Severe flooding, landslides, and thunderstorms across Afghanistan have killed 17 people and injured 26 in the past 24 hours, with more heavy rain expected. The country’s disaster management officials said casualties could rise as assessments continue across 13 affected provinces. The storms have destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes, roads, farmland, irrigation systems, and businesses, impacting hundreds of families. Authorities, including the National Disaster Management … Continue reading Extreme weather in Afghanistan leaves 17 people dead, authorities say

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker, warned the United States against a ground invasion, threatening strong retaliation against U.S. forces and allies. He said Iranian forces are prepared with missiles and would respond forcefully if American troops enter the region, rejecting any demand for Iran’s surrender from the United States. He also criticized a U.S. plan delivered via Pakistan, calling it an attempt to achieve … Continue reading Iran warns U.S. troops will be “set on fire” if Americans launch ground operation

A U.S. surveillance aircraft, the E-3 Sentry, was destroyed in a missile strike at Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring multiple American troops and escalating tensions with Iran. The aircraft is a critical airborne warning and control system used to track drones, missiles, and aircraft over long distances, and its loss is significant due to the limited number still in service. Experts say the destruction weakens … Continue reading US plane needed to hunt deadly drones was obliterated in Iran attack that wounded 12

A Russian oil tanker under U.S. sanctions is set to arrive in Cuba carrying about 730,000 barrels of crude, challenging an American fuel blockade. Cuba is facing a severe energy crisis after losing key oil supplies, leading to shortages and frequent blackouts. The U.S. has warned against countries supplying oil to Cuba, but experts say it is now unlikely the tanker will be stopped. Once … Continue reading Russian Tanker Nears Cuba, Defying US Oil Blockade

The U.S. has deployed about 5,000 additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East, bringing troop levels to over 50,000—around 10,000 more than usual—as President Trump considers next steps in the conflict with Iran. The Marines’ exact mission is unclear, but options under consideration include larger operations such as seizing territory to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route disrupted by Iranian … Continue reading There Are Now Over 50,000 American Troops in the Mideast

Israel carried out airstrikes on nuclear and industrial sites in Iran, including a uranium-related facility near Yazd, escalating the ongoing conflict. Abbas Araghchi and other Iranian officials confirmed the attacks but reported no radiation leaks, while warning of severe retaliation. The strikes are part of a broader campaign targeting infrastructure, with significant casualties reported and damage to cultural and industrial sites. Leaders such as Abbas Araghchi and Israel Katz signaled further escalation, … Continue reading Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation

Severe storms bringing strong winds, rain, and snow have disrupted parts of Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, closing schools and cutting power to over 15,000 people. In Slovenia, wind gusts reached up to 141 kph, knocking down trees and blocking roads across multiple regions. In Zagreb, strong winds damaged infrastructure, uprooted trees, and caused minor injuries, prompting officials to suspend classes and urge residents … Continue reading Snow and stormy winds close schools and roads, and cut power in Balkan’s

Tropical Cyclone Narelle has followed an unusual path around Australia, making four separate landfalls over 10 days. It first struck Cape York Peninsula as a powerful Category 4 storm, rivaling the intensity of Cyclone Yasi. The storm then moved across the Northern Territory and Kimberley region before its fourth landfall in Western Australia as a Category 3-equivalent system. Such a track is extremely rare, with … Continue reading Severe Cyclone Narelle Strikes Australia 4 times