Alex Thompson

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Colombian military plane crashes in Putumayo after takeoff, casualties unknown

Defense Minister confirms C-130 Hercules transport plane went down with approximately 110 military personnel onboard

By Alex Thompson

/ 23 Mar 2026

Colombian military plane crashes in Putumayo after takeoff, casualties unknown

Trump pauses Iran energy strikes for five days following talks

President postpones military action after "productive conversations" with Tehran amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

By Alex Thompson

/ 23 Mar 2026

Trump pauses Iran energy strikes for five days following talks

Trump issues 48-hour Iran ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz blockade

President threatens strikes on Iranian power infrastructure if vital waterway remains closed to global shipping

By Alex Thompson

/ 22 Mar 2026

Trump issues 48-hour Iran ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz blockade

France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

French Navy intercepts Mozambique-flagged Deyna in Western Mediterranean amid intensified NATO sanctions enforcement

By Alex Thompson

/ 20 Mar 2026

France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

Venezuela dismisses defense minister after 11 years in major military shake-up

Acting President Rodriguez replaces Vladimir Padrino Lopez with intelligence chief Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez

By Alex Thompson

/ 18 Mar 2026

Venezuela dismisses defense minister after 11 years in major military shake-up

Colombia accuses Ecuador of cross-border bombing that killed 27

Quito denies airspace violation as charred bodies discovered near border, escalating diplomatic crisis

By Alex Thompson

/ 17 Mar 2026

Colombia accuses Ecuador of cross-border bombing that killed 27

Afghanistan claims Pakistan hit Kabul hospital in airstrike, 400 killed

Pakistan denies targeting civilians as conflicting casualty reports emerge from ongoing border conflict

By Alex Thompson

/ 17 Mar 2026

Afghanistan claims Pakistan hit Kabul hospital in airstrike, 400 killed

UAE closes airspace after Iranian missile strikes

Dubai reports explosions as air defenses intercept projectiles; oil tank ignited in Fujairah

By Alex Thompson

/ 17 Mar 2026

UAE closes airspace after Iranian missile strikes

Trump calls for international coalition to secure Hormuz Strait

President urges countries receiving oil through waterway to deploy warships as Iran blockade continues

By Alex Thompson

/ 14 Mar 2026

Trump calls for international coalition to secure Hormuz Strait

Kenya flood death toll rises to 62 as Nairobi overwhelmed

Heavy rains since March 6 have killed 33 in capital alone, with military and Red Cross struggling to reach submerged communities

By Alex Thompson

/ 14 Mar 2026

Kenya flood death toll rises to 62 as Nairobi overwhelmed

US conducts precision strike on Iran's Kharg Island military infrastructure

Over 90 targets hit Friday while oil facilities deliberately preserved ahead of Trump's Strait escort threat

By Alex Thompson

/ 14 Mar 2026

US conducts precision strike on Iran's Kharg Island military infrastructure

Drone strike ignites fuel market in western Sudan, killing at least 11

MSF reports treating over 20 injured at Adikong market near Chad border as Sudan drone death toll tops 200 since early March

By Alex Thompson

/ 13 Mar 2026

Drone strike ignites fuel market in western Sudan, killing at least 11

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