Mass Shooting at Brown University Leaves Multiple Dead, Campus on Lockdown

A mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, has left the campus reeling after at least two students were killed and several others injured during a violent attack on Saturday afternoon. The incident has triggered a large-scale manhunt as authorities continue searching for the suspect, whose status remains unclear amid conflicting reports. According…

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Turkish Ships as Moscow Escalates Attacks on Ukraine’s Ports

Russian suicide drones have struck at least four Turkish-owned vessels within a 48-hour period, marking a sharp escalation in attacks on Ukraine’s port infrastructure and raising concerns over maritime security in the Black Sea. According to Ukrainian officials and ship owners, Russia targeted two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-linked vessels, including a ship…

Maduro Declares “2026 Has Already Begun” as Venezuela Launches New National Plan

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has stirred widespread debate after signing a decree declaring that the year 2026 has officially begun in Venezuela, even though the global calendar remains firmly in 2025. Speaking during the announcement, Maduro boldly stated, “2026 has already begun, today is already 2026,” framing the declaration as part of his newly unveiled…

Zelensky Visits Kupiansk After Ukrainian Forces Push Russian Troops Toward Encirclement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the frontline city of Kupiansk following a major counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces that has reportedly cleared Russian troops from the north-western parts of the city. In a video message released after the visit, Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers had achieved significant gains on the outskirts of Kupiansk, leaving remaining…

Bulgarian Government Resigns Amid Mass Protests Weeks Before Eurozone Entry

Bulgaria’s government has stepped down after less than a year in office, following weeks of nationwide protests over economic hardship and persistent corruption. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the resignation in a televised address on Thursday, just minutes before parliament was set to vote on a no-confidence motion. The dramatic development comes fewer than three…

Thailand–Cambodia Conflict: Cambodia Reportedly Deploying Women and Children for Mortar Shell Handling

A tense border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has intensified for a second consecutive day, expanding into new areas as both countries exchange accusations of targeting civilians and violating ceasefire terms. The latest escalation comes amid growing outrage after footage surfaced showing Cambodian forces involving women and children in handling mortar shells during active military…

New Beninese Military Factions Join Coup Amid ECOWAS Intervention Plan

Tensions in Benin have escalated sharply as additional factions of the country’s military have reportedly joined the ongoing coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. The development comes just hours after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its decision to launch a military intervention aimed at “instilling order” and restoring constitutional governance in…

Burkina Faso Confirms Nigerian Air Force C-130 Made Emergency Landing After Entering Airspace Without Clearance

A Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso on Monday after allegedly entering the country’s airspace without official clearance, authorities in Ouagadougou have confirmed. The incident was first reported by the Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB), the state-owned news agency, which released details from a statement issued by the…

Thailand’s Queen Suthida Completes 21km Half-Marathon Alongside Eliud Kipchoge in Bangkok

Thailand’s Queen Suthida showcased remarkable athleticism and national spirit as she completed a 21.1-kilometre half-marathon in Bangkok on Sunday, running side-by-side with Kenyan long-distance icon Eliud Kipchoge. The event drew an impressive crowd, with 50,000 runners filling the streets of the capital for one of the nation’s biggest racing gatherings. Queen Suthida finished the half-marathon…