FRANCE – A boat carrying migrants sinks in English Channel of France off coast of Pas-de-Calais, killing one migrant. French authorities rescued 61 migrants, who were among 62 trying to cross the English Channel when the boat sunk. BFMTV reported that at least 12 migrants had died while attempting to cross the English Channel since […]
60-Day Ceasefire in the Gaza War Proposed by Israel and Latest on War in Gaza Today as Onslaught Intensifies
ISRAEL – Israel is proposing a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war in exchange for all living Israeli hostages held by Hamas. This proposal was presented on Saturday in Qatar, since Israel estimates that there are 58 captives who’re still in Gaza, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. This was reported by Israeli […]
Building Fire in Hyderabad India Kills at Least 17
INDIA – A building fire in Hyderabad India has killed at least 17 people. Among the dead are 8 children and 5 women. The incident occurred in Hyderabad’s Charminar at around 6.30 a.m local time according to the local fire department. The cause of the fire hasn’t be confirmed yet but it’s believed to be […]
California Fertility Clinic Bomb Blast Kills 1
USA – A California fertility clinic bomb blast in Palm Springs on Saturday left one person dead and at least 5 injured according to local authorities. The bomb exploded outside the facility with the local Mayor stating that either the bomb was inside the car or near it. According to the FBI, it was “an […]
Romania Election Day 2025: Romanian Presidential Candidate George Simion Escorted Out of Polling Station by Police
ROMANIA – As Romanians head to the polls for the second round of presidential elections, the Romanian presidential candidate George Simion was escorted out of a polling station in Mogosoaia after casting his vote. He is the leader of the nationalist party Alliance for the Unification of Romanians (AUR) and front-runner for the previously held […]
Operation Gideon Chariots; What We Know About New Israeli Offensive in Gaza
ISRAEL – Israeli army on Friday stated that it has launched a military operation named “Gideon Chariots” the first stage of the new Israeli offensive in Gaza Strip. The Security Cabinet on May 5 unanimously approved a new plan, Gideon’s Chariots, for Israel “to conquer Gaza” and hold the territory under its control. The army […]
Former Prime Minister of Chad, Succes Masra Abducted
CHAD – Former Prime Minister of Chad, Succes Masra has been abducted from home, according to his party, and taken to unknown location. He’s the leader of the opposition party. “Succes Masra was taken by military means from our residence today Friday, May 16, at 5.56 am (0456GMT),” the party Les Transformateurs (The Transformers) announced […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Vows More Sanctions on Russia
GERMANY – The German chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that the EU will add new sanctions on Russia starting next week for Putin’s refusal to attend the ongoing direct peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. Speaking to public broadcaster ZDF late Thursday, Friedrich Merz said while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to Türkiye and showed […]
Ukraine Loses F-16 Fighter Jet
UKRAINE – What we know as Ukraine loses F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission. The Ukrainian Air Force on Friday reported a loss of contact with an F-16 fighter jet at around 3.30 am local time, as it was on a mission to repel a Russian aerial attack. When an “emergency situation” developed on […]
European Political Community Summit 2025 in Albania Today
ALBANIA – The European Political Community summit 2025, the 6th of its kind, is taking place in Albania today, Friday, with the participation of 47 heads of state as well as EU institutions. The summit will take place in Albania’s capital, Tirana. Alongside EU member states, countries like Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Ukraine […]
Direct Talks Between Russia and Ukraine News
TURKEY – This’ home to updates on the direct talks between Russia and Ukraine news from Turkey. The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, a US delegation headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a Ukrainian delegation headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and a Russian delegation headed by President Vladimir Putin’s advisor Vladimir Medinsky will […]
Far Right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Urges Decimation of Palestinian Villages as Revenge
ISRAEL – The Israeli far right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has urged the decimation of Palestinian villages as revenge near the area where an Israeli settler was attacked on Wednesday, and later confirmed dead on Thursday. Israeli public broadcaster KAN said an Israeli settler died from serious injuries she sustained in the Wednesday evening attack […]
Russia Ukraine Peace Talks Latest News
RUSSIA – Welcome to the Russia Ukraine peace talks latest news where we’ll provide you with latest updates on the scheduled peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey. Here are the latest: Russian Delegation Arrives in Istanbul A Russian delegation on Thursday has arrived in Istanbul in preparation for upcoming negotiations with Ukraine, according to Russian state […]
Outbreak of Melioidosis Tropical Disease in Australia Kills Over 30
AUSTRALIA – The outbreak of melioidosis, a tropical disease in Australia that has been linked to heavy rainfall and flooding have claimed at least 30 lives in 2025 in the northern parts of the country. According to the latest data from the health department in Queensland, there were four new cases reported in the past […]
Houthi Claim Ben Gurion Airport Missile Attack
ISRAEL – Yemen Houthi group have claimed Ben Gurion Airport missile attack, at least 3 times in the last 24 hours. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said a hypersonic ballistic missile was launched at the airport and “hit its target successfully.” He said the strike caused flight operations at the airport to halt for an […]