A large fire destroyed about 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Sandakan, Sabah state on Borneo, displacing thousands of residents. The blaze broke out in a water village of stilt houses, where strong winds and low tide conditions helped it spread quickly. More than 9,000 people were affected, though no deaths have been reported so far. Emergency crews struggled to contain the fire due to … Continue reading Fire in Malaysia destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that a photo showing a soldier in southern Lebanon destroying a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer is genuine. The military said the incident occurred during operations in the region and strongly condemned the behavior. It stated that the soldier’s actions do not reflect the values expected of its personnel and launched an official investigation. The case is being reviewed by the Northern Command, … Continue reading IDF says image of soldier destroying Jesus statue in Lebanon is real, vows action

A United Nations peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon was attacked with small arms fire on Saturday, killing one French peacekeeper and injuring three others. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and French President Emmanuel Macron blamed Hezbollah for the attack, though the group denied involvement. The incident occurred near Ghandouriyeh shortly after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. Lebanese authorities have launched an investigation through the military tribunal to determine … Continue reading French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Sunday, according to South Korean and U.S. officials. The missiles were launched from the Sinpo area and flew about 140 kilometers, prompting coordinated monitoring and condemnation from South Korea, Japan, and the United States. The tests come amid warnings from the International Atomic Energy Agency about rapid advances in North Korea nuclear program. Officials said they … Continue reading North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

A gunman killed six people and wounded at least 14 after opening fire and taking hostages inside a supermarket in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacker, who was later shot dead by police, barricaded himself in the store after setting fire to an apartment and moving through a central district armed with an automatic weapon. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the suspect was born in Russia … Continue reading Mass shooting in Ukraine’s capital leaves 6 dead before police shoot and kill gunman

Pope Leo visited Angola on Sunday, urging national unity and reconciliation after decades of conflict. He celebrated Mass near Luanda before traveling to a Catholic shrine in Muxima, drawing about 130,000 people across both events. Calling Angola a “beautiful yet wounded country,” he encouraged citizens to overcome old divisions and reject violence. The pope also prayed at a historic site tied to the transatlantic slave … Continue reading Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Israeli forces say they have established a “yellow line” in southern Lebanon following a recent ceasefire, marking a new military boundary. The Israel Defense Forces said troops fired on individuals who approached the line, claiming they posed an immediate threat. The measure mirrors a similar system used in the Gaza Strip, where movement is restricted and areas are divided under military control. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli attacks and demolitions in … Continue reading Israel says established a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza

A series of arson attacks targeted Jewish sites in North London, including minor smoke damage at the Kenton United Synagogue, with no injuries reported. The Metropolitan Police is investigating whether the incidents are linked and possibly connected to Iranian-backed groups. A little-known organization, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya, has claimed responsibility for several of the attacks. Authorities have increased security patrols in Jewish communities amid a rise in antisemitic incidents, CBS … Continue reading U.K. police are investigating if Iranian proxies are behind recent attacks on Jewish sites

Hundreds of commercial ships are stranded after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, disrupting a route that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Iranian forces reportedly fired near vessels to force them to turn back, leaving crews shaken and unable to leave the region. Shipping companies like Hapag-Lloyd say crews are stuck for weeks, facing stress, danger from mines, and difficult conditions onboard. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard … Continue reading Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors

According to The New York Times, Hamas plans to hand over thousands of small arms used by its Gaza police and internal security forces. However, it intends to keep weapons held by its military wing, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades. Hamas officials said they are coordinating with other Gaza security groups and preparing to transfer governance to a civilian-led body. Many Palestinians in Gaza worry that retaining military capabilities could … Continue reading Hamas officials claim terror group ready to hand over small weapons, rifles to Gazan police

The U.S. military seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, after it attempted to breach an American naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. Former President Donald Trump said the ship ignored warnings, prompting a U.S. destroyer to disable it and take control. The vessel was already under U.S. sanctions for alleged illegal activity. Iran condemned the incident as a violation of the fragile ceasefire … Continue reading US military seized Iranian-flagged container ship