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RUSSIA – The second round of Russia-Ukraine truce talks in Istanbul, Turkey, held today concluded after an hour. Russian team was led by the presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, while Ukraine’s delegation was headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The Ukrainian delegation also included the foreign minister, head of intelligence, and chief of the General Staff. … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that Ukrainian army carried out fresh drone attacks on Russia today, in the early hours of Monday, using 162 drones, despite the scheduled direct talks in Turkey. The ministry said in a statement the air raid targeted nine Russian regions, claiming most of the drones were either … Read more
SUDAN – The Sudanese caretaker government was dissolved by the newly sworn-in Prime Minister, Kamil Idris. Idris officially announced the dissolution of the Cabinet and instructed ministry secretaries-general and undersecretaries to run government operations until a new one is formed, Sudan’s state-run news agency SUNA reported. In his first address to the nation, Idris outlined … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli forces opened another fire to Palestinians seeking aid on Monday, killing 3 while heading to aid distribution center in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. A medical source said that three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while on their way to receive aid from an American aid distribution site in western … Read more
USA – A man setting people on fire in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday in a demonstration that was aimed at “raising awareness on hostages being held in Gaza,” left at least 8 people injured according to local authorities. “After receiving updated information, law enforcement officials have now identified eight victims: Four women and four men … Read more
JAPAN – Japan was hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake early Monday morning at 3.52 a.m. local time at a shallow depth, measuring 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in areas like Taiki and Urahoro, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake struck off the east coast of … Read more
SYRIA – Syrian authorities announced on Sunday that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will reopen on Tuesday. “We kindly inform travelers that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will open for passenger movement on Tuesday morning,” Syria’s Land and Sea Ports General Authority said in a statement. The authority added that the decision was … Read more
RUSSIA – A surprise large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airfields on Sunday claimed to have destroyed 40 strategic bombers, as per the Ukrainian media. The attack targeted 4 airfields: Olenya, Ivanovo, Dyagilevo, and Belaya. According to Ukraine’s state news agency Ukrinform, the Security Service (SBU) conducted a “large-scale special operation,” code-named Spider Web, to … Read more
CANADA – The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported that there are currently 187 active wildfires in Canada today, Sunday, with 97 of these fires burning out of control. Over 26,000 people have been forced to evacuate to safety as fires rage in central and western Canada. Citing local officials, local media reported that more … Read more
PALESTINE – Hamas has denied claims that it rejected the American proposal for a Gaza ceasefire adding that the group responded positively and responsibly, accusing Israel of undermining any efforts to end the Gaza war. “We agreed with Mr. Witkoff last week on a proposal that he considered acceptable as a proposal for negotiation. We … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – A mass casualty incident in Gaza Strip was reported on Sunday (today), when Israeli forces opened fire and dropped explosives using drones on civilians assembled at an aid distribution point in Al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, leaving around 50 Palestinians dead and over 200 injured. According to eyewitnesses, large crowds had assembled early … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have withdrawn the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a close associate of Elon Musk, as the next possible head of NASA after having been nominated in December. “After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social … Read more