KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani condemned the drone attack on the Kormor Gas Field in Sulaymaniyah and called on the United States and international partners to supply defensive equipment to protect vital energy infrastructure. He urged Baghdad to find the perpetrators and warned against repeating “past mistakes” such as releasing criminals. Iraq’s Joint Operations Command […]
The death toll from the massive fire at a 31-story residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has risen to 44, with 45 injured and 279 people still missing. The blaze, which spread through the Wang Fuk Court complex during renovation work, intensified due to bamboo scaffolding and non–fire-resistant exterior materials. Police have detained […]
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 500 more National Guard troops will be sent to Washington, D.C., following the shooting of two guardsmen near the White House. Calling the attack “cowardly,” Hegseth vowed to protect the capital, saying President Donald Trump ordered the security increase. Hegseth said the attack would only strengthen their resolve […]
US authorities identified 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The FBI is treating the incident as a “possible terrorist act.” Both soldiers, initially reported dead, are now in critical condition. Police say the attacker opened fire during the guardsmen’s patrol before […]
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, speaking at an event in Caracas marking the 200th anniversary of Simón Bolivar’s “Peruvian sword,” vowed to defend the country against what he called US “imperialist threats.” Wearing military uniform and holding the ‘sword of Bolivar’, Maduro said, “No one has an excuse; civilian, politician, police officer, or soldier. If necessary, […]
Israeli forces have begun a large-scale operation in and around Tubas in the occupied West Bank, involving the IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Guard units. Tubas Governor Ahmed al-Assad said troops, backed by a helicopter, surrounded the city, seized rooftops, and forced residents from their homes. Around 30 families were displaced, and medical teams were […]
The death toll from a major fire in a 31-story residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has climbed to 13, with 15 others injured. The blaze, which began in one building and spread to seven more, prompted authorities to raise the alert to the highest level, Level 5. Firefighters are still battling the […]
Belgium’s nationwide strike has reached its third day, shutting down public transport, schools, hospitals, airports, and private-sector services. With garbage uncollected for days, piles of waste now line the streets. Unions launched the three-day strike to protest federal economic reforms, including scrapping early retirement, denying future tenure to irregular-hour public workers, and tightening unemployment […]
Severe floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain have killed 17 people and injured 61 in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province. In Sibolga, authorities reported five deaths, three injuries, and four missing residents. Nearby Central Tapanuli saw four deaths and around 2,000 homes inundated. South Tapanuli reported eight deaths, 58 injuries, and more than […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, during his state visit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov greeted him at Manas International Airport with traditional music and dance. A formal ceremony followed at the Intymak-Ordo Presidential Palace, where Putin’s motorcade entered accompanied by a cavalry unit in traditional attire. Flags […]