Suspect Found Dead After Killing Nine at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada

Rare mass shooting in Canada

Just-Released Political Prisoner Juan Pablo Guanipa Kidnapped by Armed Men, Machado Posts

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa, recently released from prison, was kidnapped by armed men in Caracas, sparking international concern and fears of political repression under the Maduro regime. Opposition leader María Corina Machado reported the abduction on X, detailing how Guanipa was forcibly taken from his neighborhood by individuals in civilian clothes. The incident raises questions about the safety of released political prisoners and the regime's commitment to reform.

Chaos erupts in Somalia's parliament over proposed constitutional amendments | AP News

Scuffles and shouting erupted in Somalia's parliament over proposed constitutional amendments that opposition lawmakers said would extend the parliament's mandate. The session was adjourned, and it’s unclear when deliberations will resume.

Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs were forced to fight in the war in Ukraine

An Associated Press investigation reveals that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under false promises of civilian jobs, only to be forced into combat in Ukraine. Many faced threats of violence, imprisonment, or death. Those who escaped shared harrowing accounts of being coerced into front-line tasks against their will, including transporting supplies, evacuating wounded soldiers, and recovering the dead. The Russian Defense Ministry and the Bangladeshi government did not respond to inquiries.

Mexico investigates attack on soccer field that killed at least 11 | AP News

Authorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico. Guanajuato Gov. Libia Dennise García has reinforced security with state and federal forces. The attack in Salamanca is part of a wave of violence linked to a cartel dispute, with security analyst David Saucedo suggesting it may have been an indiscriminate act by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel to provoke a military response.

Hundreds evacuated after fire tears through shanty town in South Korea’s Gangnam district

Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising ‘decisive response’ to US, Israel

Iranian officials have signaled that fast trials and executions are planned for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic has promised a 'decisive response' if the U.S. or Israel intervene in the domestic unrest. The threats emerged as some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate following President Donald Trump’s escalated warnings of potential military action over the killing of peaceful demonstrators.

U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes

The Pentagon has initiated a partial withdrawal of U.S. troops and assets from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar as President Trump deliberates on potential military action against Iran. This move mirrors previous precautions taken before strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The U.S. is concerned about managing any counterstrike from Iran, especially given the recent threat to target al-Udeid Air Base. The drawdown comes amid ongoing protests in Iran, where the regime has responded with a brutal crackdown, leading to thousands of casualties. The U.S. military's ability to respond quickly in the region is constrained by the absence of an aircraft carrier nearby.