Executions in Iran more than double in 2025, IHR report says
The number of executions in Iran in 2025 has more than doubled compared to the amount which took place across the country in 2024, marking a stark and deeply concerning…
Storm Johannes: Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps Nordic countries
A devastating winter storm, christened Johannes by meteorologists, has unleashed its fury across the Nordic countries, leaving a trail of destruction and tragically claiming two lives in Sweden. The powerful…
New York snowstorm sparks travel chaos
New York has been brought to a standstill by its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, as a powerful winter storm swept across the northeastern United States, paralyzing transportation networks…
Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece
Four hikers, their festive Christmas Day plans tragically cut short, have been discovered deceased after succumbing to a powerful avalanche in the formidable Vardousia Mountains, a rugged and remote region…
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the defence ministers of both countries announced in a joint statement, marking a crucial, albeit tentative, step towards de-escalating the protracted…
California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger
California’s relentless downpours are finally beginning to wane across the southern reaches of the state, offering a glimmer of hope after a devastating series of storms that unleashed widespread flooding…
Israel Recognises Somaliland as Independent State, Netanyahu Says
Jerusalem and Hargeisa – In a move poised to dramatically reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an…
US Launches Strikes Against Islamic State in Nigeria
Jaroslav Lukiv and Sean Seddon The United States has conducted targeted airstrikes against militant camps affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, a region where…
Myanmar: More than 30 dead after military air strike hits hospital.
At least 34 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more are critically injured following a devastating military air strike that targeted a hospital in the western town of Mrauk-U,…
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call.
European leaders have declared that "intensive work" will continue in the coming days on a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, following a significant joint phone call with President…
















