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CHINA – An Air India flight from Hong Kong bound for Delhi suffered a technical issue just after take-off from the Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, prompting the plane to return back to the airport. “AI315 operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on June 16 air-returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to … Read more
GERMANY – The German police on Monday confirmed that Lufthansa flight bomb threats while in the air resulted to the flight to be returned back to Frankfurt Airport on Sunday. Flight LH752, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, landed safely at Frankfurt airport around 6.30 pm local time (1630GMT) on Sunday, according to the public … Read more
USA – At least 5 people have been confirmed dead after heavy downpour that resulted to flash flooding in West Virginia, while 3 are missing. Between 2.5 and 4 inches (6.35 to 10.16 cm) of rain fell in less than 30 minutes late Saturday in parts of Wheeling and Ohio County, overwhelming waterways and infrastructure. … Read more
USA – Middle East conflict: As Israel-Iran conflict escalates with the continued daily exchange of air attacks, the United States have claimed that it’s not part of the Israeli attacks on Iran, according to the US State Department. Embassies and consular posts were instructed to inform host governments—”at their discretion”—that the US “is not involved … Read more
IRAN – Welcome to Israel-Iran conflict latest updates today: An Israeli strike on Sunday claimed the lives of several top Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Intelligence officials in the ongoing tit-for-tat attacks between Iran and Israel. Among the killed officials are: Iran Retaliatory Strikes on Israel Kills at Least 8 At least 8 people were … Read more
PALESTINE – At least 5 Palestinians were killed on Sunday when Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for food near an Israeli aid distribution center in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, leaving three people dead, the official news agency Wafa said, … Read more
IRAN – Welcome to today’s latest Iran-Israel conflict news: In coordination with the Iranian Army, the Yemen Houthi group on Sunday launched hypersonic ballistic missiles targeting Israel, and claimed to have achieved objective. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group hit “sensitive Israeli enemy targets” in Yaffa, central Israel, with hypersonic ballistic missiles at various … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli forces open fire on Gaza crowds seeking aid and result to at least 15 deaths, according to local health ministry. Many others were wounded. This happened today (Saturday) as civilians were waiting for aid at the Gaza Strip aid distribution center. The victims were among a large group of people gathered near … Read more
USA – Flash floods in Texas have killed at least 11 people while others remain missing as San Antonio was hit by severe storms. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials caution that the death toll may rise in the coming days. The deluge, which struck on Wednesday and intensified into Thursday morning, forced vehicles off … Read more
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ISRAEL – After Israeli attacks, Iran launched retaliatory strikes dubbed “Operation True Promise 3” using missiles that penetrated through Israeli air defense systems and resulted to complete destruction of at least 9 buildings. Iran launched a series of airstrikes targeting over 150 locations from which Israeli attacks on Iran were being carried out from. Some … Read more
CHINA – Thousands have been evacuated in flood-prone areas and flights cancelled after Typhoon Wutip struck the southern parts of China on Friday. Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, forced local authorities to activate emergency response measures and evacuate 16,561 people to safe locations in Hainan province, according to Xinhua News Agency. In … Read more
IRAN – After the assassination of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) chief Hossein Salami, through the Israeli strikes on Iran today, the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Brig. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour as the new chief. Israel launched a sweeping military operation against Iran early Friday, with 200 planes targeting its nuclear … Read more
IRAN – Israeli strikes on Iran today occurred just days before the scheduled sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks. Israeli army’s Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, an army spokesman, said that 200 Israeli planes had dropped 330 munitions during the strikes. Targets of Israeli Airstrikes on Iran Several senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists were … Read more
PALESTINE – The Gaza death toll today is at 55,207 since the Israeli operation in the strip started in October 2023, as per the local health ministry. A ministry statement said that 103 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, while 427 people were injured, taking the total number of injuries in … Read more
IRAN – As Middle East tensions rise over Iran’s nuclear program, Tehran on Thursday launched large-scale military drills, as it warns US and Israel of a surprise response to any military adventures on Iranian targets. “Iran is currently at its highest level of military readiness, and if the United States or the Zionist regime attempts … Read more
INDIA – Air India plane crash today, Thursday, with 242 onboard the London-bound flight, just after takeoff at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport was reported by local authorities. Among the 242 were 169 Indian nationals, 53 UK citizens, 7 from Portugal, one from Canada, 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew members. The aircraft went down … Read more
IRAN – Iran has announced that it’ll launch a new uranium enrichment site in a secure location in protest to IAEA resolution, calling it politically motivated and biased. Advanced IR-6 centrifuges will replace the older first-generation centrifuges at the Shahid Dr. Alimohammadi (Fordow) site. The Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran criticized … Read more
SOUTH KOREA – South Korean fighter jets, KF-16, have been grounded temporarily after one of them was damaged in Alaska while undertaking military drills with the United States. The military said that an investigation revealed that the KF-16 fighter jet accident was caused by pilot error, as the aircraft attempted to take off from the … Read more
BOLIVIA – Protest in Bolivia which are held by the supporters of former President Evo Morales have left 2 police officers dead and another in critical condition according to local authorities. Government Minister Roberto Rios confirmed the deaths occurred in the mining town of Llallagua in Bolivia’s southwestern Potosi region. The violence broke out after … Read more