The US military said it targeted a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea, killing three men described as “narco-terrorists.” US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said the strike was carried out under Operation Southern Spear. SOUTHCOM stated that intelligence indicated the vessel was operating along a known drug route and linked to a group […]
A powerful snowstorm swept across the northeastern United States, affecting states including New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, and forcing the cancellation of more than 10,000 flights. Snowfall reached up to 75 centimeters in some areas, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. A state of emergency was declared in New York, where authorities urged […]
Muslims in Bogotá, Colombia, are gathering for iftar meals at the Estambul Mosque in the Palermo neighborhood during Ramadan. The mosque serves as both a place of worship and a community center, especially on Fridays. Families come together in the courtyard for evening meals, blending Colombian flavors into traditional Ramadan dishes. Colombia is home […]
Ramadan began quietly in occupied East Jerusalem, where Israeli restrictions limited decorations and access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Authorities imposed a 10,000-person quota for Friday prayers and tightened entry from the West Bank, reducing commercial activity and visitor numbers. Residents said the absence of traditional lights and barriers on worshippers dampened the atmosphere. Despite […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on the United States to pursue diplomacy with Iran, saying in Brussels that “Iran is at its weakest point ever” and that this moment should be used to avoid another war. She said the EU is ready to contribute to a diplomatic solution, including discussions on Iran’s nuclear […]
A powerful winter storm hit the northeastern United States, prompting states of emergency in New York and New Jersey and forcing widespread school closures. Heavy snow, strong winds and icy conditions disrupted transportation and led to traffic restrictions. Thousands of flights were canceled at major airports including JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Massachusetts also declared […]
A forest fire that broke out in Hamyang, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea, has been burning for three days, destroying at least 190 hectares of land. The Korea Forest Service said only 32 percent of the blaze had been contained as of early morning. More than 600 personnel, dozens of fire trucks and 51 […]
Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho” and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a military operation in Jalisco, Mexico, according to Mexican media. The CJNG is considered one of the country’s most powerful criminal organizations. Following the operation, cartel members set vehicles on fire in several cities and clashes were reported […]
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry said Pakistani forces carried out airstrikes on seven targets in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 70 militants linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and ISIS-K. He said the strikes were intelligence-based and claimed most of those killed were Pakistani nationals. Afghan authorities said 25 people, mostly civilians, were killed in the provinces […]
Police in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, Thailand, arrested a 33-year-old burglary suspect by disguising themselves in traditional lion dance costumes during Lunar New Year celebrations at a temple. Officers used the crowd to approach the man, and one leapt from inside the costume to detain him. Authorities said the suspect had broken into a Bangkok […]