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In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court cleared the way for U.S. Army Spec. Winston T. Hencely, who was seriously wounded while trying to thwart a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan, to sue contractor Fluor Corp. for negligence, overturning a lower court ruling and signaling greater contractor accountability as private firms play a larger role in military operations.
One month into the conflict, Iranians are coping with ongoing bombings, eroding livelihoods, rising prices and broad anxiety about the future as the war and its economic toll continue to unfold.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. bombed Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export terminal, in an attack Tehran says could escalate the conflict. Kharg Island accounts for about 90% of Iran’s oil exports, underscoring the strategic importance of the strike in the broader Iran-U.S. confrontation.
Two Minnesota men, Benedict Nwana Kuah and Pascal Kikishy Wongbi, were indicted for allegedly funding and directing violent acts including kidnappings, bombings, and killings in Cameroon, operating from the U.S. to support separatist militias, with potential life sentences if convicted.
Russia launched over 600 drones and missiles against Ukraine, killing at least two civilians and injuring many others, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss strategic relations amid ongoing tensions.
Daniel San Diego, a 46-year-old man from Berkeley, has been arrested in Wales after being on the run for over 20 years. He is accused of carrying out two bombings in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003, targeting companies linked to animal testing. San Diego, associated with animal rights extremist groups, was added to the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorist List in 2009. He now faces extradition to the United States.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, an animal rights extremist wanted for two bombings in Northern California in 2003, has been captured in Wales after over 20 years on the run. The FBI linked San Diego to bombings at Chiron Corp. and Shaklee Corp., targeting them for their associations with animal testing. No injuries were reported from the blasts. His arrest was a collaborative effort involving North Wales Police, the UK's National Crime Agency, and Counter Terrorism Police.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, a fugitive on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list, has been arrested in Wales after being on the run for over 20 years. San Diego was wanted for two animal rights-related bombings in Northern California in 2003. Despite being considered armed and dangerous, he evaded capture until now. The FBI coordinated with U.K. authorities for his arrest, underscoring their commitment to bringing fugitives to justice regardless of how long it takes.
Bombings at political offices in southwestern Pakistan's Baluchistan province killed at least 29 people and wounded more than two dozen a day before parliamentary elections, raising concerns for the election in the troubled Western ally. The attacks targeted the offices of an independent candidate and a leading radical Islamist party, with no immediate claim of responsibility. Baluchistan, home to a low-level insurgency and various militant groups, has been the scene of violence ahead of elections, but the government is committed to holding the elections as scheduled.
Deadly bombings struck two political offices in Baluchistan, Pakistan, killing at least 30 people the day before parliamentary elections, raising concerns for the election in the troubled Western ally. The attacks, which left more than two dozen people wounded, drew condemnation from almost all the political parties. Baluchistan, a gas-rich province on the border with Afghanistan and Iran, has been the scene of an insurgency for more than two decades by Baluch nationalists who are seeking independence, and various militant groups have a strong presence in the region.
After nearly 50 years on the run, Satoshi Kirishima, a notorious fugitive wanted for deadly bombings by leftist extremists in Japan during the 1970s, reportedly died days after revealing his identity for cancer treatment. Kirishima, who had been hiding under a false name, was believed to have been a member of the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front responsible for several bombings in Tokyo. Despite his death, his capture has shed light on his decades-long evasion of justice and the activities of radical militant groups in Japan during that era.
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has identified a Tajik national as the alleged ringleader behind the twin bombings in Kerman, which killed over 90 people, and has arrested 35 individuals with alleged links to the attacks. The ISIL (ISIS) armed group claimed responsibility for the bombings, which targeted a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has vowed retaliation, while the international community, including the United Nations, the European Union, and several countries, has denounced the attacks. Iran frequently accuses Israel and the US of supporting anti-Iran armed groups involved in such attacks.
Israeli forces continue heavy shelling around hospitals in Gaza, including the largest hospital, Al Shifa, amid a blackout of communications and internet services. The Israeli military accuses Hamas of using hospitals for military purposes, while Hamas denies the charge. Concerns are raised for the safety of patients, health workers, and civilians seeking shelter in hospitals. The World Health Organization calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians and healthcare. Since the conflict began, 39 health facilities have been damaged, and at least 9,770 Palestinians, including 4,008 children, have been killed. Nearly 1.5 million people are internally displaced in Gaza.
As the Israel-Hamas war continues in Gaza, hundreds of Palestinian families are seeking safety in hospital common areas, setting up tents in corridors, parking lots, and courtyards. These makeshift shelters not only provide temporary housing but also serve as makeshift surgeries and emergency rooms. However, the hospitals are facing severe shortages of medical supplies, including anesthesia, and lack sufficient beds in intensive care units. Attacks on or near medical facilities have also caused explosions and deaths, with ambulances and healthcare workers being targeted. The ongoing violence has taken a toll on the mental and physical well-being of healthcare workers, who are facing exhaustion and lack of resources. The situation in Gaza's health sector is reaching a catastrophic level, with urgent calls for the delivery of medical aid and protection for medical facilities and workers.
The people of Gaza live in constant fear and devastation as Israeli bombings continue to claim lives and destroy homes. The loss of loved ones has become a tragic yet merciful conclusion, as there is no one left to mourn. While aid is important, what Gaza truly needs is an end to the violence and destruction. The cycle of death and devastation persists, leaving little time to process the anguish of losing loved ones.