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 […]
Month: May 2025
Indian Attack on Pakistan Raises Stakes; Loud Explosions Heard in Lahore
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 […]
Nigerian Army Kills Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno State
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 […]
Latest on Assassination of RFK Files Released; Additional 60,000
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, […]
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Today Kill at Least 32
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 […]
Russian Fossil Fuel Exports to EU to Face Ban by 2027
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 […]
US Fighter Jet Crashes into Red Sea
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 […]
India’s Operation Sindoor Inside Pakistan; How it Happened and What Comes Next
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 […]
Sudan and UAE Diplomatic Relationship: Sudan Severs Diplomatic Ties with UAE
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 […]
Planned Israeli Airstrikes on Yemen Capital; Latest Updates
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 […]
German Chancellor Candidate Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Votes on First Round; Wins on Second Round
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 […]
Romania’s Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu Named Interim Prime Minister
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 […]
African Military Delegation in China for Possible Long-term Partnership
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 […]
Bill on New Zealand Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Introduced
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 […]
Microsoft Shuts Down Skype and Replaces it with Teams
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 […]