Six crew members were rescued from the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C after it was attacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, killing at least four sailors with 15 still missing. The Houthis said they targeted the Greek-owned ship with drones and missiles in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The ship sank off Yemen’s Hodeidah port after sustaining heavy damage. The attack follows … Continue reading Six rescued after attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea vessel

Ukraine’s security service (SBU) has detained two Chinese nationals in Kyiv for allegedly attempting to steal classified military technology related to the Neptune cruise missile system. The suspects, a former student and his father, are accused of trying to pass the information to Chinese intelligence. The younger man was caught during a document handover, and both face espionage charges, Kyiv Independent has reported. The incident … Continue reading Ukraine detains Chinese spies tasked with stealing Neptune missile technology, SBU says

French authorities raided the far-right National Rally (RN) headquarters in Paris as part of an investigation into alleged illegal campaign financing between 2020 and 2024, including possible money laundering and forged documents. RN president Jordan Bardella called it a “harassment campaign” and an attack on democracy. No charges have been filed yet, Euro News has reported. The raid follows recent convictions of RN leader Marine … Continue reading French authorities raid far-right National Rally party HQ in campaign finance probe

Russia launched its largest drone attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, using 741 drones and 13 missiles, according to President Zelenskyy. Ukraine’s air force said it shot down most of the drones and several missiles, but impacts were recorded in multiple regions. Zelenskyy called it the biggest single-day aerial attack so far, criticizing Moscow for rejecting peace efforts. Poland raised its air defense alert … Continue reading Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine as Kyiv pushes US for air defense aid

Two active members of Canada’s armed forces are among four people charged in an alleged plot to form an anti-government militia and seize land in Quebec. Police say the group conducted military-style training, used prohibited weapons and explosives, and planned to create a violent anti-government “community.” Three suspects face terrorism-related charges, while all four face weapons charges. The RCMP began investigating in March 2023, seizing … Continue reading Canadian soldiers charged over plot to seize part of Quebec

Executions in Saudi Arabia hit a record high in 2024, with 345 people executed last year and 180 in the first half of this year, according to Amnesty International. Activists highlight the kingdom’s growing use of the death penalty for nonviolent drug offenses, which make up about two-thirds of recent executions. Many foreign nationals on death row face unfair trials and lack legal representation, the … Continue reading Executions in Saudi Arabia reach a record high mostly over drug cases, Amnesty says

Monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River on Tuesday, destroying the main Friendship Bridge linking Nepal and China at Rasuwagadi and leaving 20 people missing—14 Nepalis and six Chinese. Rescue teams, including an army helicopter, have saved 55 people so far. The flooding swept away homes, trucks, and parked vehicles at the border. The disaster has halted trade along this key route, forcing … Continue reading Monsoon floods sweep away 20 people and the main bridge linking Nepal to China

At least 11 people were killed and over 500 arrested during anti-government protests across Kenya on Monday, according to police. The demonstrations marked the 35th anniversary of the pro-democracy Saba Saba march and were fueled by anger over corruption, police brutality, and recent deaths in custody. Security forces used tear gas, water cannons, and reportedly live fire to disperse crowds in cities including Nairobi. Despite … Continue reading 11 dead and hundreds arrested in Kenya’s anti-government protests