BURKINA FASO – The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprising of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, on Wednesday Dec. 17, announced the establishment of an investment and development bank. The bank will help in financing major infrastructure and economic initiatives across the region. Burkina Faso’s Economy, Finance and Planning Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo announced the completion […]
Indian Members of Parliament Lok Sabha Passes Nuclear Energy Bill on Private Investments
INDIA – The members of the Indian lower house Lok Sabha on Wednesday Dec. 17, passed a nuclear energy bill that allows private investment in the sector. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI) 2025 allows the entry of private players into the nuclear industry, which was previously reserved […]
Russian and American Delegation to Meet for Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida
RUSSIA – Russian and American delegation will meet this weekend for Ukraine peace talks in Florida, according to a report on Wednesday. The Russian delegation to the meeting in Miami is expected to include Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy for President Vladimir Putin who has participated in previous discussions, according to a person familiar with the […]
Latest on Thai-Cambodia Border Clash as Death Toll Rises to 52
CAMBODIA – As the ongoing Thai-Cambodia border clash entered 11th day on Wednesday Dec. 17, the death toll from both sides have risen to 52. Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that the Thai army carried out artillery attacks and drone strikes in the border region, according to the Khmer Times. The ministry added that Cambodian […]
Second US Air Force Near Midair Collision Near Venezuela Reported
USA – A second US Air Force near midair collision incident near Venezuela involving a refueling tanker and a private jet was reported. The pilots of a Falcon 900EX business jet en route from the Caribbean island of Aruba to Miami, Florida reported the near collision to air traffic controllers on the island of Curacao […]
Israel Launches Attacks in Gaza Strip, Raids West Bank
PALESTINE – Israeli forces on Wednesday Dec. 17, carried out attacks in several areas in Gaza Strip, in continuous violation of ceasefire. According to witnesses, Israeli artillery shelled southeastern Khan Younis and the vicinity of the Morag corridor, north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. In central Gaza, Israeli military vehicles and bulldozers moved […]
Russia Deploys Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System in Siberia Military Drills
RUSSIA – On Wednesday Dec. 17, Russia said that it had deployed Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system for combat patrol during routine training exercises in Siberia. Heavy-duty equipment left special installations and commenced maneuvers, including night-time movements, the Defense Ministry said in a statement. “Calculations of mobile ground-based rocket systems (MGRC) ‘Yars’ in Siberia have […]
5-Day England Doctors Strike Begins Amidst Super Flu Virus Surge
UK – A 5-day England doctors strike begun on Wednesday Dec. 17, over pay and working conditions dispute, amidst the country’s National Health Service (NHS) warning of a surge in super flu virus cases. In a latest action over pay, thousands of resident doctors begin another walkout following British Medical Association (BMA) calls “the continuing […]
Burundi Doubts M23 Rebels Withdrawal from Uvira City in DR Congo
BURUNDI – Burundian Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana on Tuesday expressed doubt on an announcement of agreement by M23 rebels to withdraw from Uvira city in eastern DR Congo. This came after the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23), a rebel alliance in eastern Congo which includes M23 rebels, said it decided to withdraw from Uvira, as demanded […]
Honduran President Xiomara Castro Alleges Coup Attempt Underway
HONDURAS – The Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday said that there was a coup attempt underway to overthrow her government, as election results remain unknown two weeks after the poll. Castro alleged on social media that former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking charges in the US last year and […]
Israeli-American Donor Miriam Adelson Wants Trump to Run for a Third Term
USA – Pro-Israel and an Israeli-American donor Miriam Adelson wants Donald Trump to run for a third term in US presidential elections, suggesting that there may be legal avenues to do so. “She said, ‘think about it, I’ll give you another $250 million’,” Trump said alongside Adelson at a Hanukkah reception at the White House. […]
Russia Captures New Settlement, Refutes Destruction of Submarine
RUSSIA – Russia on Tuesday said that its forces had captured the Novoplatonivka settlement in Kharkiv region. The Defense Ministry said in a statement that the village went under its control as a result of operations conducted by the Zapad (West) group of forces. Novorossiysk Port Attack The press service of the Russian Black Sea […]
Child Killed in a Knife Attack at School in Moscow
RUSSIA – An 11 years old boy was on Tuesday killed and a guard injured in a knife attack by a 15 year old teenager at a school in Moscow region, Russia. The incident took place in the Gorki-2 settlement, Odintsovo district of the Moscow region, the Russia’s Investigative Committee said. “As a result of […]
Santa Cruz, Bolivia Floods Kill 20
BOLIVIA – At least 20 people were killed in Santa Cruz, Bolivia after heavy rains resulted to floods over the weekend. Vice Minister of Civil Defense Alfredo Troche told reporters on Sunday that severe flooding struck the city of Santa Cruz after the Pirai River overflowed its banks. Many people remain missing, Troche said, adding […]
Israeli Army Launches Attacks Across Gaza Strip as Heavy Rains Sweep Away Tents, Flood Hospital
PALESTINE – Israeli army on Tuesday launched attacks across the Gaza Strip. Witnesses said that Israeli warplanes conducted intensive airstrikes in several areas of eastern Gaza City, which is part of the military-controlled yellow zone, while artillery shelling continued. Israeli military vehicles opened indiscriminate fire on the northeastern parts of the Bureij refugee camp in […]