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CHAD – The former prime minister of Chad and opposition leader Succes Masra was arrested in the capital N’Djamena on May 16 following inter-communal violence in Logone Occidental province that killed 42 people on May 14. He announced his hunger strike to protest his detention. He is accused of multiple charges including inciting hatred and … Read more
IRAN – Contrary to the touted “complete obliteration of Iranian nuclear program” narrative, an intelligence assessment have found out that the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities resulted to minimal damage. The assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), a key intelligence agency within the US Department of Defense, is based on a battle damage … Read more
USA – Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic primary to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, while the former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. Unofficial results showed Mamdani with 43.50% of first-round votes, holding an over 7-point lead over Cuomo, who stands at 36.38%. The final results will be determined via ranked-choice tabulations, … Read more
IRAN – Iranian parliamentary committee have officially approved a draft bill to suspend its ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), until the security of nuclear facilities is ensured by the UN nuclear watchdog. “Iran has no plans for non-peaceful activities, but the world witnessed clearly that the IAEA has not honored any of its … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have warned Israel from attacking Iran, calling it a violation of the Israel-Iran ceasefire that took effect a few hours ago. This comes after the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to conduct attacks on Tehran, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire. “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF … Read more
USA – A record-breaking heatwave in the USA have left 160 million people under heat alerts as temperatures soar past 43C. The National Weather Service said that extreme heat warnings had been issued for 75 million residents in major cities, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Temperatures in Mitchell, South Dakota, reached … Read more
UKRAINE – The Ukrainian president has claimed that Russia could attack NATO member country within 5 years, while criticizing the proposed 5% defense spending as very slow. In an interview with Sky News, aired on Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes that Russia could attack a NATO member state within five years to test Article … Read more
IRAN – Iran have denied that it have violated the Israel-Iran truce announced on Tuesday, dismissing claims that it fired missiles in the occupied territories of Palestine after the ceasefire came into effect. This comes after the Israeli Defense minister Israel Katz ordered IDF to conduct intensive strikes on Tehran, stating that Iran had violated … Read more
PALESTINE – New Israeli strikes on Gaza today (Tuesday) have left at least 50 Palestinians dead, most of whom were seeking aid as per medical sources. A medical source said that 37 people lost their lives in Israeli army fire while waiting near an aid distribution point in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza and … Read more
ISRAEL – Despite the announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz on Tuesday ordered the IDF to conduct intensive strikes to the Iranian capital, Tehran, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire. “I instructed the IDF, in coordination with the Prime Minister, to continue the intense strike activity in Tehran to … Read more
USA – The US secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem stated that the Florida ICE detention centers will be funded by the federal government, including the proposed Everglades site. Noem said Florida’s immigration detention centers will be largely funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s shelter and services program, which assists groups and cities receiving … Read more
IRAN – Iran has launched retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Qatar in an operation dubbed “Herald of Victory.” Explosions heard in Qatar’s capital, Doha and air defenses activated in US airbase in Iraq. Iran’s IRGC statement states that the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha heavily targeted. Sirens being heard in … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian president on Monday stated that serial production of Oreshnik ballistic missiles is underway, while addressing a meeting with graduates of military universities at the Kremlin. He emphasized increasing the combat capabilities of all branches of the Russian military, and reminded that a separate branch of the army dealing with drone warfare … Read more
PALESTINE – The current Gaza death toll today (Sunday) is at 55,959 since Israel launched its operation across the strip, according to health ministry. A ministry statement said that 51 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, while 104 people were injured, taking the number of injuries to 131,242 in the Israeli … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin on Sunday confirmed that the US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities were coordinated with the Israeli army. He noted that Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has been “in constant contact” with both the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and the head … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli strikes on Gaza on Sunday have killed a member of the Gaza Civil Defense in the central part of the strip, which brings the death toll to 121 since the Israeli onslaught started. In a statement, the General Directorate of Civil Defense identified the victim as Mohammad Nasser Ghorab, who was killed … Read more
RUSSIA – After US direct involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict by striking Iranian nuclear sites overnight, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that there’ some countries ready to supply Iran with nuclear weapons. “A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their nuclear weapons,” he said. … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian president said it is essential to “declare Ukraine a neutral country, outside any military alliances, and without nuclear weapons,” adding that such guarantees are vital for lasting regional stability. He stressed that Russia insists on Kyiv recognizing the results of referendums held in four Ukrainian regions, warning: “Ignoring them would mean … Read more
IRAN – 5 members of the Iran’s IRGC were killed Saturday in Israeli Strike that targeted Khorramabad in western Iran according to local sources. Khorramabad, the capital of the Lorestan province, has not been previously reported as a primary target in the ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel. Iranian media reported earlier Saturday that two … Read more
RUSSIA – President Vladimir Putin has affirmed that Russia Supports Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme, emphasizing that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence suggesting Tehran seeks to build nuclear weapons. “The fatwa in Iran banning nuclear weapons is of great importance,” he added, underscoring the religious ruling as a key element in … Read more