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IN BRIEF: IRAN – The US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled to be held today Wednesday April 23, has been postponed to Saturday April 26. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei announced this on Tuesday evening. The ongoing talks between US and Iran were scheduled to coincide with the delegations from both sides. How the Technical Nuclear … Read more
BREAKING: VATICAN – The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is dead at 88. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel. He was the first Latin American to be the leader of the Catholic … Read more
BREAKING: CHINA – US Congress members sanctioned by China for “behaving badly” towards Hong Kong. On Monday April 21, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that following a “bad behavior” displayed by certain US Congress members and other officials, China in retaliation will sanctioned them. This comes in a period when there’s a continuous … Read more
IN BRIEF: UKRAINE – Yesterday Russia’s president Vladimir Putin declared a 30 hours combat action ceasefire against Ukraine. The Easter ceasefire started at 6 p.m Moscow time and will end tomorrow at 12 a.m. On his Telegram account today, Zelensky refuted the Russia’s ceasefire claiming that there are still isolated attempts by the Russian forces … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Russia has declared a Ukraine Easter ceasefire to take effect from today Saturday 19, at 6p.m local time until Monday April 21, at 12a.m. The Russian president has ordered the cessation of combat action against Ukraine for 30 hours in his meeting with the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov. “I … Read more
BREAKING: INDIA – A four-storey building collapse in Delhi’s Mustafabad has left at least 11 people dead after succumbing to their injuries. The collapse occurred at 3a.m local time on Saturday morning April 19. Latest Developments Earlier Updates 14 people have already been rescued and taken to GTB Hospital, with at least 8 feared to … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Taliban is no longer considered a terrorist organization in Russia after a Supreme Court ruling today, Thursday April 17. Taliban has been on the terrorists list in Russia since 2003, which blocked any contacts or diplomatic relations with the group in Russia, terming it as a criminal offence under Russian law. This … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is in Moscow and holding talks with the Russian president Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Key Areas of Focus to be Discussed Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is on an official visit to Russia to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, with the … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: UK – In an appeal by Women Scotland Ltd vs The Scottish Ministers, the UK Supreme Court judgement on who is a woman has been made with a unanimous declaration that the previous definition by Scottish Ministers under Equality Act 2010 is incorrect. The Act 2010 included “certificated sex” which encompassed trans women. The … Read more
This’ an open letter to European citizens no matter where they are. In this letter, specific areas involving governance and government in Europe and “collective west” will be covered to some extent, outlining certain “points of concern” and possible consequences. European Democracy is an Illusion The west has always schooled world nations on the issue … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: GAZA – Continued Israeli onslaught on Gaza has killed 51,000 people, with majority being women and children according to medical sources in the enclave. Over 116,343 have sustained injuries. Israeli Forces Continue Ground Attacks in Nablus A young man was shot and then detained by Israeli forces in Nablus after first surrounding his home. … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense has refuted claims that the Russian Strike in Sumy Ukraine targeted civilians as it’s being reported by Ukraine and amplified by western media and politicians, especially in Europe. Death Toll from the Sunday Sumy Airstrike on Ukraine Russia has confirmed that its military forces are responsible for … Read more
The White House released Donald Trump annual physical examination report yesterday, which he had taken on April 11. What Trump’s Annual Physical Examination Tested Donald Trump‘s annual physical examination focused on specific areas as outlined below: From the examination report, Donald Trump exhibits excellent health, with no abnormalities being noted, only a recommendation of a … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: OMAN – The first indirect US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman today Saturday, April 12 was “constructive” according to the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi. The talks were being undertaken through the Omani intermediaries delivering messages between the American and Iranian delegations. The Iranian side stressed the value of negotiations being undertaken under a … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: YEMEN – US airstrike in Yemen that targeted Sanaa and its suburbs at dawn has resulted to at least 3 deaths, says local media. Areas Targeted by the US Airstrikes From the local security sources, the following areas were targeted: Continued US Airstrike in Yemen Since Trump’s second term as US president, Yemen has … Read more
NEWSBREAK: IRAN – The indirect US-Iran talks in Oman will be held tomorrow Saturday, April 12, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has confirmed. The Indirect Talks to take Place in the Afternoon From the Iranian sources, the teams from both nations will arrive in the morning at Muscat and initialize the talks by first meeting … Read more
NEWSBREAK: UAE – In a sign of good-faith, a new Russia-US prisoner swap have happened today, April 10 in Abu Dhabi, with each side exchanging a single prisoner. Russia-US Prisoner Swap Names With the ongoing talks in Istanbul to mend diplomatic relations between the two nations, a prisoner exchange has happened, involving intelligence agencies from … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: AFGHANISTAN – A Kandahar Police Command explosion has resulted to 4 injuries. According to the Taliban, the blast was caused by an old ammunitions container. The blast happened at 6 AM, local time at the Taliban police headquarters today, April 10, the local media reported. A large plume of smoke could be seen from … Read more
NEWSBREAK: TURKEY – The second round of Russia-US talks in Istanbul are taking place today Thursday, April 10. These talks are in a series of consultations on the normalization of relations between Russia and the US. Location of the Russia-US Talks The first round was held in the US consulate, but the talks being held … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: UK – A1 car crash today live updates: Five vehicles were today involved in a crash on A1 northbound near the Derwenthaugh Road junction, in Newcastle. Multiple police cars were involved. Serious Injuries Reported from the A1 Car Crash A1 has been closed on both directions as police are undertaking investigation into the crash … Read more