Russia’s FSB security services arrested suspected members of Colombia’s Cali cartel attempting to smuggle 570 kilograms of cocaine into Europe. The drugs, valued at over $55 million, were transported from Peru and hidden in a vehicle before being loaded for shipment. This marks the fifth seizure of Latin American cocaine in Russia this year, part of increasing efforts to combat drug smuggling into the EU, … Continue reading Russia arrests suspected members of infamous Colombia cartel, seizes $55 million of cocaine

A Melbourne synagogue was set ablaze in a suspected arson attack, with witnesses reporting two masked individuals pouring accelerant before fleeing. The fire caused significant damage but no serious injuries. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack, calling for zero tolerance of antisemitism, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the incident to anti-Israel sentiment, criticizing Australia’s recent policy decisions, Fox News has reported. … Continue reading Melbourne synagogue set on fire in ‘deliberate’ attack, Australian PM vows ‘zero tolerance’

A Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members was hijacked off Somalia’s northeastern coast, reportedly involving the ship’s security guards and local armed men, Puntland authorities confirmed. The EU anti-piracy force, Eunavfor Atalanta, classified the incident as armed robbery at sea. The vessel, registered under Taiwan’s flag and licensed to fish in Somali waters, has been moved between coastal locations. Unverified reports claim the hijackers … Continue reading A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say

Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a major setback for President Bashar al-Assad, as local armed groups now control over 90% of the province, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Known as the “cradle of the revolution,” Daraa was where Syria’s 2011 uprising began. This loss follows recent rebel victories in Aleppo and Hama, with Islamist-led groups and local factions … Continue reading Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa

The Pentagon has warned of growing military cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic, posing a potential threat to the U.S. from the north. Iris Ferguson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, highlighted joint Russian-Chinese activities, including coastguard cooperation and a bomber patrol near Alaska. She emphasized China’s expanding Arctic presence and strategic interests, prompting the U.S. to increase military drills and bolster its Arctic … Continue reading China and Russia plotting military stranglehold on Arctic, warns Pentagon