Bombardment intensifies in Gaza as Israel strikes shelter and home

Israel’s latest raids in Gaza have left three more Palestinians dead and several others wounded, bringing the death toll during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr to 13.

Air strikes hit a shelter in Deir al-Balah and an evacuated home in Khan Younis, while artillery and naval fire added to the casualties.

Witnesses report intense Israeli bombardment across northern and southern Gaza, signaling escalating violence.

Israel's genocidal war on Gaza has killed over 50,400 Palestinians and has wounded over 114,500 since October 2023, according to figures released by the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave.

Taiwan scrambles defenses as China conducts large-scale drills

Tensions skyrocket as China encircles Taiwan with extensive military drills, simulating precision strikes and a blockade.

Taiwan responded by scrambling aircraft and ships, deploying missile systems in the region.

The Chinese drills follow US pledges to bolster deterrence in the region, with Washington calling Beijing’s actions "aggressive."

The European Union has urged restraint, while tensions between China and Taiwan, fueled by history and geopolitics, remain a potential flashpoint.

Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as crisis deepens

Tragedy unfolds in Myanmar as the death toll from Friday’s catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake surpasses 2,700—and is still climbing.

Thousands remain injured and missing, while rescue teams struggle against time.

Miraculously, a 63-year-old woman was pulled alive from the rubble after 91 hours.

Aid is trickling in, but with civil war complicating relief efforts, millions are at risk.

The looming monsoon season and fears of disease outbreaks add to the crisis.

US lawmaker delivers longest Senate speech to protest Trump

US Senator Cory Booker made history with the longest speech in Senate history, delivering a fiery 25-hour, five-minute protest against President Donald Trump’s “unconstitutional” actions.

Standing firm without breaks, Booker criticised Trump’s cost-cutting policies and executive overreach, warning of the damage to American democracy.

The New Jersey senator, recalling the iconic scene from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, energised his fellow Democrats while urging resistance to Trump's agenda.

“The power of the people is greater than the people in power,” he concluded, igniting the opposition.

SpaceX launches Fram2 mission on historic polar orbit journey

SpaceX has launched the Fram2 mission, marking the first-ever crewed flight to orbit Earth’s poles!

Aboard the Crew Dragon, billionaire Chun Wang, filmmaker Jannicke Mikkelsen, robotics expert Rabea Rogge, and explorer Eric Philips are set for a thrilling three-to-five-day journey.

Unlike traditional launches, this southward trajectory required extra power, pushing limits in space travel.

The crew will conduct 22 experiments while braving the ultimate extreme environment.

"We’re not your typical NASA astronauts," Mikkelsen said.

While requiring immense power, the mission promises groundbreaking polar observations and human adaptation research.