The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is set to resume on 30 December, over a decade after it vanished with 239 people onboard. Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company, will conduct the search under a “no find, no fee” contract, exploring a new 5,800-square-mile area of the Indian Ocean. The plane disappeared in March 2014 during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, sparking … Continue reading Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 expected to resume on Tuesday

An investigation into the Sydney Hanukkah festival shooting found no evidence that suspects Sajid and Naveed Akram were part of a broader terrorist cell. The father and son spent most of November in the Philippines, where police determined they did not receive training or logistical support for the attack. Authorities allege the pair acted alone and were inspired by the Islamic State, with Sajid killed … Continue reading Alleged Bondi gunmen did not train in the Philippines and acted alone, police say

Saudi Arabia declared its national security a “red line” after a coalition strike targeted vehicles and cargo in Yemen allegedly supplied by the UAE to southern separatists. The limited military operation at Mukalla port came after warnings to the Southern Transitional Council (STC) against military action in Hadramout province. Yemen’s Saudi-backed presidential council demanded all UAE forces leave within 24 hours, canceled a joint defense … Continue reading Saudi Arabia says its national security a ‘red line’ after Yemen strike

China launched rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday as part of the second day of large-scale military drills, which included a simulated blockade of the island. The exercises, called “Justice Mission 2025,” involve navy destroyers, bombers, live-fire drills, and anti-submarine maneuvers in five maritime and airspace zones, some within 12 nautical miles of Taiwan’s coast. Taiwan reported tracking 130 Chinese air sorties, 14 naval ships, and … Continue reading China fires several rockets around Taiwan during live military drills

The United States pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid on Monday to assist tens of millions of people in over a dozen countries next year, part of a new UN-backed mechanism to improve efficiency and accountability following steep aid cuts under the Trump administration. The funding will prioritize life-saving assistance in 17 countries, including Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Sudan, while excluding … Continue reading US pledges $2bn in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance

President Donald Trump said the United States struck a dock in Venezuela where drugs were allegedly being loaded onto boats, describing a major explosion that destroyed the facility. He previously claimed the U.S. had “knocked out” a large drug-related facility in Venezuela, though he provided no specific details about how the strike was carried out. If accurate, the action would represent the first known U.S. … Continue reading Trump says US ‘hit’ dock in Venezuela, marking first known land attack

Iran’s largest protests in three years broke out after the rial plunged to a record low against the U.S. dollar and Central Bank chief Mohammad Reza Farzin resigned. Demonstrations spread across Tehran and several major cities, with traders closing shops and police using tear gas in some areas. The unrest is the most significant since the 2022 protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, … Continue reading Protests erupt in Iran over currency’s plunge to record low

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Ukraine launched a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in Russia’s Novgorod region, warning it could affect peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the allegation as a falsehood, accusing Moscow of fabricating claims to avoid ending the war. The accusation emerged as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about peace talks after meeting Zelensky, while … Continue reading Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin Residence With 91 Drones

North Korea fired long-range cruise missiles into the sea to test its nuclear deterrence, following progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine. The launches, praised by Kim Jong Un, were described as exercises in self-defense and war deterrence amid perceived external threats. South Korea and the U.S. remain on alert, noting the missiles’ low-altitude, maneuverable capabilities could target warships and aircraft carriers. The tests come ahead … Continue reading North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles

Six ISIL fighters and three Turkish police officers were killed in a shootout during a raid in northwest Turkey’s Yalova province. The Turkish Interior Ministry said security forces conducted 108 overnight raids across 13 provinces targeting ISIL hideouts. The raid in Elmalik village involved an exchange of fire, leaving eight police officers and one night watchman wounded. Five women and six children were safely evacuated … Continue reading Six ISIS fighters, 3 police officers killed in northwest Turkey raid

A train carrying 250 people derailed in southern Mexico near Nizanda, killing at least 13 and injuring 98, officials reported. The Interoceanic Train, traveling between Oaxaca and Veracruz, went off the rails while navigating a curve. Of those on board, 139 were reported out of danger, while 36 injured passengers remained under medical care, with at least five in serious condition. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum … Continue reading Train derails in southern Mexico, killing 13 and injuring dozens