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USA – Middle East conflict: As Israel-Iran conflict escalates with the continued daily exchange of air attacks, the United States have claimed that it’s not part of the Israeli attacks on Iran, according to the US State Department. Embassies and consular posts were instructed to inform host governments—”at their discretion”—that the US “is not involved … Read more
IRAN – Welcome to today’s latest Iran-Israel conflict news: In coordination with the Iranian Army, the Yemen Houthi group on Sunday launched hypersonic ballistic missiles targeting Israel, and claimed to have achieved objective. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group hit “sensitive Israeli enemy targets” in Yaffa, central Israel, with hypersonic ballistic missiles at various … Read more
IRAN – As Middle East tensions rise over Iran’s nuclear program, Tehran on Thursday launched large-scale military drills, as it warns US and Israel of a surprise response to any military adventures on Iranian targets. “Iran is currently at its highest level of military readiness, and if the United States or the Zionist regime attempts … Read more
BOLIVIA – Protest in Bolivia which are held by the supporters of former President Evo Morales have left 2 police officers dead and another in critical condition according to local authorities. Government Minister Roberto Rios confirmed the deaths occurred in the mining town of Llallagua in Bolivia’s southwestern Potosi region. The violence broke out after … Read more
KENYA – Kenyan president William Ruto on Wednesday released a public statement on the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under mysterious circumstance while in police custody for allegedly posting on social media content critical to Deputy Inspector General Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. In his official statement, Ruto expressed condolences to the deceased’s family, describing … Read more
ISRAEL – On Wednesday (today), the Israeli assembly is scheduled to vote on a bill to dissolve Knesset, which was tabled by the opposition parties, which if it passes, will trigger early elections in Israel. In a statement, the opposition parties said their decision to place the bill to dissolve the Knesset was “made unanimously … Read more
ISRAEL – The Wednesday hearing for Benjamin Netanyahu corruption case was cancelled due to his health condition. According to the public broadcaster KAN, the trial session was canceled after Netanyahu asked for a delay due to his illness, without providing further details. State prosecutors began to cross-examine Netanyahu on June 3 in his criminal trial … Read more
IRELAND – The Northern Ireland civil unrest has resulted to several people being injured and others arrested, with at least 17 police officers having been injured during the riots in Ballymena. Officers were targeted with petrol bombs, bricks, fireworks, and masonry, particularly in the Clonavon Terrace area, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland … Read more
USA – US Congresswoman LaMonica McIver charged in New Jersey and could face up to 17 years in prison if convicted. She was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for assaulting officers at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility last month. “Today a federal grand jury seated in Newark, New Jersey returned … Read more
UKRAINE – On Tuesday, Ukraine said that overnight Russian drone attacks claimed at least 3 lives and left 13 others injured in attacks that targeted Odesa and Kyiv. “Unfortunately, the number of victims of the Russian attack has increased to two. The body of a man born in 1967 was found under the rubble. … … Read more
RUSSIA – Russian Forces carried out mass attacks on Ukraine which included an attack on Ukrainian airbase in Rivne region. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the attacks were a response to the recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields, which Moscow considers as terrorist activities. The ministry said in a statement it used precision-guided … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have called on troops deployment as the immigration protest in Los Angeles turns violent. “Looking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS,” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social. In another post, Trump ordered the immediate arrest of anyone wearing a mask. Trump also stated that Los Angeles Police … 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
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
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
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
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
RUSSIA – The Russian Zvezda TV reported that its journalists were victims of Ukrainian drones strike while on a frontline assignment in Kherson Region on Thursday. The station stated that its crew’s vehicle was hit twice by drones after having evaded similar strikes earlier. The car caught fire, forcing the crew to evacuate with the … Read more