Police in Nigeria are on high alert and may seek military assistance after protests turned violent in several cities, resulting in at least three deaths, according to the inspector general of police. Amnesty International’s Nigeria director, Isa Sanusi, reported a higher death toll of 14, based on independent verification from witnesses, victims’ families, and lawyers. While major cities like Abuja and Kano saw clashes and … Continue reading Nigerian police may seek army help after violent protests

A 49-year-old American woman, Lalita Kayi Kumar, was found chained to a tree in a forest near Sonurli village, Goa, after being held there for 40 days. Discovered by a shepherd who heard her cries, Kumar was too weak to unchain herself and had sustained multiple injuries. She alleged in a written note that her ex-husband had abandoned her to die, leaving her without food … Continue reading American woman found in Indian forest had been chained to tree for 40 days

The suspect in the Southport attack has been identified as 17-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana after a judge at Liverpool Crown Court lifted reporting restrictions. Photos of the suspect from when he was younger and court sketches have also been released. In response to the attack and other violent incidents across the country, Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with police chiefs to discuss strategies to address … Continue reading Suspect in Southport stabbings named as PM announces new ‘capability’ to curb riots

The United States and Russia completed their largest post-Soviet prisoner swap, freeing two dozen individuals, including journalist Evan Gershkovich, American Paul Whelan, and dissidents like Vladimir Kara-Murza. Gershkovich, Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who holds dual U.S.-Russia citizenship, returned to the U.S. for a joyful reunion with their families at Joint Base Andrews, where President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted them. Despite … Continue reading US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history

Strikes on a military graduation ceremony in eastern Sudan killed five people, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reported on Wednesday. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto leader of Sudan and army chief, was present but survived the attack. The SAF stated that two drone strikes targeted their base in Gebeit after a graduation event for military, air, and navy college students, leaving several others … Continue reading Top Sudanese commander survives ‘assassination’ attempt

Protesters, fueled by anger, clashed with police outside a mosque in northwest England on Tuesday, injuring over 20 officers. The unrest followed a peaceful vigil in Southport, where hundreds had gathered to mourn three girls fatally stabbed the previous day. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence, which he said had hijacked the vigil. The violent crowd, believed to be supporters of the far-right English … Continue reading Protesters clash with police near the site of U.K. stabbing attack that killed 3 girls

The U.S. military sent a strong message to China by blowing up the decommissioned USS Tarawa, a 39,000-ton naval ship active from 1976 to 2009, in the Pacific. The Global Times, a Chinese state-run news outlet, claimed the exercise was clearly aimed at China, noting that the U.S. views China as its primary adversary in the Asia-Pacific region. The exercise involved dropping a bomb from … Continue reading China warning shot as USA sinks 820-foot ship with stealth explosives

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard announced Wednesday, though no one immediately claimed responsibility. Israel was quickly blamed for the assassination, having previously vowed to target Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders in response to the group’s October 7 attack on Israel, which left 1,200 dead and around 250 abducted, according to the Associated Press. Haniyeh was in Tehran for … Continue reading Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh reportedly assassinated

Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that Israel killed a top commander, Fouad Shukur, after a rare strike in Beirut. Shukur was reportedly in the building during Tuesday’s attack, and Hezbollah was searching the rubble to confirm his fate. The announcement followed an overnight strike in Tehran that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, which Hamas and Iran attributed to Israel. The strike is part of ongoing hostilities … Continue reading Hezbollah confirms that a top commander was killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

A radical religious group led by London-based preacher Sheikh Yasser al-Habib has raised over £3 million to buy the Scottish island of Torsa and create a closed community practicing sharia law. The 271-acre island, located 20 miles south of Oban, is listed for offers over £1.5 million by Savills. Al-Habib, founder of the Mahdi Servants Union (MSU), which runs military-style training camps and a Shia … Continue reading Islamists raise £3m to buy Scottish island for new ‘homeland’

Russian forces have captured two front-line villages, Vovche and Prohres, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region following relentless assaults. This advance is part of a Kremlin summer push to breach Ukrainian defenses. Ukrainian military officials confirmed the losses, attributing them to poor troop training and inadequate weaponry. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the situation as “extremely challenging.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian attacks in Russia’s Kursk region targeted substations, … Continue reading Russia claims capture of two villages in Donetsk

A commander in the Russian mercenary group Africa Corps was killed in Mali during an attack by rebel fighters amidst a sandstorm. Mali’s military regime enlisted the Wagner group, now known as Africa Corps, in 2021 to combat jihadist and separatist forces. The group reported joining Mali’s military in fierce battles last week. A significant attack by separatists resulted in 20 to 50 mercenary deaths, … Continue reading Russian commander killed in sandstorm ambush in Mali

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that Turkey might enter Israel in support of the Palestinians, escalating his rhetoric over the Gaza war. Speaking in Rize, he compared potential action in Israel to Turkey’s military interventions in Karabakh and Libya. Erdogan has vocally supported Hamas and condemned Israeli actions, likening Prime Minister Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler. Despite Turkey’s halted trade with Israel and strained diplomatic … Continue reading Erdogan Says Turkey’s military Could Enter Israel to Help Palestinians

Two children have died and numerous others have been injured in a stabbing attack during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Nine children were injured, with six in critical condition. Two adults protecting the children are also critically injured. Paramedics treated 11 casualties. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The attacker entered the Hart Space during the … Continue reading Mass Stabbing In UK Leaves 2 Kids Dead, 9 Hurt

Protests erupted in multiple Venezuelan cities on Monday after Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of a presidential election by the country’s electoral authority, amid allegations of electoral fraud. In Caracas, security forces used tear gas to disperse a large crowd of protesters, while demonstrators banged pots and pans in frustration over Maduro’s Sunday victory. PROVEA, a Venezuelan human rights group, reported that pro-Maduro … Continue reading Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

France’s national rail operator, SNCF, has completed repairs on infrastructure damaged in a suspected arson attack on Friday. Most trains were running as scheduled by Sunday, with full service expected to resume by Monday. The attack, described by officials as “sabotage” aimed at paralyzing high-speed TGV lines to and from Paris, caused significant disruption ahead of the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. SNCF staff repaired damaged … Continue reading France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Three Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters on Saturday, marking Moscow’s second naval visit to Cuba in two months, reflecting deepening ties between the two nations. The naval group, comprising a training ship, patrol frigate, and refueling tanker, will remain docked in Havana’s port until Tuesday. This visit follows a recent squadron visit, which included a nuclear-powered submarine, as part of military exercises in mid-June. … Continue reading In show of growing ties, Russian warships make new visit to Cuban waters

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States against deploying long-range missiles in Germany, stating that Russia would station similar missiles within striking distance of the West. The U.S. plans to deploy these missiles in Germany from 2026, including SM-6, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and developmental hypersonic weapons. During a speech in St. Petersburg on Russian Navy Day, Putin cautioned that such U.S. actions could provoke … Continue reading Putin warns the United States of Cold War-style missile crisis

On July 28, thousands attended funeral ceremonies for the 12 children and teenagers killed in a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, as Israel vowed swift retaliation against the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon. Hezbollah denied responsibility for the attack on Majdal Shams, the deadliest in Israel or Israeli-annexed territory since the start of the Gaza conflict, which now threatens to escalate into a wider … Continue reading Israel says Hezbollah rocket kills 12 at football ground, vows response

The U.S. will establish a new military command in Japan to enhance security ties as part of efforts to strengthen alliances in Asia amid China’s military buildup, top American and Japanese officials announced Sunday. This command, initially led by a three-star general, will coordinate operations with Japan, plan joint exercises, and participate in defense if needed, placing U.S. warfighting capabilities under a headquarters in Japan … Continue reading USA Launches Tokyo Military Command to Counter Beijing

Labour has taken a significant step in changing the UK’s Middle East policy by dropping its opposition to an international arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite U.S. pressure. Downing Street announced it would not challenge the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), where Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan seeks a warrant against Netanyahu. This move increases the likelihood of the ICC granting … Continue reading Britain drops its challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

A fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies forced 25,000 people to evacuate, devastating nearly half of Jasper overnight. Flames higher than treetops caused extensive damage, though no injuries were reported due to the earlier evacuation. Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland expressed deep sympathy for the community, acknowledging the destruction. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith estimated 30% to 50% of structures were damaged or destroyed, highlighting the significant … Continue reading Fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies ravages the picturesque resort town of Jasper

On Thursday, two Sinaloa cartel leaders, Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, were arrested in the United States. Guzman Lopez, son of notorious cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, orchestrated their arrest by luring Zambada to the US under the pretense of examining land in Mexico. Upon landing in El Paso, Texas, federal agents arrested them. This operation, exploiting a rift within the … Continue reading US operation to capture Sinaloa cartel leaders had the help of one of the captured men

Lithuania is planning a mass evacuation of civilians in case of war, according to the Interior Ministry, as NATO members adopt measures against potential Russian attacks. The Baltic States—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—signed a January agreement to create a common defense line with anti-mobility infrastructure to bolster NATO’s eastern border with Russia and Belarus. Lithuania’s Interior Ministry stated preparations to relocate a quarter of its 2.6 … Continue reading NATO Nation Preparing Mass Evacuation Plans for Russian Invasion

Finland suspects a Russian ship violated its territorial waters in the eastern Gulf of Finland, the latest in a series of border breaches by Moscow. The incident, under investigation by the Finnish Border Guard, occurred Friday afternoon with no vessel details provided. These territorial violations are part of hybrid warfare tactics, intended to pressure governments and scare citizens, and have increased since Russia’s invasion of … Continue reading Finland Says Russia Ship Sailed Into Its Waters in Territorial Breach