The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has urged all United States citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to imminent threats from Iran-aligned militias. The warning follows reports of the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, allegedly by militants linked to Kataib Hezbollah. Officials say militias may target Americans, infrastructure, and locations associated with the U.S., with risks of further attacks and abductions. Travel is complicated by closed airspace, though overland routes to neighboring … Continue reading Americans in Iraq warned to leave ‘now’ amid threats of imminent attacks

Austria has blocked United States military aircraft from using its airspace for operations against Iran, citing its neutrality laws. Officials said several U.S. requests had been made, but each case would be reviewed individually. Other European countries, including Spain, have taken similar steps, restricting American warplane access amid the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has allowed limited U.S. use of its bases for defensive purposes, the Metro has reported. The situation … Continue reading Austria latest to block US warplanes from using its airspace

China has resumed large-scale island-building in the South China Sea, focusing on Antelope Reef, which could become its largest military base there. The project may include a runway, missile systems, and surveillance facilities, strengthening China’s strategic position and supporting its territorial claims. The move comes amid ongoing disputes with regional players like Vietnam and Philippines, while the United Statescontinues to oppose Beijing’s expansion. Analysts say the buildup could be significant in any … Continue reading China Is Building Another Massive Base in the South China Sea

Fighting between Iran, Israel, and the United States has intensified, with attacks spreading across the Middle East and showing no sign of easing after a month of war. Iran said it struck U.S.-linked industrial sites in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as well as Israeli military facilities, in retaliation for earlier strikes on its own infrastructure. The conflict has increasingly targeted economic assets, raising concerns about global energy supplies, especially as … Continue reading Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly launched multiple attacks across the region, including a claimed strike on an Oracle data center in Dubai, which local officials denied. The group also allegedly targeted an Amazon cloud facility in Bahrain, causing damage and a fire, according to officials and reports. Meanwhile, drones struck near a U.S. diplomatic site by Baghdad Airport and crashed at Iraq’s Trebil … Continue reading IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan’s Al Azraq base

A vessel operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation collided with a Norwegian krill fishing ship in Antarctic waters, alarming authorities and the company involved. The Norwegian firm, Aker BioMarine, called the incident a “terrorist attack,” saying it endangered the crew and sensitive marine ecosystems. Video footage shows the activist ship approaching and striking the fishing vessel, narrowly missing a diesel tank. No injuries were … Continue reading Activist’s group accused of ‘terrorist attack’ in collision with Antarctic krill trawler

Russia’s Defence Ministry says its forces have fully taken control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, though Ukraine has not confirmed this. The claim suggests Russia has secured an area it had not fully controlled since the start of its 2022 invasion. Moscow also reported capturing additional villages in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhia regions. The Kremlin continues to demand that Ukraine withdraw from the entire Donbas region, … Continue reading Russia claims to take full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Ternate island, killing one person and causing building damage. The quake occurred at a depth of 35 km, triggering small tsunami waves that were later declared no longer a threat. Shaking was felt across nearby regions, including parts of Sulawesi, and several aftershocks followed. Authorities reported minor to moderate structural damage and urged coastal residents to remain … Continue reading One killed and buildings damaged as magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia