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Debris is left behind in Union City following a tornado that hit several cities in rural southwest Michigan. – AFP Tornados tore through the central United States in a series of storms that continued into the weekend, leaving eight people dead and at least a dozen others injured, authorities said.Four people were reported killed in Oklahoma, where the twisters gained strength, and four others died further north in the Midwestern state of Michigan.The Branch County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down near Union City in southern Michigan on Friday, killing three people and injuring 12.About 50 miles (80km) west, officials in Cass County said one person was killed and “several injuries” were reported after a tornado hit the area.”Our thoughts are with those who have lost family, friends, and property during this incident,” the Branch County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.Authorities in Cass County said a number of trees had fallen onto roads and buildings, and more than 500 people were reported to be without power.”Emergency Management personnel will be conducting damage assessments in the affected area as required by the State of Michigan,” the local sheriff’s office said.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Friday evening that she was activating a state emergency operations centre “to co-ordinate an all-hands-on-deck response to severe weather in southwestern Michigan”.In Oklahoma, the extreme weather led to fourth deaths late on Thursday and Friday, and people were waking up Saturday to scenes of destruction and loss in several towns across the state.”Severe weather struck Major County last night and tragically claimed the lives of a mother and daughter,” Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt posted on X.Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice said in a statement that two people died in a tornado that hit the town of Beggs on Friday night. Related Story Source link
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.They discussed Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia within the framework of the Saudi-Pakistani Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, focusing on mechanisms to halt these aggressions which undermine regional security and stability.Both sides expressed hope that the Iranian side would exercise wisdom and reason while avoiding further miscalculations. Source link
Bahrain’s Defense Force announced that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 86 missiles and 148 drones since the start of Iranian attacks targeting the kingdom.According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), authorities urged residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary and to exercise maximum caution for their safety. Citizens were also advised to avoid damaged areas and any suspicious objects.Officials called on the public not to film military operations or debris sites and to refrain from spreading rumors, stressing the importance of relying on official sources and government media for updates and safety instructions.The Defense Force said the use of ballistic missiles and drones against civilian sites and private property constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, warning that such attacks pose a direct threat to regional peace and security. Source link
Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense airstrikes at Saturday dawn targeting several towns in southern and eastern Lebanon, resulting in deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction of homes and property. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the targeted areas.The Lebanese health ministry announced that the death toll from the Israeli airstrikes and clashes in the town of Nabi Sheet in the Baalbek district of the Bekaa Valley has risen to 26, in addition to massive destruction in the town’s neighborhoods, squares, and streets.Also in the Baalbek district, Lebenese news agency reported, Israeli warplanes targeted a house in the Daher al-Sawan area of the town of Shamshtar at dawn today. A displaced family from the city of Baalbek had taken refuge in the house. The attack completely destroyed the building and killed all members of the family: the father, mother, and their four children.In the south, Israeli warplanes committed a massacre in the town of Jebchit. An airstrike at dawn today targeted a house, killing six people, including four members of the same family, after completely destroying the building.Later that morning, Israeli warplanes launched a second, more intense attack targeting the town square. This caused widespread destruction, drastically altering the landscape. Dozens of shops, restaurants, and butcher shops were destroyed, along with the municipality building, several apartments, and a number of cars.Israeli aircraft also carried out two airstrikes on the towns of Shahour and Tayr Dibba in the Tyre district. No further information is yet available regarding the extent of the damage or casualties.Rescue and civil defense teams are continuing their operations in the targeted areas to remove rubble and transport the wounded. The death toll is expected to rise as the search continues. Source link
Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday the extension of the country's airspace closure for all arriving, departing and transit flights for an additional 72 hours starting from noon.In a statement, the authority said the decision was taken following an ongoing assessment of the security situation and regional developments, noting that the measure will be reviewed as conditions evolve.The closure is part of precautionary steps adopted by Iraqi authorities amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Source link
Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that two drones were intercepted and destroyed, one of them in the Empty Quarter and the other in east of Riyadh.Saudi Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that one drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Empty Quarter, while the other was intercepted and destroyed in east of Riyadh. Source link
Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed.Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed. Source link
Three people were injured after Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Saturday.According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Israeli aircraft struck the outskirts of Zibqin, Dhayra and Yarine in southern Lebanon.A separate strike targeting a building in Burj Rahal left three people with moderate injuries, who were transferred to hospitals in Tyre.Israeli jets also launched raids on the towns of Shhour and Tayr Debba in the south.Earlier at dawn, at least 26 people, including three Lebanese army soldiers, were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon.Emergency and civil defense teams continue search and rescue operations amid fears the death toll may rise. Source link
Turkiye has introduced Emergency and Defense Planning departments across all government ministries, except the Ministry of National Defense, which remains the primary authority responsible for implementing the policy.According to Turkish media reports, the new units will oversee and coordinate preparations related to war readiness, disaster response, civil defense and national mobilization.Heads of the departments have been appointed, with the decisions published in the Official Gazette and signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The departments were established under a decree issued in October 2025 and will also be responsible for ensuring the flow of information to the presidency and coordinating related measures within affiliated institutions. Source link
The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,123 martyrs in addition to 171,805 wounded since October 7, 2023.The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated in a statement today that hospitals in the Strip received three martyrs whose bodies were recovered in the past 24 hours, in addition to the wounded. A number of victims remain under the rubble and in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense teams have been unable to reach them so far.The statement added that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire last October has risen to 640, while the total number of injuries has reached 1,707, and the bodies of 753 martyrs have been recovered from under the rubble. Source link