Blast at Rotterdam Port Energy Facility Kills One Person
A blast at an energy facility in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam has killed one person and prompted emergency services to launch a major response. Authorities said the explosion occurred at an industrial facility in the port area, one of Europe’s largest hubs for energy and petrochemical operations. Emergency crews were sent to the […]
US Floats Prospect of Joint Strikes on Colombian Armed Groups
The United States has raised the possibility of conducting joint military strikes with Colombia against armed groups operating in the country, signalling a potential escalation in Washington’s security cooperation with Bogotá. US officials have discussed closer coordination with Colombian authorities to confront armed organisations involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities. The proposal comes […]
Zambia Votes in Election Expected to Favour Incumbent Hichilema
Zambians have begun voting in a closely watched national election, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking another term in office and widely expected to retain power. Voters are choosing the country’s president and members of parliament amid concerns over the economy, rising living costs and unemployment. Hichilema, who came to power promising economic reforms and improved […]
Teen Gunman Dies After Killing Teachers in Thailand’s Worst School Shooting in Years
A teenage gunman has died after a shooting at a school in Thailand that killed several teachers, in what authorities described as one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in years. The attack sent shockwaves through the local community as students, teachers and staff were caught in the violence. Emergency responders rushed to the school […]
Influencer Killings Mount in Mexico as Rival Cartel Factions Wage Bloody Fight
Mexico is witnessing a growing wave of violence against social media influencers as rival factions of powerful drug cartels battle for control, raising concerns over the safety of public figures and civilians. Several influencers have been targeted or killed in recent months, with authorities investigating whether their deaths are connected to the escalating conflict between […]
Unpaid Wages and Deadly Risks Push Ebola Health Workers to the Brink
Health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are warning that they may be forced to abandon the response because of unpaid wages, dangerous working conditions and growing insecurity. Medical staff and community health workers are working on the front lines to identify suspected cases, trace contacts and care for […]
FIFA reviews proposal to expand 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams
Zurich: FIFA is assessing the potential impact of expanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 participating teams, a proposal that would significantly increase the size of the tournament beyond the planned 48-team format for the 2026 edition. According to football officials, the governing body is examining the sporting, logistical and financial implications of such […]
Chelsea fined $13.5 million over financial rule breaches, avoid Premier League points deduction
London: Chelsea have been fined $13.5 million after being found in breach of football financial regulations. However, the club has avoided a Premier League points deduction following the conclusion of the investigation. The sanctions relate to financial reporting and regulatory compliance during previous ownership periods. Football authorities determined that a financial penalty was appropriate, while […]
Türkiye’s Ahmet Davutoğlu announces step back from active politics
Ankara: Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has announced that he is stepping back from active politics, marking the end of a career that spanned academia, diplomacy and national leadership. Davutoğlu first gained prominence as a political scientist before serving as a senior foreign policy adviser. He later became Türkiye’s foreign minister, where he played […]
HRW says Russian Africa Corps air strike killed civilians in Mali
Bamako: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that an air strike carried out by Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali resulted in the deaths of several civilians. According to the rights organization, the attack struck an area where non-combatants were present, raising concerns about civilian protection during military operations. HRW has called for an independent investigation […]