Red Sea: Hong Kong-flagged ship drifts abandoned after explosion

An explosion that struck a Hong Kong-flagged container ship travelling north through the Red Sea sparked a major fire, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel, shipping industry officials said. The ship was drifting and ablaze on Wednesday some 225km Read More …

Polish defence minister dismisses logistics chief after mines go missing

On Thursday, General Artur Kepczynski was dismissed from his position as head of the Armed Forces Support Inspectorate, as reported by the Ministry of Defence. The reasons for this decision, made by Kosiniak-Kamysz, were not disclosed; however, media reports suggest Read More …

Azerbaijan plane crash investigation to determine type of rocket used

A total of 38 passengers were killed, while 29 survived on Wednesday after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Baku to Grozny crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. The investigation into Read More …

Russia: Oboronlogistics company blames loss of its ship Ursa Major on terrorist attack

A terrorist attack has been committed against the Russian ship Ursa Major in the Mediterranean Sea, the press service of the Oboronlogistics shipping company has told TASS. “Oboronlogistics believes that on December 23, 2024, a pre-planned terrorist attack was committed Read More …

New York City police arrest suspect who set woman on fire in New York subway

New York City police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a woman on the subway in Brooklyn who died from the incident, authorities said, calling it “one of the most depraved crimes” a person could commit. The man Read More …

New IAEA Publication on the Security of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material in Transport

A new IAEA publication on the security of nuclear and other radioactive material in transport has been released. “It is essential that nuclear and other radioactive material is managed securely and is properly protected against criminal or intentional unauthorized acts Read More …

US military says it defeated Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden

Two U.S. Navy destroyers escorting three merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden defeated an attack by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, the U.S. military said on Tuesday. The Houthis launched multiple drones and a cruise missile while the ships were Read More …

Alberta: Calgary International Airport introduces CT X-Ray scanning

In an effort to cut wait times, the Calgary International Airport has launched a new screening line — allowing passengers to leave liquids and electronics in their carry-on bag during security check. CT technology uses three-dimensional, rotatable X-ray imaging — Read More …

Japan steps up WWII bomb disposal after recent discoveries near airfields, ports

Japanese divers working magnetic surveys for the government at two sites on Okinawa discovered 20 pieces of unexploded ordnance believed to be left over from World War II. Most recently, divers found a 5-inch shell on Nov. 26 in 52-foot Read More …