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KENYA – A military delegation of over 40 African nations started their 10-day visit to China on Monday after an invitation by the Chinese Defense Ministry. Among the nations are Kenya, Egypt, Mozambique and Tanzania. During their stay, the delegation will participate in exchange activities and visit several cities, including Beijing, Changsha and Shaoshan in … Read more
NEW ZEALAND – A bill which seeks New Zealand social media ban for children has been introduced by the ruling party member of parliament which wants to ban social media use for people under 16 years. The bill has seen an endorsement by the New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as reported by the local … Read more
USA – Microsoft shuts down Skype and is no longer available for users. It has now been replaced by Teams. A group of engineers launched the popular chat application and Microsoft purchased it in 2011. On Feb. 28 this year, Microsoft announced Skype has reached the end of its life. “Starting in May 2025, Skype … Read more
RUSSIA – Moscow fire breaking news updates as the death toll from the fire caused by a blast on a residential building has risen to 3. The cause of the blast hasn’t yet been officially confirmed. “Three people died due to the explosion in an apartment building in Moscow. All the dead were in the … Read more
USA – As Tiktok ban deadline looms, Donald Trump has suggested in an interview with NBC News that he may extend the deadline beyond June 19, if no deal will be reached by then. “I’d like to see it done. I have a little sweet spot in my heart because, as you know, I won … Read more
YEMEN – Latest as US launches airstrikes on Yemen – Over 10 airstrikes targeted various parts of Northern Yemen and capital Sana’a. After the Sunday’s Ben Gurion airport missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi, US responded by launching airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sana’a and other parts in Northern Yemen. This was reported the Houthi Group on … Read more
PALESTINE – The latest Israeli strikes across Gaza on Monday have killed at least 20 Palestinians and left dozens injured, according to medical sources. These air strikes were coupled by demolition operations of homes and buildings belonging to Palestinians. The official Palestinian news agency Wafa quoted medical sources as saying that 15 people were killed … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Fresh Israeli air attacks on Gaza today Sunday, has killed at least 26 Palestinians after Israeli army launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, targeting homes and tents for the displaced Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza. Four family members lost their lives when an Israeli fighter jet hit a residential apartment in … Read more
ISRAEL – A Ben Gurion airport missile attack on Sunday from Yemen has left several people injured as the missile struck near Terminal 3. All flight activity in Ben Gurion Airport has been suspended. Israel’s emergency service, Magen David Adom, reported that “several people sustained minor injuries due to a missile falling near Terminal 3 … Read more
EL SALVADOR – One of the leaders of the Barrio 18 gang has revealed in an interview that El Salvador president Nayib Bukele made secret deals with gangs to progress his political career. Carlos Cartagena Lopez, also known as “Charli de IVU,” one of the leaders of the Barrio 18 gang, claimed in an interview … Read more
SINGAPORE – The Singapore general election 2025 poll results today Sunday, showed that the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) clinched its 14th election victory as reported by the local media. The Singapore general elections were held yesterday, and saw the ruling party PAP win 87 of 97 seats with 65.57% vote, while the main opposition Workers’ … Read more
PALESTINE – By Israel blocking aid in Gaza, children, patients with chronic illnesses and the elderly are the most vulnerable groups suffering from starvation and malnutrition in the over 2 months of aid blockage currently witnessed in the Gaza Strip. At least 57 Palestinians have died from starvation since Oct. 7, 2023 due to Israel’s … Read more
SUDAN – The RSF attacks at Al Nahud has resulted to at least 300 civilian deaths according to the Sudanese National Commission for Human Rights. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group carried out the attack on Thursday May 1, in the Al Nahud city which is in West Kordofan state. In an official statement, … Read more
INDIA – India and Pakistan tensions continue to rise since the Pahalgam terror attack which resulted to 26 deaths in the Pahalgam tourist resort in the Indian-administered Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for the attack, saying it had “cross border links,” but Islamabad denied. India Bans Imports from Pakistan India Saturday said it has banned all imports from … Read more
PALESTINE – An Israel attack on South Gaza has left at least 14 dead, including an infant early Saturday. Multiple Israeli attacks were recorded across Southern Gaza targeting homes and tents housing displaced Palestinians. A medical source said that 11 people were killed and several others injured when Israeli warplanes bombed the home of the … Read more
RUSSIA – An overnight Ukraine drone strike on Russia has left at least 4 people injured. The Ukrainian drones struck apartment blocks in Russia’s southern Rostov and Krasnodar. According to the Russian Defense Ministry statement, some 170 Ukrainian drones were shot down over six Russian regions overnight. “During the past night, 170 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned … Read more
SINGAPORE – The Singapore general election 2025 polls are open and voters are casting their votes, with 48% having already cast their votes as of noon local time according to the Election Department. Latest Updates on the GE2025 Polls Results Eligible Singaporean Voters 2025 The eligible Singaporean voters 2025 are 2,627,026 according to the Elections … Read more
USA – US President, Donald Trump has declared May 8 as US Victory Day holiday to honor United State’s role in second World War, adding that the US “did more than any other country.” “Many of our allies and friends already celebrate on May 8,” he added. “We are going to start celebrating our victories … Read more
YEMEN – Overnight US airstrikes on Yemen have left 2 civilians injured, after the airstrike targeted Yemen’s capital Sana’a. This was reported by the Houthi group on Friday. The group has condemned the strike, calling it a “violation of all international and humanitarian laws and conventions.” The Ministry of Health of the Houthi-controlled government, which … Read more
USA – The White House budget cuts blueprint is planned to be unveiled on Friday (today) with a proposed $163B spending cuts targeting housing, science and environment – local media reported. The White House is set to release a pared-down budget blueprint on Friday proposing $163 billion in federal spending cuts for the 2026 fiscal … Read more