Colombia's defense minister vows to recover 29 kidnapped law enforcement officers

A United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet and a tow tractor fell off the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman into the Red Sea on Monday after crew members lost control during a hard turn to evade Houthi missile threats. The incident resulted in minor injuries to one sailor, while the jet, valued at approximately $67 million, was lost as the carrier supported operations against Houthi militias in Yemen. This mishap follows previous incidents...

Six months after the 37th America’s Cup concluded, the new cycle has already produced significant off-water storylines. Following Emirates Team New Zealand's victory in Barcelona, the 38th edition has begun with notable events, including the split between Sir Ben Ainslie and Jim Ratcliffe, who has announced plans to launch a second UK team. Despite initial uncertainties regarding Ratcliffe's involvement, Ainslie indicated that Ratcliffe would return as a sponsor for the next campaign, though not fully...

SummaryLeading human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission, are demanding investigations into the killings of protesters by Kenyan security forces during anti-tax demonstrations last June, following a BBC Africa Eye documentary revealing the involvement of uniformed personnel in the deaths. The documentary, which exposed the excessive use of force, was initially scheduled for screening in Nairobi but was canceled due to government pressure, prompting public outrage and calls for accountability...

Muslim and Christian Arab leaders from various Middle Eastern countries participated in the March of the Living in Poland, organized by the NGO Sharaka to promote peace and Holocaust education. The program began in Berlin and included visits to Auschwitz, aiming to confront historical atrocities and combat rising antisemitism. This initiative marks the first comprehensive Holocaust education effort for the Middle East, providing participants with personal connections to Holocaust history, fostering tolerance and coexistence in...

A Bartley Secondary School student in Singapore was arrested after injuring a teacher with a penknife on April 28. The teacher was hospitalized and is recovering, while the student is currently assisting police with the investigation and has not returned to school. The school principal confirmed that they are in contact with the student's family and providing support to both the student and the affected staff. Full Article

UPS Announces Job Cuts Amid Declining Deliveries from AmazonUPS revealed plans to cut 20,000 jobs this year as part of a cost-reduction strategy linked to reduced deliveries from Amazon, its largest customer. The company, which employs approximately 490,000 people globally, will also close 73 facilities by June 2025 in response to anticipated lower delivery volumes. This decision follows an agreement with Amazon to decrease delivery volume by over 50% in the latter half of 2026,...