MALI – The Mali military leader dissolved all political parties and organizations in the West African nation and banned gatherings linked to those political parties and organizations, according to a presidential decree on Tuesday read out on national television. “Any violation of the provisions of this decree shall expose perpetrators and accomplices to the penalties […]
Fresh Conflict in Libyan Capital Leads to Suspension of Flights and Classes
LIBYA – Fresh conflict in Libyan capital, Tripoli has resulted to the suspension of flights at the Mitiga airport, as well as the closing of schools. The violence erupted between armed groups in Ain Zara, Ras Hassan, and Bin Ashur neighborhoods in the capital, witnesses said. Libyan media said flights were suspended at Mitiga airport […]
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Crete Reported
GREECE – A 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Crete, Greece has been reported in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The earthquake was felt in Crete and the island of Rhodes, announced public broadcaster ERT, adding that a precautionary tsunami warning was issued, advising residents to move away from coastal areas. No significant material damage or […]
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake in Tonga Today; What We Know
TONGA – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Tonga today at 0415GMT with a depth of 243 kilometers (150.99 miles), struck off the country’s eastern coast. This was reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning […]
Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Strip Today Kills at Least 45
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – New Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip today (April 14) have killed at least 45 Palestinians at dawn on Wednesday. WAFA News Agency reported that the Israeli warplanes struck residential buildings and the refugee camp in Jabalia town, the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least 45 Palestinians. It added that the civil […]
German Annual Inflation Rate
GERMANY – The German annual inflation rate has eased as consumer prices rose by 2.1% in April, just as estimated according to the official data released on Wednesday. The figure dropped from the previous month’s 2.2% to mark the lowest level since October 2024, as per to Destatis data. It was at 2.3% in February […]
New COVID-19 Cases in Singapore Continue to Rise
SINGAPORE – New COVID-19 cases in Singapore are rising according to Communicable Diseases Agency, with the current reported cases as of May 3, being at 14,200. The Singapore’s Ministry of Health in a press release on Tuesday, May 13, stated that when comparing between April 27 to May 3, in relation to the previous week, […]
Current Measles Cases in the United States
USA – The current measles cases in the United States as of May 9, were 1,001 from 31 jurisdictions. 2025 alone has seen a surge in the spread, with 14 new outbreaks being recorded which account for 93% of the overall confirmed figure. Where is the Measles Outbreak? The 31 jurisdictions with confirmed new measles […]
Israeli Air Attacks on Gaza Kills 8 Palestinians
PALESTINE – Renewed Israeli air attacks on Gaza Strip have killed at least 8 Palestinians on Tuesday, inflating the already bloated death toll to over 52,908. A medical source said three family members lost their lives in Israeli shelling of a tent sheltering displaced civilians in the northern town of Beit Lahia. A young Palestinian […]
German Government Bans the Kingdom of Germany Group
GERMANY – The German government have banned the Kingdom of Germany group, the largest “Reich Citizens” organization, in what officials called a significant blow against far-right extremism. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the group “Kingdom of Germany” (Konigreich Deutschland), which rejects the legitimacy of the modern German state, has been banned and had its assets seized. […]
Boko Haram Attack in Borno Military Base Kills Over 10 Soldiers
NIGERIA – A Boko Haram attack in Borno State at a military base in the Marte, north-eastern Nigeria have killed over 10 soldiers. Military sources said that the attack occurred at the Forward Operating Base of the 153rd Task Force Battalion at around 3 am (0300GMT) Monday. Senior military personnel said more than 10 soldiers […]
30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine Aimed at Strengthening Ukrainian Military; Russia
RUSSIA – Russia says that the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that’s being sought by France and Germany is aimed at bolstering the Ukrainian army and give them the “breathing space” so that they can prepare and continue their military action. A commentary by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, gave Moscow’s overview of the processes […]
EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Seeks Trade Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
KENYA – EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Kenya’s Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui on Monday co-chaired the inauguration of EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) accord which seeks to deepen cooperation and expand opportunities between the European Union and Kenya. “Our Economic Partnership Agreement is the EU‘s most ambitious with a sub-Saharan African partner – and […]
Prescription Drug Prices in the US to be Slashed by 59%; Donald Trump
USA – Donald Trump have announced that prescription drug prices in the US will go down by 59% on his Truth Social platform account though providing no further details. “Gasoline, energy, groceries, and all other costs, down. No inflation!!!” The annual inflation rate in the US was 2.4% in March and 2.8% in February. Trump […]
Trump Middle East Trip Marred by Differences with Israel Over Iran and Gaza
USA – The upcoming Trump Middle East trip faces challenges as differences between the US and Israel are explicitly recognized in relation to the handling of Iran and Gaza. The two leaders, who were once closely aligned on Iran and Gaza, now disagree sharply on how to address both crises. Trump is pushing for diplomatic […]