Pakistan arrested four members of an Afghan-linked cell in connection with a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured dozens. The attack was claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and was allegedly directed by Pakistan Taliban commander Saeed-ur-Rehman, operating from Afghanistan. The bomber, identified as Usman alias Qari from Nangarhar province, was guided into Pakistan via orders over … Continue reading Pakistan arrests 4 from an Afghan cell over deadly Islamabad bombing

A car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least eight people and injured 20, with the Indian government labeling it a “terror incident.” The blast occurred at a red light around 18:52 local time in a Hyundai i20 carrying three people, damaging nearby vehicles and prompting a high alert in Delhi and neighboring states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet condemned the attack as a … Continue reading Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says

Germany will not return to compulsory military service, with new legislation introducing a voluntary military service set to start in January, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said. The program aims to recruit 20,000 volunteers by 2026, offering €2,600 per month before tax, and will include mandatory physical assessments for all 18-year-old men. The Bundeswehr currently has around 182,000 soldiers but will need at least 260,000 by … Continue reading Germany to introduce voluntary military service

The U.S. State Department warned Americans in Japan to stay alert after at least 13 people have been killed by bear attacks so far in 2025, with Akita and Iwate most affected. Maruyama Park in Sapporo, near the U.S. Consulate, was closed for two weeks after bear sightings, and residential areas in Hokkaido and Akita have also reported bear activity. Japanese troops were deployed to … Continue reading State Department issues warning in Japan after bears kill 13 since April

Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, and top military officials condemned violent attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian villages in the West Bank, calling the actions “shocking” and a violation of Israeli values. Dozens of masked settlers set fire to vehicles and property in Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf and clashed with Israeli soldiers responding to the violence. Authorities arrested four Israelis and reported four Palestinians wounded, … Continue reading Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must end

Iran seized the Marshall Islands–flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, diverting it into Iranian territorial waters in the first such interdiction in months. The tanker, traveling from the UAE to Singapore, was intercepted by Iranian forces as a U.S. Navy surveillance drone monitored the incident, according to a U.S. official. Maritime security agencies, including the U.K.’s UKMTO, acknowledged the event … Continue reading Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says

A major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving Ukraine’s state-owned nuclear power company has erupted just as Russian attacks on energy infrastructure create rolling blackouts across the country. Investigators say the scheme involved about $100 million in kickbacks, uncovered through a 15-month probe and extensive wiretaps that led to multiple detentions. Media reports have implicated an associate of President Zelenskyy, prompting him to call for — … Continue reading Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and injuring at least 35, including a pregnant woman. Ukrainian officials said the barrage involved more than 430 drones and 18 missiles, causing fires and heavy damage to residential buildings. President Zelenskyy called it a deliberate strike on civilians, while Russia claimed it targeted military and energy facilities. Ukraine used U.S.-supplied … Continue reading Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

The U.S. military conducted another strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing four people, part of the broader “Operation Southern Spear” anti-drug campaign. Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed at least 21 vessels in international waters, though officials have provided little evidence linking them to drug smuggling. Experts and the U.N. human rights chief have raised concerns about potential violations of international … Continue reading U.S. conducts 20th strike on drug boat, killing 4 people in Caribbean Sea