Iran drone targets tanker, escalates Indian ocean tensions

A drone originating from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean on Saturday morning, raising concerns about heightened regional tensions, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Moderate quake hits Romania's Vrancea, second strongest in 2023

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Vrancea seismic zone in eastern Romania on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 8:06 AM local time.

Ukrainian spirit meets German solidarity in ongoing conflict

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reiterated her nation's unwavering support for Ukraine, condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged pursuit of the country's "destruction" through the ongoing invasion, as reported by Agerpres.

Polish border clashes: Farmers pause, truckers squeeze Xmas traffic

Polish border crossings with Ukraine face a contrasting holiday reality as farmer protests at Medyka subside but truckers vow to intensify their blockades at three other critical entry points, as reported by Reuters.

Prague University shooting: 14 Dead, 25 injured in Czech tragedy

A pall of mourning descends upon the Czech Republic following a university shooting at Charles University in Prague on Thursday.

Maritime security concerns rise as drone targets cargo ship off India

In an incident raising regional security concerns, an Israeli-affiliated cargo ship carrying chemicals narrowly averted disaster after being targeted by a drone attack off the coast of India on Saturday, as reported by Reuters.

Montreal's AI-powered Insectarium unveils new species, climate insights

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), researchers at the Montreal Insectarium are embarking on a dual mission: unveiling new insect species and shedding light on the impact of climate change, as reported by Global News.

Ukraine claims precision strike: Three Russian Su-34s downed in Kherson

Amidst ongoing hostilities in southern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force reported successfully engaging Russian air assets on Friday, as reported by BBC.

UN Security Council urges increased humanitarian aid for Gaza amid military operation

In a recent development, the United Nations Security Council has called for an escalation of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip.

F-16s take flight: Netherlands bolsters Ukraine's air defences

The Netherlands has pledged to significantly bolster Ukraine's air defence capabilities with the planned delivery of 18 F-16 fighter jets, as reported by Digi24.ro.

NATO's Stoltenberg: 'Putin has lost Ukraine forever'

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that he believes Russia "has lost Ukraine forever" as a result of the war, and will not be able to achieve its war aims despite a massive military effort since the invasion in February last year, DPA agency reports.

Day of mourning declared in Prague after the mass shooting

The Czech Republic has declared a day of mourning after a 24-year-old student shot dead his father, before killing 14 people and wounding 25 others at his Prague university in the country’s worst-ever mass shooting, news agencies report.