Nearly a year after launching its inaugural flight to Daytona Beach, Breeze Airways has announced its expansion to a fifth destination: Akron/Canton/Cleveland, Ohio. The low-cost airline has seen success in the community, which is reflected in this new route. Volusia County's director of aviation and economic resources, Cyrus Callum, says this is a big win for Daytona Beach and will bring more visitors to the city. Breeze's founder and CEO, David Neeleman, is grateful for the positive reception and looks forward to continued growth with the partnership between the airline and the airport.
A deadly airstrike by the Pakistan Air Force in the Matre Dara village of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken the lives of 30 civilians, including women and children. The bombing occurred around 2 am on Monday, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. This area has been heavily affected by terror incidents, with over 600 reported in the first eight months of 2025. Terrorist groups have been able to find refuge in this region, taking advantage of the rough terrain and the proximity to the Afghanistan border. This airstrike is a devastating blow to the innocent civilians living in this area.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Tripura Sundari Temple Complex, one of the 51 revered Shaktipeethas, in Udaipur, Tripura. The complex includes a three-storeyed structure, a Shaktipeetha Park with replicas of all 51 shrines, and other facilities such as food courts, souvenir shops, and guest accommodation. The project, which cost Rs 52 crore, was funded by the Tourism Ministry's PRASAD scheme, with an additional Rs 7 crore from the state government. Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and other government officials.
Reports have emerged of a devastating airstrike in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, allegedly carried out by Pakistani fighter jets. The attack is said to have killed over 30 civilians, including women and children, and flattened homes in the area. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with local leaders accusing the Pakistani government of targeting innocent civilians under the guise of counter-terrorism. The Pakistan Army has denied any involvement and claimed that the casualties were a result of a terrorist munitions accident.
A bomb-making facility allegedly run by Pakistani Taliban fighters exploded, causing the death of at least 24 people, including 10 women and children. The explosion has been linked to an alleged state-sponsored bombing campaign in the region by opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Local lawmaker Abdul Ghani Afridi condemned the attack as "state oppression" and called for accountability and justice for the victims and their families.
At least 30 civilians, including women and children, were killed in an air strike carried out by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation, allegedly targeting Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, resulted in multiple blast zones and widespread destruction in a densely populated civilian settlement. While the PAF used precision glide bombs, local sources and survivors reported a high number of civilian casualties, raising questions about Pakistan's military conduct in its tribal belt and risking further resentment and anti-state militancy. Tribal elders and Pashtun activists have organized demonstrations and social media campaigns to protest against the strikes.
The Pakistani military has ramped up airstrikes and raids in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan border regions in response to a surge in militant attacks. However, these operations have also raised concerns about civilian casualties and allegations of enforced disappearances in Balochistan.
United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have announced their formal recognition of a Palestinian state, despite opposition from the United States and Israel. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that this move is to revive hope for peace for both Palestinians and Israelis, and that Hamas must release the hostages it still holds. Similarly, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that this recognition aims to strengthen those who seek peaceful coexistence and end Hamas. Finally, Australia has also recognized a Palestinian state, joining other Western governments ahead of this week's United Nations General Assembly.
The Trump administration has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan, demanding the return of the Bagram Airbase to the United States. This move is seen as a strategic move to establish a forward operating base against China, Iran, and Russia, as well as to re-establish US hard power credibility in the region. Sources also suggest that this demand indicates Washington's prioritization of Pakistan over Afghanistan, and could potentially lead to a realignment of power dynamics in the region.
Former US President Donald Trump took to his social media platform to demand that Afghanistan return control of the Bagram Airbase to the United States. Trump reminded the Taliban, now in control of Afghanistan, that he had overseen the US troop withdrawal agreement in 2021 during his first term and warned of consequences if his demand was not met. However, according to a Taliban official, no such arrangement had been discussed during the Doha talks and the agreement did not include any mention of returning bases to US control. Bagram, once the largest American military installation in Afghanistan, holds strategic importance for projecting power in the region.