VENEZUELA – The Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was on Saturday appointed as acting president by the country’s Supreme Court of Justice, after Maduro was captured and flown to New York for detention. According to local reports, the court ordered Rodriguez to assume the presidency “in strict compliance with the Constitution and Venezuelan laws.” Tania […]
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and Wife Cilia Flores Under US Custody in New York
USA – Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were on Saturday brought under US custody in Brooklyn, New York after the American operation that ousted him from power. Maduro was flown by helicopter from Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, to Lower Manhattan, before being driven to the Metropolitan […]
Mykhailo Fedorov Proposed as the New Ukraine Defense Minister
UKRAINE – Zelenskyy on Friday proposed the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Ukraine defense minister. “I have proposed to Mykhailo Fedorov that he become the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Mykhailo is deeply involved in the issues related to the Drone Line and works very effectively on digitalizing public services and processes,” […]
Over 25 Volcanic Earthquakes and Tremors Recorded in Philippines in 24 Hours
PHILIPPINES – Taal Volcano in Luzon Island in the northern Philippines experienced over 25 volcanic earthquakes and tremors in 24 hours, according to local reports on Saturday. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), 25 volcanic earthquakes and six volcanic tremors were recorded at the volcano over the past 24 hours, with […]
Multiple Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital Caracas
VENEZUELA – Multiple explosions were on Saturday Jan. 3 reported in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, as tensions with the US escalate to a direct confrontation. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show thick smoke rising from several locations in the city, and air-raid sirens could be heard. At least seven explosions were reported, and low-flying […]
Security Adviser to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Commander Killed
SUDAN – Hamid Ali Abubakar, the security adviser to the Sudan’s paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was on Thursday killed together with several other aides in a drone strike. RSF security adviser Al-Basha Tabiq announced the death in a post on US social media platform Facebook, mourning “Commander Adviser Hamid […]
Death Toll from Ukrainian Strikes on New Year’s Eve in Kherson Rises to 27
RUSSIA – The death toll from Ukrainian strikes on New Year’s eve in Khorly village, Kherson Region have risen to 27, with another 31 sustaining injuries. The strikes targeted a cafe in the Black Sea coastal village, with initial reports indicating 24 deaths. Local reports indicate that at least 100 civilians were in the venue […]
9 Killed on New Year’s Eve Attack in Nigeria
NIGERIA – At least 9 people were killed by gunmen on New Year’s eve in Nigeria’s Plateau state, according to local authorities. The attack in Chigwi village, Vwang district, in Jos South Local Government Area occurred late Wednesday, when residents gathered for customary crossover night festivities to welcome the New Year. Iliya Chung, secretary to […]
Breaking News in Yemen Today
YEMEN – Welcome to The State Signal’s comprehensive overview on latest developments from Yemen. Even after ending the presence of UAE military personnel on its soil, the Yemeni presidential council said on Thursday that relations between the 2 nations hasn’t been severed. “The decision to end the Emirati military presence was meant to correct the […]
Fire at a Shelter Housing Displaced Palestinians in Gaza City Kills 2
PALESTINE – A mother and a child were killed, and another person injured when fire broke out at a shelter housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Thursday. The Gaza Civil Defense said in a statement that its teams recovered two bodies and evacuated an injured person after the fire in Al-Yarmouk shelter in Al-Daraj […]
Fireworks Explosion at Swiss Ski Resort of Crans-Montana Kills at Least 40
SWITZERLAND – At least 40 people, including tourists, were killed and dozens others injured in a fire after fireworks explosion at a Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year’s eve. Frederic Gisler, the police commander of the canton of Valais, told a joint press briefing that the tragedy claimed “several dozen” lives, with dozens […]
Fireworks Accidents on New Year’s Eve in Netherlands Kill 2
NETHERLANDS – At least 2 two people died from fireworks accidents on New Year’s eve in Netherlands, according to local authorities. A 16-year-old died in a fireworks accident in the eastern city of Nijmegen, near the German border, around midnight on Wednesday. Authorities have arrested one person in connection with the incident, daily Algemeen Dagblad […]
New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Germany Leave 2 Dead
GERMANY – New Year’s eve celebrations in Germany left at least 2 people dead, with hundreds of others getting arrested according to local reports. Two 18-year-olds lost their lives while handling pyrotechnics in the western city of Bielefeld. Several others sustained injuries across Germany, some of which were serious. A hospital in Berlin’s Marzahn district […]
Overnight Drone Attacks Reported by Russia and Ukraine
UKRAINE – Overnight drone attacks were reported on Wednesday by both Russia and Ukraine. The operational headquarters of Russia’s southern Krasnodar region said in a statement on Telegram that a drone attack in the port town of Tuapse caused damage to an oil refinery and injured two people. “The injured were hospitalized; their injuries are […]
Mamady Doumbouya Declared Winner in Guinea Presidential Elections
GUINEA – General Mamady Doumbouya was on Tuesday declared the winner of the Guinea presidential elections held on Dec. 28 by the country’s electoral commission, with 86.72% of valid votes. The announcement, made by Djenabou Toure, head of the General Directorate of Elections, came 48 hours after polls closed, capping a vote that marks the […]