BREAKING: CHINA – A residential area explosion in Northern China have left at least 17 injured on Wednesday morning, Chinese media reported, citing local firefighters. The blast occurred in the Beiying neighborhood of Xiaodian District at around 1 p.m. As of 3 p.m., and the fire triggered by the blast had been extinguished. On Tuesday, […]
Category: International Affairs
Hungarian Parliament Vote on Withdrawal from ICC Passes
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 […]
India and Pakistan Tensions: All Pakistanis have 72 Hours to Leave India
INDIA – As India and Pakistan tensions rise after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India has officially cancelled all Pakistani visas effective immediately, and given all Pakistani nationals 72 hours to leave the country. In their press release, the Indian government stated that all Pakistanis currently in India must leave before the expiry of their […]
South Korea Moon Jae-in Indicted for Bribery Charges
SOUTH KOREA – Former president of South Korea Moon Jae-in has been indicted for bribery charges by the South Korean prosecutors for facilitating the employment of his then son-in-law at a low-budget airline. Prosecutors say that Moon, who served as president from 2017-2022, received bribes totaling 217 million won ($151,705) from Lee Sang-jik, founder of […]
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey Causes Panic
NEWSBRIEF: TURKEY – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul’s Silivri district struck on Wednesday (today) at 09:49 GMT, shaking Istanbul and its neighboring provinces. Its epicenter was in Istanbul, causing a widespread fear that led to residents free their buildings with fear. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), another earthquake with a […]
Pope Francis is Dead at 88
BREAKING: VATICAN – The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is dead at 88. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel. He was the first Latin American to be the leader of the Catholic […]
US Congress Members Sanctioned by China
BREAKING: CHINA – US Congress members sanctioned by China for “behaving badly” towards Hong Kong. On Monday April 21, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that following a “bad behavior” displayed by certain US Congress members and other officials, China in retaliation will sanctioned them. This comes in a period when there’s a continuous […]
Mustafabad Building Collapse Kills at Least 11
BREAKING: INDIA – A four-storey building collapse in Delhi’s Mustafabad has left at least 11 people dead after succumbing to their injuries. The collapse occurred at 3a.m local time on Saturday morning April 19. Latest Developments Earlier Updates 14 people have already been rescued and taken to GTB Hospital, with at least 8 feared to […]
Taliban no Longer on Terrorist List in Russia
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Taliban is no longer considered a terrorist organization in Russia after a Supreme Court ruling today, Thursday April 17. Taliban has been on the terrorists list in Russia since 2003, which blocked any contacts or diplomatic relations with the group in Russia, terming it as a criminal offence under Russian law. This […]
UK Supreme Court Judgement on Definition of Woman
NEWSBRIEF: UK – In an appeal by Women Scotland Ltd vs The Scottish Ministers, the UK Supreme Court judgement on who is a woman has been made with a unanimous declaration that the previous definition by Scottish Ministers under Equality Act 2010 is incorrect. The Act 2010 included “certificated sex” which encompassed trans women. The […]
Kandahar Police Command Explosion Injures 4
NEWSBRIEF: AFGHANISTAN – A Kandahar Police Command explosion has resulted to 4 injuries. According to the Taliban, the blast was caused by an old ammunitions container. The blast happened at 6 AM, local time at the Taliban police headquarters today, April 10, the local media reported. A large plume of smoke could be seen from […]
A1 Car Crash Today: What We Know so Far
NEWSBRIEF: UK – A1 car crash today live updates: Five vehicles were today involved in a crash on A1 northbound near the Derwenthaugh Road junction, in Newcastle. Multiple police cars were involved. Serious Injuries Reported from the A1 Car Crash A1 has been closed on both directions as police are undertaking investigation into the crash […]
Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol Upheld
NEWSBREAK: SOUTH KOREA – The Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol in a unanimous decision of 8-0 judge’s consent, officially removing him from office. The Bill of Impeachment Against Yoon The Korea’s National Assembly in December 14, passed a bill to impeach Yoon Suk-Yeol after his short-lived martial law […]
Hungary Withdraws from the ICC
NEWSBREAK: HUNGARY – Hungary withdraws from the ICC citing the court has now become a political body, just after the official state visit of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking on Thursday, April 3, the Hungarian chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas has said that his country will initiate the procedure within the international and […]
Petronas Gas Pipeline Leakage in Malaysia Leaves Scores Injured
petronas gas pipeline leakage in Malaysia causes fire