A fuel tanker collided with another truck in Nigeria’s Niger state, causing an explosion that killed at least 52 people and burned over 50 cattle alive. Search and rescue operations were ongoing, and victims were given a mass burial. Niger state governor Mohammed Bago urged calm and reminded road users to follow traffic rules, CBS News has reported. Fatal truck accidents are common in Nigeria … Continue reading Dozens of people and cattle killed as fuel tanker collides with another truck in Nigeria

Israeli jets launched a major strike on Syria, killing at least 25 people, mainly targeting a military research center in Masyaf linked to Syria’s chemical and missile programs. Explosions were also reported in Damascus, Homs, and Tartus. Syrian state media reported 16 dead and 40 wounded. The strikes targeted pro-Iranian militias and a “scientific research facility” run by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. This attack was described … Continue reading Israeli strikes in Syria kill at least 25, war monitor says

The heads of MI6 and the CIA praised Ukraine’s surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region as a significant achievement that exposes Russian military vulnerabilities. The operation reclaimed 1,300 square kilometers and brought the war to ordinary Russians. They urged Western allies not to be intimidated by Russian threats of escalation, despite concerns about risks, including potential nuclear use. The intelligence chiefs also warned of deepening … Continue reading US and UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s ‘audacious’ Russia incursion and call for a Gaza cease-fire

Super Typhoon Yagi struck northern Vietnam, causing severe damage, including landslides, sinking boats, and ripping roofs off buildings, leaving 14 people dead before weakening into a tropical depression. Among the victims were a family of four killed in a landslide in Hoa Binh province. The storm, one of the most powerful in the region in a decade, also flooded parts of Hai Phong, damaged power … Continue reading Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing 14

Three Israelis were killed in a shooting at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. The gunman, identified as retired Jordanian soldier Maher al-Jazi, opened fire from a truck before being killed by Israeli forces. Jordan condemned the attack but called it an individual act. The Allenby crossing was temporarily closed, and Israel blamed the attack on its broader conflict with Iran … Continue reading Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

A Russian drone violated Romanian airspace during nighttime attacks on Ukraine, prompting Romania to deploy F-16s and issue alerts to residents. Drone fragments were found near Plauru, and Romania condemned the attacks as violations of international law. NATO also condemned the airspace violation, highlighting escalating tensions. In Latvia, a Russian drone entered from Belarus, crashed in eastern Latvia, and is under investigation, Euro News has … Continue reading Russian drones violate Romania and Latvia’s airspace in just 24 hours

Indonesian police foiled an ISIS-inspired plot to assassinate Pope Francis during his Asia Pacific tour. Seven suspects were arrested on September 2-3 after citizens tipped off authorities. Weapons, a drone, and ISIS leaflets were found during a raid. The suspects were angered by the Pope’s visit to a Jakarta mosque and his criticism of religious extremism. Threats were posted on social media, including plans to … Continue reading Terror plot to kill Pope Francis on visit to Indonesia uncovered as 7 suspects arrested

Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit China’s southern coast in a decade, made landfall in Hainan on Friday, causing widespread disruption. The storm, the largest in Asia this year and the world’s second-most powerful of 2024, has led to 400,000 evacuations, school closures, and flight cancellations across Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan, and Guangdong. With sustained winds of 150 mph, Yagi has been described … Continue reading Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi slams into China

A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in central Kenya killed 17 boys and seriously injured 14 others, officials reported. The blaze broke out around midnight, engulfing a dormitory while students slept. The victims were boys aged 9 to 13 in grades four to eight. Authorities are investigating the cause, with President William Ruto calling the incident “devastating” and vowing accountability, CBS News has reported. … Continue reading Fire tears through Kenya elementary school dorm, killing at least 17 students

An American citizen, Aysrnur Egzi Eygi, died during a protest in Beita, West Bank, reportedly after being shot in the head by Israeli troops, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The State Department confirmed her death but did not provide details. Eygi was protesting against settlement expansion when she was critically injured and later died at a hospital in Nablus. The Israeli military stated … Continue reading American killed in West Bank, State Department says

Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin city and its refugee camp in the West Bank after a major nine-day operation targeting militants. At least 36 Palestinians, including children, and one Israeli soldier were killed during intense battles involving ground forces and airstrikes. The operation, one of the largest in years, involved hundreds of troops, leading to severe damage and disruption in Jenin, where utilities were … Continue reading Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

The US has detected increased Russian military activity near key undersea cables, raising concerns that Russia may be planning sabotage operations against critical global communications infrastructure, according to US officials. Russia has bolstered a specialized military unit, GUGI, which operates surface ships, submarines, and naval drones to enhance its undersea sabotage capabilities. US officials are particularly worried about the heightened presence of Russian naval forces … Continue reading US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit

At least 12 people, mostly women and children, died when a migrant boat capsized off northern France, with nearly 70 people on board. Rescuers saved 53 individuals, several of whom are in critical condition. The boat sank near Cap Gris-Nez, with most migrants appearing to be from Eritrea. French authorities blamed smugglers and unsafe conditions, noting that few had life jackets. The incident highlights the … Continue reading At least 12 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks in the English Channel

More than 120 people were killed during an attempted mass breakout from Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, DRC, amid ongoing attacks on the country’s prisons. The incident occurred early Monday morning, involving gunfire and fires that destroyed several prison buildings. Most deaths resulted from suffocation, jostling, and gunfire. Over 12,000 inmates were held in the overcrowded facility, built for 1,500. The DRC government has launched … Continue reading At least 129 killed during mass prison break attempt in DR Congo

Two off-duty Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit were attacked by members of the Turkish Youth Union while on a port visit in Izmir, Turkey. The attackers forced a bag over one Marine’s head, and 15 people were arrested in connection with the incident. The Marines were evaluated at a local hospital but were unharmed and have returned to their ship, the USS Wasp, … Continue reading 2 Marines Attacked by Members of Anti-American Group During Port Call in Turkey

The IDF conducted an airstrike on a Hamas command room located within a former college in Gaza City, claiming Hamas used the site to plan attacks. The military stated that measures were taken to minimize civilian harm, including precision strikes and aerial surveillance. The IDF accused Hamas of violating international law by using civilian institutions as human shields, Times of Israel has reported. In recent … Continue reading IDF bombs Gaza City college it says housed Hamas command center

Two Russian ballistic missiles struck a military academy and a nearby hospital in Poltava, Ukraine, killing over 50 people and injuring more than 200 in one of the deadliest attacks since the war began, according to Ukrainian officials. The missiles hit the Poltava Military Institute of Communication, causing parts of the building to collapse. Rescue crews saved 25 people, and a search continues for those … Continue reading Russian missile strike kills 41, wounds 180 in Ukrainian city of Poltava

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, died in a helicopter crash in May caused by challenging climatic conditions, including dense fog, according to an Iranian military report. The crash occurred in a mountainous area of northwestern Iran, with no signs of sabotage found. Raisi, considered a protégé of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was seen as a potential future … Continue reading Helicopter crash that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi caused by weather, report finds

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale first spotted in Norway wearing a harness that sparked rumors of being a Russian “spy whale,” has been found dead in southern Norway’s Risavika Bay. The whale’s body was discovered floating by a father and son and was retrieved by crane for examination. Marine biologist Sebastian Strand, who monitored Hvaldimir for three years, expressed shock at the sudden death, noting no … Continue reading Beluga whale alleged to be Russian ‘spy’ found dead in Norway

Rescuers found no survivors after a helicopter carrying 22 people, mostly tourists, crashed in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula. The aircraft went missing on Saturday near the Vachkazhets volcano, and 17 bodies have been recovered so far. The crash site was discovered in a hilly area, with wreckage near where the helicopter disappeared from radar. Thick fog and harsh weather have hindered rescue efforts, which are set … Continue reading 17 bodies found after Russian tourist helicopter crash

Israel’s military recovered the bodies of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, in tunnels under Gaza, killed shortly before being found. The discovery has sparked protests and criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu for failing to secure a hostage deal. The victims were expected to be released under a prior agreement with Hamas, but delays allegedly contributed to their deaths. Families of hostages have been vocal … Continue reading Six hostages ‘brutally murdered’ in Gaza, including American

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks against Russia, targeting a major oil refinery in Moscow and other energy facilities, highlighting the vulnerability of strategic infrastructure deep inside Russia. Russia’s defense ministry reported intercepting over 150 drones across 15 regions, with some hitting key energy sites, including a Gazprom refinery and a power station in Tver. Videos showed explosions at the refinery, but officials … Continue reading Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery in Massive Drone Barrage

A Thai court sentenced Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a 30-year-old chef and member of a prominent Spanish acting family, to life in prison for the premeditated murder and dismemberment of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the holiday island of Koh Pha-ngan. Originally sentenced to death, Sancho’s term was reduced due to his cooperation during the trial. He must also pay over $125,000 in compensation to … Continue reading YouTube chef, son of Spanish actors, sentenced to life in Thai prison for grisly murder

The WHO has reached an agreement with Israel for temporary pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow polio vaccinations for 640,000 children after the first polio case in 25 years was confirmed. The campaign will begin on September 1 in central Gaza, with daily pauses from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for three days, extendable by one day if necessary. Similar pauses will follow in … Continue reading Israel agrees to brief pause in fighting so Palestinian children can receive polio vaccinations, U.N. says

For the first time, China has sent three icebreakers to the Arctic, according to ship-tracking data, while a U.S. icebreaker, the USCGC Healy, aborted its mission after an onboard fire. Despite China’s territory being 900 miles from the Arctic Circle, the nation has declared itself a “near-Arctic state” and has strengthened ties with Russia, raising concerns among other Arctic nations. In response, the U.S. Department … Continue reading China’s Icebreakers Challenge US Staying Power on Arctic Frontier