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The U.S. military struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran on Thursday. The operation lasted two hours and hit command centres and drone facilities. CENTCOM said, "The strikes aimed to further diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies." Iran reported three people died during the intense attack.
An overnight militant attack on a police post in Pakistan’s Hangu district left 11 officers and 15 attackers dead early Thursday. Police official Irfan Khan said security forces fought back after militants used heavy weapons. Many officers got wounded during the ambush, and officials now suspect the Pakistani Taliban is responsible.
At least 13 people died after Russia launched massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine on Thursday. Explosions hit Kyiv, Lviv, and Kryvyi Rih, killing two children. Poland scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace after an unidentified object appeared on radars. Officials found a crater near the Polish border.
A U.S. strike hit a residential home in the Chah-Tangu neighborhood on Qeshm Island, Iran’s IRNA news agency reported. Rescue teams started searching for people trapped under the rubble after three explosions occurred. The U.S. military did not respond to these reports, which have not been confirmed by other sources yet.
On Wednesday, Iran fired a barrage of missiles at an American base in Jordan, ending an informal five-day truce. Donald Trump had paused the war to buy time for talks. The regime in Tehran showed that America does not control the battle. Trump said he would "beat the fucking shit out of them."
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi decided to cut the sales tax on food and soft drinks to 1% starting April next year. This move follows months of political deadlock. By lowering costs for families, the government hopes to boost spending and provide relief as the country faces ongoing economic pressure.
The Canadian government issued a statement on Wednesday opposing Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Israel slammed the move, accusing Canada of emboldening terror. Canada said, “The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank must stop.” Many reports showed that violence against Palestinians has increased throughout this year.
Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is planning a massive attack for Thursday morning. He urged allies to provide air defence missiles to protect lives. Zelensky said, “It is important that our partners fully understand what is happening.” He recently met Donald Trump to discuss manufacturing Patriot systems in Ukraine.
Bullets that killed two people at a Seattle food festival last weekend do not match the teen shooter’s gun, police said Wednesday. Authorities found four weapons were fired during the gang-related clash. Police are still looking for others involved in the shooting that also left four innocent bystanders wounded.
The death toll from the major earthquake that hit Japan on Tuesday rose to at least 23. Rescue workers search for survivors in collapsed houses and a shopping mall. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, “There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it’s a race against time.”
Australia’s internet regulator said on Thursday it started legal action against Telegram for failing to remove pro-terror posts. The eSafety Commissioner said, "We allege that this content remained accessible on the service long after Telegram had been put on notice." The company could face fines of A$54.6 million for this.
The US military said it launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian targets today. These attacks started at 8 p.m. ET after President Donald Trump promised to retaliate for a recent strike. This escalation shows how quickly tensions grew, as many now fear the conflict could spread across the region.