At least 25 people, including several tourists, were killed in a nightclub fire in Arpora, Goa, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, officials said. Most of the victims were kitchen staff, while six others were injured and are in stable condition. The club’s narrow entry and exit delayed firefighting efforts, trapping some patrons and staff during the blaze. Authorities noted the club had previously received … Continue reading A fire at a popular nightclub in India kills at least 25, officials say

Japan on Monday accused Chinese military aircraft of locking radar onto its fighter jets near Okinawa, while denying Beijing’s claims of Japanese interference. Japanese officials said the F-15 jets maintained a safe distance during the incidents, which lasted a few minutes in the afternoon and about 30 minutes in the evening, and no Japanese airspace was violated. China defended its actions, calling the exercises pre-announced … Continue reading Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft

A burst pipe at the Louvre in Paris last week caused flooding that damaged 300 to 400 works in the museum’s Egyptian antiquities library, including books and periodicals used by researchers. Staff are working to dry and preserve the affected items, some of which date back to the 19th century. The damaged area is scheduled for a major ventilation and heating system renovation starting in … Continue reading Hundreds of works in the Louvre damaged by flooding

A 31-year-old man was arrested Sunday after a robbery at Heathrow Airport in which 21 people, including a young child, were pepper-sprayed. Police said a woman’s suitcase was stolen inside a parking-garage elevator by four men who sprayed an irritant, affecting people nearby. Authorities believe the suspects and victim knew each other and said the incident was not terrorism-related but rather an argument that escalated. … Continue reading Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport

Thailand launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia after both countries accused each other of firing first. The clash threatens a U.S.-brokered ceasefire from October, which followed deadly fighting in July. Thailand said Cambodian forces opened fire, killing one Thai soldier, prompting airstrikes, while Cambodia claimed Thailand initiated the conflict. Civilians near the border fled and schools closed as tensions escalated, NBC News has … Continue reading Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia

The Kremlin praised Donald Trump’s new national security strategy, calling it aligned with Russian thinking and welcoming its emphasis on dialogue and improved U.S.-Russia relations. The announcement comes as U.S. efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine enter a critical phase, with talks in Florida and an upcoming meeting in London between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European leaders, and U.S. officials. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s … Continue reading Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision

West African troops were deployed to Benin on Sunday following an attempted coup by a group of soldiers who attacked state institutions and briefly seized state TV. President Patrice Talon said the situation was “totally under control” after loyalist forces regained control, while ECOWAS sent forces from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to support the government. The mutinying soldiers, calling themselves the Military … Continue reading Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after ‘failed coup attempt’