North Korea announced it has successfully tested a new large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system, with four rockets hitting a target at sea 358.5 kilometers away. The test was conducted under the supervision of Kim Jong-Un, according to the North Korean Missile Administration. Kim said the system’s key feature is its precision-guided flight capability and […]
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia carried out a drone attack on a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing four civilians and injuring two others. Zelenskyy stated that three drones struck the train, which was carrying more than 200 people, adding that rescue teams are still searching for four missing passengers. Sharing images of the […]
The National Transportation Safety Board released a simulation of last year’s mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people. The cockpit-view reconstruction shows the military helicopter was barely visible until seconds before impact due to night lighting and blind spots. Investigators said warnings came too late, leaving pilots with […]
Robert Fico said Slovakia will take the European Union’s decision to ban Russian gas imports to the European Court of Justice, calling the move “stupid” and “ideological.” Fico said the plan to end pipeline gas and LNG imports from Russia by 2027 amounts to “the EU’s suicide in the energy sector,” arguing that such measures […]
A NASA research aircraft made an emergency belly landing at Ellington Airport in Houston after its landing gear failed to deploy due to a mechanical malfunction. The WB-57 aircraft touched down with its gear retracted, with bystander footage showing flames as the fuselage scraped the runway. Emergency crews responded immediately, and both pilots escaped unharmed. […]
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with Gideon Saar in Astana during Saar’s official visit to the country. The talks covered cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, and humanitarian areas, as well as regional developments. The two ministers signed several documents, including agreements on public diplomacy, diplomatic training, and visa-free travel for holders of […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said the death toll from Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023, has risen to 71,662 after two bodies arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. The ministry also reported that a 12-day-old baby died due to extreme cold, bringing the number of infants who have […]
The European Union and India signed a historic free trade agreement in New Delhi after nearly 20 years of negotiations. The deal was signed by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Council President Antonio Costa, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Von der Leyen called it “the mother of all agreements,” saying […]
Two people were killed after a light aircraft crashed in Queensland, eastern Australia, early this morning, triggering a bushfire. The crash occurred near Heck Field, a private airstrip north of the Gold Coast, killing a 73-year-old pilot and a passenger. Police said the aircraft caught fire on impact, with the flames spreading to nearby […]
Australia has revoked the visa of Israeli social media influencer Sammy Yahood over anti-Islam content, citing concerns about hate speech. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said entering the country requires a right visa, adding, “Spreading hatred is not a right reason to come.” Yahood said his visa was canceled after he described Islam as an […]