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GERMANY – The German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz had been dealt a blow as he failed to secure the votes required to make him the chancellor on the first round of voting. He later won on the second round with a total of 325 votes, bringing him over the necessary 316 threshold. Earlier in the … Read more
ROMANIA – Romania’s Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu has been named as the country’s interim prime minister, as the nation struggles with political instability following the resignation of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. Ciolacu stepped down after far-right candidate George Simion secured a decisive victory in Sunday’s presidential election. The outcome triggered Ciolacu’s Social Democratic Party to … Read more
KENYA – A military delegation of over 40 African nations started their 10-day visit to China on Monday after an invitation by the Chinese Defense Ministry. Among the nations are Kenya, Egypt, Mozambique and Tanzania. During their stay, the delegation will participate in exchange activities and visit several cities, including Beijing, Changsha and Shaoshan in … Read more
YEMEN – Latest as US launches airstrikes on Yemen – Over 10 airstrikes targeted various parts of Northern Yemen and capital Sana’a. After the Sunday’s Ben Gurion airport missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi, US responded by launching airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sana’a and other parts in Northern Yemen. This was reported the Houthi Group on … Read more
EL SALVADOR – One of the leaders of the Barrio 18 gang has revealed in an interview that El Salvador president Nayib Bukele made secret deals with gangs to progress his political career. Carlos Cartagena Lopez, also known as “Charli de IVU,” one of the leaders of the Barrio 18 gang, claimed in an interview … Read more
SINGAPORE – The Singapore general election 2025 poll results today Sunday, showed that the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) clinched its 14th election victory as reported by the local media. The Singapore general elections were held yesterday, and saw the ruling party PAP win 87 of 97 seats with 65.57% vote, while the main opposition Workers’ … Read more
INDIA – India and Pakistan tensions continue to rise since the Pahalgam terror attack which resulted to 26 deaths in the Pahalgam tourist resort in the Indian-administered Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for the attack, saying it had “cross border links,” but Islamabad denied. India Bans Imports from Pakistan India Saturday said it has banned all imports from … Read more
PALESTINE – An Israel attack on South Gaza has left at least 14 dead, including an infant early Saturday. Multiple Israeli attacks were recorded across Southern Gaza targeting homes and tents housing displaced Palestinians. A medical source said that 11 people were killed and several others injured when Israeli warplanes bombed the home of the … Read more
RUSSIA – An overnight Ukraine drone strike on Russia has left at least 4 people injured. The Ukrainian drones struck apartment blocks in Russia’s southern Rostov and Krasnodar. According to the Russian Defense Ministry statement, some 170 Ukrainian drones were shot down over six Russian regions overnight. “During the past night, 170 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned … Read more
SINGAPORE – The Singapore general election 2025 polls are open and voters are casting their votes, with 48% having already cast their votes as of noon local time according to the Election Department. Latest Updates on the GE2025 Polls Results Eligible Singaporean Voters 2025 The eligible Singaporean voters 2025 are 2,627,026 according to the Elections … Read more
USA – US President, Donald Trump has declared May 8 as US Victory Day holiday to honor United State’s role in second World War, adding that the US “did more than any other country.” “Many of our allies and friends already celebrate on May 8,” he added. “We are going to start celebrating our victories … Read more
IRAN – The US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for May 3 have been rescheduled to be held next week. This was announced by the Omani Foreign minister, who is acting as the intermediary between the United States and Iran during the indirect negotiations. “For logistical reasons we are rescheduling the US-Iran meeting provisionally planned for Saturday, … Read more
SUDAN – Sudanese Army says that an RSF shelling of El Fasher Darfur has killed at least 4 civilians and its forces were able to repel a new assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militants. 10 militants were killed and 3 military vehicles seized by the Sudanese Army. The army’s Sixth Infantry Division in … Read more
SOUTH KOREA – Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted today, Thursday for “abuse of power” over his declaration of his short-lived martial law, local media reported. This indictment however doesn’t include an arrest. Insurrection Charges Against Yoon The indictment is in addition to an ongoing trial on insurrection charges, brought against … Read more
PAKISTAN – As India and Pakistan tensions continue to rise, Pakistan has distanced itself from accusations of its involvement in the Pahalgam attack in Jamu and Kashmir, saying that India has failed to provide evidence to support its accusations. 4 Indian Rafale Jets Patrolling Kashmir Retreats after Pakistan Scrambles Jets Indian jets which were patrolling … Read more
HUNGARY – Hungarian parliament vote on withdrawal from ICC has been approved today, April 29. Now Hungary will notify UN in accordance to international law, which can take effect within a year. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto reported this, stating that “the Hungarian Parliament just voted to withdraw from the ICC. With this decision, we … Read more
PALESTINE – Israel committing genocide in Gaza has been affirmed by Amnesty International, in a “State of the World’s Human Rights” report of 2025 by its Secretary General, Agnès Callamard. The State of the World’s Human Rights Report Agnès stated that “events of the past 12 months – not least Israel’s livestreamed but unheeded genocide … Read more
NEWSBREAK: RUSSIA – Russia ceasefire on Ukraine has been announced by president Vladimir Putin during the celebrations of Victory Day. The ceasefire will take effect from midnight of May 7 & 8, until midnight of May 10 to 11. Previous Russia Ceasefire on Ukraine This’ the second ceasefire to be initiated by Russia, the previous … Read more
YEMEN – US air strikes in Yemen has killed over 60 after the strikes targeted Saada detention center which holds African migrants. A large number of dead has been reported and is expected to rise, while dozens have been injured. The US Airstrikes Targeted Saada and Al-Jawf Governorates According to security sources, the Saada airstrike … Read more
NEWSBREAK: RUSSIA – Kursk Region Liberated from Ukrainian Forces in Russia – Russia’s Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov has reported to president Vladimir Putin that Kursk region has been fully liberated from Ukrainian forces. After being briefed, Putin thanked the Russian forces, adding that “the Kiev regime’s adventure has completely failed, and the huge … Read more