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Ukraine breaches the Russian border, sparking significant conflicts |
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MOSCOW—On Wednesday, Russia declared that it was engaged in fierce combat with Ukrainian forces that had made one of the biggest incursions into its territory since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, into the Kursk area of the country.Read More |
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US Forces Take Out Houthi Drones and Ballistic Missile Defense System |
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According to U.S. authorities, in the previous 24 hours or so, American military forces have effectively destroyed a number of Houthi unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that were fired from locations near Yemen and over the Gulf of Aden.Read More |
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Zelenskyy says that Ukraine is finally using F-16 fighter jets manufactured in the US. |
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that Ukrainian pilots have begun using F-16s for domestic missions, bringing the much-anticipated return of American-built fighter jets to the country more than 29 months after Russia's invasion.Read More |
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Turkish shooter becomes viral at the 2024 Olympics, earning silver medal with a nonchalant demeanor. |
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An air pistol shooter from Turkey has gone famous on social media for his laid-back attitude during the Paris Olympics, where he won a silver medal.Read More |
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Airlines avoid some Middle Eastern airspace and cancel Israel flights as tensions rise. |
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Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace and postponing flights to Israel and Lebanon, raising fears of a regional confrontation following the deaths of prominent members of the terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah earlier this week.Read More |
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The Japan Osprey crash was caused by cracks in the gear and the pilot's decision to keep flying, according to the Air Force. |
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WASHINGTON—A tragic Osprey aircraft accident near Japan last November was caused by fractures in a metal gear and the pilot's choice to continue flying despite several warnings to land, according to an Air Force report revealed Thursday.Read More |
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Landslides in India kill 194 people, raising hopes of finding more survivors among mud and debris. |
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WAYANAD, India—Hopes of locating more than 180 missing persons alive dwindled Thursday as rescue personnel combed amid muck and rubble for a third day following landslides caused by heavy rains that killed at least 194 people in southern India.Read More |
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Strict Security in Place Ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris |
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Paris is under lockdown in anticipation of the grand opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on July 26.Read More |
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Fears of a Potential Major Spill Close to Capital Increase After a Philippine Oil Tanker Sinks in Manila Bay |
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MANILA, Philippines—A Philippine oil tanker collapsed in Manila Bay early on Thursday due to strong waves, killing one crew member and saving 16 others in a coast guard operation that took place late at night. Additionally, the military was evaluating if the ship was leaking oil, which might cause a significant spill and reach the busy metropolis.Read More |
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Rio de Janeiro sharks tested positive for cocaine. |
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SAO PAULO—Cocaine tests on sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's party capital, have shown favorable results.Read More |
