NETHERLANDS – 300 Dutch troops deployment in Poland have begun, together with two Patriot air defense systems, as part of the NATO’s plan to establish a logistics hub for Ukraine aid. This was announced on Friday by the Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans. The Dutch unit, which started arriving in Poland in recent days, is […]
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Pakistani Military Operation Near Afghan Border Kills 30 Militants
PAKISTAN – Pakistani army on Thursday said that it carried out a military operation near the Afghan border on Wednesday and killed 30 militants. Security forces carried out separate operations in the Kurram district near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Wednesday, killing 23 militants in Kurram, four in Mohmand, two in Lakki Marwat, and one in Tank […]
Japanese Seafood Imports to China Suspended After Diplomatic Rift
CHINA – Amid diplomatic tensions triggered by the Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, China on Wednesday announced the suspension of Japanese seafood imports. “Japan previously promised to deliver the responsibility of the aquatic products to China,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference in Beijing. “This is the precondition for the export […]
Slovakia Will not Supply Lethal Weapons to Ukraine; Robert Fico
SLOVAKIA – The Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday reiterated that his country won’t supply lethal weapons to Ukraine according to an official statement on Tuesday. His remarks came at a working dinner with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the capital, Bratislava, said the Slovak government. Fico emphasized that Slovakia has the sovereign […]
Light Aircraft Crash in Japan Kills 3
JAPAN – 3 people were killed in a light aircraft crash in Japan’s Fukuoka province according to police reports on Tuesday. The crash was reported in a mountainous area, and the wreckage had no original shape, with no wings, while its parts had turned into ash, Kyodo News reported. Authorities launched a search following an […]
Landslides in Indonesian Java Provinces Kill 18
INDONESIA – At least 18 people died from landslides in Indonesian Java provinces, while 33 went missing according to authorities on Monday. The death toll from the landslide that struck the city of Cilacap in the Central Java province rose to 16 as search efforts entered their fifth day on Monday. Search and Rescue Mission […]
Floods and Landslides in Vietnam Kill 6
VIETNAM – At least 6 people were killed and others were trapped under the soil after heavy rains resulted to floods and landslides in Vietnam on Sunday night. A passenger bus was buried, killing 6 while 16 others were injured in central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province according to local reports on Monday. The bus, carrying […]
Philippines Protest Rally Today as Filipinos Take to the Streets
PHILIPPINES – Two major public rallies were conducted in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, in protest demanding government accountability and transparency in the wake of two deadly typhoons. A total of 16,433 police officers are to be stationed at the two main rally locations: Rizal Park in Manila, where religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) is […]
Death Toll from Central Java Landslides in Indonesia Rises to 11
INDONESIA – The death toll from the Central Java landslides in Indonesia have risen to 11, with 12 still missing as of Sunday Nov.16. M. Abdullah, head of the Search and Rescue Office in Cilacap, where the landslide occurred, said that authorities are continuing search efforts for the remaining 12 victims after 11 victims have […]
Sakurajima Volcano in Japan Erupts
JAPAN – The Sakurajima volcano which is located in Kagoshima prefecture in Japan erupted early Sunday, sending ash and smoke as high as 4,400 meters (14,436 feet) according to local reports. The eruption continued after the initial blast, leading the local weather agency to issue an ashfall forecast for the Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures. […]
Explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Kills 9
INDIA – Nine people were killed and at least 32 others injured in an accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in the Indian-administered Jammu & Kashmir. The explosion which occurred late Friday, was triggered by the unstable nature of chemicals while authorities were extracting samples from a large cache of confiscated explosives. “As part of […]
Indian Air Force Trainer Aircraft PC-7 Pilatus Crashes in Chennai
INDIA – An Indian Air Force trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram in Chennai on Friday afternoon with a solo pilot. The pilot was able to eject safely according to local reports. The involved aircraft was a PC-7 Pilatus trainer used for beginner flight training. The single-seater trainer aircraft went down around 2.50pm. Standard safety measures […]
Belgian Diplomatic Missions that are Closing and those to be Opened
BELGIUM – The Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on Friday announced that the country will close 8 diplomatic missions, as part of its restructuring plan. Under the plan, Belgium will close its missions in the following countries: The decision was taken after what Prevot described as the first comprehensive review of Belgium’s global diplomatic presence […]
Storm Claudia Forecast to Cause Flooding Across the UK
UK – Storm Claudia have been forecast to cause flooding across the UK and an amber weather alert have been issued in some parts of England and Wales. The UK’s meteorological service, the Met Office, said flooding is likely across the affected areas. The alert, in place from noon until the end of Friday, covers […]
Netherlands Records Strongest Earthquake in Years
NETHERLANDS – Northern Netherlands recorded a magnitude 3.4 earthquake early Friday in the Groningen province, marking the strongest to have been recorded in the region in years according to the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). The quake occurred at 1.16 am (0016GMT) with its epicenter near the village of Zeerijp, about 10 kilometers west of […]