Forest officials in India are searching for a rogue elephant responsible for killing 22 people in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district since early January. The single-tusked male elephant, believed to have become violent after being separated from its herd, has carried out mostly nighttime attacks in villages, killing entire families and a forest official. Authorities have placed nearby districts on high alert, warned residents to stay … Continue reading Search for single-tusked elephant after 22 killed in India rampage

Information emerging from Iran suggests the government’s crackdown on more than two weeks of anti-government protests may have been far deadlier than previously reported. Sources speaking to CBS News, including one inside Iran, claim activist groups believe at least 12,000 people—and possibly up to 20,000—have been killed, though these figures cannot be independently verified. Britain’s foreign secretary said the U.K. believes deaths exceed 2,000 and … Continue reading Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran protests

At least 20 people have been killed by a wild elephant over nine days in Jharkhand, eastern India, with the animal still at large. The attacks occurred mostly at night in the Chaibasa and Kolhan forest areas, part of one of Asia’s largest Sal forests, as residents guarded crops. Officials said the elephant is young, highly mobile, and may be in a mating phase, which … Continue reading Elephant kills 20 in Indian state as rescue efforts continue

The U.S. Navy said the USS Abraham Lincoln conducted live-fire drills in the South China Sea during its Indo-Pacific deployment. The aircraft carrier, escorted by several destroyers, used systems such as the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System to demonstrate defensive capabilities. U.S. officials said the drills aim to deter aggression, strengthen alliances, and promote regional stability. The exercises come amid heightened global tensions, including recent U.S. … Continue reading USS Abraham Lincoln engages in live-fire exercises in South China Sea

The Israeli army carried out multiple airstrikes on southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings, killing one person, according to Lebanese authorities. Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah militant and infrastructure in response to what it described as repeated ceasefire violations. The strikes came despite Lebanon’s announcement that it had completed the first phase of disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River, a move Israel says … Continue reading Israel launches new strikes in southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation order

The United Nations’ top court has opened a landmark genocide case against Myanmar over alleged crimes against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority. The Gambia told the International Court of Justice that Myanmar’s military deliberately targeted the Rohingya with the intent to destroy the group. The case stems from a 2017 military offensive that forced about 750,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh, with refugees reporting mass … Continue reading UN’s top court opens landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case

Rights groups say hundreds of protesters have been killed in Iran as security forces violently suppress nationwide demonstrations, despite an imposed internet blackout. The unrest poses a serious challenge to Iran’s decades-long clerical rule. President Trump has warned of possible strong U.S. military action if more protesters are killed, while also saying a meeting with Iranian officials may be arranged. Iran has threatened retaliation against … Continue reading Trump threatens ‘strong’ military action as Iran protest deaths rise