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CANADA – At least 9 people confirmed dead and others injured after a car plowed through a crowd of people who were part of the Lapu Lapu city festival on Saturday around 8pm, near Fraser Street and 43rd Avenue in Vancouver. Driver who Plowed Through the Crowd in Custody A 30 years old Vancouver man … Read more
BREAKING: RUSSIA – A car explosion in Moscow region of Balashikha has killed the Deputy Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik. This has been reported by the Russia’s Investigative committee, stating that it has opened a criminal case. The explosion was on a Volkswagen Golf car on … Read more
UKRAINE – At least 9 have been confirmed dead after deadly Kyiv air strikes today carried out by Russia. According to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service, over 60 have been injured and over 40 have been hospitalized. The Aftermath of the Kyiv Air Strikes 5 districts of Kyiv were targeted by air strikes, damaging some … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: TURKEY – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul’s Silivri district struck on Wednesday (today) at 09:49 GMT, shaking Istanbul and its neighboring provinces. Its epicenter was in Istanbul, causing a widespread fear that led to residents free their buildings with fear. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), another earthquake with a … Read more
BREAKING: VATICAN – The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is dead at 88. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel. He was the first Latin American to be the leader of the Catholic … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Russia has declared a Ukraine Easter ceasefire to take effect from today Saturday 19, at 6p.m local time until Monday April 21, at 12a.m. The Russian president has ordered the cessation of combat action against Ukraine for 30 hours in his meeting with the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov. “I … Read more
BREAKING: INDIA – A four-storey building collapse in Delhi’s Mustafabad has left at least 11 people dead after succumbing to their injuries. The collapse occurred at 3a.m local time on Saturday morning April 19. Latest Developments Earlier Updates 14 people have already been rescued and taken to GTB Hospital, with at least 8 feared to … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is in Moscow and holding talks with the Russian president Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Key Areas of Focus to be Discussed Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is on an official visit to Russia to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, with the … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: UK – In an appeal by Women Scotland Ltd vs The Scottish Ministers, the UK Supreme Court judgement on who is a woman has been made with a unanimous declaration that the previous definition by Scottish Ministers under Equality Act 2010 is incorrect. The Act 2010 included “certificated sex” which encompassed trans women. The … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: GAZA – Continued Israeli onslaught on Gaza has killed 51,000 people, with majority being women and children according to medical sources in the enclave. Over 116,343 have sustained injuries. Israeli Forces Continue Ground Attacks in Nablus A young man was shot and then detained by Israeli forces in Nablus after first surrounding his home. … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense has refuted claims that the Russian Strike in Sumy Ukraine targeted civilians as it’s being reported by Ukraine and amplified by western media and politicians, especially in Europe. Death Toll from the Sunday Sumy Airstrike on Ukraine Russia has confirmed that its military forces are responsible for … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: OMAN – The first indirect US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman today Saturday, April 12 was “constructive” according to the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi. The talks were being undertaken through the Omani intermediaries delivering messages between the American and Iranian delegations. The Iranian side stressed the value of negotiations being undertaken under a … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: YEMEN – US airstrike in Yemen that targeted Sanaa and its suburbs at dawn has resulted to at least 3 deaths, says local media. Areas Targeted by the US Airstrikes From the local security sources, the following areas were targeted: Continued US Airstrike in Yemen Since Trump’s second term as US president, Yemen has … Read more
NEWSBREAK: UAE – In a sign of good-faith, a new Russia-US prisoner swap have happened today, April 10 in Abu Dhabi, with each side exchanging a single prisoner. Russia-US Prisoner Swap Names With the ongoing talks in Istanbul to mend diplomatic relations between the two nations, a prisoner exchange has happened, involving intelligence agencies from … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: AFGHANISTAN – A Kandahar Police Command explosion has resulted to 4 injuries. According to the Taliban, the blast was caused by an old ammunitions container. The blast happened at 6 AM, local time at the Taliban police headquarters today, April 10, the local media reported. A large plume of smoke could be seen from … Read more
NEWSBREAK: TURKEY – The second round of Russia-US talks in Istanbul are taking place today Thursday, April 10. These talks are in a series of consultations on the normalization of relations between Russia and the US. Location of the Russia-US Talks The first round was held in the US consulate, but the talks being held … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: UK – A1 car crash today live updates: Five vehicles were today involved in a crash on A1 northbound near the Derwenthaugh Road junction, in Newcastle. Multiple police cars were involved. Serious Injuries Reported from the A1 Car Crash A1 has been closed on both directions as police are undertaking investigation into the crash … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: KENYA – The Ministry of Health have officially declared a cholera outbreak in Kenya after 97 cases have been reported from various counties including 6 deaths. Areas Affected by the Cholera Outbreak in Kenya Three counties as of April 6, had recorded cholera cases and they are as follows: What Causes Cholera Cholera is … Read more
NEWSBREAK: State Witness Killed – SOUTH AFRICA – A state witnessed was gunned down on Tuesday morning at Wynberg Magistrates’ Court. The victim was a witness on a ongoing case, National Prosecuting Authority have confirmed. The case in which the victim was a witness hasn’t been confirmed as of our reporting of this story. Summary … Read more
NEWSBREAK: KENYA – PCEA Mwiki had to stop their Sunday service after rowdy youths stormed the church. The service was attended by the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua. The goons were throwing chairs as they forced their way inside the church, with several injuries from the fracas being reported. No Police Presence at the Time … Read more