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Israel Accuses Iran of Smuggling Cash to Hezbollah via Beirut Airport

The Israeli military accused Iran’s IRGC Quds Force of smuggling cash to the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon through Beirut International Airport. In a post on X, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Arabic-language spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee, said the alleged smuggling operation involves civilian flights from Tehran to Beirut, with funds intended to bolster Hezbollah’s military capabilities. (Read More)​​​​

Ukraine Scores Rare Win Against Russia’s Deadly Glide Bombs with Mystery Weapon

Ukrainian forces have intercepted a Russian KAB guided bomb in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to Yurii Ihnat, head of communications for the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) command, who spoke to Ukraine’s Espreso News. Ihnat noted that this was not the first successful interception but did not disclose details about the current or past incidents. (Read More)​

Danish Intelligence Warns Russia Could Wage War on NATO Within Five Years

Russia could be capable of launching a full-scale war against NATO within the next five years if the war in Ukraine ends or reaches a frozen state, according to a newly released report from Denmark’s Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS). The report states that Moscow is rebuilding its military capabilities at an accelerated pace through material and financial aid from China, North Korea, and Iran. (Read More)​

Up to 1,400 Killed in Bangladesh Crackdown on Student Protests, Says UN

The United Nations reported estimated that as many as 1,400 people may have been killed in Bangladesh over a three-week period last summer during a crackdown on student-led protests against the now-ousted former prime minister. In a newly released report by the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the office stated that security and intelligence forces “systematically engaged” in human rights violations, which could constitute crimes against humanity. (Read More)​​

Grenade Attack in Grenoble Bar Injures 12, Authorities Investigate Possible Gang Links

A grenade attack in a bar on Wednesday in Grenoble, southeastern France, left twelve people injured. The explosion, which occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. local time, shattered the bar’s windows. Two individuals were critically injured. According to French media reports, all the victims were transported to Grenoble Alpes University Hospital for treatment. (Read More)​

Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine After Trump-Putin Phone Call

Russia launched a large-scale drone assault on Ukraine overnight, targeting key cities with 140 Shahed-type kamikaze drones, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday. The air force said the attack caused damage in the Odesa and Kharkiv regions. Additional Russian airstrikes targeted Kyiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. At least one person was killed in Kyiv, while several others, including a child, were wounded. (Read More)​

Hamas Agrees to Release Israeli Hostages This Weekend

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas still stands after Hamas announced on Thursday that it would proceed with the planned release of Israeli hostages this weekend. Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, earlier said it will postpone the next phase of the exchange, accusing Israel of failing to uphold parts of the agreement. (Read More)​

Rescued From Virtual Slavery In Myanmar’s Online Scam Centers, 260 Foreigners Are Being Repatriated | Associated Press

Thailand will repatriate 260 trafficking victims from 20 countries after they were rescued from forced labor in Myanmar’s online scam centers, where they were lured with fake job offers and trapped in cyber fraud operations. The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), an ethnic militia, facilitated the rescue, while Myanmar’s military remained uninvolved. This comes amid regional crackdowns on scam syndicates, following China’s push to dismantle criminal networks. (Read More)​​​

30 Injured as Afghan Asylum Seeker Rams Car Into Munich Protest

A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker drove a Mini Cooper into a labor union demonstration in Munich on Thursday morning, injuring 30 people, including children. The attack occurred around 10:30 a.m., when demonstrators from the service workers' union ver.di were marching through the city center. (Read More)​