PALESTINE – New Israeli airstrikes have left at least 9 Palestinians in Gaza dead and others injured according to local medical reports on Monday. Five Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli army strike targeting a tent sheltering displaced people in the al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. […]
3 Dead After an Indonesian Ferry Catches Fire
INDONESIA – Updates after an Indonesian ferry catches fire: At least 3 people have died and 150 others rescued after an Indonesian ferry caught fire off north Sulawesi province on Sunday. Search and rescue efforts are underway, with several boats, rigid inflatable boats, and other vessels deployed, Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial […]
Netanyahu Plans to Prolong the Gaza War Until Elections; Avigdor Lieberman
ISRAEL – Former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman have claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu plans to prolong the Gaza war until elections. Lieberman, leader of the right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu Party, said internal pressure will be directed at Netanyahu after the hostages taken by Hamas in October 2023 are returned and the war ends. “Netanyahu wants to […]
3 Killed in Shootout at Giza, Egypt
EGYPT – 2 members of the Hasm group militants were killed in shootout at Giza on Sunday in a coordinated operation in their hideout. A ministry statement said the militants were members of Hasm group, which is accused of carrying multiple attacks on security personnel in recent years. The ministry said the raid was part […]
Despite Peace Talks, Russian Objectives in Ukraine War Remain Intact; Kremlin
RUSSIA – The Kremlin have reiterated that despite calls for cessation of hostilities, Russian objectives in Ukraine war remain unchanged. “Russia is ready to move quickly (on the issue of the settlement in Ukraine),” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, an excerpt of which was shared on his […]
Russia Captures Bila Hora Settlement in Donetsk
RUSSIA – Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday claimed that its forces have captured Bila Hora settlement in Donetsk. A statement by the Defense Ministry said its forces captured the village of Bila Hora, located about 12 kilometers (7.4 miles) southeast of the industrial city of Kostiantinyvka, a key target in the ongoing offensive in the […]
Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Today is at Least 59
PALESTINE – The Palestinian death toll in Gaza today (Sunday) is at least 59 as Israel launched airstrikes across the strip. 51 people lost their lives and 60 others injured when Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in the Al-Sudaniya area, northwest of Gaza City, medical sources told Anadolu. Two more […]
Israel is Using Starvation as a Weapon of War in Gaza; UNRWA
PALESTINE – The United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reiterated that Israeli authorities are using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinian civilians in Gaza. In a statement on X, UNRWA said: “The Israeli Authorities are starving civilians in Gaza. Among them are 1 million children.” It renewed its urgent call for […]
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam Killing at Least 34
VIETNAM – Updates as a Wonder Sea tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: A tourist boat capsized in Vietnam killing at least 34 onboard as rescue operations are ongoing, as 11 have been rescued. The Wonder Sea cruise vessel was carrying 53 people and capsized at the Ha Long Bay. The vessel overturned […]
Heavy Rains in South Korea Have Now Killed 9
SOUTH KOREA – The death toll from the heavy rains in South Korea have risen again to 9 after additional 5 died. According to local authorities, 2 people are still missing. The latest four fatalities were reported in the Sancheong area of the South Gyeongsang province after a deadly landslide swept through homes in a […]
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Declaration of Principles Agreement
DR. CONGO – DR Congo and M23 rebels signed the declaration of principles agreement on Saturday in Qatar that’re aimed at ending the ongoing fighting in the eastern parts of the country. The declaration of principles was signed in Doha, the capital of Qatar, by representatives from both parties, following weeks of diplomatic engagement, including […]
K2 Avalanche Kills 1 and Injures 3
PAKISTAN – A Pakistani mountaineer was killed and 3 others injured after a K2 avalanche hit their location. K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that local mountaineer Iftikhar Hussain died in the avalanche, which struck Camp 1 at around 500 meters (1,640 feet) above the base camp. […]
At Least 30 Injured After Vehicle Plows Into Crowd in L.A
USA – What we know as vehicle plows into crowd in L.A. At least 30 people were on Saturday morning injured, with 7 in critical condition, after a vehicle plowed through a crowd in Los Angeles. The crash occurred around 2 am local time (0900GMT) near West Santa Monica Boulevard, in an area known for […]
Southern Syria Conflict have Killed at Least 321 People; Report
SYRIA – The Southern Syria conflict that broke out on Sunday after Bedouin tribal forces clashed with armed Druze factions in Suwayda have claimed at least 321 lives and left over 436 injured according to Syrian Network for Human Rights. The group’s statement said that the casualties, including six children and nine women, occurred since […]
Israeli Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip Kills Over 90
PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip today, Saturday, have left at least 90 Palestinians dead and dozen others injured as Israel steps up its attacks across the strip. 36 aid seekers were shot by Israeli forces while waiting for assistance in the southern city of Rafah, according to medical sources. Palestinian news agency […]