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 […]
Pakistan has repatriated over 13,500 Afghan nationals since April 1, following a government order targeting undocumented migrants and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders. Thousands returned through the Torkham border in the northwest, departing in buses and trucks. The deadline for ACC holders to leave was extended to April 10 due to the Eid al-Fitr […]
A small Honda HA-420 jet skidded off the runway and crashed into the water while landing at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport. The crash occurred at 06:12 local time. All five onboard—one pilot and four passengers—were rescued with injuries. The aircraft drifted 30 meters offshore and was recovered four hours later with a crane. The […]
Severe storms, tornadoes, and floods that hit southern and midwestern USA have killed at least 24 people. Tennessee reported 10 deaths, Kentucky 5 (including a 9-year-old), and Missouri 3, one of whom was a teenage firefighter. Arkansas and Georgia each confirmed 2 deaths, while Indiana and Mississippi reported one fatality each. Flood warnings remain […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian troops are operating in Russia’s Belgorod region. In a video address, he stated, “We continue active operations in enemy territory on the border, and this is absolutely fair. The war must return exactly where it came from.” Zelenskyy said the aim is to […]
The death toll from the 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes that struck Myanmar on March 28 has risen to 3,600, with over 5,000 injured and at least 160 still missing, according to the military government. The quakes caused widespread destruction across six regions, damaging thousands of buildings, schools, religious sites, roads, and bridges. Rescue […]
A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in Paris’s 17th district around 8 p.m. local time, prompting a major emergency response. Over 200 firefighters and 60 trucks were deployed. The blaze was brought under control after several hours, and 31 workers were safely evacuated. Local roads were closed, and operations continued into the […]
The Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines erupted at 5:51 a.m. local time, sending smoke 4,000 meters into the air, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). A Level 3 alert remains in place, indicating increased lava flow risk and the possibility of a hazardous eruption in the coming weeks.