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UKRAINE – The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that his country seeks a lasting ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war while urging Russia to do the same and enact an unconditional halt to the ongoing hostilities. His remarks came after talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Kyiv. “Ukraine is ready to cease fire for … Read more
CHINA – China have agreed to resume seafood import from Japan after the two nations agreed on the technical requirements, according to a Japanese official on Friday. China is also expected to issue a notice easing the blanket ban, which has been in place since 2023. China imposed a complete ban on Japanese seafood imports … Read more
UKRAINE – The Russia-Ukraine conflict latest updates as Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks in the latest escalation in the conflict despite the ceasefire talks. An apartment building (Mirax Park residential complex on Vernadsky Avenue) in the southwestern part of Moscow on Thursday was hit by a Ukrainian drone, shuttering windows and causing minimal damage … Read more
USA – (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) DEI programs at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have been shut down after 18 months of internal review. MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced the decision last week, following a thorough 18-month evaluation of the Institute Community and Equity Office’s (ICEO) activities, an MIT spokesperson told CBS News. MIT’s review … Read more
SOUTH KOREA – A South Korean maritime navy aircraft crash today, Thursday, have left all 4 onboard dead. The bodies of the deceased, two commissioned officers and two non-commissioned officers, were retrieved by the authorities. Some of the bodies were harmed by the crash and the subsequent fire. The incident was reported in Pohang city … Read more
LEBANON – An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon killed one person as the drone struck a motorbike in the Southern parts of Lebanon on Wednesday according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The ministry’s Emergency Operations Center said the victim lost his life when a drone fired two missiles into his motorbike in the town of Yater … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Israeli forces on Wednesday opened gunfire at a Gaza aid distribution center when Palestinian crowds surged towards the newly opened aid center in the Gaza Strip, injuring at least 47. Ajith Sunghay, the head of the UN human rights office in the occupied Palestinian territories, told an Association of Accredited Correspondents … Read more
RUSSIA – On Tuesday, the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding his latest remarks about the lifting of restrictions on arms supplied to Kyiv, for use in Ukraine long range strikes in Russia as reported by TASS. Peskov said that Merz “has confused everyone, if not himself,” after the German … Read more
RUSSIA – As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on in its 4th year, Russia claims control of new settlement in Donetsk region in Southeastern Ukraine. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday in a statement. According to a Defense Ministry statement, Russian forces captured the village of Stara Mykolaivka, about 15 kilometers (9.3 … Read more
UK – The planned EU joint defense procurement programme adopted $170 billion loan amount for the joint financial tool on Tuesday, aimed at boosting defense equipment production capacity to partner nations. The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, a new EU financial tool, will support member states in investing in defense industrial production through common … Read more
RUSSIA – Welcome to The State Signal’s latest updates on Russia-Ukraine war as we explore the latest developments in the conflict as war rages on. Top headlines covered in the news update are: EU Top Diplomat Kaja Kallas Stresses More Pressure on Russia EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas has criticized the recent Russian attacks on … Read more
GAZA: PALESTINE – Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza housing displaced Palestinians on Monday morning, combined with another strike in a residential home, killing at least 49. These air strikes targeted Gaza City and Jabalia, in the northern parts of the Gaza Strip. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, a medical source said that the death toll … Read more
PAKISTAN – A nationwide polio vaccination drive in Pakistan was launched on Monday to curb the growing risk of the disease under heavy security, in a week-long campaign targeting to reach over 45 million children. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal inaugurated the drive—the third one this year—at a ceremony in the capital Islamabad, the Health Ministry … Read more
UKRAINE – Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine will start on Sunday (today), aiming at returning around 1,000 prisoners of war held by Russia. In a statement posted late Saturday, Zelenskyy confirmed that 307 more Ukrainian service members – mostly privates and sergeants from the army, as well … Read more
HAITI – A gang attack in Haiti’s town of Preval left at least 50 dead, including children on Friday. According to media reports, the assailants set fire to homes, raided a church and killed civilians in what witnesses described as a massacre. Among the victims was 86-year-old pastor Jocques Brutus, who was reportedly beheaded by … Read more
LEBANON – Israel launches air strikes on Lebanon targeting eastern and southern regions of Tyre and Baalbek. This was reported by local media in the early hours on Friday. The strikes hit Aaziyyeh and a valley between the towns of Majdal Zoun and Al-Jibbain in the Tyre region, while additional bombardments struck areas around Bodai … Read more
PALESTINE – The Hamas-linked prisoner exchange media office announced the release of 10 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The 10 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah for medical check due to their deteriorated conditions. “Many of the released prisoners returned in deteriorated health conditions, with visible injuries … Read more
CANADA – Canada has expressed interest in partnering with the United States in the golden dome defense system. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that the two neighbors are in high-level talks aimed at “strengthening North American security against potential threats.” Speaking after a two-day Cabinet retreat in Ottawa, Carney said that Canada was considering … Read more
ISRAEL – On Wednesday, Israel fired warning shots at foreign diplomatic delegation on their entrance to Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military, in a breach of diplomatic norms, opened fire as the delegation of 35 ambassadors, consuls, and diplomats approached the camp, which has been under siege since Jan. 21, … Read more
IRAN – A US intelligence report has revealed plans for possible Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities despite the ongoing US-Iran negotiations on the Iran’s nuclear program. While no final decision has been made by Israeli leaders, “intercepted Israeli communications and observations of Israeli military movements” suggest an imminent strike, CNN reported, citing multiple sources … Read more