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Tragedy in the Red Sea: Russian Tourists Die in Submarine Accident

Six Russian tourists, including two minors, lost their lives on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Egyptian resort on the Red Sea. The governor of the region, Amr Hanafi, confirmed in a statement that 39 foreign tourists were rescued, while six others perished.......

Ukraine escalates conflict with largest drone attack on Moscow

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Ukraine launched its most extensive long-range drone attack on Moscow in the early hours of March 11, 2025. This operation struck critical infrastructure just hours before pivotal peace talks were scheduled to commence in Saudi Arabia, aimed at addressing the......

Explosion near Russian Consulate in Marseille

An explosion occurred near the Russian consulate in Marseille on Monday, February 24, shortly before 8 a.m., according to the Marseille Marine Fire Brigade. The incident took place in the city's 8th district, on Avenue Ambroise-Paré, where several consulates, including those of Egypt, Tunisia,......

Hamas announces the names of three Israeli prisoners ahead of their release

A senior Hamas official announced on Friday that Palestinian armed factions in Gaza will release three Israeli prisoners on Saturday as part of the ceasefire agreement. Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, confirmed that the group will free Sagi Dekel, Chen, and Yair Horn. In......

Major diamond bust in St. Petersburg nets hundreds of precious stones

Russian law enforcement officials have uncovered a significant illegal diamond operation in St. Petersburg, resulting in the seizure of over 450 diamonds and the arrest of two individuals, according to a statement from Ministry of Internal Affairs Spokesperson Irina Volk. The suspects were apprehended......

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Key updates – Day 1,083

Military Developments A Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy injured a woman and damaged five houses, according to local officials. Another strike on a non-residential building in Kyiv triggered a fire, as confirmed by the capital’s mayor. Russia’s Defense Ministry......

Tragic airplane crash claims lives of US and Russian figure skaters

A devastating aviation accident near Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia has claimed the lives of several passengers, including members of the U.S. figure skating community and former Russian world champion skaters. The aircraft, a regional passenger plane operated by an American airline,......

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Key developments on day 1,063

Combat Updates: The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched four missiles and 131 drones overnight. Of these, 72 drones were intercepted and destroyed, while 59 failed to reach their targets. Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of 55 Ukrainian......

Escalating Tensions in Russia-Ukraine War: Key Developments on Day 1,056

Combat Developments Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to impose severe measures against Russia if allegations are confirmed that Russian forces killed Oscar Jenkins, an Australian captured while fighting for Ukraine. Ukraine's military reported launching its most extensive......

NATO Initiates Mission to Secure Baltic Undersea Cables

NATO has announced a new mission to enhance the protection of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. This initiative, disclosed by the Secretary General during a meeting in Helsinki with leaders from several Baltic and Nordic nations, aims to safeguard vital infrastructure through a combination of......

Austrian Woman Kidnapped in Niger Amid Rising Security Concerns

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger, marking the first abduction of a European citizen in the country since the military coup of 2023. The Austrian Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that its embassy in Algeria, which also covers Niger, had been notified and was in communication......

Key Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict - Day 1,053

Summary of Events on January 12, 2025 Combat Operations: The Russian Ministry of Defence reported the capture of Shevchenko, a town near Pokrovsk, a strategic logistical center in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine has not yet confirmed the loss of the town. In response, Ukraine’s......

Russia-Ukraine War: Key Developments on January 10, Day 1,051

Fighting In Donetsk's Siversk town, two civilians lost their lives due to shelling by Russian forces, as reported by the regional governor. Similarly, two more were killed in Kamyanka-Dniprovska, located in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhia region, during Ukrainian attacks, according to Moscow-appointed......