Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia in the Kursk region since Ukraine’s cross-border incursion began in August. Ukrainian special forces reported inflicting over 100 casualties on North Korean troops in recent days and claimed Russia is issuing fake identity documents to conceal their presence. U.S., South Korean, and Ukrainian officials estimate up … Continue reading Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says 3,000 North Koreans killed or wounded in the war

At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Maputo, Mozambique, on Christmas Day amid ongoing post-election riots. The rebellion, sparked by protests after the ruling Frelimo party’s election victory was confirmed, resulted in 33 prisoner deaths and 15 injuries during clashes with security forces. Inmates seized weapons, freed others—including 29 convicted terrorists—and breached a prison wall. Police Commander Bernardino Rafael urged fugitives to … Continue reading At least 6,000 inmates escape Mozambique jail amid post-election riots

Pope Francis visited Italy’s Rebibbia prison, becoming the first pope to open a “holy door” in a jail as part of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee. Addressing inmates, he emphasized hope as an anchor and urged them not to lose faith in difficult times. The door, one of five for the “jubilee of hope,” symbolizes forgiveness and reintegration. The pope previously opened the first holy door at St. Peter’s … Continue reading Pope Francis opens sacred portal, ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy

Two sailors died in separate incidents during Australia’s annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race after being struck by a boom. The fatalities occurred on the Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline, with both crews attempting life-saving measures unsuccessfully. The race, which began Thursday, continues despite challenging weather causing several boats to withdraw. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed condolences, calling the losses heartbreaking, the BBC has reported. The event, … Continue reading Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Israeli airstrikes targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including Sanaa’s airport and multiple ports, after Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel. The strikes damaged airport infrastructure near WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as he prepared to depart, injuring a UN crew member and killing at least three people. Tedros and his team are safe but unable to leave until repairs are made. Israel claimed the … Continue reading Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen while the WHO chief says he was meters away

An Israeli airstrike outside Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp killed five Palestinian journalists overnight, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The journalists, working for Quds News Network, were reportedly targeted while in a car. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted Islamic Jihad fighters, a group allied with Hamas. The Committee to Protect Journalists states over 130 Palestinian journalists have been killed since the … Continue reading Israeli strike kills five journalists in Gaza, hospital says

At least three people, including two journalists and a police officer, were killed when armed gang members opened fire during a briefing at Haiti’s largest public hospital in Port-au-Prince. The attack, claimed by the Viv Ansanm gang alliance, occurred as journalists awaited the Health Minister’s arrival. The gang opposed the hospital’s reopening, which had been reclaimed by the government in July after gang occupation, the … Continue reading Three shot dead as gunmen attack Haiti hospital

Fourteen interior ministry personnel were killed and ten injured in an ambush by forces loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad near Tartous, Syria. The clash occurred during an attempt to arrest a former officer linked to abuses at Saydnaya prison. Assad’s regime fell two weeks ago to rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group designated as a terrorist organization by several … Continue reading Syria says 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by Assad loyalists