Yemen’s Houthi forces announced they have shot down 18 US drones, including 10 MQ-9 UAVs, since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in October 2023. Spokesman Yahya Saree said the latest drone was downed over Al-Jawf with a locally made missile. He vowed continued attacks on US warships and support for Palestinians until the Gaza blockade ends. […]
A firefighter in Illinois, USA, was injured when a porch collapsed during a house fire response. The collapse followed an explosion while the firefighter was on the porch. Bodycam footage showed police and a bystander lifting debris to rescue him. He sustained minor injuries.
Greece came to a standstill as major labor unions launched a 24-hour strike demanding higher wages amid rising living costs. Ferry, train, bus, and metro services were suspended, while air traffic was limited to emergency and military flights. No flights will operate to or from Greece until 23:59, according to Athens International Airport. Unions […]
Russian drone attacks hit multiple Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 20 people. Strikes in Kharkiv ignited fires in industrial areas, injuring 2 and damaging 10 homes. In Dnipro, 15 were wounded and several properties were damaged. In Kramatorsk, 3 people, including a child, were injured. Ukraine’s Air Force reported downing 32 of 55 drones […]
A large tree collapsed onto a parked car in Pennsylvania, completely wrecking the vehicle. The driver had just exited moments before and narrowly avoided being crushed. The incident was caught on a nearby gas station’s security camera.
At least 98 people were killed and 150 injured after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. President Luis Abinader confirmed Monte Cristi Governor Nelsy Cruz was among the victims and declared a three-day mourning period. Rescue efforts continue amid fears of a rising death toll. An investigation […]
At least six civilians, including women and children, were killed and 16 injured in a US airstrike on a residential area in Hudaydah, Yemen. The attack targeted the Emin Mukbil neighborhood in the al-Hawak district. Search operations continue, with fears the death toll may rise. The strike follows a series of US operations against Iranian-backed […]
The Israeli army confirmed it carried out an airstrike targeting a Hezbollah air defense weapons depot in Lebanon’s Bekaa region. The Israeli Defense Forces said the attack was aimed at neutralizing a security threat and accused Hezbollah of violating ceasefire agreements. No casualties have been officially reported. Footage of the strike circulated on social media.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. earns nearly $2 billion daily from tariffs and pledged to revive the coal industry. Speaking at a White House event with miners, Trump said tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports have spurred domestic factory growth and reduced foreign dependence. Trump criticized past trade policies, saying the […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities under U.S. supervision, warning that otherwise, military action remains an option. In a video message, Netanyahu said a diplomatic solution must follow the model of Libya’s 2003 disarmament and insisted that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons. He claimed […]