JAMMU & KASHMIR – At least 60 people died from cloudburst strikes in Jammu and Kashmir that hit the Kishtwar district on Thursday, and over 100 others injured. Local officials said that at least 60 people were confirmed dead as of Friday and the casualties could rise as authorities were assessing the situation on the […]
Uganda, South Sudan Among Countries in Talks with Israel for Forced Transfer of Palestinians from Gaza; Report
UGANDA – 4 countries, and self-declared Somaliland are in talks with Israel for a possible forced transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, in a move considered a violation of international law. These countries include, Uganda, South Sudan, Libya and Indonesia. Israeli Channel 12 reported “progress” in talks with Indonesia and Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia […]
Time for the Trump-Putin Meeting Revealed
RUSSIA – The Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said that the Trump-Putin meeting will take place at 11.30 am local time in Alaska on Friday. The meeting will be held at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base in Alaska, Ushakov told reporters in Moscow on Thursday. “It will all begin tomorrow, August 15, at approximately 11.30 local […]
2 Migrant Boats Capsized off Italian Coast Killing at Least 27
ITALY – At least 27 people died and dozens others remain missing after 2 migrant boats capsized off Italian coast in Lampedusa island according to Italian authorities on Thursday. The boats, carrying around 90-100 people in total, overturned about 14 miles off the island in the Italian search and rescue zone, according to survivors, the […]
Russian Access to Ukraine Rare Earths Minerals Reserves for a Ceasefire; Trump’s Offer
RUSSIA – As the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on Friday nears, a new report have suggested that one of the deals Donald Trump will offer Russia is access to Ukraine rare earths minerals reserves in the areas already under Russian control, for a ceasefire. The other deal is the easing of US sanctions on Russia. […]
RSF’s Parallel Government in Sudan Rejected by UN Security Council
SUDAN – The UN Security Council rejected the announcement of RSF’s parallel government in Sudan, adding that it’s a threat to the country’s unity, territorial integrity and regional stability. “The members of the Security Council rejected the announcement of the establishment of a parallel governing authority in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),” […]
What’s the Lobito Corridor Project and Who’ll Benefit from it?
ZAMBIA – The Lobito Corridor Project is a railway infrastructure initiative linking Angola’s Lobito Port with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. It’s perceived as a means for Western countries, especially the US, to strengthen their strategic position in Africa. Developed with the joint support of the US, EU, African Development Bank, and other […]
At Least 36 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip
PALESTINE – At least 36 Palestinians were on Thursday killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip and others injured after Israeli forces launched airstrikes across the strip. Local reports said that Israeli warplanes struck a home in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, killing eight people and injuring others. Bodies of two Palestinians were transferred […]
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Tonga Island
TONGA ISLAND – A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Tonga Island on Thursday, with the German Research Center for Geosciences (GEOFON) saying that no immediate reports of a tsunami warning. The quake hit the Tonga Islands region at 5.38 pm (0438GMT), GEOFON added. Earlier, the center had said the magnitude of the tremor was recorded as […]
State of Emergency in New Mexico County Declared
USA – A state of emergency in New Mexico county’s Espanola city and its surroundings was on Wednesday declared by the local governor after a rise in drug trafficking and violent crimes. In her executive order, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham authorized the use of state resources including the National Guard in response to requests for […]
Audit Reveals a Corruption Scandal at Methodist Church in Kenya
KENYA – A corruption scandal have rocked the Methodist Church in Kenya after an audit revealed a misappropriation of more than 600 million Kenyan shillings (approximately $4.6 million). The findings come from an audit conducted by Ronalds LLP and a seven-member committee appointed by the church. “During the audit, we were unable to obtain grant […]
Ali Larijani says Iran to Stand with Lebanon Under all Circumstances
LEBANON – The Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Ali Larijani on Wednesday said that his country will stand with Lebanon in all circumstances. Speaking to reporters upon arrival at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport for an official visit, Larijani said he would meet several Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, […]
At Least 64 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Strip
PALESTINE – At least 64 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday by Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip according to medical sources. According to the sources, Israeli forces shot and killed 5 people waiting for aid in the southeast of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, wounding others. 3 more people were killed and several injured in […]
26 Mexican Cartel Members Under US Custody
USA – The Justice department on Tuesday said that 26 Mexican cartel members were under US custody after a deal between Trump’s administration and the Mexican government. In a statement, it said that the individuals are facing a range of federal and state criminal charges from around the country, including drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder and […]
North Korea Expresses Full Support for Russia; Kim Jong Un
NORTH KOREA – Ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un reiterated his country’s full support for Russia on Wednesday. Putin spoke with Kim on Tuesday and they lauded the expansion of cooperation under the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between North Korea and Russia, vowing to deepen ties, […]