PAKISTAN – An attempted attack on police stations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was foiled, but left 2 people injured, according to authorities. The attacks were carried out in the provincial capital of Peshawar as well as in the Khyber and Bannu districts, Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Zulfiqar Hameed said in a statement. […]
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Bolivian Military Cargo Plane Crash Kills 15
BOLIVIA – At least 15 people were on Friday killed and over 30 others injured when a Bolivian military cargo plane crashed after it skid off the runway and plowed into a busy road in El Alto city. The crash occurred at 6.20 pm local time (2220GMT) as the plane was landing at the El […]
Japan Population Crisis 2025 Sees Record Low of Newborns
JAPAN – The number of newborns recorded in 2025 was lowest, deepening the Japan population crisis, according to government data. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said on Thursday that 705,809 babies were born in 2025, marking a 2.1% decline compared with the previous year and the lowest figure since records began in 1899. […]
Calm Reported After Overnight Afghanistan-Pakistan Cross Border Strikes
PAKISTAN – Calm was reported on Friday morning following an overnight Afghanistan-Pakistan cross border strikes that left at least 10 soldiers from each side dead and several others injured. Authorities in Islamabad and Kabul confirmed that fighting continued late into the night across multiple border sectors. Afghan officials announced a halt to hostilities at midnight. […]
Nicolas Maduro Legal Fees’ Funding by Venezuela Blocked by US
VENEZUELA – The Nicolas Maduro legal fees’ funding by Venezuela was blocked by the US, just hours after approval, as he faces drug trafficking charges in New York, court filings show. Arguing that the move violates his client’s right to counsel, Maduro’s lawyer Barry Pollack said the US Treasury initially approved payment authorization on Jan. […]
Free Trade Agreement Between EU and Mercosur Approved by Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies
BRAZIL – The Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved the free trade agreement between EU and Mercosur bloc on Wednesday Feb. 25. The Mercosur-EU Free Trade Agreement, signed in Paraguay in January, marks the culmination of more than 25 years of negotiations. The decree now moves to the Senate for further deliberation. At its core, the […]
Names of Suspects Involved in an Armed Infiltration Attempt into Cuba
CUBA – An armed infiltration attempt into Cuba was reported by the Cuban authorities who intercepted a Florida-registered speedboat off the northern coast, which left 4 attackers dead and 6 others wounded after they opened fire at border guards. “Authorities have confirmed that the intercepted speedboat, registered in the State of Florida under number FL7726SH, […]
Mexico Sends Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
MEXICO – The Mexican government on Tuesday sent humanitarian aid to Cuba, comprising over 1,000 tons of supplies using 2 ships. The logistics support vessels Papaloapan and Huasteco departed the port of Veracruz loaded with a total of 1,193 tons of provisions, including beans and powdered milk, according to El Universal. The shipment also included […]
Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Kill 26
MYANMAR – At least 26 civilians were on Tuesday killed by Myanmar junta airstrikes targeting Arakan and Sagaing regions. In Arakan state, 17 civilians, including women and children, were killed and 14 others injured when airstrikes hit Yoengu village in Ponnagyun township, according to the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB). The village lies about 33 […]
Indonesia Flooding and Landslides Disrupts Life
INDONESIA – Indonesia flooding and landslides disrupted life as residential buildings and streets got submerged, according to local reports on Wednesday. In Denpasar, flash floods submerged streets and homes after nearby rivers overflowed, with water levels reaching up to one meter in some areas on Tuesday, according to the Jakarta Globe. Residents reported significant damage […]
Turkish F-16 Fighter Jet Crash in Balikesir Kills 1
TURKEY – A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crash in Balikesir province early Wednesday killed the pilot, according to the country’s National Defense Ministry. Radio contact and tracking information was lost with the aircraft, which took off from the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balikesir at 12.56 a.m. local time (2156GMT Tuesday), the ministry said […]
Myanmar’s Myitkyina Airport Closed Temporarily After Drone Attack
MYANMAR – Myanmar’s Myitkyina Airport was closed temporarily following a damage caused by drone attack last week, according to the National Defense and Security Council on Tuesday. “Currently, due to the damage to the apron at the airport, a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued to temporarily suspend flight operations at Myitkyina Airport,” the […]
Terror Attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Kills 7 Officers
PAKISTAN – A terror attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed 7 police officers, according to authorities on Tuesday. Militants attacked a police vehicle in the Kohat area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement. During the attack, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asad Mehmood and 5 police personnel lost their […]
Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd’s Beechcraft King Air C90 Aircraft Crash Kills 7
INDIA – A Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd’s Beechcraft King Air C90 aircraft VT-AJV ambulance crash in India’s Jharkhand state on Monday killed all 7 onboard, according to authorities. The aircraft was carrying out a medical evacuation to the capital New Delhi. The private chartered plane lost communication soon after taking off from the state capital […]
Chinese Ministry of Commerce Blacklists 20 Japanese Firms
CHINA – The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday blacklisted 20 Japanese firms over military concerns, a measure that took effect on February 24 (today). The ministry announced that it has placed 20 Japanese entities on its export control list, citing concerns over Japan’s military buildup and the need to safeguard China’s national security and […]