MEXICO – The Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said that her government has found no proof of connection between Sinaloa cartel and Nicolas Maduro, refuting what the US said recently. The allegations linking Maduro to the largest drug cartel in Mexico and the Western Hemisphere came as a surprise to Mexico. “This is the first […]
Gaza Air Strikes Today Kill Over 28
PALESTINE – Gaza air strikes today, Sunday, by Israeli forces left at least 28 Palestinians dead and others wounded as the onslaught continues. 8 civilians were killed in central Khan Younis when an Israeli drone targeted a gathering, medical sources said. In another incident near the Netzarim corridor, Israeli forces opened fire on a group […]
Kyiv Won’t Compromise its Territory in Resolving Ukraine Conflict; Zelenskyy
UKRAINE – Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that Ukraine won’t compromise its territory in resolving Ukraine conflict. “The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question already is in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this – and no one will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier,” he […]
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Today Kill Over 47
PALESTINE – At least 47 Palestinians lost their lives from Israeli strikes on Gaza today, Saturday, according to local medical sources. Medical staff at al-Awda Hospital reported receiving the bodies of five people and 33 others wounded following an Israeli attack on a group of civilians north of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. […]
Nairobi-Namanga Road Accident Today Kills at Least 7
KENYA – A Nairobi-Namanga road accident today (Saturday), have left at least 7 people dead after a head-on-collision between a lorry and a 14-seater public service vehicle operated by Nailepu Sacco. The crash occurred at Karompoi along Namanga road. This comes after a bus accident yesterday claimed 25 lives in Nyanza region and another 2 […]
Russia Confirms Trump-Putin Summit Date
RUSSIA – The Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov on Saturday confirmed the Trump-Putin summit date scheduled for August 15, in Alaska. Ushakov emphasized the logistical advantages of having the meeting in Alaska, noting its proximity to Russia across the Bering Strait. “The American side has just announced an agreement reached to arrange a meeting between […]
Bus Accident in Kenya Yesterday Left 25 Dead
KENYA – A bus accident in Kenya yesterday claimed the lives of 25 people when the 51-seater bus transporting mourners overturned in Nyanza region, in the Western parts of the country. Nyanza Regional Traffic Commander Peter Maina told reporters that the victims were mourners returning from a funeral when the bus lost control and overturned […]
Germany Announces Partial Suspension of Military Exports to Israel
GERMANY – Germany on Friday announced that it’ll enact a partial suspension of military exports to Israel while criticizing the Israeli plan for a Gaza takeover. “Under these circumstances, the German government will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a statement. […]
Israeli Air Strike in Lebanon Kills 1
LEBANON – An Israeli air strike in Lebanon killed one person when a vehicle was targeted by a drone strike in southern Lebanon. In a statement, the Lebanese health ministry confirmed the victim was inside a van on the Sidon-Tyre highway when the drone attack occurred. The Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported that emergency […]
57 Chinese Military Aircraft Detected Around Taiwan
TAIWAN – 57 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan according to the island’s defense ministry on Friday. The ministry said it detected 57 sorties of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, six PLA Navy ships and four official ships operating around Taiwan. It added that “38 out of 57 sorties crossed the median line of the […]
Trump Declares August 7 National Purple Heart Day
USA – Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation declaring August 7 National Purple Heart Day. “I’ll now sign the proclamation officially declaring this as national Purple Heart Day, a very special day,” Trump said at the White House, where he was joined by 100 Purple Heart recipients. Following the signing ceremony, he handed out […]
Israeli Plan for a Gaza Takeover Approved by Security Cabinet
ISRAEL – The Israeli plan for a Gaza takeover was early Friday approved by the Security Cabinet according to a public statement from Netanyahu‘s office. “The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will prepare for taking control of Gaza City while distributing humanitarian assistance to the civilian population outside the combat zones,” it said. In addition, the […]
2 Accidents in Kenya Claim 15 Lives
KENYA – Two accidents in Kenya on Thursday claimed the lives of at least 15 people and left several others injured in Kiambu and Nakuru counties consecutively. AMREF Flying Doctors Plane Crash An AMREF Flying Doctors plane crashed in Kiambu county, killing all 4 on board and 2 others on the ground. Those on the […]
Guinea-Bissau Prime Minister Rui Duarte de Barros Fired by President
GUINEA-BISSAU – Guinea-Bissau prime minister Rui Duarte de Barros was fired on Thursday by the president Umaro Sissoco Embalo ahead of the November elections and appointed Braima Camara as successor. The firing of Rui Duarte de Barros and appointment of Braima Camara effectively reshuffled the Cabinet three months ahead of legislative and presidential elections on […]
Suspension Bridge Collapse in China Kills 5
CHINA – A suspension bridge collapse in China left at least 5 people dead and others injured in a tourist spot in Xinjiang. Among the 24 people injured, two sustained serious injuries. A total of 29 people fell from the bridge at the XiataScenic Area in Zhaosu county, Ili Kazak autonomous region. The areas have […]
