Sikhio, Thailand — At least 22 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province on Wednesday. The train, which was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, was passing beneath the crane when it collapsed. Several carriages derailed, trapping passengers inside….
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after President Donald Trump warned of “very strong action” if Iranian authorities move forward with the execution of detained protesters, as reports indicate that the death toll from nationwide demonstrations continues to rise. Human rights organizations say more than 2,400 people may have been killed since…
WASHINGTON — Germany’s foreign minister has played down fears of a possible US military move against Greenland, saying there is no indication that such action is being seriously considered, despite recent remarks by President Donald Trump about taking control of the island. Speaking after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister…
The United States has advised its citizens in Iran to leave the country without delay as tensions rise and security conditions deteriorate. In a security alert issued Monday, the US government warned Americans to make plans to depart Iran immediately, urging them not to rely on official assistance for evacuation. The notice highlighted growing concerns…
The death toll from ongoing anti-government protests in Iran continues to rise, with hundreds reported killed amid a violent crackdown by security forces. Human rights groups say that more than 600 demonstrators have died in just a few weeks, including minors, as citizens take to the streets to protest economic hardship, inflation, and political restrictions….
A former US Navy sailor has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after being convicted of selling sensitive military information to an intelligence operative linked to China, in one of the most serious espionage cases involving the US military in recent years. A federal judge in San Diego sentenced Jinchao Wei, 25,…
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two high-profile investigations into President Donald Trump, is set to testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee later this month, marking a rare and closely watched appearance on Capitol Hill. The committee confirmed that Smith will appear at a public hearing on January 22, following a closed-door…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has privately expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning that the move could unsettle financial markets and damage confidence in key institutions, according to people familiar with the matter. Bessent is said to believe that pursuing legal action against the head…
President Donald Trump is facing a defining moment as the United States weighs how to respond to Iran’s intensifying crackdown on protesters and the growing instability inside the country. Just days ago, Trump said Washington was prepared to come to the “rescue” of demonstrators if Iranian authorities resorted to violence. At the time, he described…
President Donald Trump has been briefed on a range of military and covert strategies as Washington weighs its response to the deepening crisis in Iran, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The options include long-range missile strikes, cyber operations and psychological campaigns designed to disrupt Iran’s command systems and internal coordination. While no final…
