Sibanye-Stillwater reported that nearly a third of the 260 miners trapped underground following an accident at its Kloof gold mine had been brought to the surface by Friday. A senior union official confirmed that there were no injuries. The miners were trapped after the hoist system, which provides access to a shaft at the Kloof […]
A significant power cut disrupted southeastern France on Saturday, threatening the Cannes Film Festival’s closing events, including the Palme d’Or ceremony. Authorities have launched an investigation into potential arson. Power was restored around 3 p.m. local time, several hours before the ceremony, with music resuming from beachfront speakers. The restoration was met with cheers from […]
Satellite images have revealed the wreckage of a 5,000-ton North Korean naval destroyer, reportedly damaged during its launch ceremony this week, causing distress to the nation’s leader. A Maxar Technologies photo of Chongjin’s northeastern port shows the vessel twisted on its side, partially on a launch slip and partly submerged. The secretive nation had covered […]
A man who wanted a waterfront view got more than he bargained for when a cargo ship ended up in his backyard. Johan Helberg woke up on Thursday to find the massive cargo vessel NCL Salten just a short distance from his home in Byneset, Norway, near Trondheim. The ship had run aground in the […]
A number of individuals sustained injuries, some critical, after a woman allegedly used a knife to attack travelers at a German train station on Friday. The 39-year-old suspect, whose identity has not been released, was apprehended shortly after the incident without resistance, as announced on X. Authorities believe the woman acted alone, but her motivation […]
Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran resumed in Rome on Friday, with disagreements over demands becoming public and clarifying the positions of both sides. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently criticized the U.S. for seeking a ban on all uranium enrichment in Iran, suggesting an agreement may be unattainable. The White House did […]
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, strongly criticized U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Netanyahu’s criticism follows statements from the U.K., France, and Canada urging Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza. In a video address on Thursday, Netanyahu asserted that Hamas seeks the destruction […]
A significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is currently in progress, according to a high-ranking Ukrainian official on Friday. Despite a former President’s announcement on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had finalized a “major prisoners swap,” the Ukrainian official informed the Associated Press that the exchange was still ongoing. These announcements follow direct discussions […]
President Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East resulted in $2 trillion in deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. This move is seen by some as an attempt to counter China’s growing influence in the region. While China has strengthened its commercial ties with key players who have avoided taking sides in the […]
Kim Jong Un reportedly flew into a rage this week following a troubled launch of North Korea’s new 5,000-ton naval destroyer. The launch, held at the port of Chongjin, was intended as a display of the nation’s military progress, but sources say it became an embarrassing incident for Kim when the vessel slid off a […]
The double killing in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Israeli interests globally. The victims, a recently engaged couple, have been identified as [Victims’ Names]. They were killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspected shooter was apprehended by security after shouting, “Free, free Palestine!” The shooting occurred […]
For over 590 days, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been unable to access hostages in Gaza to provide medical care. Despite this, ICRC Communications Coordinator Jacob Kurtzer told Digital that the organization has been prepared to offer medical assistance to the hostages “from day one,” even without being granted access. “The […]
Nowhere is safe from the reach of cartel violence in Mexico. This week, tigers, elephants, lions, and monkeys were moved from a wildlife refuge in Culiacán, Sinaloa, a city known for its cartel presence. The animals, some of whom were previously owned as pets by drug lords, were relocated to another facility following threats and […]
Israeli strikes intensified on Wednesday, despite widespread international condemnation of Israel’s expanding military operations. These strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 82 individuals, including women and a week-old baby, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry and local hospitals. While Israel began permitting humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza on Tuesday, this aid has […]
Israeli forces have reportedly encircled two of the few remaining operational hospitals in northern Gaza, according to staff and aid organizations. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that this situation is pushing the healthcare system past its limits. This development coincides with an announcement from an Israeli military spokesperson on Wednesday, stating that a new […]
A suicide bomber driving a car targeted a school bus in Pakistan on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including at least three children. Officials reported that 38 others were injured in the attack. The bombing occurred in Balochistan province, a region plagued by a long-standing insurgency involving various separatist groups. Among these […]
President Putin made a trip to the Kursk region in western Russia on Tuesday, marking his first visit since Russian forces drove out Ukrainian troops in the past month. The Kremlin reported that Putin’s visit included meetings with local volunteer groups and a tour of the Kursk-II nuclear power plant. Footage on state television showed […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday for crucial discussions, despite Trump’s recent accusations that South Africa is “out of control” and engaged in genocide. While returning from the Persian Gulf region on Air Force One, Trump reiterated his claims of white Afrikaner […]
Israel’s Foreign Ministry responded strongly after the U.K. paused free trade discussions due to concerns over Jerusalem’s handling of the Gaza conflict. Simultaneously, the U.K. imposed new sanctions on the West Bank, condemning the ongoing violence by Israeli settlers there. The ministry asserted that negotiations for the trade agreement were already stalled before the U.K.’s […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed U.S. demands that Iran completely cease uranium enrichment as “utter nonsense” on Tuesday, casting doubt on the potential success of future nuclear discussions. He stated, “For the Americans to say, ‘We won’t allow Iran to enrich uranium,’ is utter nonsense. We aren’t waiting for anyone’s permission.” He further […]