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USA – A man setting people on fire in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday in a demonstration that was aimed at “raising awareness on hostages being held in Gaza,” left at least 8 people injured according to local authorities. “After receiving updated information, law enforcement officials have now identified eight victims: Four women and four men … Read more
JAPAN – Japan was hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake early Monday morning at 3.52 a.m. local time at a shallow depth, measuring 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in areas like Taiki and Urahoro, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake struck off the east coast of … Read more
SYRIA – Syrian authorities announced on Sunday that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will reopen on Tuesday. “We kindly inform travelers that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will open for passenger movement on Tuesday morning,” Syria’s Land and Sea Ports General Authority said in a statement. The authority added that the decision was … Read more
RUSSIA – A surprise large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airfields on Sunday claimed to have destroyed 40 strategic bombers, as per the Ukrainian media. The attack targeted 4 airfields: Olenya, Ivanovo, Dyagilevo, and Belaya. According to Ukraine’s state news agency Ukrinform, the Security Service (SBU) conducted a “large-scale special operation,” code-named Spider Web, to … Read more
CANADA – The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported that there are currently 187 active wildfires in Canada today, Sunday, with 97 of these fires burning out of control. Over 26,000 people have been forced to evacuate to safety as fires rage in central and western Canada. Citing local officials, local media reported that more … Read more
PALESTINE – Hamas has denied claims that it rejected the American proposal for a Gaza ceasefire adding that the group responded positively and responsibly, accusing Israel of undermining any efforts to end the Gaza war. “We agreed with Mr. Witkoff last week on a proposal that he considered acceptable as a proposal for negotiation. We … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – A mass casualty incident in Gaza Strip was reported on Sunday (today), when Israeli forces opened fire and dropped explosives using drones on civilians assembled at an aid distribution point in Al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, leaving around 50 Palestinians dead and over 200 injured. According to eyewitnesses, large crowds had assembled early … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have withdrawn the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a close associate of Elon Musk, as the next possible head of NASA after having been nominated in December. “After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social … Read more
USA – US visa screening for Harvard University visitors from around the world will be tightened across all American embassies and consulates, according to an order issued by the office of the Secretary of State on May 29. The order mandates that consular officials conduct a thorough review of the online activity of all nonimmigrant … Read more
MOROCCO – Houara forest fires in Tangier northern Morocco, now on its 5th day have consumed 85 hectares (850,000 square meters) since erupting Monday, with high temperatures and strong winds hampering the firefighting efforts. Osman El-Azzaoui, the regional director of the National Agency of Water and Forests in Tangier said that despite ongoing flames, the … Read more
SYRIA – These are the latest stories from the Middle East: Israel carried out airstrikes on Syria targeting northwestern parts in Lattakia and Tartus in what IDF claimed were missile storage facilities. The airstrikes resulted to property damage and one death, according to local media reports. An Israeli military statement said it “targeted components of … Read more
USA – United States’ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has claimed that China plans to invade Taiwan in 2027, urging US allies in the region to increase their defense spending during an address to the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. “We know that (Chinese President) Xi Jinping has ordered his military to be ready to invade … Read more
UKRAINE – The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that his country seeks a lasting ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war while urging Russia to do the same and enact an unconditional halt to the ongoing hostilities. His remarks came after talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Kyiv. “Ukraine is ready to cease fire for … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Latest Israeli air attacks on Gaza Strip in the early hours on Friday have left at least 18 Palestinians dead and others injured when Israeli forces launched airstrikes across Gaza strip. Medical sources said that seven Palestinians were killed and others injured when Israeli forces bombed a family home in Jabalia … Read more
CHINA – China have agreed to resume seafood import from Japan after the two nations agreed on the technical requirements, according to a Japanese official on Friday. China is also expected to issue a notice easing the blanket ban, which has been in place since 2023. China imposed a complete ban on Japanese seafood imports … Read more
NORTH KOREA – Through its unilateral and militaristic hegemonic policies, the United States is the greatest threat to world peace and security. This’ according to North Korean State Security Minister Ri Chang-dae in a security meeting in Russia. Speaking at a high-level meeting of security officials held in Moscow from Tuesday to Thursday, North Korean … Read more
LEBANON – Israel airstrikes southern Lebanon targeting Al-Rihan Heights, Al Jabour, Kfar Houneh and Qaaqaaiyet El Snouba but no immediate reports of casualties or material damage according to local reports. Later, the Israeli army said in a statement that “a short while ago, the Air Force launched airstrikes targeting several military sites and Hezbollah infrastructure … Read more
SUDAN – Sudan cholera cases rise with a daily number of 1,375 infections recorded on Wednesday alone according to authorities. “There has been an increase in the number of registered cholera cases in the state, with 1,375 infections recorded on Wednesday,” said Mohamed Al-Tijani, director of Emergency and Epidemic Control at the Khartoum State Ministry … Read more
UKRAINE – The Russia-Ukraine conflict latest updates as Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks in the latest escalation in the conflict despite the ceasefire talks. An apartment building (Mirax Park residential complex on Vernadsky Avenue) in the southwestern part of Moscow on Thursday was hit by a Ukrainian drone, shuttering windows and causing minimal damage … Read more
USA – (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) DEI programs at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have been shut down after 18 months of internal review. MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced the decision last week, following a thorough 18-month evaluation of the Institute Community and Equity Office’s (ICEO) activities, an MIT spokesperson told CBS News. MIT’s review … Read more