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USA – An explosion at US military base in Japan have injured 4 members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) today, Monday, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. The explosion occurred at Kadena Air Base in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. The blast occurred while the JSDF personnel were preparing to carry out bomb … Read more
MALAYSIA – At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in a Malaysia road accident today (Monday) in the state of Perak. The accident occurred when a bus transporting students was struck by a multipurpose vehicle on the East-West Highway in Perak, local media reported, citing authorities. The ill-fated bus, which skidded into a ditch … Read more
USA – Several people were detained by NYPD after clash with the police during an immigration protest in New York on Saturday, in growing unrest in protest to ICE raids in United States. The demonstrators were protesting outside Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramping up arrests of immigrants … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Continued Israeli air attack on Gaza Strip have killed at least 23 Palestinians and injured over 70 today (Sunday). Eight people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a home in Jabalia town, the northern Gaza Strip. Earlier, the local Al-Aqsa radio reported that Israeli strikes on displaced people’s homes and … Read more
RUSSIA – The ban imposed by Russia on the deployment of intermediate and shorter-range missiles based on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) is nearing its end, and according to Moscow, the west have failed to appreciate Russia’s restraint. Speaking in an interview with the Russian state news agency TASS, Ryabkov pointed out that US … Read more
RUSSIA – Russia’s Ministry of Defense on Sunday announced the capture of Zorya settlement, in Donetsk Region. The ministry said in a statement that the Southern group of forces captured the settlement of Zorya in the Donetsk region while units of the Tsentr (Center) grouping reached the region’s western border and continue to advance into … Read more
RWANDA – Rwanda have announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), due to tensions with Democratic Republic of Congo. “Rwanda’s right to the rotating presidency, as stipulated in Article 6 of the treaty [establishing ECCAS], was deliberately ignored” with instructions from Congo, according to the Foreign Ministry. It cited Rwanda’s … Read more
COLOMBIA – Colombian Senator and possible far-right presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot six times in Bogota on Saturday. According to local media reports, the male attacker approached Uribe from behind and shot him in the head. Videos on social media showed Uribe with his face and back covered in blood as bodyguards rushed … Read more
USA – American president Donald Trump have ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard personnel to control the growing immigration protest in Los Angeles culminated by the ICE raids. “In light of these incidents and credible threats of continued violence, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of … Read more
UK – A popular weight loss drug safety review conducted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have concluded that semaglutide-based medications (these are; Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) increase the risk of a serious eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss. It however stated that non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) should be listed … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli forces on Saturday announced that they’ve recovered the body of Thai citizen Natfong Pinta. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the operation took place in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, claiming that the hostage was killed in captivity. Israeli estimates suggest that 59 captives remain … Read more
USA – The Donald Trump-Elon Musk fallout caught many by surprise as the once ride or die friends now exchange threats. Whether this’ all a PR stunt or a deep-rooted divide between the two, will remain to be seen. This’ what we know so far: US President Donald Trump said that he has no plans … Read more
POLAND – The Poland’s Armament Agency have announced that the Polish black hawk helicopters acquisition have been halted. There were 32 Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters which were under the process of procurement. “In the current geopolitical environment we must focus on the tasks with the highest priority for the armed forces,” spokesman Grzegorz … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza early Saturday have killed at least 24 Palestinians as Israel increases airstrikes on southern Gaza. Israel has stepped up its attacks using both air assaults and direct gunfire. Twelve people, including four members of a single family, were killed and over 40 others wounded in Israeli shelling that targeted … Read more
MALI – The Russia‘s private paramilitary Wagner Group announced that it’ll withdraw from Mali after over 3 years of operations in the country. In a statement, Wagner said the “mission is complete” and “PMC Wagner is returning home.” “We helped local patriots create a strong and disciplined army capable of defending their land. All regional … Read more
UKRAINE – In another attack, Ukraine hits Russian airfields in Saratov and the Ryazan regions, just before Russia’s overnight attack. According the Ukraine’s Army General Staff, the attack targeted two airbases; Engels which is located in the Saratov region, and Dyagilevo in the Ryazan region. In a statement, the General Staff stated that “ahead of … Read more
UKRAINE – An overnight Russian attack on Ukraine was reported on Friday, with Kyiv purporting the attack as the promised response to Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airfields. The Russian Ministry of Defense on Friday confirmed the retaliatory attack against “terrorism,” targeting Ukrainian defense ministry sites. Ukrainian Sites Targeted The Russian Ministry of Defense used … Read more
RUSSIA – New Russian railway tracks blown up by Ukraine in the Prokhorovsky District in Belgorod Region on Friday, in the latest railway sabotage carried out within Russia. All train operations in Belgorod region have been suspended, the region Governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov announced. According to him, an explosive device planted beneath the track exploded, causing … Read more
CHINA – China launches new satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, northern China, the 580th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets. The Launch included a batch of low Earth orbit satellites which took place at 4:45 am (2045GMT Thursday) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket.
SUDAN – An RSF drone attack killed 5 civilians in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, according to the Sudanese army. In a statement, the army said the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the Grand Market, the industrial zone and other facilities, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to others. The … Read more