Israeli navy attacks Yemen's Houthi-held Hodeida port in first direct strikes from sea

This is the first time that Israel has conducted direct attacks against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels through its naval forces rather than with airstrikes.

Isra...

Russia attacks Kyiv residential areas and Odesa maternity hospital with missiles and drones

Russia launched another mass missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Tuesday. Kyiv and Odesa were specifically targeted, with the residential areas and m...

16 states sue Trump administration over deal ending ban on rapid fire triggers

The triggers which can be attached to semiautomatic rifles to turn them into full-auto weapons were banned under the Biden administration.

Sixteen states have fi...

RFK Jr ousts every member on the CDC vaccine advisory committee citing conflicts of interest

The top US health official accused members on the advisory committee of having “many” conflicts of interests.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has fired ...

Netanyahu set to hold Iran security meeting after call with Trump

Far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are also expected to participate in the security meeting.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will...

California sues Trump over 'illegal' deployment of National Guard

Trump suggests his government should arrest Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom if he continues to interfere with federal efforts in his state after Trump i...

Land convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest against Israeli blockade of Strip

The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt that has remained largely closed sin...

Fire breaks out on container ship after explosion, Indian coastguard says

The coast guard has not yet given the cause of the explosion and fire on board the vessel managed by Singapore-based Wan Hai Lines.

An explosion and subsequent f...

Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange

Ukraine and Russia have started a new prisoners of war exchange, following the agreement reached at the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last Monday. Kyiv...

Czech court sentences Colombian to eight years in prison for Russia-linked arson attack

A court in Prague has sentenced a Colombian citizen to eight years in prison on Monday for conducting an arson attack and planning another one, in a case which au...

Iran says it obtained Israel's nuclear secrets without providing proof

The announcement comes as Iran prepares to face fresh diplomatic pressure from the International Atomic Energy Agency, with Western nations expected to propose a ...

NATO chief to call for 'quantum leap' in defence spending over growing threats

The secretary general of the military alliance is expected to call on members to increase their air and missile defence by 400% to counter the threat from Moscow....

Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and missiles in latest record strike

Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised mos...

At least 27 arrested as Los Angeles protests against ICE immigration raids continue

Thousands have taken to the streets in California to protest against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the deployment of National Guard troops...

Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa

The blast occurred while the soldiers, who specialise in handling explosives, were working at the storage facility for unexploded World War II ordnance, authoriti...

Trump's travel ban on cititzens from 12 countries takes effect

Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan included in a full-country ban as citizens from seven other countries partially restricted from entering the US.

US President Donald...

French president Macron says its time for an agreement as UN Ocean conference readies to begin

Macron said this on the eve of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference which kicks off this Monday in Nice, and amid rising pressure for nations to turn decades o...

Aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists to Gaza intercepted, group says

According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the “Madleen” was trying to transport aid to Gaza when the Israeli soldiers boarded it.

Activists on board the...

Portugal beats Spain to win The Nations league

The win marks the second Nations League trophy for Portugal after lifting the trophy in the inaugural edition in 2019.

Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5...

Israel confirms killing of Hamas leader after body found underground

The body of Mohammed Sinwar was found in a subterranean control and command centre, says Israel. Meanwhile, Palestinian officials say a dozen people have been kil...

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 strikes Colombia's capital Bogota region

No casualties have been reported so far.

An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale has struck Colombia on Sunday, the Colombian Geological Service said. T...