Iran launched its first military exercise since the 12-day war with Israel, staging the “Continuous Might 1404” drill in the northern Indian Ocean and the Oman Sea. State media said the exercise involved surface ships, submarines, missile batteries, and electronic warfare units. A long-range Bavar-5 kamikaze UAV reportedly struck a target 400 kilometers away. The […]
Expatriates returning to Europe after summer holidays in Türkiye formed long queues at the Kapıkule Border Crossing, expressing sadness at leaving their homeland. Many said they contribute to Türkiye’s economy during visits and urged citizens to value their country. “We miss our homeland terribly. Life abroad isn’t easy, so we must appreciate and protect […]
Pakistan’s disaster agency said 730 people have died and over 1,000 injured in floods and landslides since heavy monsoon rains began on June 26. Search efforts for the missing continue. Karachi and Sindh province face power outages and flooding, with at least 17 deaths reported in Karachi. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where […]
A fire aboard the USS New Orleans off Okinawa, Japan, burned for 12 hours before being extinguished. Two US sailors were injured and are receiving treatment. The Japan Coast Guard said four Japanese vessels assisted overnight after the US renewed its request for help. The cause of the fire on the 200-meter amphibious transport ship […]
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 […]