COLOMBIA – The death toll from Colombia landslides have risen from previously reported 16 to 22, with 8 still missing. A statement from the Antioquia governor’s office said new bodies had been found in the Bello and Altos de Oriente areas of Medellin following the landslide. It said the number killed had risen to 22, […]
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Chaos in Armenia as Officers Attempt Arrest of Archbishop Mikael Adjaphanyan
ARMENIA – The Armenia’s National Security Service today arrived at residence of Catholicos of All Armenians Garigin II to arrest Archbishop Mikael Adjaphanyan, resulting to chaos as officers clashed with clerics. This comes two days after authorities claimed to have thwarted an alleged coup plot to overthrow the government. Law enforcement officials visited the territory […]
Death Toll From Colombia Landslides Rises to 16
COLOMBIA – The current death toll from Colombia landslides is 16 as of Thursday, with search and rescue efforts continuing to locate the missing persons. Andres Julian Rendon, governor of the Antioquia department, announced on X that eight individuals remain missing. The landslide struck on Tuesday in the mountainous area of Bello, just outside Medellin, […]
China-Ecuador Sign Belt and Road Cooperation
CHINA – China and Ecuador have signed a cooperation plan today (Friday) for the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa witnessed the signing of the inter-governmental document after their meeting at the Great Hall in Beijing, Global Times reported. Earlier, Noboa met with Xi, and […]
White Supremacist Group Terrorgram Collective Listed as Terrorist Organization in Australia
AUSTRALIA – The white supremacist group Terrorgram collective have been listed as a terrorist group in Australia. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said that such extremist hatred has no place in Australia. “This group fosters and promotes an ideology that would seek to make some Australians feel unwelcome in their home. It is this extremist […]
Southwest China Floods Death Toll at 6
CHINA – The Southwest China floods death toll is now at least 6 as of Thursday. Deaths were reported from flood-ravaged Rongjiang County of Guizhou province, Beijing-based Xinhua News reported, citing local authorities. The county, since Tuesday, has been hit by a severe flood not seen in 50 years, with water levels in several rivers […]
Chinese Firms Excluded in the EU Public Procurement Tenders
CHINA – Chinese firms have been excluded in the EU public procurement tenders for medical devices according to a European Commission statement on Friday. The tender is worth over 5 million euros ($5.7 million). The Commission said the move is in response to discriminatory practices by China, which the statement said has excluded EU-made medical […]
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun Indicted
SOUTH KOREA – Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was on Thursday indicted for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s failed martial law. Kim was indicted on charges including obstruction of official duties. He was also indicted on charges of abetting the destruction of evidence in connection with the Dec. 3 imposition of […]
Pyongyang to Honestly Implement the Russia-North Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
NORTH KOREA – The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, on Wednesday vowed to honestly implement the Russia-North Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Kim made the pledge during his meeting with Russian security chief Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang on Tuesday. Pyongyang will “invariably and unconditionally support” Russia to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international justice […]
Chinese Fireworks Factory Explosion Kills 9
CHINA – A Chinese fireworks factory explosion in central China have killed at least 9 and injured 26, according to local reports. Shanzhou Fireworks Co., Ltd. had an explosion on Monday at around 8.23 am local time (0023GMT) in the Hunan Province, Changde city, the state-run Xinhua News agency reported. The Ministry of Emergency Management […]
Air India Flight to Delhi Experiences a Technical Issue After Take-Off
CHINA – An Air India flight from Hong Kong bound for Delhi suffered a technical issue just after take-off from the Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, prompting the plane to return back to the airport. “AI315 operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on June 16 air-returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to […]
Lufthansa Flight Bomb Threats; What We Know
GERMANY – The German police on Monday confirmed that Lufthansa flight bomb threats while in the air resulted to the flight to be returned back to Frankfurt Airport on Sunday. Flight LH752, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, landed safely at Frankfurt airport around 6.30 pm local time (1630GMT) on Sunday, according to the public […]
Typhoon Wutip Strikes Southern China
CHINA – Thousands have been evacuated in flood-prone areas and flights cancelled after Typhoon Wutip struck the southern parts of China on Friday. Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, forced local authorities to activate emergency response measures and evacuate 16,561 people to safe locations in Hainan province, according to Xinhua News Agency. In […]
Air India Plane Crash Today with 242 Onboard – One Survivor
INDIA – Air India plane crash today, Thursday, with 242 onboard the London-bound flight, just after takeoff at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport was reported by local authorities. Among the 242 were 169 Indian nationals, 53 UK citizens, 7 from Portugal, one from Canada, 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew members. The aircraft went down […]
South Korean Fighter Jets – KF-16, Grounded
SOUTH KOREA – South Korean fighter jets, KF-16, have been grounded temporarily after one of them was damaged in Alaska while undertaking military drills with the United States. The military said that an investigation revealed that the KF-16 fighter jet accident was caused by pilot error, as the aircraft attempted to take off from the […]