Japan has issued a stern warning to China after a near collision between a Chinese fighter jet and a Japanese patrol plane over the Pacific Ocean, calling the encounter “seriously concerning” and warning of the potential for a dangerous escalation. According to Japan’s defense ministry, a Chinese J-15 fighter jet took off from the aircraft carrier Shandong and flew within just 45 meters of a Japanese Self-Defence Forces (SDF) surveillance aircraft last weekend. The ministry said the incident, which took place over international waters, could have led to a catastrophic accident. The J-15 reportedly also passed directly in front of…
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The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential diplomatic staff and their families from several embassies across the Middle East, citing escalating tensions with Iran and growing fears of a broader regional conflict. The U.S. State Department confirmed Wednesday that it had instructed non-essential personnel to leave the embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, as a precautionary measure. “This decision reflects our commitment to keeping Americans safe, both at home and abroad,” a department spokesperson said. Although the Baghdad embassy was already operating with limited staffing, the move underscores the seriousness of the situation. Similar voluntary departures have been authorized for…
In an unprecedented act of dissent, a group of 41 Israeli military intelligence officers and reservists has publicly declared their refusal to participate in combat operations in Gaza, accusing the government of issuing “clearly illegal” orders and perpetuating a “needless, eternal war.” In a scathing letter addressed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Israel Katz, and the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the officers, members of the elite military intelligence directorate, condemned the ongoing offensive in Gaza as one waged for political gain rather than national security. “When a government acts for ulterior motives, harms…
Tragedy struck just minutes after takeoff as Air India Flight 171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed outside the airport perimeter in a catastrophic accident on Wednesday afternoon. The airline has confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. “With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India Flight 171 operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today,” said Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chair of Air India, in a statement shared via Agence France-Presse (AFP). “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event.” The flight…
U.S. authorities have arrested a Chinese doctoral student accused of illegally smuggling biological material into the United States, marking the second such case involving Chinese nationals in less than a week. The FBI filed a criminal complaint against Chengxuan Han, a researcher from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan. Han, who planned to spend a year at the University of Michigan for a research project, was arrested on Sunday upon her arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. According to the complaint, Han allegedly concealed biological samples, including roundworm material, in multiple shipments from China to the United States,…
Tensions flared in Ballymena on Monday evening as public disorder broke out near the scene of an alleged sexual assault, leading to property damage and attacks on police officers. According to a statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), crowds gathered on Clonavon Road following a protest connected to the recent charging of two teenage boys in relation to a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl. The alleged incident occurred on Clonavon Terrace, a residential street in the town, which lies roughly 30 minutes north of Belfast. As night fell, the protest devolved into violence. Missiles and…
A deadly school shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz has left at least 10 people dead and 28 others injured, sending shockwaves through Austria and prompting a national outpouring of grief and disbelief. According to local media and statements from police, the gunman, believed to be the sole perpetrator, is among the dead. The shooting occurred Tuesday morning at the secondary school located in the northwest part of the city. Police swiftly responded to reports of gunfire, evacuating the school and deploying emergency services, tactical units, and a helicopter to the scene. The area surrounding the school was cordoned off,…
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In the early hours of Monday morning, Israeli military forces seized control of a humanitarian aid boat attempting to reach Gaza, detaining a crew of 12 activists, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, and rerouting the vessel to an Israeli port. The vessel, The Madleen, was part of a symbolic mission organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition aimed at breaking Israel’s long-standing naval blockade of Gaza. The boat carried food, baby formula, and medical supplies, and departed amid mounting international concern over famine conditions in the besieged enclave. Despite the mission’s peaceful intent, Israeli forces intercepted the UK-flagged boat in…
