INDIA – As India and Pakistan tensions rise after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India has officially cancelled all Pakistani visas effective immediately, and given all Pakistani nationals 72 hours to leave the country. In their press release, the Indian government stated that all Pakistanis currently in India must leave before the expiry of their […]
At Least 9 Dead After Deadly Kyiv Air Strikes Today: What We Know
UKRAINE – At least 9 have been confirmed dead after deadly Kyiv air strikes today carried out by Russia. According to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service, over 60 have been injured and over 40 have been hospitalized. The Aftermath of the Kyiv Air Strikes 5 districts of Kyiv were targeted by air strikes, damaging some […]
Government of DR Congo and M23 Ceasefire: What we Know
DR CONGO – A joint statement on Wednesday in Qatar confirmed the DR Congo and M23 ceasefire agreement had been reached and the two sides decided to immediately cease hostilities throughout the talks until conclusion. “By mutual agreement, both parties reaffirm their commitment to an immediate cessation of hostilities, the categorical rejection of all hate […]
South Korea Moon Jae-in Indicted for Bribery Charges
SOUTH KOREA – Former president of South Korea Moon Jae-in has been indicted for bribery charges by the South Korean prosecutors for facilitating the employment of his then son-in-law at a low-budget airline. Prosecutors say that Moon, who served as president from 2017-2022, received bribes totaling 217 million won ($151,705) from Lee Sang-jik, founder of […]
FBI Cyber Crime Report 2024: $16.6 Billion Lost to Online Scammers
USA – The FBI cyber crime report 2024 was released yesterday by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), with a combined information from 859,532 complaints of suspected internet crime, reporting a loss of $16.6 billion to online scammers. Top Cyber Crimes, Hotspots & Most Affected Group Personal data breaches, phishing/spoofing and extortion were the […]
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey Causes Panic
NEWSBRIEF: TURKEY – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul’s Silivri district struck on Wednesday (today) at 09:49 GMT, shaking Istanbul and its neighboring provinces. Its epicenter was in Istanbul, causing a widespread fear that led to residents free their buildings with fear. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), another earthquake with a […]
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Postponed to April 26
IN BRIEF: IRAN – The US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled to be held today Wednesday April 23, has been postponed to Saturday April 26. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei announced this on Tuesday evening. The ongoing talks between US and Iran were scheduled to coincide with the delegations from both sides. How the Technical Nuclear […]
Pope Francis is Dead at 88
BREAKING: VATICAN – The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is dead at 88. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel. He was the first Latin American to be the leader of the Catholic […]
US Congress Members Sanctioned by China
BREAKING: CHINA – US Congress members sanctioned by China for “behaving badly” towards Hong Kong. On Monday April 21, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that following a “bad behavior” displayed by certain US Congress members and other officials, China in retaliation will sanctioned them. This comes in a period when there’s a continuous […]
How the Ukraine Conflict Easter Ceasefire is Progressing
IN BRIEF: UKRAINE – Yesterday Russia’s president Vladimir Putin declared a 30 hours combat action ceasefire against Ukraine. The Easter ceasefire started at 6 p.m Moscow time and will end tomorrow at 12 a.m. On his Telegram account today, Zelensky refuted the Russia’s ceasefire claiming that there are still isolated attempts by the Russian forces […]
Ukraine Easter Ceasefire Declared by Russia
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Russia has declared a Ukraine Easter ceasefire to take effect from today Saturday 19, at 6p.m local time until Monday April 21, at 12a.m. The Russian president has ordered the cessation of combat action against Ukraine for 30 hours in his meeting with the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov. “I […]
Mustafabad Building Collapse Kills at Least 11
BREAKING: INDIA – A four-storey building collapse in Delhi’s Mustafabad has left at least 11 people dead after succumbing to their injuries. The collapse occurred at 3a.m local time on Saturday morning April 19. Latest Developments Earlier Updates 14 people have already been rescued and taken to GTB Hospital, with at least 8 feared to […]
Taliban no Longer on Terrorist List in Russia
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Taliban is no longer considered a terrorist organization in Russia after a Supreme Court ruling today, Thursday April 17. Taliban has been on the terrorists list in Russia since 2003, which blocked any contacts or diplomatic relations with the group in Russia, terming it as a criminal offence under Russian law. This […]
Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Visits Russia
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is in Moscow and holding talks with the Russian president Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Key Areas of Focus to be Discussed Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is on an official visit to Russia to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, with the […]
UK Supreme Court Judgement on Definition of Woman
NEWSBRIEF: UK – In an appeal by Women Scotland Ltd vs The Scottish Ministers, the UK Supreme Court judgement on who is a woman has been made with a unanimous declaration that the previous definition by Scottish Ministers under Equality Act 2010 is incorrect. The Act 2010 included “certificated sex” which encompassed trans women. The […]