Typhoon Dolphin has struck Japan’s Okinawa region, injuring five people, knocking out power to about 14,000 buildings and disrupting flights. The powerful storm is now moving toward eastern China, where authorities have closed ports, schools, tourist sites and other facilities as a precaution. China has issued a level-three emergency response, with the typhoon expected to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces late Sunday or … Continue reading Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China

Colombia’s newly inaugurated right-wing president, Abelardo De La Espriella, has received a planned $1 billion U.S. security assistance package from the Trump administration. De La Espriella has pledged to aggressively combat drug trafficking and armed groups while reducing government spending and expanding the oil and gas sector. He warned criminal and narco-terrorist groups that they must surrender or face a forceful response, saying peace talks … Continue reading US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia

Two drones were spotted flying over a German military base in Mechernich, just days after an explosive-carrying drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Military police were deployed, and local authorities have opened an investigation into the latest drone sightings. The incidents come amid growing concerns across Europe about unidentified drones flying over military and civilian facilities. German officials have warned that the discovery of the … Continue reading 2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport

Houthi missiles and drones struck government military positions in Yemen, killing at least 30 soldiers and injuring 15 others in a major escalation. The attacks targeted military camps and gatherings in Hadramout and Marib, with the Houthis claiming far higher casualties and widespread destruction. The Houthis said the strikes were launched in response to an alleged Saudi military buildup aimed at escalating the conflict. Yemen’s … Continue reading Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing

Families in Thailand are mourning nine victims, including a 12-year-old girl and five school staff members, after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at a school and allegedly killed his grandparents before taking his own life. Fourteen people remain hospitalized, including seven in critical condition, with most of the wounded between 12 and 14 years old. Officials said the gun used in the attack was legally … Continue reading Thailand school shooting death toll rises to nine after girl dies

An explosive-equipped drone was discovered near a runway at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting authorities to temporarily close both runways. Police deployed an explosives-disposal robot and successfully removed the device’s detonator. Several flights were diverted, while a second unidentified flying object apparently collided with a cargo plane, causing minor damage. Authorities said there was no danger to passengers or airport employees, and normal flight operations resumed … Continue reading Drone with an explosive device found at a German airport and detonator removed

A Mexican social media influencer was shot and killed while livestreaming outside a restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa, in an attack captured on video. The victim, 25-year-old Cesar Gastelum, had more than 600,000 TikTok followers and was filming with friends when two people on a motorcycle approached and opened fire. Police confirmed his death and launched an investigation as soldiers and forensic teams responded to the … Continue reading Popular social media influencer shot dead during livestream outside restaurant in Mexico

Taiwan has launched its annual 10-day Han Kuang military exercises to prepare for a potential invasion by China. The drills include live-fire training, urban resilience exercises, and the largest-ever mobilization of reservists to strengthen the island’s defense capabilities. Military officials are also testing new U.S.-inspired communication methods and recently acquired American-made Abrams tanks. The exercises come as China continues to increase military pressure around Taiwan … Continue reading Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

A large-scale Russian missile attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured more than 40 others, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s limited air defenses were unable to intercept the incoming ballistic missiles due to a shortage of Patriot interceptors. He urged allies, particularly the United States, to provide more air defense ammunition or help Ukraine … Continue reading Russian barrage in Ukraine’s capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short