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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
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 – 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
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
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
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
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
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – The Hamas group head in Gaza and the group’s chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, has said that the Palestinian group is ready for new round of negotiations that’re aimed at a permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip. In a recorded speech, al-Hayya said that Hamas “did not reject the latest proposal by (US … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today (Thursday) have killed at least 20 Palestinians, including an entire family, according to medical sources. The Wafa news agency, citing medical sources, said a husband, wife, and three children were killed in an Israeli strike in al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Four more … Read more
USA – On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced a travel ban that’ll affect several countries, that is set to take effect at 12.01 am Eastern Time on Monday. The Trump travel ban list includes 12 countries whose citizens are prohibited from visiting the United States, and additional 7 with partial ban. Trump issued the directive in … Read more
RUSSIA – This’ today’s Russia-Ukraine news updates: A Ukrainian shelling in Kherson region resulted to the injury of 2 civilians according to the local governor, Vladimir Saldo. He stated that over the last 24 hours, “two residents of Aleshki have suffered as a result of Kiev’s aggression. Two men were injured. Both were hospitalized in … Read more
PALESTINE – Welcome to Israel-Gaza war live updates where we bring you the latest news from Gaza Strip: – Fresh Israeli attacks in Gaza Today (Wednesday) have left at least 48 Palestinians dead (with the number projected to rise), and others injured, including women and children, as Israel continues its onslaught on the strip. Six … Read more
ISRAEL – Israeli-occupied Golan Heights was on Tuesday targeted by 2 rockets which the public broadcaster KAN stated that were fired from Syria. According to Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily, warning sirens were activated in the communities of Haspin and Ramat Magshimim in the southern Golan Heights. “Details are being investigated,” the daily quoted an Israeli … Read more
PHILIPPINES – HIV cases in Philippines are rising at an alarming rate, with a daily record of over 50 cases, and the rapid increase being recorded among the nation’s youth. The Southeast Asian nation records 57 HIV cases almost daily and has seen a 500% increase in the number of cases among the country’s youth, … Read more
PAKISTAN – Over 200 prisoners escape jail in Karachi Pakistan after an earthquake caused prison walls’ damage. This was reported on Tuesday by the local authorities, adding that over 80 of the 216 have already been apprehended. The incident occurred late Monday night when prisoners escaped through a damaged wall in Malir prison, which was … Read more
ISRAEL – 3 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza ground offensive on Monday evening when an explosive device was detonated near their vehicle in the Jabalia area. The Israeli army reported on Tuesday. The troops belonged to the Rotem Battalion of the army’s Givati Brigade, the statement said. Palestinian fighters reportedly planted the explosive device that … Read more
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
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