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BREAKING: SOUTH KOREA – An evacuation alert has been issued as South Korea wildfires reignites again in Daegu. Authorities have deployed nationwide resources as fire spreads across Mount Hamji. The blaze that started Monday afternoon on Mount Hamji in northern Daegu, roughly 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, was put out nearly 23 hours later on … Read more
PALESTINE – The current Gaza death toll is at 52,400, with over 118,000 Palestinians injured since the start of the Israeli onslaught on Gaza in October 2023. Over 35 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Airstrikes in the Last 24 Hours At least 35 more Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza in the last 24 … Read more
PAKISTAN – As India and Pakistan tensions continue to rise, Pakistan has distanced itself from accusations of its involvement in the Pahalgam attack in Jamu and Kashmir, saying that India has failed to provide evidence to support its accusations. 4 Indian Rafale Jets Patrolling Kashmir Retreats after Pakistan Scrambles Jets Indian jets which were patrolling … Read more
BREAKING: CHINA – A residential area explosion in Northern China have left at least 17 injured on Wednesday morning, Chinese media reported, citing local firefighters. The blast occurred in the Beiying neighborhood of Xiaodian District at around 1 p.m. As of 3 p.m., and the fire triggered by the blast had been extinguished. On Tuesday, … Read more
HUNGARY – Hungarian parliament vote on withdrawal from ICC has been approved today, April 29. Now Hungary will notify UN in accordance to international law, which can take effect within a year. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto reported this, stating that “the Hungarian Parliament just voted to withdraw from the ICC. With this decision, we … Read more
NIGERIA – An IED blast in Nigerian Borno State killed at least 26 people on Monday at 11am after a vehicle drove over the Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which is suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram – local media reported. The vehicle carrying the victims was headed for Gambarou Ngala from Rann, and … Read more
PALESTINE – Israel committing genocide in Gaza has been affirmed by Amnesty International, in a “State of the World’s Human Rights” report of 2025 by its Secretary General, Agnès Callamard. The State of the World’s Human Rights Report Agnès stated that “events of the past 12 months – not least Israel’s livestreamed but unheeded genocide … Read more
NEWSBREAK: RUSSIA – Russia ceasefire on Ukraine has been announced by president Vladimir Putin during the celebrations of Victory Day. The ceasefire will take effect from midnight of May 7 & 8, until midnight of May 10 to 11. Previous Russia Ceasefire on Ukraine This’ the second ceasefire to be initiated by Russia, the previous … Read more
YEMEN – US air strikes in Yemen has killed over 60 after the strikes targeted Saada detention center which holds African migrants. A large number of dead has been reported and is expected to rise, while dozens have been injured. The US Airstrikes Targeted Saada and Al-Jawf Governorates According to security sources, the Saada airstrike … Read more
IRAN – The death toll from the Shahid Rajaei Port blast in Iran that occurred on Saturday is now at 46 as of April 28, with at least 800 maintaining injuries. Monday was declared a public day of mourning. Cause of Shahid Rajaei Port Blast Initial reports from the Iran’s crisis management indicated that the … Read more
CANADA – At least 9 people confirmed dead and others injured after a car plowed through a crowd of people who were part of the Lapu Lapu city festival on Saturday around 8pm, near Fraser Street and 43rd Avenue in Vancouver. Driver who Plowed Through the Crowd in Custody A 30 years old Vancouver man … Read more
NEWSBREAK: RUSSIA – Kursk Region Liberated from Ukrainian Forces in Russia – Russia’s Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov has reported to president Vladimir Putin that Kursk region has been fully liberated from Ukrainian forces. After being briefed, Putin thanked the Russian forces, adding that “the Kiev regime’s adventure has completely failed, and the huge … Read more
OMAN – The third US-Iran nuclear talks are taking place today April 26 in Muscat, Oman. The sessions are technical and expert-level focused, and will start at noon, local time. Iranian and American Delegation Already in Oman The Iranian delegation arrived on Friday evening, both the diplomatic and technical, and held a series of meetings … Read more
BREAKING: RUSSIA – A car explosion in Moscow region of Balashikha has killed the Deputy Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik. This has been reported by the Russia’s Investigative committee, stating that it has opened a criminal case. The explosion was on a Volkswagen Golf car on … Read more
INDIA – As India and Pakistan tensions rise after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India has officially cancelled all Pakistani visas effective immediately, and given all Pakistani nationals 72 hours to leave the country. In their press release, the Indian government stated that all Pakistanis currently in India must leave before the expiry of their … Read more
UKRAINE – At least 9 have been confirmed dead after deadly Kyiv air strikes today carried out by Russia. According to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service, over 60 have been injured and over 40 have been hospitalized. The Aftermath of the Kyiv Air Strikes 5 districts of Kyiv were targeted by air strikes, damaging some … Read more
DR CONGO – A joint statement on Wednesday in Qatar confirmed the DR Congo and M23 ceasefire agreement had been reached and the two sides decided to immediately cease hostilities throughout the talks until conclusion. “By mutual agreement, both parties reaffirm their commitment to an immediate cessation of hostilities, the categorical rejection of all hate … Read more
SOUTH KOREA – Former president of South Korea Moon Jae-in has been indicted for bribery charges by the South Korean prosecutors for facilitating the employment of his then son-in-law at a low-budget airline. Prosecutors say that Moon, who served as president from 2017-2022, received bribes totaling 217 million won ($151,705) from Lee Sang-jik, founder of … Read more
USA – The FBI cyber crime report 2024 was released yesterday by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), with a combined information from 859,532 complaints of suspected internet crime, reporting a loss of $16.6 billion to online scammers. Top Cyber Crimes, Hotspots & Most Affected Group Personal data breaches, phishing/spoofing and extortion were the … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: TURKEY – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul’s Silivri district struck on Wednesday (today) at 09:49 GMT, shaking Istanbul and its neighboring provinces. Its epicenter was in Istanbul, causing a widespread fear that led to residents free their buildings with fear. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), another earthquake with a … Read more