Deadly wildfires continue to spread across South Korea, prompting authorities to designate three more counties as special disaster zones. At least four people have died, and hundreds have been forced to flee since the fires began Saturday, fueled by strong winds and dry weather. Acting President Han Duck-soo expanded disaster relief efforts, visiting affected areas and meeting displaced residents, Reuters has reported. The designation unlocks … Continue reading South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named

The UN has warned that South Sudan is on the verge of another civil war as violence escalates between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. Tensions have surged following attacks by the White Army, linked to Machar, and military reprisals, including aerial strikes on civilians, displacing over 63,000 people. Misinformation and ethnic tensions are further fueling the crisis. The 2018 … Continue reading South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war, UN warns

A Japanese court ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church following a government request, citing manipulative fundraising tactics that harmed followers. The move, spurred by the investigation into Shinzo Abe’s 2022 assassination, strips the church of its legal status and tax-exempt privileges. The church condemned the ruling as a violation of religious freedom and plans to appeal. The case revealed deep ties between the South … Continue reading A court orders the Unification Church in Japan dissolved

Turkish authorities arrested several journalists amid mass protests over the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan. Imamoglu’s detention on corruption charges, widely seen as politically motivated, sparked Turkey’s largest protests in over a decade. Police have detained over 1,100 people, clashing with demonstrators using tear gas and rubber bullets. Critics accuse the government of suppressing press freedom and democracy, … Continue reading Turkey detains journalists as protests grow over the jailing of key Erdogan rival

Israel has intensified its targeted killings of senior Hamas leaders, including de facto Prime Minister Ismail Barhoum, aiming to disrupt the group’s governance in Gaza. The strikes, following the end of a cease-fire, have killed multiple political and military figures, with Israel leveraging intelligence gathered during the truce. While former Israeli officials argue these attacks weaken Hamas by forcing leaders into hiding, critics question their … Continue reading IDF Killing Hamas Leaders in Quick Succession

Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier and Ben Gurion Airport, aiming to counter American airstrikes on Yemen. The U.S. campaign, now in its 10th day, targets Houthi leadership and military infrastructure in response to the group’s threats to maritime trade and Israel. The Houthis, who have attacked over 100 merchant vessels since late 2023, claim their strikes were meant … Continue reading Houthi rebels launch missiles at US aircraft carrier in blitz