Morocco deployed army rescue units to evacuate thousands of people after severe flooding hit parts of the country’s northwest. Torrential rains and rising river levels flooded neighborhoods in Ksar Kbir, forcing more than 20,000 people into shelters and camps. Authorities set up sandbags and barriers as waters began to recede, and schools in the area were closed until February 7. Nearby regions also saw evacuations … Continue reading Morocco deploys army to help evacuate thousands after floods

A 13-year-old boy in Western Australia swam about 4km through rough waters to save his mother and two siblings after they were swept out to sea while paddleboarding and kayaking. Strong winds pushed the family offshore at Geographe Bay, and the boy swam back to shore after his kayak took on water to raise the alarm. Rescue services launched a search, and a helicopter later … Continue reading ‘Superhuman’ teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast

Russia said its forces helped Nigerien troops repel an ISIL (ISIS) attack on Niamey’s main airport last week, in which 20 attackers were killed and at least 11 captured. The assault targeted the airbase at Diori Hamani international airport, wounding four Nigerien soldiers, and was claimed by ISIL’s Sahel affiliate. Niger’s military leaders thanked Russia’s African Corps for its role, highlighting Moscow’s growing military presence … Continue reading Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport

German authorities arrested five men accused of running a network that smuggled at least €30 million worth of goods to around 20 Russian defense companies in violation of EU sanctions. Prosecutors say the group used a Lübeck-based trading company, front firms, and intermediaries inside and outside the EU to hide roughly 16,000 deliveries to Russia. Raids took place across several German cities, while five additional … Continue reading German police arrest five men for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia

A wild bull elephant named Oyewan killed a 65-year-old Thai tourist during a morning walk in Khao Yai National Park, marking the third fatality linked to the same animal. The victim’s wife escaped after park rangers intervened. Authorities will meet to decide whether to relocate the elephant or attempt to change its behavior. Thailand has seen a rise in deadly human–elephant encounters, with more than … Continue reading Elephant kills tourist at national park in Thailand

Iran has declared European armies “terrorist groups” in retaliation for the European Union’s designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization over its crackdown on protests. Iran’s parliament speaker accused Europe of acting under U.S. influence and against its own interests. The EU said the move was a response to violent repression during nationwide protests that erupted in late December, with … Continue reading Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move

Pakistani security forces killed over 100 militants in Balochistan during counterterrorism operations over the past 40 hours, following coordinated attacks that killed 33 people, mostly civilians. The raids, which began Saturday, also left 18 civilians—including five women and three children—and 15 security personnel dead. Provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti claimed the militants were part of the “Indian-backed” Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), with some fighters reportedly … Continue reading Pakistan says it has killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after deadly attacks

Tens of thousands of people rallied in the Czech Republic on Sunday to support President Petr Pavel amid his dispute with Foreign Minister Petr Macinka. The conflict escalated after Pavel accused Macinka of attempting to blackmail him over a cabinet appointment. At the center of the row is Pavel’s refusal to approve Filip Turek as a government minister due to past scandals. Organizers estimated 80,000 … Continue reading Tens of thousands back Czech president amid cabinet dispute