Conflict

Twelve people, including two children, were killed in a shooting incident in southern Montenegro's Cetinje area on Wednesday, according to police reports. The incident began at 17:30 local time when Aleksandar Martinović, 45, opened fire in a restaurant following a verbal disagreement between patrons. The victims included members of Martinović's family, the restaurant owner, and the owner's two children, aged 10 and 13. After the initial restaurant shooting, Martinović continued his attack at other locations. Four people were seriously wounded and transported to hospital for treatment. Police confirmed that Martinović, who had been heavily intoxicated before the incident, later took his own life after being surrounded by law enforcement who requested he surrender his weapon. He died en route to the hospital. Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced three days of national mourning starting Thursday, stating the incident had "shrouded our […]

World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for an end to attacks on Gaza hospitals, stating that medical facilities have "once again become battlegrounds" and the health system faces severe threats. His appeal follows the Israeli military's raid and evacuation of Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last functioning facility in northern Gaza. The military claims the hospital was a Hamas "stronghold," reporting they killed approximately 20 "terrorists" and detained 240 others. The hospital's director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, was among those detained, with Israeli forces alleging he was a Hamas operative - claims Hamas denies. MedGlobal, a US-based organization, condemned Dr. Abu Safiya's detention as a violation of international humanitarian law. His family expressed concerns about his health, noting his recent injuries and exposure to cold after being forced to remove his clothing. Additional attacks were reported at […]

Trinidad and Tobago has entered a state of emergency following escalating gang violence and record-breaking homicide rates. President Christine Carla Kangaloo made the declaration upon Prime Minister Keith Rowley's recommendation as the nation grapples with growing security concerns. The Caribbean nation, with a population of 1.5 million, has recorded over 620 murders this year, placing it among the highest homicide rates in Latin America and the Caribbean. Most killings are attributed to organized crime groups involved in international drug trafficking. The country's location near Venezuela and its direct transportation routes to Europe and North America make it particularly vulnerable to narcotics trans-shipment, according to the US State Department. A recent incident in the Laventille area saw five men shot dead in a shop, which police believe was retaliation for a gang member's murder the previous day. While specific details of […]

The crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 that killed 38 people in Kazakhstan is under investigation, with sources suggesting the potential involvement of Russian air defense systems. On Thursday, four sources familiar with Azerbaijan's investigation shared these preliminary findings with Reuters. The Embraer passenger aircraft crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday after deviating from its planned route over southern Russia. The flight departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, heading for Grozny, Chechnya, but veered significantly off course across the Caspian Sea before the incident. Russia's aviation authority suggested an emergency, possibly involving a bird strike, caused the crash. However, they did not explain the aircraft's substantial route deviation. Notably, Makhachkala airport, which lay along the original flight path, was closed Wednesday morning. According to Azerbaijani sources, preliminary findings indicate the aircraft may have been struck by a Pantsir-S air defense system, with […]