An overnight explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, though no injuries were reported, prompting an investigation. Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the blast as a “cowardly act of aggression,” while Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called it “terrible” and vowed stronger protection for the Jewish community. Police have CCTV footage of the suspect and have scaled up national security measures following a series of attacks … Continue reading No injuries after explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, officials say

The IDF has expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon to widen its forward defense zone along the border. The operation targets Hezbollah infrastructure and militants to reduce threats to northern Israeli communities. Prior to the ground advance, the IDF conducted airstrikes on identified targets in the area. The move aims to create an additional security buffer for Israel’s northern border, Haaretz has reported. Officials emphasized … Continue reading IDF Expands Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon

A drone attack near Dubai International Airport caused a fire in a fuel tank on Monday, temporarily halting flights, though no injuries were reported. The incident is linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, which has disrupted aviation across the Middle East as many countries close their airspace. Roads and tunnels around the airport were briefly shut down, and some flights were diverted to … Continue reading Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended

The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate as Israel launched new strikes on western Iran while Iran denied requesting a ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country has not sought negotiations and will continue defending itself. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to pursue and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether Iran’s … Continue reading ‘We never asked for a ceasefire,’ says Iran’s foreign minister, as war keeps raging

Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least 13 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman, and nine police officers. One strike hit a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing a couple in their 30s, their 10-year-old son, and a 15-year-old neighbor. The woman who died was pregnant with twins, and 14 other people were reported injured. A separate strike targeted a police vehicle … Continue reading Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Afghanistan’s Taliban government accused Pakistan of overnight airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar, killing at least four civilians as border clashes entered their third week. Pakistani aircraft reportedly struck fuel depots used by the airline Kam Air, which also serves UN flights, though Pakistan has not commented. The fighting began in late February over attacks on military posts, with both sides claiming heavy losses in what … Continue reading Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4

In Osaka, Japan, a giant underground pipe unexpectedly rose more than 10 meters (32 feet) out of a construction site overnight, nearly reaching an elevated road. Pedestrians reported seeing asphalt break off as the 3.5-meter-wide (11.5-foot) pipe jutted up, causing traffic disruptions and baffling onlookers. The pipe had been part of a sewer construction project to connect a drainage channel and act as a retaining … Continue reading A giant steel pipe’s mysterious overnight growth spurt baffles a Japanese city

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during Operation Epic Fury, involving a second tanker but “not due to hostile or friendly fire,” the U.S. military said. At least five crew members were aboard, and rescue efforts are ongoing, though it is unclear if anyone was injured or killed. The KC-135, a refueling aircraft also capable of carrying cargo or … Continue reading US Air Force refueling plane crashes over Iraq, at least five crew on board