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 […]
Bernie Navarro Appointed as United States Ambassador to Peru
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, […]
Israel Launches Air Strikes on Lebanon
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 […]
10 Palestinian Prisoners Released from Israel
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 […]
Canada Wants to Join United States in Golden Dome Defense System
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 […]
Israel Fires Shots at Foreign Diplomatic Delegation in Jenin
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, […]
2 Israeli Embassy Employees Shot Dead on Street
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 […]
Intelligence Report Reveals Plans on Possible Israeli Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
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 […]
Australia’s New South Wales Floods 2025 Breaks Record, Reaches 6.4 Meters
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 […]
Former Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon Sentenced to 10 Years of Hard Labor
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 […]
Current Situation in Gaza Today
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 […]
China Bank Interest Rate per Annum Reduced to 3%
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 […]
International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) Held in Rwanda
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” […]
Anthony Albanese Promises Australia Military Aid to Ukraine
UKRAINE – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured the Ukrainian president that Australia military aid to Ukraine is on the way and will include Abrams tanks to help the Ukrainian army in pushing back the Russian military. In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome on Sunday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese […]
Northern Nigeria Bandit Attacks Leave 50 Dead
NIGERIA – Several Northern Nigeria bandit attacks in Katsina, Kebbi, and Benue states from Saturday through Sunday have killed at least 50 people, according to local authorities. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, many believe they were carried out by bandits, who have been engaged in criminal activities in northern Nigeria since […]