INDIA – A building fire in Hyderabad India has killed at least 17 people. Among the dead are 8 children and 5 women. The incident occurred in Hyderabad’s Charminar at around 6.30 a.m local time according to the local fire department. The cause of the fire hasn’t be confirmed yet but it’s believed to be […]
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Romania Election Day 2025: Romanian Presidential Candidate George Simion Escorted Out of Polling Station by Police
ROMANIA – As Romanians head to the polls for the second round of presidential elections, the Romanian presidential candidate George Simion was escorted out of a polling station in Mogosoaia after casting his vote. He is the leader of the nationalist party Alliance for the Unification of Romanians (AUR) and front-runner for the previously held […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Vows More Sanctions on Russia
GERMANY – The German chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that the EU will add new sanctions on Russia starting next week for Putin’s refusal to attend the ongoing direct peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. Speaking to public broadcaster ZDF late Thursday, Friedrich Merz said while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to Türkiye and showed […]
European Political Community Summit 2025 in Albania Today
ALBANIA – The European Political Community summit 2025, the 6th of its kind, is taking place in Albania today, Friday, with the participation of 47 heads of state as well as EU institutions. The summit will take place in Albania’s capital, Tirana. Alongside EU member states, countries like Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Ukraine […]
Outbreak of Melioidosis Tropical Disease in Australia Kills Over 30
AUSTRALIA – The outbreak of melioidosis, a tropical disease in Australia that has been linked to heavy rainfall and flooding have claimed at least 30 lives in 2025 in the northern parts of the country. According to the latest data from the health department in Queensland, there were four new cases reported in the past […]
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Crete Reported
GREECE – A 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Crete, Greece has been reported in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The earthquake was felt in Crete and the island of Rhodes, announced public broadcaster ERT, adding that a precautionary tsunami warning was issued, advising residents to move away from coastal areas. No significant material damage or […]
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake in Tonga Today; What We Know
TONGA – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Tonga today at 0415GMT with a depth of 243 kilometers (150.99 miles), struck off the country’s eastern coast. This was reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning […]
German Annual Inflation Rate
GERMANY – The German annual inflation rate has eased as consumer prices rose by 2.1% in April, just as estimated according to the official data released on Wednesday. The figure dropped from the previous month’s 2.2% to mark the lowest level since October 2024, as per to Destatis data. It was at 2.3% in February […]
New COVID-19 Cases in Singapore Continue to Rise
SINGAPORE – New COVID-19 cases in Singapore are rising according to Communicable Diseases Agency, with the current reported cases as of May 3, being at 14,200. The Singapore’s Ministry of Health in a press release on Tuesday, May 13, stated that when comparing between April 27 to May 3, in relation to the previous week, […]
German Government Bans the Kingdom of Germany Group
GERMANY – The German government have banned the Kingdom of Germany group, the largest “Reich Citizens” organization, in what officials called a significant blow against far-right extremism. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the group “Kingdom of Germany” (Konigreich Deutschland), which rejects the legitimacy of the modern German state, has been banned and had its assets seized. […]
Lightning Strikes in Bangladesh Kill at Least 13
BANGLADESH – Lightning strikes in Bangladesh on Sunday killed at least 13 people as Bangladesh reels from continuous and growing lightning strikes. Lightning strikes killed nine people, including a child and several farmers, in eastern Brahmanbaria and central Kishoreganj districts. In addition, one person each died in Chapaiwabganj, Naogaon, Sherpur and Habiganj districts, Channel 24 […]
Sri Lanka Bus Accident Leaves at Least 21 Dead
SRI LANKA – A Sri Lanka bus accident have left at least 21 people dead and over 35 injured when a passenger bus plunged off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s Central province on Sunday. The injured were treated in local hospitals. The police said that the bus was carrying 75 passengers from the southern pilgrimage […]
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo Becomes South Korea’s Ruling Party Presidential Candidate
SOUTH KOREA – Ahead of next month’s elections, the South Korea’s ruling party (People Power Party – PPP) has replaced its candidate, Kim Moon-soo, with the former Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo. The dramatic decision was made after talks between Han and the People Power Party (PPP), which earlier nominated Kim Moon-soo to run in next […]
Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan Un Marsous Against India Launched
PAKISTAN – After India’s Operation Sindoor inside Pakistan, Islamabad launched retaliatory strikes early Saturday against military installations in India in an operation dubbed “Operation Bunyan Un Marsous.” The Pakistani army said it destroyed a missile storage site in India’s Beas region. “All those (Indian) air bases from where Pakistan was attacked (on May 6) are […]
Pope Leo the 14th’s Stance on Current World Issues in Detail
VATICAN – Pope Leo the 14th is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and many now are curious about his stance on major social and political issues. His positions reflect a blend of traditional Catholic teachings and calls for action on global challenges. Trump Administration Immigration Policies Pope Leo has been vocal in […]