BELGIUM – The European Union on Tuesday decried the Trump’s threats of attacking Iran‘s critical civilian infrastructure, warning that such actions would escalate regional tensions and affect millions of people. “We have always said that diplomacy is the answer,” EU Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper told reporters at the midday briefing. “From our side, we reject […]
Shootout Outside Yapi Kredi Plaza in Turkey Leaves 3 Terrorists Dead
TURKEY – A shootout incident outside Yapi Kredi Plaza on Buyukdere Street in Istanbul’s Besiktas district on Tuesday left 3 terrorists dead and 2 police officers injured, according to the Turkish interior minister Mustafa Ciftci. Ciftci said the suspects, who engaged in an armed clash with police officers on duty in the area, have been […]
Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip Kill 10
PALESTINE – Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours killed 10 people and injured 44 others, according to the Health Ministry on Tuesday, as Israel continues to violate ceasefire. In a statement, the ministry said the new fatalities brought the overall death toll since October 2023 to 72,312, while 172,134 others have […]
TGV Train Collision with Military Truck in France Kills 1
FRANCE – A TGV train collision with military truck in France killed the train driver on Tuesday and injured 2 others, according to local reports. The truck was transporting military vehicles. The crash occurred near Nœux-les-Mines at around 7 am local time (0500GMT), according to emergency services and rail operator SNCF. The driver, reportedly in […]
Overnight Russia-Ukraine Drone Attacks Kill 6
UKRAINE – At least 6 people were killed on both sides in overnight Russia-Ukraine drone attacks, according to local reports on Tuesday. Oleksandr Hanzha, the governor of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, said on Telegram that a Russian drone strike hit a city bus in the center of Nikopol, a city on the right bank of the […]
US-Israeli Attacks on Northern Iran Kill 18
IRAN – US-Israeli attacks on northern Iran’s residential areas on Tuesday killed at least 18 people and injured 24 others, according to local reports. Among the dead are 2 children. Fars News Agency, citing a deputy governor of Alborz province, said the strikes hit homes and shelters in the region in the morning. The official […]
Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary To Lam Elected President
VIETNAM – The Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary To Lam was on Tuesday unanimously elected president, to serve for the next 5 years. Lam’s election marks his second term after a short-lived tenure in 2024, according to local outlet VnExpress. He is mandated to serve as president for the 2026-2031 term while continuing as general […]
Over 7K have been Injured in Israel Since Start of Iran War
ISRAEL – Since the start of Iran war, a total of 7,183 people have been injured in Israel, including 133 in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry said 118 people remain hospitalized, including two in critical condition, 14 in serious condition, 27 in moderate condition, […]
At Least 373 American Troops Injured in Iran War Operation; Report
USA – As of Monday April 6, at least 373 American troops had been injured in Iran war operation, according to a CBS News report. Citing a US Central Command spokesperson, CBS News reported that some 330 of those have returned to duty, and five are currently considered seriously wounded. Tensions in the Middle East […]
Israel Obstructing Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement; Hamas
PALESTINE – The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, said on Sunday that Israel was obstructing the implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement, by attempting to evade its obligations. “What is required is to put pressure on Israel to fulfill its obligations in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement before discussing […]
Iran Shoots Down US C-130 Hercules Support Aircraft in Isfahan
IRAN – Iran shot down an American C-130 Hercules support aircraft in Isfahan, according to a report on Sunday. The plane was destroyed “by heavy fire from a police special forces unit,” the semi-official Tasnim News Agency claimed, citing Iranian police. Some initial US reports on social media claimed that during the process of rescuing […]
Israeli Restrictions of Medical Supplies Entry into Gaza Lead to Critical Shortages; MSF
PALESTINE – According to a statement by the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Friday, Israeli restrictions of medical supplies entry into Gaza has led to critical shortages, which have in turn impacted health care services severely. Dr. Randa Abu El-Khair Masoud, a medical adviser with MSF, said the organization has been unable to bring any […]
Letter to Marco Rubio by 50 Lawmakers Demand US Policy Change on Cuba
USA – A letter by a group of 50 lawmakers on Thursday to the Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded a shift in US policy towards Cuba, as the country suffers from ongoing blockade. They warned that the current measures are worsening a deepening humanitarian crisis on the island. “We write with great urgency to […]
Russia & Ukraine Planning a Prisoner Swap Before April 12
RUSSIA – Russia and Ukraine are planning a prisoner swap before April 12, which is the Orthodox Easter, according to the Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova on Thursday. “A great deal of work is underway today to prepare for prisoner exchanges ahead of Easter,” Moskalkova said. “Russia strives to get to an agreement with […]
Switzerland’s Aging Population Surpasses the Young Generation
SWITZERLAND – Switzerland’s aging population (over 65 years old) surpassed the young generation for the first time, while the overall population continued to grow in 2025, according to a Thursday report by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The country’s permanent resident population reached over 9.1 million by Dec. 31, an increase of 73,300 people, or […]