ITALY – Femicide in Italy is now a crime punishable by a life sentence in prison after the Italian parliament on Tuesday passed into law a bill approving the mandatory sentence. Members of Italy’s lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, unanimously voted in favor of the law as the world marked the International Day for […]
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What is the EU Democracy Shield Initiative?
FRANCE – Citing “disinformation” concerns from Russia, the European Commission have launched the Democracy Shield initiative whose strategic framework according to the commission is to “safeguard and strengthen democratic institutions across the EU, candidate countries, and potential candidates.” Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and […]
Drone Incursions Reported in Romanian Airspace Near Ukraine Border
ROMANIA – Romanian Defense Ministry on Tuesday reported that there were drone incursions on its airspace near border with Ukraine. According to the ministry, the first unidentified aerial object was detected in the morning over Tulcea County, entering Romanian airspace from Valcov, Ukraine, and heading toward the Chilia Veche area. At 06.28 am (0428GMT), two […]
2 Mountain Climbers Die on New Zealand’s Aoraki Mount Cook
NEW ZEALAND – On Monday, 2 mountain climbers fell to their deaths as they attempted to summit New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, according to Canterbury Police. 2 others were rescued. The two climbers, who fell from a ridge near the summit, “were located deceased at around 7 am (1800GMT Monday) this morning,” police […]
Latest Germany News Today on Economy and Politics
GERMANY – Germany’s federal statistical authority Destatis on Tuesday announced that the German economy growth for the third quarter was zero. “Weak exports had a dampening effect on economic activity in the 3rd quarter,” Ruth Brand, president of Destatis, said. The country’s economy contracted by 0.3% in the second quarter of the year. Overall, final […]
South Korea Reports 6th Case of African Swine Fever
SOUTH KOREA – South Korea on Tuesday issued a nationwide red alert in a move aimed at tightening response measures after a 6th case of African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported within the year. The latest case was reported in a pig farm in the city of Dangjin in South Chungcheong province, the Yonhap news […]
Pakistani Strike in Afghanistan Kills 10
AFGHANISTAN – At least 10 people were killed in a Pakistani strike in Afghanistan according to the Afghan interim government on Tuesday. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban, said that Pakistan allegedly hit a civilian house in the Gorbuz district of Khost province last night, killing nine children, including five boys and four girls. […]
Office Building Explosion in Baku Azerbaijan Leaves 5 Injured
AZERBAIJAN – An office building explosion in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, on Monday left 5 people injured according to local authorities. Azerbaijan’s Emergency Situations Ministry said in a statement that the blast occurred at a five-story building in the city’s Narimanov district, prompting an immediate response from emergency crews. The ministry said the explosion took place […]
North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center Undergoing Modernization; Report
NORTH KOREA – According to an American monitoring and analysis report published in Nov. 21, the North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center is undergoing modernization and expansion. “Commercial satellite imagery of North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center from October and November 2025 shows continuation of modernization and expansion efforts throughout the site,” said […]
Suicide Bomber Attack on a Pakistani Paramilitary Headquarters Kills 6
PAKISTAN – A suicide bomber attack on a Pakistani paramilitary headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday morning resulted to the deaths of 6 people, 3 of whom are security personnel and the others the suicide bombers involved. City police chief Mian Saeed told reporters that the suicide bombers were intercepted when they tried to enter […]
AI-Based Weather Forecasting System Developed by North Korea
NORTH KOREA – The North Korea‘s meteorological agency have developed an AI-based weather forecasting system according to local reports on Monday. “By applying AI technology to all weather forecasting processes, this intelligent, automated and refined comprehensive weather forecast system could increase accuracy and shorten forecasting time,” the report said. The system has been registered as […]
Indonesia Landslide Death Toll Rises to 31
INDONESIA – The Indonesia landslide death toll have risen to 31 according to local authorities on Saturday, while search for the remaining 20 continues. In Pandanarum village, Banjarnegara Regency in Central Java, 18 people remain missing, while authorities have recovered 10 bodies, state-run Antara News reported, citing Budiono, head of the joint search and rescue […]
China Launches Shiyan-21 Communications Satellite
CHINA – China has launched Shiyan-21 communications technology satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest Sichuan Province. The Shiyan-21 satellite lifted off at 6.55 pm Friday (1055GMT) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and successfully entered its designated orbit, according to local reports. The satellite is intended for use in satellite communications, radio […]
Vietnam Floods Death Toll at 55, 13 Missing
VIETNAM – The Vietnam floods have killed at least 55 people within the week and left another 13 missing according to the disaster management. Floods swept through central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, causing extensive damage and more than $340 million in economic losses, Vietnam News reported, citing the Department of Dyke Management and Natural […]
Current Update on Bangladesh Earthquake
BANGLADESH – At least 6 people, including a child, were killed, and about 100 others injured in various parts of Bangladesh when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the country on Friday. Among the victims include Dhaka University students and factory workers in the central districts of Gazipur and Narsingdi, which was the epicenter of the […]