INDIA – Several workers were on Tuesday injured after 2 trains collided in Uttarakhand state, India. The incident took place at the site of the Vishnugad–Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in the state’s Chamoli district, when two locomotives used for transporting workers inside the tunnel collided with each other, the Uttarakhand chief minister’s office said in a […]
Over 4,000 Civilians Have Fled Kordofan States in Sudan Within 3 Days
SUDAN – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that over 4,000 civilians have fled North and South Kordofan states over the past 3 days due to the rising insecurity. In a statement, the UN agency reported the displacement of between 1,500 and 2,500 people from Al-Kuweik in South Kordofan, in addition to […]
Possible Cyber Attack on Israel Hits Internet and Mobile Networks
ISRAEL – A possible cyber attack on Israel on Tuesday Dec. 30, caused outages on internet and mobile networks, disrupting services for millions of users. Israel’s Communications Ministry said the reason for the outages was “unknown,” while Hebrew-language media reported that a cyberattack could not be ruled out. The private daily Israel Hayom said that […]
Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Mukalla Port in Yemen, Defense Pact with UAE Cancelled
YEMEN – Saudi-led coalition on Tuesday launched airstrikes on Mukalla port in Yemen, targeting 2 ships. In remarks reported by the Saudi Press Agency, Coalition Forces spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said two vessels arriving from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) port of Fujairah entered the port of Mukalla on Dec. 27-28 without securing official […]
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dead at 80
BANGLADESH – The former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died at the age of 80 following a long illness, according to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday. Zia, the country’s first female premier and the wife of Ziaur Rahman, the former president of Bangladesh and founder of the BNP, had long suffered from a series […]
Ivory Coast’s Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) Secures Parliamentary Majority
IVORY COAST – Ivory Coast’s ruling party Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) won 197 of the 255 seats of the National Assembly, securing a majority in the Saturday’s parliamentary elections. According to the country’s Independent Electoral Commission, out of 8.5 million registered voters, turnout was recorded at 35.04%. The opposition Democratic Party […]
We Can’t Win Without American Support; Zelenskyy
UKRAINE – In a Fox News interview that aired on Monday, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that without continued American support, Kyiv can’t be able to defend itself. “Can we win without American support? No,” he said. “Without American support, we can’t defend the sky. Even now, it’s very difficult. But American support with missiles for […]
The Boeing Company Awarded $8.6B Contract for Israel’s F-15 Fighter Jets Program
ISRAEL – The Pentagon have awarded an $8.6 billion contract for Israeli Air Force’s F-15 fighter jets program. “This contract provides for the design, integration, instrumentation, test, production and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force with an option for an additional 25 F-15IA aircraft,” it said in a statement. Work […]
US and Israel not 100 Per Cent in Agreement over West Bank; Trump
USA – Donald Trump on Monday said that US and Israel do not agree 100% over West Bank. “We have had a discussion, big discussion, for a long time on the West Bank, and I wouldn’t say we agree on the West Bank 100%, but we’ll come to a conclusion,” Trump said when asked if […]
US Sale of Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft P-8A to Denmark Approved
USA – A possible sale of Multi-Mission Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft P-8A and related equipment to Denmark was approved by the US State Department, according to the Pentagon on Monday. The estimated cost is $1.8 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement. “The proposed sale will enhance Denmark’s capability to meet […]
Zelenskyy Wants 30-50 Years of US Security Guarantees
UKRAINE – Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that he requested a 30 to 50 years of US security guarantees. Trump, according to Zelenskyy, said he would “think about” the proposal. The Ukrainian president, however, said that under the current agreements, Kyiv will “definitely” receive security guarantees from the US for a period of 15 years. […]
3 Palestinians Injured by Israeli Airstrikes Despite Ceasefire
PALESTINE – At least 3 Palestinians were on Monday injured in various locations across the Gaza Strip by Israeli airstrikes, despite the ceasefire being in effect. A medical source said that three people were injured when Israeli strikes hit the western Jabalia refugee camp, which has already suffered extensive damage from previous bombardments. No further […]
Latest on Chinese Military Exercises Around Taiwan
CHINA – Chinese military exercises around Taiwan were on Monday launched in a stern warning against Taiwan independence separatist forces and external interference. The Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) dispatched fighter jets, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in coordination with long-range rocket forces to conduct drills code-named “Justice Mission 2025” […]
Heavy Snowfall in Iraq’s Erbil Governorate Traps 19
IRAQ – At least 19 people were trapped after heavy snowfall in Iraq’s Erbil Governorate, according to the local civil defense authorities. The director of Soran Civil Defense, Karwan Mirawdeli, told local media on Sunday that the fate of eight people, who were herding livestock near the Sidekan border, remains unknown. Civil defense teams are […]
Tata-Ernakulam Express Train Fire in India’s Andhra Pradesh Kills 1
INDIA – A Tata-Ernakulam Express train fire in India’s Andhra Pradesh left a 70-years old passenger dead, according to authorities on Monday. The passenger was later identified as Chandrashekhar Sundar, a Vijayawada resident. The fire that erupted in the Tata-Ernakulam express at the state’s Elamanchili railway station early Monday morning was later extinguished, Indian Railways […]