IRAN – Israeli F-35 fighter jet shot down today (Wednesday) near Tehran and at least 14 drones destroyed which were being used across various locations by Israeli agents, according to an Iranian official. Hossein Abbasi, the district governor of Varamin – located just south of Tehran – told state news agency IRNA that the aircraft […]
An Open Letter to the Islamic World
The Islamic world has been one of the misunderstood due to its association with “world evils” like terrorism, which has been used to divide nations and also misuse Islam for certain selfish ends by the “destroyers of civilization.” The Islamic world has always been divided, a strategy used by the global autocrats to progress their […]
147 Ukrainian Drones Targeting Russia Downed, Ukrainian Defense Industry Struck & More
RUSSIA – 147 Ukrainian drones targeting Russia downed overnight according to a statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense on Tuesday. Among the areas where the drones were intercepted included Belgorod, Kursk, Bryansk, Voronezh, Tver, Lipetsk, Oryol, Tambov, Tula, and Moscow regions. The Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed that the Russian capital was targeted by […]
Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine Kills 15; Zelenskyy
UKRAINE – On Tuesday, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that latest Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine had claimed 15 lives and left over 75 injured. The strikes hit eight regions – including Kyiv, Odesa, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, and the capital itself – damaging some civilian buildings. “Kyiv has faced one […]
Chinese Fireworks Factory Explosion Kills 9
CHINA – A Chinese fireworks factory explosion in central China have killed at least 9 and injured 26, according to local reports. Shanzhou Fireworks Co., Ltd. had an explosion on Monday at around 8.23 am local time (0023GMT) in the Hunan Province, Changde city, the state-run Xinhua News agency reported. The Ministry of Emergency Management […]
Israeli Attacks on Palestinian Civilians Seeking Aid Kills 50
PALESTINE – Continued Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians seeking aid in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 50 today (Tuesday), and left dozens in critical condition in what appears to be the new death traps for aid seekers across Gaza. In a statement, the Gaza Health Ministry said the victims were targeted at the […]
Israel Nuclear Research Center Targeted by Iranian Strikes; What Does it Do?
ISRAEL – The Israel nuclear research center – Weizmann Institute of Science – which spearheads Israeli nuclear development as well as key Israeli military projects was damaged after an Iranian attack, destroying the labs. Israel’s official stance is to deny possessing nuclear weapons capabilities. Founded in 1934, the Weizmann Institute of Science is named after […]
KwaZulu-Natal Car Accident Claims 12 Lives
SOUTH AFRICA – At least 12 people have died today in a KwaZulu-Natal car accident on the R34 road. The accident was a collision between a bus and a truck, resulting to 10 deaths at the scene, while 2 died in hospital. According to local officials, the bus was carrying supporters of a political party. […]
Around 220 South African Troops in Congo Return Home
SOUTH AFRICA – The third batch of South African troops in Congo have returned home after having been deployed as peacekeepers in the war-torn central African nation. A plane carrying nearly 220 troops landed at Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State province. The first group of 249 soldiers arrived from […]
Israel-Iran Conflict Latest Updates
IRAN – Latest updates on Israel-Iran conflict: An overnight strike on Tehran is said to have killed the newly appointed chief of staff Ali Shadmani according to Israeli army on Tuesday. “Following precise intelligence received by the IDF Intelligence Directorate and a sudden opportunity overnight, the IAF (air force) struck a staffed command center in […]
Air India Flight to Delhi Experiences a Technical Issue After Take-Off
CHINA – An Air India flight from Hong Kong bound for Delhi suffered a technical issue just after take-off from the Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, prompting the plane to return back to the airport. “AI315 operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on June 16 air-returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to […]
Lufthansa Flight Bomb Threats; What We Know
GERMANY – The German police on Monday confirmed that Lufthansa flight bomb threats while in the air resulted to the flight to be returned back to Frankfurt Airport on Sunday. Flight LH752, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, landed safely at Frankfurt airport around 6.30 pm local time (1630GMT) on Sunday, according to the public […]
Flash Flooding in West Virginia Kills at Least 5
USA – At least 5 people have been confirmed dead after heavy downpour that resulted to flash flooding in West Virginia, while 3 are missing. Between 2.5 and 4 inches (6.35 to 10.16 cm) of rain fell in less than 30 minutes late Saturday in parts of Wheeling and Ohio County, overwhelming waterways and infrastructure. […]
US Distances Itself from the Middle East Conflict as Israel Attacks Iran, Yet Affirms Support for Israeli Defense
USA – Middle East conflict: As Israel-Iran conflict escalates with the continued daily exchange of air attacks, the United States have claimed that it’s not part of the Israeli attacks on Iran, according to the US State Department. Embassies and consular posts were instructed to inform host governments—”at their discretion”—that the US “is not involved […]
Israel-Iran Conflict Latest Updates: Iran IRGC’s Intelligence Officials Killed in Israeli Attack and More Stories
IRAN – Welcome to Israel-Iran conflict latest updates today: An Israeli strike on Sunday claimed the lives of several top Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Intelligence officials in the ongoing tit-for-tat attacks between Iran and Israel. Among the killed officials are: Iran Retaliatory Strikes on Israel Kills at Least 8 At least 8 people were […]