A passenger bus in Sri Lanka’s central hill country skidded off a cliff near Kotmale early Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 35 others, according to police. The bus, carrying around 50 passengers, was operated by a state-run company. Authorities are investigating whether driver error or a mechanical fault caused the crash, NBC News has reported. Deadly bus accidents are common in the region due … Continue reading Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring 35

Polish officials announced that the massive fire that destroyed Warsaw’s Marywilska 44 shopping center in May 2024 was an act of arson ordered by Russian intelligence. The blaze, which devastated 1,400 shops—many run by Vietnamese vendors—was part of a broader sabotage campaign, authorities said. Some suspects are in custody, others are being pursued, and Poland is cooperating with Lithuania in the investigation, CNN has reported. … Continue reading Poland blames Russia for arson attack on Warsaw shopping center last year

Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Tuesday, disabling the main international airport and hitting power plants in response to a Houthi missile strike near Israel’s main airport a day earlier. The strikes followed a warning urging civilians to evacuate. Additional Israeli attacks Monday night hit Yemen’s Hodeida province, killing at least four and injuring dozens. The Houthis have regularly targeted Israel in support … Continue reading Yemen’s main airport in Sanaa disabled in airstrikes, Israel’s military says

India launched military strikes into Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan earlier this week, killing over 100 militants, including key leaders, according to Indian military officials. Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai said nine militant sites, including Lashkar-e-Taiba facilities, were targeted in a surprise attack. In response, Pakistan claimed it hit 26 Indian military positions, asserting India sought the ceasefire agreed upon Saturday. Both nations exchanged heavy fire before … Continue reading India claims its strikes inside Pakistan territory last week killed over 100 militants

In his first Sunday blessing as pope, Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and peace in Ukraine, echoing the advocacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Speaking from St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo urged world leaders to reject war and provide aid to suffering civilians. He also welcomed a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and emphasized his commitment to the Church’s … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire and peace in Ukraine

The British government plans to overhaul its immigration system by limiting skilled worker visas to graduate-level jobs and requiring businesses to train more local workers, aiming to end what it calls a “failed free market experiment” in immigration. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to reduce net migration after strong local election results for the anti-immigration Reform UK party. A new white paper will outline … Continue reading UK plans to end ‘failed free market experiment’ in immigration