Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region
Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming that a missile landed in the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region on Thursday. Polish officials said the projectile was a Russian Kh-101 missile, marking a fresh cross-border security incident on NATO's eastern flank. No casualties or injuries were reported.Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Friday that the ambassador had been called in following the incursion. A spokesman for Poland's foreign ministry said the ambassador was told of Warsaw's "unequivocal condemnation" of hostile actions directed against the security of a sovereign state and its citizens. The ministry also said any... [Continue Reading]
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Hamas Agrees to Disarm Under Trump-Backed Gaza Deal as Israel Withholds Formal Approval
Hamas said on Friday that it had agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and allowing the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. The announcement marks a new stage in the long-stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan brokered by United States President Donald Trump. Israel has not yet formally accepted the terms, leaving the arrangement politically contested and operationally uncertain.Trump said he had an understanding with Israel and described the agreement as a major breakthrough, even as he acknowledged that the process could still face setbacks. He... [Continue Reading]
Sri Lanka court sentences former officials to death over Easter Sunday bombings
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced former police chief Pujith Jayasundara and former defence ministry secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The ruling was delivered by a three-judge court in a majority decision on Friday. It concerns the failure of senior officials to prevent attacks that killed more than 260 people and injured more than 500.The court found that the two men failed in their duties to stop the bombings, which targeted three churches and three luxury tourist hotels. The attacks were carried out by Islamic State-inspired militants, according to the court record cited in... [Continue Reading]
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world's second largest on record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 3,532 confirmed cases and 1,556 deaths, according to the country's Ministry of Communication and Media. Officials say the epidemic has now become the world's second largest on record and the fastest spreading Ebola outbreak they have seen. The figures were released on Friday and show the scale of the crisis continuing to grow in the eastern part of the country.The ministry data put the case fatality rate at 44.1%, with 807 patients still in isolation or hospital and 626 people recorded as recovered. The outbreak has surpassed the... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as Gaza talks stall and wildfires, floods and unrest spread
The biggest escalation came in the US Iran confrontation, with strikes and interceptions continuing, Pakistan saying talks between Tehran and Washington were still under way, and Iran claiming a drone strike on US military assets at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase. The conflict is also driving up US missile interceptor spending, while the Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill that could hit India and China with tariffs for buying Russian oil. π π π πRegional tensions widened further around the Gulf and Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Saudi Arabia with what he called full escalation, just hours before... [Continue Reading]
Migrant worker killed in south Kashmir shooting in Kulgam district
At least one migrant worker was killed and another was injured on Friday after suspected terrorists opened fire on two non-local labourers in Kilam village in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. Police said the shooting is being treated as a developing terror attack. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.According to police officials, the attack took place in Kilam village, in an area of south Kashmir that has seen repeated security incidents in recent years. The injured worker was taken for treatment, but no further details were immediately available on his condition. Authorities have not yet said how... [Continue Reading]
Greek wildfires force sea evacuations as blazes continue across the country
Hundreds of people in central Greece are being evacuated by sea after a coastal town became hemmed in by one of several wildfires burning across the country. Around 500 people, mostly tourists, were left stranded after a fire broke out near Agios Vasileios in Viotia on Friday morning and spread rapidly in strong winds. Emergency workers are still trying to move those remaining in the town safely, while another fire has also broken out further along the coast.More than 200 people have already been evacuated and another 100 are due to be taken by boat from Agios Vasileios, according to... [Continue Reading]
Russia and Ukraine trade overnight strikes with casualties
Russia and Ukraine have reported casualties after exchanging overnight strikes that hit multiple locations in both countries. In Ukraine, two people were killed in the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional officials. In Russia, a Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured eight in the Volgograd region, while another woman was hurt in the town of Gukovo in Rostov.Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional military administration in Dnipropetrovsk, said four districts were struck more than 20 times with drones, artillery and aerial bombs. He said the attack on Nikopol district left two dead and three injured. In Russia,... [Continue Reading]
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India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue
India has accused Pakistan's establishment of using ruthless force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying the crackdown has left more than 40 civilians dead and many others injured. The allegation was made during a media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called on the international community to scrutinise the situation and hold Islamabad accountable. The comments came as elections in the region continued in three phases, with the vote due to conclude on 10 August.Jaiswal said the deaths were the result of a continuing crackdown on civilians in PoK, and described the election process... [Continue Reading]
Iran claims drone strike on US assets at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase
Iran says it has carried out a drone strike on United States military assets at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase, in what it described as retaliation for US strikes on targets inside Iran. The claim was made on Friday and reported through Iranian state-linked channels, with the attack presented as part of the wider confrontation between Iran and the United States. The supplied material says the strike targeted a facility in Kuwait that Iran described as a key hub for US aerial surveillance and operational support in the region.According to the Iranian army statement cited in the supplied reporting, drones hit... [Continue Reading]
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions widen as Gaza deal, NATO alert and market gains dominate
US Iran tensions escalated further as strikes and interceptions continued, with Pakistan saying talks between Tehran and Washington were still ongoing even as the conflict widened and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz deepened. The United States is also spending heavily on missile interceptors and other munitions, underlining the rising cost of the confrontation. π πIn Gaza, Hamas said it had agreed to a deal to disarm in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip, and separately accepted a framework for its remaining heavy weapons to be inventoried and stored under Palestinian supervision. The moves point... [Continue Reading]
Pakistan coal mine blast in Balochistan kills at least 34 as rescue operation continues
A coal mine blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 34 workers, according to the provincial disaster management authority. The explosion, caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the provincial capital, Quetta, and triggered an overnight rescue operation. Teams were still searching for miners who remained trapped underground after the blast.The authority said in the early hours of Friday that 34 bodies had been recovered. It added that the joint rescue operation was still under way to locate and recover the remaining trapped miners. Officials did not say how many people were inside the mine when... [Continue Reading]
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as aftershock fears continue in Kumamoto
The death toll from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, according to the Kumamoto prefecture government. Officials also said six people were seriously injured after the quake struck near the city of Uki on Tuesday. The tremor knocked out power to about 40,000 homes, halted rail services and triggered tsunami warnings across parts of Kyushu.Authorities said nearly half of the deaths were linked to two separate incidents: structural damage at a Nippon Paper Industries paper mill and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to remain vigilant... [Continue Reading]
US-Iran hostilities escalate further as strikes continue and Hormuz disruption deepens
Pakistan said negotiations between Iran and the United States were still ongoing, even as the conflict widened with a fresh wave of strikes and interceptions across the region. The latest reports say Washington carried out a heavy round of strikes in retaliation for attacks targeting Jordan, while Jordan said it intercepted Iranian missiles for a second day. Kuwait also reported a strike that killed one person, and Egypt said it had been hit for the first time in the widening confrontation.According to the supplied material, Pakistan said talks remained alive, particularly on the Strait of Hormuz and on steps to... [Continue Reading]
France and Spain see respite as wildfires continue across Europe
A major wildfire west of Bordeaux was no longer advancing on Thursday, according to local authorities in southwestern France, raising hopes that one of the continent's most severe fire emergencies was beginning to ease. In Spain, most of the tens of thousands of people evacuated from areas west of Madrid were cleared to return home after the state of emergency was lifted. Even so, firefighters were still battling serious blazes in the United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal and Turkey.French officials said the fire in the Gironde area had become more manageable after days of intense firefighting. The country's interior minister said... [Continue Reading]
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly Russian barrage as Iran tensions and global wildfires spread
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone assault across Ukraine, killing at least eight people, with the worst damage reported near Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk region. Poland said a missile that left a 10 metre crater near Tarnawa Kolonia was likely fired by Russia during the attack, as investigators continued to assess the strike. π πThe conflict widened further after the United States Central Command said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran overnight, while Iraq condemned Saudi US strikes on Iran backed Popular Mobilisation Forces positions as a breach of sovereignty. Reports also said... [Continue Reading]
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Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes have killed at least four people, including children, across the Gaza Strip, according to the latest report from Gaza health officials. The attacks hit Khan Younis in the south, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Gaza City, even as Hamas officials met mediators in Cairo to discuss the truce. The strikes were reported despite an ongoing ceasefire that has remained formally in place.Gaza's Ministry of Health said hospitals across the territory received six bodies and 34 injured people in the previous 24 hours. That total included four new deaths, one person who died from earlier injuries and... [Continue Reading]
Nicaragua proposes extending presidential term by another year amid new opposition ban plan
Nicaragua's government has proposed a constitutional reform that would extend the presidential term by another year and further restrict who can stand for office. The plan, outlined by the government-controlled National Assembly, is expected to be approved in September. It would also allow the authorities to bar opposition figures they describe as "traitors" or "coup plotters" from elections.The proposal comes after a series of earlier changes that have already lengthened the presidential term and removed term limits. In 2014, the National Assembly scrapped presidential term limits, and in 2024 it extended the term from five to six years. The same... [Continue Reading]
Noontime News Recap: Iran strikes widen conflict fears as Ukraine, Europe and Asia face fresh shocks
The United States said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran overnight, a major escalation that followed earlier regional retaliation reports and raised the risk of a wider confrontation. πRussia kept up pressure on Ukraine with missile and drone attacks that killed at least eight people and wounded dozens overnight, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again called for stronger air defences. π In Poland, officials said an object that crashed near Tarnawa Kolonia was probably a Russian missile, after it left a crater about 10 metres wide, and an investigation is continuing. πIn the Middle East and... [Continue Reading]
Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers
An hours-long attack on a police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district has killed at least 11 police officers and wounded dozens more, local authorities said. The assault took place late on Wednesday near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces later killed 15 attackers during the gun battle, according to local police.Police said the attackers first used explosive-laden quadcopters to strike the post before launching an ambush. Among those killed was Deputy Superintendent Diyar Khan, who had led reinforcements to the scene, local police said. District police officer Mujahid Hussain said the attackers also set three police... [Continue Reading]
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes as Middle East tensions and market stress deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes hit cities across Ukraine overnight, killing at least eight people and wounding more than a dozen, with officials warning the toll could rise as rescue work continues. Kyiv and Lviv were among the targets, and Poland scrambled jets as the scale of the attack became clear. π πThe conflict in the Middle East widened further after the United States launched fresh strikes on Iran, following a renewed wave of attacks across the region. Separate reporting said a US attack on Iran's Qeshm island killed three people, including a two year old child, while Iraq condemned... [Continue Reading]
Japan earthquake and mall explosion in Kumamoto as rescue effort continues
Emergency crews in southern Japan are continuing rescue operations after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was followed by an explosion at Kumamoto's Aeon mall. The blast ripped through the shopping centre after thousands of shoppers and staff had been evacuated, leaving debris scattered across the parking area and exposing steel beams inside the building. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said it was a "race against time" to reach people still trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.Authorities said first responders pulled eight people from the partially collapsed site early on Wednesday, including three who were dead. Aeon said... [Continue Reading]
Iraq condemns Saudi-US strikes as sovereignty row deepens after at least 20 PMF deaths
Iraq's National Security Council has condemned Saudi-US strikes on Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces targets, calling the attacks a violation of sovereignty and international law. The council said the strikes hit PMF bases in seven Iraqi provinces and killed at least 20 members of the paramilitary group. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi also cancelled his first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.The council meeting, chaired by Mr al-Zaidi, described the strikes as a "flagrant violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the sanctity of its lands". It said any breach of Iraq's security would not be tolerated, and accused the attacks of hindering... [Continue Reading]
Deadly militant attack on Pakistan checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leaves 15 dead
At least 15 people were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to local media reports cited by officials. The assault took place late Wednesday in Hangu district, a border area that has seen repeated militant violence in recent days. Police said the attack also injured 22 personnel and prompted a clearance operation in the area.Local District Police Officer Tariq Habib said at least seven police officers and eight alleged militants were among the dead. The checkpoint was hit in the evening, and no group immediately claimed responsibility. According to the reports, the... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: Iran strikes, Japan quake toll rises, and Europe faces wildfire heat
President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after renewed attacks on US military sites in the Middle East, as Washington said it intercepted missiles and then joined strikes with Israel on Iraq-linked groups. Iranβs Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan, while the US military also weighed restricting phone use for troops there over fears Iran could exploit social media and footage. π π π πThe White House diplomacy around the crisis continued as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, with tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israelβs military presence... [Continue Reading]
Japan rescue efforts continue after quake as aftershocks top 100 and mall search goes on
Japan's rescue operation continued on Wednesday after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the country's south-western Kyushu region and was followed by more than 100 aftershocks. At least 13 people have been reported dead, and officials said some others were in cardiopulmonary arrest, a term often used in Japan before deaths are formally confirmed. Crews were still searching collapsed buildings in Kumamoto prefecture, including a paper factory and a shopping mall, where three people remained unaccounted for.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents to stay alert for more strong earthquakes over the next week, particularly in the next two to three days,... [Continue Reading]
Noontime News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Europe wildfire risk and Asia tech shares slide
Japan is in a second day of rescue work after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southern Japan and killed at least 13 people, with emergency crews searching rubble in the Kumamoto area of Kyushu and assessing damage to homes and a mall. π πIn Europe, France and Spain are battling intensifying wildfires as evacuations rise and officials warn that climate adaptation needs to accelerate, with a new heatwave set to push temperatures into the high 30s and low 40s Celsius and raise the risk of further blazes. π πThe Russia, Ukraine war continued to spread damage overnight, with Russian authorities... [Continue Reading]
Breakfast News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Middle East tensions flare and markets turn risk off
Japanβs Kumamoto prefecture is dealing with the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 13 people, with rescuers still searching for those trapped in a collapsed shopping mall and other damaged buildings. Officials said the quake was followed by an aftershock and an explosion at the mall, adding to the scale of the emergency. πIn the Middle East, the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes in Iraq against Iran backed groups after Washington said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at US personnel. Iranβs Revolutionary Guard also said it fired ballistic missiles at a... [Continue Reading]
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India condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz as casualties reported
India has expressed deep concern over renewed violence in West Asia and condemned recent attacks on maritime vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, called for immediate de-escalation of tensions. He said the resumption of attacks after a brief pause was deeply concerning and urged the restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways.Harish said India strongly condemned attacks on several vessels, including GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which were struck during transit through the Strait of Hormuz... [Continue Reading]
Japan Kumamoto earthquake as USGS revises magnitude and aftershock hits Kyushu
Emergency crews in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture were still assessing damage on Tuesday night after a strong earthquake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu and triggered collapses, fires and power cuts. The quake hit at 4:30pm local time and was initially reported as magnitude 7.1 before the US Geological Survey later revised it to 6.8. A tsunami advisory was issued immediately after the tremor and later lifted.The epicentre was near the coastal city of Uto, about 48km southwest of Kumamoto City, according to the USGS. Public broadcaster NHK reported a magnitude 4.1 aftershock just after midnight on Wednesday, adding to concerns... [Continue Reading]
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Ukraine and Iran hold call after Caspian Sea strike kills sailor
Ukraine and Iran have held a diplomatic call after a Ukrainian strike in the Caspian Sea that Tehran says hit one of its commercial vessels, killing one sailor and injuring another. Ukraine says the operation targeted Russian warships and vessels used to transport Iranian-linked military cargo, and denied any intention to harm civilians or civilian shipping. The exchange has added a new diplomatic layer to an incident already raising tensions between Kyiv and Tehran.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said he spoke with Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, after Tehran denounced the attack. Sybiha said he stressed the need to avoid... [Continue Reading]
UN condemns Israel's planned West Bank settlement expansion amid escalating violence
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israeli plans to accelerate settlement development in the occupied West Bank, saying the settlements have "no legal validity" and amount to a "flagrant violation" of international law. His statement comes as violence in the territory continues to rise and as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will move to legalise farm outposts and establish new ones. The remarks add a fresh diplomatic layer to an already volatile situation in the West Bank.Guterres said the settlements remain a major obstacle to a two-state solution and to a "just, lasting and comprehensive peace"... [Continue Reading]
Bangladesh tribunal files fresh crimes-against-humanity charges against Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has filed formal crimes-against-humanity charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others over a police crackdown on a rally in Dhaka in 2013. The charges were submitted on Monday to the tribunal registrar, according to the prosecution. The case centres on killings during the Shapla Chattar protest by the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam.Chief prosecutor Aminul Islam said the tribunal had taken into consideration charges against Hasina and the other accused over the killings at Shapla Chattar during the protest rally. The prosecution said warrants were issued for alleged fugitives, including the then military chief, politicians... [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu says he will still attend UN General Assembly amid Mamdani dispute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he still plans to travel to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly, despite a dispute with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over whether he could be arrested if he arrives. Netanyahu said he was not concerned about the prospect of legal action and accused Mamdani of spreading rhetoric that makes Jews feel unsafe in the city. The comments were made in an interview broadcast on Sunday.The row centres on an International Criminal Court warrant issued in 2024 that accuses Netanyahu of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to... [Continue Reading]
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Israel approves limited Gaza force deployment in Rafah test zone as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Israel's security cabinet has approved a highly constrained pilot deployment of an International Stabilization Force in a narrow area of Rafah, according to the supplied reporting. The move is described as a test zone in southern Gaza and a limited step within a broader peace framework that has stalled. The force is linked to Donald Trump's 20-point plan and is expected to operate in full coordination with the Israeli military.The reported deployment would involve about 200 personnel from countries including Morocco and Uganda, rather than the larger contingent previously discussed. Israeli media cited in the supplied material said the original... [Continue Reading]
Israeli raids across West Bank towns intensify amid rising settler violence
Israeli forces have raided at least 20 towns and villages across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, demolishing homes and arresting dozens of Palestinians. The operations were reported on Monday in several locations, including Beita, Nilin, Arrabeh and Deir al-Ghusun, as settler attacks against Palestinians and their property also intensified. The raids form part of a broader security crackdown that has widened across multiple districts in a single day.According to the supplied reports, soldiers carried out demolition work in Nilin, west of Ramallah, and entered the Jabal Salman area in Beita, south of Nablus, with military bulldozers also seen... [Continue Reading]
India summons Ukraine envoy after ship attack with four Indian crew in Black Sea
India has summoned the Ukraine ambassador after a merchant vessel carrying four Indian crew members was attacked over the weekend in the Black Sea conflict zone. The incident has added to growing concern in New Delhi about the safety of Indian seafarers working on commercial ships in waters affected by the war. According to the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, two of the four sailors have been located and are safe, while the search continues for the other two.The diplomatic move came on Monday, two days after the MV AGN Ragnar was struck while docked at Odesa. The attack is the... [Continue Reading]
Pakistan monsoon floods kill at least 107 as more rain is forecast
Heavy monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people since the start of the season in June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The agency said 344 others have been injured and hundreds of homes damaged, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab among the worst affected provinces. Authorities have also warned that more downpours are expected later this week.The NDMA said the death toll from rain-related incidents since late June reached 107, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recording 55 deaths and Punjab 36. More than half of the fatalities were caused by house or roof collapses, highlighting the... [Continue Reading]
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Flash floods kill 10 at scenic camping site in Gansu, China
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed 10 people and injured 23 at a tourist site in northwestern China's Gansu province. The torrent struck a scenic camping area in Weiyuan County, in Dingxi City, trapping some campers as water surged through the site. Local officials said another 174 people were rescued after the incident.State broadcaster CCTV said the flood was caused by short-term heavy rainfall at a scenic spot in Weiyuan County. An earlier report identified the location as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a mountainous area known for natural stone arches, alpine meadows and mountain streams. The site is... [Continue Reading]
Khamenei deepens pressure on US-Iran talks with pro-Hezbollah message
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has sharpened his public support for Hezbollah, saying Tehran sees the defence of the group's fighters as a strategic mandate. In a post on X, he said there was "no path forward except jihad and resistance" and tied any agreement to end Iran's war with the United States to a complete end to what he called Israeli aggression against Lebanon. He also praised Hezbollah fighters for their patience and sacrifice and described them as an unmovable force on the front line against Israel.Khamenei's remarks were made in response to a letter of allegiance from... [Continue Reading]
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir heads to polls amid weeks of protests and clashes
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is voting in legislative assembly elections on Monday as weeks of protests and clashes continue across the territory. Authorities have said the polls will be held in three phases, ending on August 10. The vote comes after a prolonged period of unrest that has intensified in the run-up to polling.According to the supplied report, at least 20 people have been killed in recent clashes with security personnel and several others have been injured. The unrest has been linked to the banned Joint Awami Action Committee, which has been a leading force behind the demonstrations. The protests are described... [Continue Reading]
Trump posts fake images suggesting tanker seizure and strike on Iran's Kharg terminal
US President Donald Trump has posted a series of AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform that appear to show a US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker and a strike on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal. One image shows Trump standing on a tanker with a US flag, while another depicts fighter jets bombing the Kharg facility. The posts were shared as tensions between the US and Iran remain elevated, with maritime operations and military activity continuing in the region.The Kharg terminal is a major export point for Iranian oil and is described in the supplied material as... [Continue Reading]
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Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after nearly 24-hour manhunt
Berlin police have shot dead the suspect wanted over the attack on a Pride event in the German capital, ending a search that lasted nearly 24 hours. Authorities said Abdul Ballout was killed during a confrontation in a suburb of Berlin on Sunday evening. The latest development closes the immediate manhunt, but investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events.Officials said the attack in downtown Berlin left one person dead and 29 others injured. Prosecutors said Ballout had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group, adding to the focus on whether the assault was politically... [Continue Reading]
Israeli air strike kills two Hamas security officials in Gaza's Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has killed two Hamas security officials in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, according to the group's interior ministry. Among those killed was Colonel Wael Musa al-Ladawi, who the ministry said headed Hamas's internal security service in central Gaza. The second man killed was named as Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq.The strike hit the car the two men were travelling in on Sunday, the ministry said. Footage posted online showed a charred vehicle in the middle of the road, with smoke obscuring the scene. The bodies of both men were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, according... [Continue Reading]
India rules out talks with Pakistan except on POK, warns of harsh response
India's defence minister has said there are no talks with Pakistan currently planned, and that any future dialogue would be limited to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Rajnath Singh made the remarks on Sunday during Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, in India-administered Ladakh. He also warned that India would respond harshly to any "misadventure" by Pakistan.Singh said, "Our intention is clear. There will be no talks with Pakistan." He added that if talks were ever held, they would concern only Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, which he described as part of India and illegally occupied by Pakistan. The comments came at... [Continue Reading]
Jammu and Kashmir Police execute court proclamation against Pakistan-based terror handler in Katra, Narwal blasts case
Jammu and Kashmir Police have executed a court proclamation directing Pakistan-based cross-border terror handler Mohammad Qasim, also known as Salman, to appear before an NIA court on August 21. The proclamation was read out at his residence in Angralla village in Reasi district, according to police. The case is linked to the 2022 and 2023 blasts in Katra and Narwal that together killed 13 people.Police said Qasim is believed to have crossed into Pakistan and is wanted in multiple cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The court order was issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha... [Continue Reading]
Israel detains more than 70 suspects in West Bank after Tell clashes and Nablus hospital raid
Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank between Friday night and Saturday, following a deadly escalation centred on the village of Tell in the north of the territory. The operation came a day after clashes there left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians dead, according to the supplied reports. Residents also reported intensive searches in nearby areas, including an incursion into a hospital in Nablus.The Israeli military said its troops searched more than 300 locations as part of the operation and described those detained as including Hamas affiliates, weapons traffickers and people suspected... [Continue Reading]
Attack on holiday camps in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia kills 11, including four children
Moscow-installed officials in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said a Ukrainian strike on holiday camps overnight killed 11 people and wounded 14 others. Kremlin-installed regional head Yevgeny Balitsky said four children were among the dead, revising earlier figures that had put the death toll lower. The attack was reported in the seaside village of Kyrylivka, in an area of southeastern Ukraine that remains divided by the war.Balitsky said the wounded included 14 people and accused Ukrainian forces of targeting the camps, adding that the victims had been struck while at the resorts. Ukraine had not immediately commented on the allegation... [Continue Reading]
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At least 35 killed in bus collision on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road
At least 35 people have been killed and 30 others injured after two buses collided on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road, according to official and state media reports. The crash happened on Saturday between Al-Sukhnah and Palmyra, on a highway that links eastern Syria with the capital. The road is described as a crucial route and one with poor safety standards.The Ministry of Interior said one of the buses was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces, while the other was transporting civilians. Ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and helicopters were also sent to medically evacuate the injured to Homs... [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu to visit Washington next week and meet Trump on Tuesday
The planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next week has been confirmed by both sides, with the White House meeting set for Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he will travel on Monday and meet US President Donald Trump the following day. The trip will also include attendance at the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office.The latest confirmation came as Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. During the speech, he referred to Netanyahu's upcoming trip and made a series of remarks aimed at journalists and political opponents.... [Continue Reading]
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMPβS WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind Americaβs War Narrative
βWhen fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.β A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of IranβUnited States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iranβs uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]




