Seven people were found dead after an ambulance aircraft crashed in Ranchi, Jharkhand state, eastern India, authorities said. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that two of the victims were crew members. The plane had requested a route change at 19:11 local time due to bad weather before losing contact and disappearing from […]
Mexico has sent 2,500 additional troops to Jalisco state following deadly violence triggered by the killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera, bringing total deployments to about 9,500, Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said. Oseguera was killed in a military operation in Tapalpa, after which cartel members launched attacks across multiple states, setting fires and blocking […]
A military training helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, Iran, killing four people. Authorities said the pilot, co-pilot and two market vendors died in the incident. The crash occurred at 09:09 local time and triggered a fire, which was later brought under control. Officials said the accident was caused […]
A wildfire in Miryang, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea, burned 143 hectares—about 200 football fields—before being brought under control after 20 hours. The Korea Forest Service said more than 50 helicopters and 1,500 personnel were deployed to fight the blaze. No casualties were reported, but 156 residents were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities issued […]
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 […]