civilian areas, killing eight, and retaliated by shooting down five Indian planes and launching its own strikes. Both sides deny targeting … Continue reading Pakistan official says two Indian jets shot down after India missile attack

A drone strike by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit a military airport in Port Sudan on Sunday, marking the first attack on the military-led government’s de facto capital. The strike caused limited damage and temporarily closed the airport. Sudan’s civil war, now in its second year, has killed an estimated 150,000 people and displaced 12 million, creating a massive humanitarian crisis. The RSF … Continue reading Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

British authorities are investigating two likely state-sponsored plots involving mostly Iranian nationals, with eight arrests made across the UK. Three suspects were detained under a national security law for alleged ties to a foreign power. One plot appears to involve a planned terror attack on a specific site, though details remain undisclosed. The UK has faced 20 Iran-backed plots since 2022, often targeting dissidents, journalists, … Continue reading U.K. probing possible link between two suspected state-sponsored Iranian plots

The Israeli military has begun calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand its operations in Gaza, aiming to defeat Hamas and secure the release of 59 remaining hostages. The renewed offensive, approved by Israel’s security cabinet, will target new areas and destroy Hamas infrastructure. Critics question Prime Minister Netanyahu’s goals, citing failed negotiations and the lack of a post-war plan. Aid agencies warn … Continue reading Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive

Thirteen miners in Peru were found dead after being kidnapped by a criminal gang trying to seize control of a gold mine owned by Poderosa in Pataz province. The miners had been sent to confront illegal miners but were taken hostage and later executed. The incident highlights a growing wave of violence and criminal activity targeting mining operations in Peru. Poderosa, which employs 8,000 people, … Continue reading Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, injuring at least eight people and marking a major escalation in regional tensions. The missile struck a grove near the airport’s access road despite Israeli attempts to intercept it. The airport briefly halted operations but reopened shortly after. Israeli leaders, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and former Defense Minister Benny Gantz, blamed Iran for … Continue reading Houthi rebels blitz Israel’s busiest airport with ballistic missile

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants in Saada, killing at least 68 and injuring 47. The U.S. military has not confirmed the strike but said it’s assessing the reports. The alleged attack comes amid continued U.S. operations against the Houthis and has sparked renewed scrutiny of “Operation Rough Rider” and the Pentagon’s lack of transparency about airstrikes, CNN … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim dozens killed in alleged US airstrike on prison holding African migrants

Amid rising tensions with India, authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have urged residents near the Line of Control to stockpile food and essentials for two months, following deadly cross-border violence. The move comes after India blamed Pakistan for a shooting in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, a charge Islamabad denies. Both nuclear-armed countries have exchanged gunfire for eight nights and taken retaliatory diplomatic actions, France … Continue reading Pakistani Kashmir orders residents to stockpile food as tensions with India escalate

Activists from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition say their ship The Conscience was hit by drones in international waters near Malta early Friday, with the group accusing Israel of the attack. The vessel, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, had planned to carry humanitarian aid and included climate activist Greta Thunberg among its supporters. A fire broke out on board, but all 16 people aboard were reported … Continue reading Activists say ship aiming to sail to Gaza was attacked by drones

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile and Argentina early Friday, prompting tsunami fears and the evacuation of thousands from Chile’s southern coast and Antarctic bases. No damage or casualties were reported. Authorities later lifted the tsunami warning, though they urged continued caution. The quake triggered over a dozen aftershocks and briefly disrupted daily life in coastal areas, including school closures and … Continue reading 7.4 magnitude quake off Chile’s far south briefly triggers tsunami alert

Israel launched airstrikes near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday, warning against Syrian military moves toward Druze villages in the south. The strikes followed deadly clashes near Damascus between pro-government forces and Druze fighters. Later Friday, intense Israeli airstrikes hit several areas of Damascus and central Syria. Syria condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty. The strikes came amid criticism from the Druze spiritual … Continue reading Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks

North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road bridge over the Tumen River, marking a major step in strengthening their growing alliance. The 1-kilometer bridge, expected to take 1.5 years to complete, aims to boost tourism, trade, and travel between the two nations. Ties have deepened significantly, with North Korea reportedly sending 15,000 troops and ammunition to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, in … Continue reading North Korea and Russia begin building their first road link