Syrian forces have taken control of the strategic al-Tanf as U.S. troops withdraw from the long-standing presence there. The Syrian Arab Army said it secured the base and its surroundings while deploying units along the Syrian-Iraqi-Jordanian border. US Central Command described the pullout as an “orderly departure” and emphasized that U.S. forces remain ready to respond to any ISIL threats in the region. Al-Tanf was … Continue reading Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out

Tropical Cyclone Gezani killed at least 31 people and injured dozens after slamming into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina with winds exceeding 195 kph, collapsing homes and damaging infrastructure. Authorities said more than 6,000 people were displaced and about 75% of the city’s infrastructure was damaged or destroyed. The storm later weakened as it moved inland toward the capital, Antananarivo, with red alerts issued … Continue reading Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar

Israeli authorities have arrested several people and charged two suspects — a civilian and a military reservist — for allegedly using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket. Prosecutors in Tel Aviv said the suspects face bribery and obstruction of justice charges, following reports that officials wagered on sensitive events such as a potential Israeli strike on Iran. The case marks the first publicly … Continue reading Israel accuses two of using military secrets to place Polymarket bets

Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with about 25 others injured. Police identified the 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, who was found at the school with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while the suspect’s mother and stepbrother were also found dead at home. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said officers had previously responded … Continue reading Police visited home of Canada school shooting suspect multiple times over mental health concerns

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying more than 800 tons of food, milk and hygiene supplies docked in Cuba on Thursday as the island’s energy crisis worsens under a tightening U.S. blockade. Donald Trump’s recent threats of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba have contributed to fuel shortages and rationing across the country. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the situation as an “energy blockade” that … Continue reading Mexico delivers humanitarian aid to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

Two sailors suffered minor injuries when the USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply during a refueling operation in the Caribbean, military officials said. Both vessels were able to continue sailing, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation by United States Southern Command. In a separate incident, a Marine died after falling from the USS Iwo Jima during operations in the region. The … Continue reading Two Navy Ships Collide in Waters Near South America

A passenger plane carrying 55 people overran the runway and ended up in shallow water at a beach near Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport during an emergency landing on Tuesday. The Starsky Aviation flight, bound for Gaalkacyo, experienced a technical problem about 15 minutes after takeoff. All 50 passengers and 5 crew members were safely evacuated, and no injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft … Continue reading Passenger plane in Somalia overshoots the runway into shallow seawater near the airport

Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 generators and medical supplies to Ukraine to aid civilians amid ongoing war and harsh winter conditions. The deliveries, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, supplements, and melatonin, arrived in Kyiv and Fastiv, cities heavily affected by the conflict. Melatonin was highlighted due to widespread sleep deprivation among Ukrainians. The Vatican emphasized that further shipments of food and medicine are planned, with distribution … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV sends generators, medical supplies to Ukraine

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, southern Thailand, on Wednesday, injuring at least three people. Authorities detained the shooter and freed all hostages, according to police officials. The incident occurred in Songkhla Province and prompted a swift law enforcement response. Gun violence is relatively common in Thailand, which experienced a 2022 attack by a former police officer that killed 36 … Continue reading Gunman takes hostages after firing shots at school in southern Thailand

Australian police defended their use of force during clashes with protesters in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, which followed a deadly antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. Video showed officers charging, punching, and dragging protesters, including Muslim men praying, while 27 people were arrested and 10 officers assaulted. NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon and other officials said officers acted with restraint under difficult circumstances, … Continue reading Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

A Hong Kong court found Kwok Yin-sang, father of wanted activist Anna Kwok, guilty of violating national security law by attempting to withdraw funds from her insurance policy. Anna Kwok, a Washington-based pro-democracy campaigner, is wanted by Hong Kong authorities for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, with a HK$1 million bounty on her arrest. Kwok Yin-sang and his son were charged under Article 23, marking … Continue reading Father of activist Anna Kwok convicted under Hong Kong national security law

A Russian drone strike destroyed a home in Bohodukhiv, northeastern Ukraine, killing a father and his three young children and seriously injuring their 35-week pregnant mother. Rescue workers pulled the mother from the rubble, but she sustained severe injuries, including burns, a traumatic brain injury, and hearing loss. The strike involved a Geran-2 drone, and local officials announced three days of mourning for the victims. … Continue reading Russian drone kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine