Global News: Yemen Fighting, South Africa Shootings, India Floods

From intensified fighting in Yemen and a security investigation at a US-used airbase in Britain to deadly mass shootings in South Africa and natural disasters in India.

Here are 10 major developments from around the world on Sunday.

1. Yemen Military Reports Heavy Houthi Losses

Yemen’s armed forces said 2,316 Houthi fighters had been killed or wounded in hundreds of operations against the Iran-backed group over the past 72 hours. The military said it carried out 756 operations against Houthi targets during the period.

2. Five Arrested in UK Terror Investigation at US-Used Airbase

British police said counter-terrorism officers were leading an investigation into an incident at an airbase used by the US Air Force. Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and suspected offences under the Explosives Act.

3. Iran’s IRGC Says It Seized US Submarine Drone

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had seized an American submarine drone in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has blockaded during the months-long Middle East conflict.

4. Floods, Landslides Kill at Least 56 in India

Heavy rainfall triggered floods and landslides in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 56 people over three days, according to a government disaster agency.

5. Saudi, Malaysian Defence Ministers Discuss Cooperation

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said he spoke by telephone with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamed Khaled Nordin to discuss bilateral ties and prospects for strengthening defence cooperation. The ministers also discussed recent developments and other issues of mutual interest, Prince Khalid said on X.

6. At Least 27 Killed in Two South Africa Mass Shootings

At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two largest cities. Police said 17 people were killed when gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at a bar in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, on Saturday night. Another 10 people were killed in a shooting at a store in Lwandle, near Cape Town, early Sunday.

7. Indonesia Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 64

Indonesian rescuers recovered more bodies from a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago, raising the death toll to 64. Authorities extended the search for another seven days for 71 people still missing and presumed dead. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 213 passengers and 30 crew members when it lost contact after leaving Surabaya for Borneo. A total of 108 people have been rescued.

8. Thousands Protest Madrid Housing Crisis

Tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday demanding greater protections for tenants, measures against housing fraud and a ban on evictions without alternative accommodation. The demonstration followed Wednesday’s eviction of an 87-year-old woman from the Madrid apartment where she had lived for decades.

9. Mexico Marks 12 Years Since 43 Ayotzinapa Students Disappeared

Thousands marched through Mexico City demanding answers and justice 12 years after 43 students from the Ayotzinapa teachers’ college disappeared. The unresolved case has become one of the most prominent symbols of Mexico’s human rights crisis.

10. DR Congo Plane Crash Kills 17

A plane carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing 17 people, including four civilians. Two senior members of the armed forces were among those killed, while authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

The World in Brief

From armed conflicts and security threats to natural disasters, political demonstrations and humanitarian tragedies, Sunday’s developments underscored the range of challenges unfolding across different regions. PPC Digital continues to track the major stories shaping the international news agenda.