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Kurdistan Faces Major Blackout as Drone Strike Halts Khor Mor Gas Production

A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Chamchamal has triggered a massive power crisis across the Kurdistan Region, causing an immediate collapse of nearly 80% of electricity generation. The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Electricity confirmed the shutdown late Wednesday, describing the situation as one of the most severe disruptions the region…

Portable Calls Out Olamide for Cutting Off Communication

Nigerian singer Portable has publicly appealed to music star Olamide, claiming the YBNL boss stopped responding to his messages despite their past collaborations. The controversial artist expressed his frustration in a new statement, comparing his experience with Olamide to his recent collaboration with British-Nigerian rapper Skepta. Portable noted that he and Olamide had worked together…

US SOCOM Awards Boeing $877.7M Contract for MH-47G Block II Heavy-Lift Helicopters

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Boeing a contract worth approximately $877.7 million to build new MH-47G Block II heavy-lift helicopters, part of a sweeping effort to modernize the U.S. Army’s special operations aviation fleet. Under the agreement, Boeing will manufacture the advanced aircraft at its facilities, with scheduled deliveries extending through the…

Syrian Security Forces Fire at Protesters Amid Massive Protest in Multiple Cities

Thousands of Syrians have taken to the streets in major peaceful sit-ins across several cities, including Latakia, Jableh, Tartus, Homs, and Hama, in one of the largest waves of public demanding a decentralized political structure. In Latakia — the coastal stronghold of Syria’s Alawite minority — tensions intensified as security forces fired shots to break…

Historic Flooding in Southern Thailand Leaves 13 Dead, Nearly 2 Million Displaced as Hat Yai Submerged

Severe flooding triggered by days of relentless monsoon rains has devastated southern Thailand, leaving at least 13 people dead and forcing the evacuation of residents and tourists across multiple provinces. Local media, citing official sources, reported on Tuesday that nearly 2 million people have been affected by the widespread disaster. According to the Department of…

“I Only Eat on the Right Side of My Face” — Victor Osimhen Opens Up on Long-Term Effects of His Facial Injury

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed the lasting impact of the horrifying facial injury he suffered in 2021 — an incident that still affects his daily life and explains why he continues to wear a protective mask four years later. In an interview with Turkish outlet Fanatik, the 26-year-old disclosed that the…

Severe Flooding Hits Central Israel as Heavy Rains Trigger Nationwide Emergencies

Heavy rainfall overnight into Tuesday morning has caused widespread flooding across Israel, with central regions near Dolev among the hardest hit. According to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, water levels in some areas rose to over one meter, prompting urgent rescue operations. First responders have been working around the clock, rescuing dozens of people…