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Iran fights back after Israeli attacks, explosions heard in Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV, Israel - Israel has suffered casualties as Iran fights back from the Jewish state's unprecedented unilateral attacks which began in the early hours of Friday morning. Late Friday night Iran launched scores of drones and missiles at Israel, however most were intercepted, or failed to reach their targets, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Explosions have been seen in Tel Aviv. CNN are quoting U.S. officials as telling them the...

Explosions in Tehran as Israel invades Iran

Jun 13,2025

WEST JERUSALEM, Israel – The Israel Air Force has launched a pre-emptive Pearl Harbour style air raid over Iran, dropping bombs over the capital...

World in shock over devastating crash of Air India flight to London

NEW DELHI, India – The world is in shock following Thursday’s devastating plane crash in India which has killed at least 290 people, with...

$10 million reward offered for El Chapo’s fugitive sons

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States has placed sanctions on two sons of jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. These two sons are...

‘Day of the Jackal’ author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86

LONDON, UK: Frederick Forsyth, the renowned British author behind “The Day of the Jackal” and numerous other bestselling thrillers, has passed away at the...

Chinese ship stuck in disputed waters near Philippine-held island

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines: A Chinese ship got stuck in shallow waters near a Philippine-controlled island in the disputed South China Sea during stormy weather,...

China to mandate epidurals in hospitals to boost birth rate

Jun 12,2025

HONG KONG: In a bid to tackle its declining birth rate, China will soon require all major hospitals to offer epidural anesthesia during childbirth,...

Poland’s presidential race too close to call

WARSAW, Poland: Poland held a second round of voting in its presidential election on Sunday, but exit polls show the race is too close...

Israeli Navy stops Gaza-bound aid boat with Greta Thunberg aboard

Jun 11,2025

WEST JERUSALEM, Israel: Israeli forces stopped a boat heading to Gaza and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists on board early on June 9....

Second embryo mix-up deepens crisis for Monash IVF clinic

MELBOURNE, Australia: A second embryo mix-up in just two months has pushed one of Australia’s largest IVF providers back into the spotlight, prompting calls...

X users were glued to the Musk v. Trump blowup

WASHINGTON, D.C. A public fight between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has taken over social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter),...

Human traffickers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes

DERA BAJWA, Pakistan: Amir Ali, a 21-year-old man from Pakistan, dreamed of going to Europe for a better life. He was promised a visa...

Japan’s ispace moon lander crashes again in second failed attempt

TOKYO, Japan: Japan’s hopes for a foothold in commercial lunar exploration suffered a second blow this week after Tokyo-based startup ispace confirmed its Resilience...

Russia accuses British Council of spying for UK intelligence

Jun 10,2025

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia’s principal security agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB), has accused British intelligence of using the British Council as a front to...

Australia stands firm on biosecurity in trade talks with US

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia will not ease its strict biosecurity rules during trade talks with the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.. He spoke...

Israeli Navy intercepts Freedom Flotilla ship, detains all on board

Jun 9,2025

The Israeli Navy has intercepted a ship carrying humanitarian aid and a number of activists including Greta Thunberg, Rima Hassan, a member of the...

Japan’s births hit record low, deepening demographic emergency

TOKYO, Japan: Japan’s demographic challenges intensified in 2024, with the number of births falling to another all-time low—underscoring the urgency of what Prime Minister...

Few Chinese officials now decide the fate of global EV production

BEIJING, China: A little-known office inside China’s Ministry of Commerce has become a powerful chokepoint in the global auto and tech supply chain. With...

D-day veterans return to Normandy 81 years later to honor freedom

OMAHA BEACH, France: Eighty-one years after the D-Day landings, a small group of World War II veterans has returned to the beaches of Normandy,...

China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan

Jun 8,2025

BEIJING, China: The public security bureau in Guangzhou, a city in China, has announced a secret reward for more than 20 people it believes...

Rubio vows to stand by Israel following ICC sanctions, UN Security Council veto

THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on four of its judges, calling the move...