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The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday that hopes are dimming for finding survivors who jumped into the eastern Pacific Ocean after alleged drug-smuggling boats were attacked by the U.S. military earlier this week. Search efforts began Tuesday afternoon after the military alerted the Coast Guard that people were believed to be in the water roughly 400 miles southwest of the Mexico–Guatemala border. According to a Coast Guard statement, aircraft were dispatched from Sacramento to scan an area spanning more than 1,000 miles, while emergency alerts were issued to vessels operating nearby. The maritime service said it coordinated more than 65…

Authorities in Colorado are investigating the suspected fatal mountain lion attack of a solo hiker found dead on a remote trail near Crosier Mountain on New Year’s Day, amid reports of recent aggressive encounters with the predators in the same area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirmed that the woman’s body, discovered on Thursday along the Crosier Mountain trail northeast of Estes Park, showed wounds consistent with a mountain lion attack. An autopsy is scheduled for next week to confirm the cause of death, according to the Larimer County Coroner’s Office. The incident has raised concern after a nearby resident…

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has approved legislation formally ending the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) within Israel, marking a significant escalation in Israel’s long-running dispute with the UN body. Under the new law, UNRWA will no longer be permitted to operate inside Israeli territory. The legislation orders the immediate termination of essential services provided to the agency, including water, electricity, gas, telecommunications, and access to Israeli banking systems. It also revokes UN-related immunities previously enjoyed by UNRWA staff operating in Israel. The law further authorizes the state to seize UNRWA-owned land and…

Finnish police are investigating a suspected criminal offence after a teenage boy died when he fell from a radio and television mast in Teisko, near the city of Tampere, while filming content linked to a social media challenge. The fatal incident occurred on December 20, when three boys under the age of 18 unlawfully accessed the mast using maintenance ladders. According to investigators, the group climbed the structure to record videos for a TikTok challenge. During the descent, the boy positioned highest on the ladder lost his grip and fell to the ground, where he was later found dead. Police…

Israel, Greece and Cyprus have formalized a new phase of defense collaboration after signing a trilateral work plan aimed at deepening military cooperation among the three countries. The agreement, announced by officials from the defense establishments of the three nations, outlines a framework for joint military exercises, coordinated training programs, and the establishment of specialized working groups covering a broad range of security and defense fields. It also provides for structured strategic dialogue on regional and international security issues of shared concern. According to officials, the work plan is designed to enhance interoperability between the armed forces of the three…

Two helicopters collided midair on Sunday near Hammonton Municipal Airport in the U.S. state of New Jersey, leaving one pilot dead and another critically injured, authorities have confirmed. According to Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel, emergency crews responded to reports of an aviation accident at about 11:25 a.m. Video footage from the scene showed one helicopter spinning rapidly before crashing to the ground, followed shortly by the second aircraft. Firefighters extinguished flames that broke out after impact. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the aircraft as an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and an Enstrom 280C helicopter. Only the pilots were on…

China’s military on Monday announced the launch of extensive joint military drills involving air, naval and rocket forces around Taiwan, describing the exercises as a “stern warning” to separatist movements and what it called “external interference” in the Taiwan issue. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said the drills, code-named “Justice Mission 2025,” are being conducted in the Taiwan Strait and in waters to the north, south-west, south-east and east of the self-governing island. The exercises include sea-air combat readiness patrols, simulated blockades of key ports, joint operations to seize comprehensive battlefield superiority, and long-range deterrence operations beyond the island chain.…

Somaliland is increasingly drawing international attention as regional and global powers assess its strategic value along the Red Sea corridor, a zone critical to global trade, energy routes, and security dynamics. The self-declared republic, which has maintained relative stability for more than three decades, occupies a geopolitically significant position at the mouth of the Red Sea near the Gulf of Aden. Analysts note that its coastline, coupled with reported oil and gas prospects, places Somaliland at the center of growing regional interest. Recent diplomatic engagements suggest that Somaliland has used these strategic advantages to deepen ties with key regional and…

Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has issued an urgent public call encouraging Jewish communities in the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Canada to consider making aliyah — immigration to Israel — citing growing security concerns and rising antisemitism in parts of the diaspora. Speaking from Jerusalem, Sa’ar described Israel as the safest long-term environment for Jews worldwide, emphasizing the state’s responsibility as both a national homeland and a refuge amid increasing hostility toward Jewish communities abroad. The call follows a series of recent antisemitic incidents across Western countries, including attacks on synagogues, Jewish schools, and community centers, as well as…

A new survey by Amineva Global has revealed deep public anxiety over the safety of food sold to consumers, with a majority of respondents expressing serious concerns about hygiene, handling, and contamination across the food supply chain. The survey, which gathered responses from 80 consumers across different age groups, found that 58.75 percent of respondents consider the food they consume to be very unsafe, while only 2.5 percent believe it is very safe. The findings point to widespread mistrust in both commercially prepared and street-vended food. The study examined food purchasing habits, confidence in food safety, perceived health risks, and…