A deadly air strike in southern Lebanon has claimed the life of reporter Amal Khalil, intensifying the global debate over journalist safety in the US-Israel conflict with Hezbollah. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has labeled the incident a "war crime," alleging that Israeli forces deliberately targeted the journalists and obstructed rescue teams. While the IDF maintains they were striking Hezbollah-linked threats, press freedom groups are calling for an immediate international inquiry.
In a sudden move that has rattled the Pentagon, Navy Secretary John Phelan has stepped down effective immediately. Phelan, a key Trump appointee from the private sector, exits just as the US Navy maintains a high-stakes blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's seizure of two vessels. Navy veteran Hung Cao steps in as acting lead, signaling a potential shift toward more aggressive military cultural reforms.
A Board of Audit and Inspection report released Wednesday has identified an "unusual desire for keepsakes" as the root cause of a 2021 collision between two South Korean F-15K fighter jets. The investigation found that a wingman pilot abruptly climbed and inverted his jet to get a better photo of his colleague, leading to a crash that cost 880 million won in repairs. The pilot, now a commercial aviator, has been ordered to pay a portion of the damages.
Iran has formally asked FIFA to move its Group G matches from the US to Mexico. With fixtures against Belgium and Egypt at stake, the football world awaits a decision that could see Italy return.
Washington and Tehran have agreed to a 14-day ceasefire mediated by Pakistan. While oil transit resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, strikes in Lebanon have sparked a "War of Interpretations."
Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana has ordered former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury to jail. The hearing, linked to a July 2024 protest case, ended in chaos as the accused fell while being escorted.
The Awami League has officially rejected the new law banning the party, calling it an attack on political pluralism. The party warned that public support cannot be suppressed by legal force.
The Awami League has officially rejected the new law banning the party, calling it an attack on political pluralism. The party warned that public support cannot be suppressed by legal force.
