Mount Fuji Off-Season Climbers to Pay Rescue Fees
Starting next year, climbers who need helicopter rescues on Mount Fuji during the off-season will be charged, according to Japanese authorities.
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China’s Defence Chief Warns Against Coercion, Avoids US, Japan Mention
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has urged nations to avoid provocative acts and resist regressive historical trends, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Administration Plans $2.8B Bomb Sale to Israel
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8bn package of 907kg bombs, the largest single sale of the munition in recent years, according to reports by the Washington Post and AFP.
Gaza Residential Building Collapses, Six Families Trapped
A multi-storey residential building in western Gaza City collapsed overnight, trapping six families, according to local witnesses and Palestinian journalists.
Canada’s 500 Billion-Dollar Investment Push
Canada's recent summit generated nearly C$500 billion in new investments, according to the prime minister's office. The move comes amid growing tensions with the US and a deepening alliance with the EU.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Major rail disruptions hit the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, due to suspected sabotage on Tuesday morning, according to the country's railway infrastructure operator.
Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens
The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, according to a draft plan submitted to Panama’s parliament.
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Chinese citizens are increasingly being restricted from traveling abroad without official explanation, according to BBC reports and data from Safeguard Defenders.
Pentagon confirms $22.3B spent on Iran war munitions shortfalls
The Pentagon's inspector general confirmed in a congressionally mandated report that the war with Iran has led to U.S. munitions shortfalls and supply chain bottlenecks, as the Trump administration seeks to replenish weapons.
Two Sailors Missing After Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Two sailors are missing and 23 others have been rescued after an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oman.
South African President Vows Justice After 7 Women Found
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to 'leave no stone unturned' in finding those responsible for the killings of seven women in and around Kempton Park, as more bodies are discovered. According to BBC News.
US Confirms Space Weapons as Arms Race Concerns Rise
The U.S. military has officially confirmed the deployment of a weapon in Earth orbit—marking the first such acknowledgment in 59 years. According to a statement by Air Force Secretary Troy Mainke, the United States now possesses an 'on-orbit space control weapon' capable of defending military forces against hostile actions.
White South Africans Denied US Refugee Status After Believing Hype
White South Africans who believed they were victims of racism and sought refuge in the US after Donald Trump's 2025 executive order have been denied refugee status, according to The Guardian.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
For the first time, a Pentagon official confirmed the United States has deployed space-based weapons. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced the move during a speech at AFA’s annual conference.
Florida ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Holds Immigrants in 18 sq ft Cages
Immigrants were kept in 18 sq ft metal cages for hours at a now-shuttered Florida detention center, according to a US Department of Homeland Security watchdog report.