Saudi warplanes struck southern separatist positions in Yemen’s port city of Mukalla and surrounding areas as Saudi-backed forces moved to retake the city. The airstrikes targeted the Barshid Brigade camp in Hadramout, one of two governorates recently seized by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). The STC had declared a constitution for an independent South Yemen and advanced into oil-rich regions, prompting Saudi intervention. The … Continue reading More Saudi airstrikes hit separatist positions in Yemeni port city

Swiss authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the managers of a bar where a New Year’s Eve fire killed 40 people and injured over 100. The managers face possible charges of involuntary homicide, bodily harm, and causing a fire, as investigators examine all leads. The fire reportedly started when sparklers on Champagne bottles ignited the bar’s ceiling around 1:30 a.m., prompting scrutiny of safety … Continue reading Swiss officials open investigation into managers of bar where fire killed 40

President Trump said early Saturday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country during a large-scale U.S. strike, drawing swift international condemnation. Trump said the U.S. would temporarily run Venezuela during a transition period and move to restore oil production. U.S. officials said the operation was carried out by the Army’s Delta Force, and Maduro is expected … Continue reading US strikes Venezuela & captures Maduro; Trump says US going to run the country for now

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported around 2 a.m. Saturday in Caracas, prompting Venezuela’s government to accuse the United States of attacking civilian and military sites. The Pentagon declined immediate comment, while the FAA banned U.S. flights over Venezuela and nearby Curacao due to ongoing military activity. Explosions occurred over less than 30 minutes, causing power outages at military installations and in … Continue reading Venezuela accuses US of attacking civilian, military installations in multiple states

Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 30 in a drone strike on a New Year’s party at a hotel and cafe in the Russian-occupied Kherson region. The attack, reported by the Russia-installed governor Vladimir Saldo, allegedly used three drones to hit a venue in Khorly on the Black Sea, and Saldo said he informed President Putin. Ukraine did … Continue reading Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson region

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the island’s sovereignty in his New Year’s address, warning of China’s “expansionist ambitions” after Beijing conducted live-fire military drills near Taiwan. Lai emphasized strengthening national defense, societal resilience, and building effective deterrence against potential aggression. His remarks followed China’s objections to a planned $11 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, which includes missiles, drones, and artillery systems. Beijing … Continue reading Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged Israel to reverse its planned ban on 37 NGOs operating in Gaza and the West Bank, calling their work “indispensable to life-saving humanitarian work.” Israel says the groups failed to meet new registration rules requiring detailed disclosures on staff, funding, and operations, with enforcement set for March 1. Humanitarian experts and aid organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and the Norwegian … Continue reading UN chief Guterres calls on Israel to reverse NGO ban in Gaza, West Bank