North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un met commanders who fought on Russia’s Kursk front against Ukraine, praising their role in the “Operation to Liberate the Kursk Region” and vowing continued support for Moscow. He said the army had “strengthened its reputation as the world’s strongest” and would keep aiding Russia. Pyongyang announced that returning soldiers […]
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said four people were injured in Israeli airstrikes on al-Housh in the Tyre region, while Ansar in Nabatieh was also hit. The attacks come despite the November 2024 ceasefire deal, during which Israel has killed 281 people and wounded 593 in Lebanon.
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the foreign object that exploded in a cornfield in Osiny, near the Ukrainian border, was a Russian-made drone based on Iran’s Shahed model. He called it a “provocation from Russia” amid ongoing peace talks. Deputy Commander Dariusz Malinowski said the UAV was likely a decoy drone with a […]
Israeli Army Spokesperson Effie Defrin said forces have entered the first phase of their planned attack on Gaza City, securing control of the outskirts after clashes with Hamas. The operation, approved by the Security Cabinet and Defense Minister Israel Katz, is part of “Gideon’s Chariots B” and will mobilize around 60,000 reserve soldiers.
Portugal’s Civil Protection Service said one person died while battling flames near Mirandela, raising the death toll from this summer’s wildfires to three. Fifteen others were injured near Sabugal. Crews are fighting four major blazes, mainly in the north and center. Over 201,000 hectares have burned since mid-July, already surpassing the total area destroyed in […]
An unidentified object exploded after falling into a cornfield in Osiny, eastern Poland, near the Ukraine border. No injuries were reported, but windows in nearby houses were shattered. The Polish military said no airspace violation by Ukraine or Belarus was detected and suggested the debris could be from an old propeller engine. Defense Minister […]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, saying Western attacks target all independent nations and warning, “The West collectively wants to dominate the entire region.” Both leaders highlighted cooperation through blocs like BRICS and the Eurasian Economic Union. Lukashenko called Belarus a “reliable partner” and pledged support in areas from […]
A bus carrying Afghan migrants deported from Iran crashed into a truck and motorcycle in Herat province, western Afghanistan, killing 78 people, including 17 children. Officials said everyone on board died, blaming excessive speed and driver negligence. The tragedy comes as Iran intensifies deportations, with 1.5 million Afghans forced to leave since January. Millions […]
In Türkiye’s Bitlis province, bears living in the Nemrut Caldera, the world’s second-largest crater lake, were seen plunging into the icy waters to escape the summer heat. Tourists filmed the animals swimming and playing, creating striking wildlife scenes. A mother bear and her two cubs also approached picnickers’ tables in search of food. Experts […]
Baykar’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Türkiye’s first unmanned combat aircraft, has successfully completed its EU-based Aerodynamic System Identification Test. The maneuvers of the KIZILELMA PT-4 were recorded by the AKINCI UCAV. Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar shared the footage on social media, marking another step in the jet’s development program.