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PAKISTAN – A nationwide polio vaccination drive in Pakistan was launched on Monday to curb the growing risk of the disease under heavy security, in a week-long campaign targeting to reach over 45 million children. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal inaugurated the drive—the third one this year—at a ceremony in the capital Islamabad, the Health Ministry … Read more
USA – A South Carolina shooting last night (out around 9.30 pm local time on Sunday), in Little River near the Intracoastal Waterway left at least 11 people injured according to Horry County Police Department. The victims were transported to local hospitals and the number of injured may rise, the department said. Authorities confirmed that … Read more
NIGERIA – A security operation in Shawu forest left 21 Northern Nigeria gang members killed in Katsina State on Friday as security forces conducted a raid targeting the gang’s hideouts. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Muazu, said a raid was conducted as part of the “Forest Sanity III” Operation in … Read more
UKRAINE – Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine will start on Sunday (today), aiming at returning around 1,000 prisoners of war held by Russia. In a statement posted late Saturday, Zelenskyy confirmed that 307 more Ukrainian service members – mostly privates and sergeants from the army, as well … Read more
USA – A Hudson River boat blasting on Saturday killed 1 and injured another when an explosion aboard a sewage transport boat operated by the New York city occurred on the docked vessel. The incident happened around 10.30 am local time (1430GMT) near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant while workers aboard the Hunts Point … Read more
HAITI – A gang attack in Haiti’s town of Preval left at least 50 dead, including children on Friday. According to media reports, the assailants set fire to homes, raided a church and killed civilians in what witnesses described as a massacre. Among the victims was 86-year-old pastor Jocques Brutus, who was reportedly beheaded by … Read more
AUSTRALIA – The New South Wales floods have affected at least 50,000 people while leaving a trail of destruction of 10,000 properties. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) said on Saturday that it had started damage assessments after conditions eased. “Flood waters in some locations are starting to subside, however are also still rising in … Read more
SOUTH KOREA – US troop withdrawal from South Korea is being considered in the latest released report. This will involve around 4,500 troops considered to be moved to another location in Indo-Pacific region, including Guam. An option being developed by the Pentagon is to pull out roughly 4,500 troops and move them to other locations … Read more
USA – On Thursday, Donald Trump announced the appointment of Bernie Navarro to become the next United States ambassador to Peru. “Bernie is a Highly Respected Leader in Real Estate Finance and Economic Recovery,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, highlighting Navarro’s service as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Miami Dade College, … Read more
LEBANON – Israel launches air strikes on Lebanon targeting eastern and southern regions of Tyre and Baalbek. This was reported by local media in the early hours on Friday. The strikes hit Aaziyyeh and a valley between the towns of Majdal Zoun and Al-Jibbain in the Tyre region, while additional bombardments struck areas around Bodai … Read more
PALESTINE – The Hamas-linked prisoner exchange media office announced the release of 10 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The 10 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah for medical check due to their deteriorated conditions. “Many of the released prisoners returned in deteriorated health conditions, with visible injuries … Read more
CANADA – Canada has expressed interest in partnering with the United States in the golden dome defense system. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that the two neighbors are in high-level talks aimed at “strengthening North American security against potential threats.” Speaking after a two-day Cabinet retreat in Ottawa, Carney said that Canada was considering … Read more
ISRAEL – On Wednesday, Israel fired warning shots at foreign diplomatic delegation on their entrance to Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military, in a breach of diplomatic norms, opened fire as the delegation of 35 ambassadors, consuls, and diplomats approached the camp, which has been under siege since Jan. 21, … Read more
USA – 2 Israeli embassy employees shot dead on street as they exited the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night. Suspect is in custody according to authorities. The victims, a man and woman, whose identities have not yet been made public, were shot at close range as they exited an event hosted … Read more
IRAN – A US intelligence report has revealed plans for possible Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities despite the ongoing US-Iran negotiations on the Iran’s nuclear program. While no final decision has been made by Israeli leaders, “intercepted Israeli communications and observations of Israeli military movements” suggest an imminent strike, CNN reported, citing multiple sources … Read more
AUSTRALIA – The Australia‘s New South Wales floods 2025 have broken record by reaching a flood level of 6.4 meters, surpassing previous 1929 record. This is as a result of the overflow of the Manning River in Taree in Mid North Coast region. Hundreds of people were rescued in Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state … Read more
DR. CONGO – Former Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon was on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years of hard labor for public funds embezzlement. Augustin Matata Ponyo’s co-defendants; Deogratias Mutombo Mwana Nyembo, a former central bank governor, and Christo Grobler, a South African businessman and the CEO of Africom Commodities – each got five-year … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Below are updates on the current situation in Gaza today, outlining what’s happening in Gaza right now, the violations of human rights in Gaza Strip and the overall food crisis in Palestine. The Food Crisis in Palestine Israel has not allowed any humanitarian aid into Gaza for nearly 80 days, the … Read more
CHINA – The China bank interest rate per annum has been reduced to 3% from 3.1%, the first of its kind in 7 months on Tuesday. A five-year interest rate has been reduced to 3.5% from 3.6%. These cuts marked the first reduction in rates since the central bank’s 25-basis-point cut in October, as the … Read more
RWANDA – Rwanda is the host for the first International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) that started on Monday in Kigali. In opening remarks, the hosting president, Paul Kagame, lauded the forum and encouraged the focus of African-led responses on African issues. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kagame said that Africa’s future “cannot be outsourced” … Read more