ISRAEL – Israeli forces have accused the army leadership of negligence following the death of 7 members of the 605th Engineering Battalion last week in an explosion that occurred in Southern Gaza. The soldiers, from the Israeli army’s 605th Engineering Battalion, spoke to Israeli public broadcaster KAN on Friday on “systemic neglect and failure” in their […]
Thousands Attend Mass Funeral in Tehran, Iran
IRAN – Thousands have attended a mass funeral in Tehran today, being held for the victims of Israeli strikes. The victims include army commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. The ceremony began at Enghelab Square and moved toward Azadi Square, drawing large crowds from across Iranian society as well as top military and government officials, official […]
Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Strip Today Kills at Least 8
PALESTINE – Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip today, Saturday, have left at least 8 Palestinians dead and others injured after Israeli forces struck multiple locations across the strip in the early hours of the morning. The strikes also targeted locations where displaced Palestinians were taking shelter. According to medical sources, two Palestinians were killed and […]
Order to Expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip Issued
PALESTINE – Order to expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip was issued by Israeli forces on Saturday (today), with threats of neighborhood attacks in central Gaza. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted a map on X that showed central Gaza numbered and “areas to be evacuated” marked in red. Adraee threatened to attack the towns of Nuseirat, […]
Death Toll from Colombia Landslides Now at 22
COLOMBIA – The death toll from Colombia landslides have risen from previously reported 16 to 22, with 8 still missing. A statement from the Antioquia governor’s office said new bodies had been found in the Bello and Altos de Oriente areas of Medellin following the landslide. It said the number killed had risen to 22, […]
Chaos in Armenia as Officers Attempt Arrest of Archbishop Mikael Adjaphanyan
ARMENIA – The Armenia’s National Security Service today arrived at residence of Catholicos of All Armenians Garigin II to arrest Archbishop Mikael Adjaphanyan, resulting to chaos as officers clashed with clerics. This comes two days after authorities claimed to have thwarted an alleged coup plot to overthrow the government. Law enforcement officials visited the territory […]
Death Toll From Colombia Landslides Rises to 16
COLOMBIA – The current death toll from Colombia landslides is 16 as of Thursday, with search and rescue efforts continuing to locate the missing persons. Andres Julian Rendon, governor of the Antioquia department, announced on X that eight individuals remain missing. The landslide struck on Tuesday in the mountainous area of Bello, just outside Medellin, […]
At Least 25 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Strip Today
PALESTINE – Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip today have left at least 25 Palestinians dead, including 3 who were waiting for aid. Early Friday morning, eight Palestinians were killed and several others injured when Israeli warplanes targeted a gathering near the Shaaban Al-Reis School in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, medical sources at […]
Israeli Forces Deliberately Target Palestinian Civilians Waiting for Aid; Report
ISRAEL – Haaretz on Friday published an investigative report, including testimonials from soldiers verifying this, that Israeli forces have been targeting unarmed Palestinian civilians waiting for aid under orders across the Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli daily, conversations with soldiers indicate that “commanders ordered troops to shoot at crowds to drive them away or […]
China-Ecuador Sign Belt and Road Cooperation
CHINA – China and Ecuador have signed a cooperation plan today (Friday) for the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa witnessed the signing of the inter-governmental document after their meeting at the Great Hall in Beijing, Global Times reported. Earlier, Noboa met with Xi, and […]
Current Situation in Gaza is Catastrophic; Antonio Costa
BELGIUM – The EU Council president Antonio Costa has described the current situation in Gaza as catastrophic and one that violates human rights. “Human rights are being violated. The review of Israel’s compliance with our joint association agreement has confirmed this is an unacceptable situation,” he said. Costa said EU foreign ministers will discuss possible […]
African Court on Human and People’s Rights Assumes Case Against Rwanda
TANZANIA – The African Court on Human and People’s Rights dismissed the objections by Rwanda that it was unfit to hear the case filed by DR. Congo against Kigali. The ruling by the continental Tanzania-based court paves the way for a full hearing into alleged human rights abuses linked to the conflict in eastern Congo. […]
White Supremacist Group Terrorgram Collective Listed as Terrorist Organization in Australia
AUSTRALIA – The white supremacist group Terrorgram collective have been listed as a terrorist group in Australia. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said that such extremist hatred has no place in Australia. “This group fosters and promotes an ideology that would seek to make some Australians feel unwelcome in their home. It is this extremist […]
No Plans for Further US and Iran Nuclear Talks; Abbas Araghchi
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said in an interview that there’ no plans for US and Iran nuclear talks. He noted that Tehran was engaged in negotiations with the US when Washington backed an Israeli attack on Iran and then eventually launched its own direct airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. “In […]
Russia Captures New Settlements in Donetsk Region
RUSSIA – Russia on Thursday stated that it captured 2 new settlements in Donetsk Region in eastern Ukraine. A statement by the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that its forces captured the village of Novoserhiivka, located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) southwest of the city of Pokrovsk, a key front in ongoing clashes between Moscow and […]