European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested the EU could learn from Italy’s policy of processing migrants in Albania, as EU leaders discussed migration at a summit. Italy recently transferred 16 migrants to Albania under a new agreement, though some were sent back due to medical or age concerns. Von der Leyen also proposed new legislation to increase migrant deportations, noting only 20% of … Continue reading Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

North Korea has sent 1,500 soldiers to Russia for training, marking its first military involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. The troops, transported on Russian ships, were previously inspected by Kim Jong Un. Ukrainian President Zelensky warned of North Korea’s growing alliance with Russia, estimating 10,000 North Korean troops could soon join the fight, CNN has reported. North … Continue reading North Korea sends 1,500 troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy agency says

Israel is reportedly planning airstrikes targeting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij paramilitary force in retaliation for a recent missile attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that such strikes could weaken the Iranian regime, expressing support for the Iranian people in a video statement. Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, have warned that the retaliation will be deadly and unexpected, the … Continue reading Israel ‘plots strikes on Iran to topple regime’

The Israeli military released drone footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s final moments in a destroyed Gaza apartment, injured and throwing a stick at the drone before being killed by additional shelling. Sinwar, key in the October 2023 attack on Israel, was found with weapons and cash after fleeing during a gunfight. He had avoided Israeli intelligence by stopping communication in his final months, The … Continue reading IDF video appears to show final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel, suffering fatal injuries, according to local police. Authorities received a call about an aggressive man possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol before the incident. Payne, who had openly struggled with alcoholism, was reportedly sober … Continue reading Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall

China conducted large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Monday, involving a record 153 aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, along with warships and Coast Guard vessels. The exercises simulated a blockade of the island, with 111 warplanes crossing the Taiwan Strait’s Median Line and entering Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Taiwan condemned the drills as an “unreasonable provocation” and responded by deploying its own … Continue reading Chinese war games surrounded Taiwan with warships, aircraft

Spanish authorities arrested four individuals on Tuesday for allegedly running a sanctions-busting network after intercepting over 14 tons of chemical products bound for Russia. Some chemicals, potentially precursors for weapons or nerve agents, had been previously exported using this network. The chemicals were found in a shipping container at the port of Barcelona, and the suspects were detained in nearby villages. The investigation began in … Continue reading Spain arrests 4 accused of shipping possible precursors for chemical weapons to Russia