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ISRAEL – To avoid “being portrayed as a fool” or “someone being played,” Donald Trump cuts direct contacts with Netanyahu, after he discovered that Israel’s Netanyahu was manipulating him. This’ according to a report by the Israeli Army Radio. Yanir Cozin, a correspondent for Israeli Army Radio, said in a post on his X account … Read more
USA – The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the new DOD transgender policy in the US military to take effect in a Thursday memo, with eligibility window to self-identify for voluntary separation being extended to June 6. The Pentagon will then begin the removal of transgender personnel from the military. “Approximately 1,000 service … Read more
USA – Donald Trump has appointed Fox News anchor Jeanine Pirro to be the next interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia after his original pick failed to clear Capitol Hill. Trump earlier lamented that his original pick to be the top district attorney in Washington, DC failed to win Republican support, saying Ed … Read more
UKRAINE – The Ukraine minerals deal with the US was officially ratified by the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday. This approves a joint investment fund for reconstruction tied to natural resources’ revenues. The mineral and economic partnership deal signed with the United States last month, paves the way for a joint investment in post-war reconstruction efforts. … Read more
NORTH KOREA – What we know as North Korea fires ballistic missiles. North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea/Sea of Japan on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military. South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff (JCS) said it detected the launch, “likely” involving multiple short-range ballistic missiles, from North Korea’s eastern coastal city … Read more
LEBANON – Despite the ceasefire, Israel launches airstrikes on Southern Lebanon. A series of airstrikes were launched by Israeli fighter jets targeting the Ali al-Taher forest and a former archaeological site in Nabatieh province, the state news agency NNA reported. A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Lebanon since November, ending months of cross-border … Read more
PAKISTAN – After the latest Indian attack on Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in the India’s Operation Sindoor, tensions between the two neighbors are at its highest with continued cross-border attacks. On Thursday morning, multiple explosions were heard in Pakistan’s Lahore and an Indian drone was shot down near Walton Airport. Several … Read more
NIGERIA – Latest as Nigerian army kills Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State on Wednesday. The commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Reuben Kovangiya, said in a written announcement that security forces had thwarted a Boko Haram attack in the Gwoza area of Borno, and neutralized 8 terrorists. Following the foiled attack, Kovangiya said security forces … Read more
USA – Latest on the assassination of RFK Files released – Following an executive order 14176 signed by Donald Trump in January, an additional 60,000 files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy have been declassified. A total of 10,000 records on Robert F. Kennedy were released last month. Making a comment on social media, … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Fresh Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today, Wednesday has killed at least 32 Palestinians, and left dozens injured. 16 people were killed in Israeli shelling of a school-turned shelter in Al-Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City. Several people are still trapped under the rubble, the source said. Wednesday’s strike came one day after … Read more
RUSSIA – Russian fossil fuel exports to the European Union could face a ban by 2027, as revealed by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday plans to fully phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by the end of 2027, as part of a broader push to … Read more
USA – A US fighter jet crashes into Red Sea after a failed landing attempt on aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The jet went overboard Tuesday night after missing the arresting wire. Both aviators ejected safely and suffered minor injuries. The two-seater F/A-18F Super Hornet went off the deck as it was landing around … Read more
PAKISTAN – India’s Operation Sindoor updates – In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Army launched an operation dubbed “Operation Sindoor” in response to what India says is to “disrupt cross-border terrorism networks at their source.” This was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The strikes targeted several locations … Read more
SUDAN – The Sudan and UAE diplomatic relationship has recently been shaken due to the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group with Sudan claiming that UAE is supporting the RSF. Through this, Sudan has labelled UAE as an aggressor state, although UAE has denied claims of … Read more
YEMEN – IDF had issued an evacuation order for all Yemenis near Sana’a International Airport ahead of the planned Israeli airstrikes on Yemen capital Sana’a. Using a map, Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X: “To all those present in the area of Sana’a International Airport, as shown in the attached map.” “We urge … Read more
GERMANY – The German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz had been dealt a blow as he failed to secure the votes required to make him the chancellor on the first round of voting. He later won on the second round with a total of 325 votes, bringing him over the necessary 316 threshold. Earlier in the … Read more
ROMANIA – Romania’s Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu has been named as the country’s interim prime minister, as the nation struggles with political instability following the resignation of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. Ciolacu stepped down after far-right candidate George Simion secured a decisive victory in Sunday’s presidential election. The outcome triggered Ciolacu’s Social Democratic Party to … Read more
KENYA – A military delegation of over 40 African nations started their 10-day visit to China on Monday after an invitation by the Chinese Defense Ministry. Among the nations are Kenya, Egypt, Mozambique and Tanzania. During their stay, the delegation will participate in exchange activities and visit several cities, including Beijing, Changsha and Shaoshan in … Read more
NEW ZEALAND – A bill which seeks New Zealand social media ban for children has been introduced by the ruling party member of parliament which wants to ban social media use for people under 16 years. The bill has seen an endorsement by the New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as reported by the local … Read more
USA – Microsoft shuts down Skype and is no longer available for users. It has now been replaced by Teams. A group of engineers launched the popular chat application and Microsoft purchased it in 2011. On Feb. 28 this year, Microsoft announced Skype has reached the end of its life. “Starting in May 2025, Skype … Read more