PALESTINE – According to the director-general of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday, heavy rains in Gaza Strip killed at least 10 people in the last 24 hours. Thousands of displaced Palestinian families are sheltering in tents under harsh conditions as the tents get flooded. Tedros warned that the combination of exposure, […]
Brown University Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
USA – Brown University shooting in the US city of Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday left at least 2 people dead and 8 others critically injured according to authorities. “I can confirm that there are two individuals who have died this afternoon and there are another eight in critical status, though stable at Rhode Island […]
US Raided and Seized Cargo on a Ship Bound for Iran from China
CHINA – According to American officials speaking on condition of anonymity, last month the US raided a ship bound for Iran from China and seized its cargo. The operation was carried out in the Indian Ocean, with the materials seized being claimed to be military-related. One official said the cargo included components that could have […]
Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by US was on a Government Support Effort to Cuba
VENEZUELA – The Venezuela oil tanker that was seized by the US was on a government support effort to Cuba, according to documents and sources within the Venezuelan oil industry. The tanker Skipper departed Venezuela on Dec. 4 with about 2 million barrels of the country’s heavy crude oil, The New York Times reported, citing […]
Israeli Army Shoots a Palestinian Teen Dead as Raids in Syria’s Quneitra Continue
PALESTINE – Israeli army on Saturday shot dead a Palestinian teen in Jabalia, in an area outside Israeli control in northern Gaza Strip, according to medical sources. The victim, identified as Mohammad Sabri al-Adham, 18, was shot by Israeli forces in the town of Jabalia, the source said. The shots were fired by Israeli troops […]
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Saratov Region
RUSSIA – A Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday killed 2 people and damaged several buildings in Russia’s Saratov region, according to the local governor. In a statement on Telegram, Roman Busargin said: “As a result of Ukraine’s drone attack, an apartment building was damaged. Two people died.” He expressed condolences to the families and promised […]
China to Regulate Steel Exports from 2026
CHINA – China on Friday announced that it’ll start to regulate steel exports from 2026, using a licensing system. A statement by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce reported that 300 steel products will be affected by the regulation, but did not provide information on the reasons for the measures. The statement said certain products will […]
Rate of Homelessness in the UK
UK – Homelessness in the UK has grown 8% in a year, with “1 in every 153 people now either sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation,” according to a latest analysis by the housing charity Shelter. Over 382,000 people in Britain will be without a permanent home on Christmas. Shelter said the sharp increase […]
Current Humanitarian, Political and Security Situation in DR Congo
DR CONGO – As current political and security situation in DR Congo remain uncertain, the government on Friday reassured its citizens that it’ll not surrender, despite M23’s latest capture of Uvira. Justice Minister Guillaume Ngefa made the remarks days after the M23 rebels seized the key commercial hub in eastern South Kivu province near the […]
Sanctions on Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Renewed
SOMALIA – Sanctions on Somalia’s Al-Shabaab were on Friday renewed by the UN Security Council, with all 15 members voting in favor. The measure extends authorization for naval inspections to enforce an arms embargo on Somalia, as well as a ban on charcoal exports and controls on improvised explosive devices (IEDs), until Nov. 30, 2026. […]
China Marks 12th National Memorial Day for 1937 Nanjing Massacre
CHINA – China on Saturday Dec. 13, marked the 12th National Memorial Day in honor of the victims of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Despite cold weather, thousands gathered while dressing in dark attire at the public square of the Memorial Hall in Nanjing, the capital of east China’s Jiangsu province, Xinhua News reported. Sirens sounded […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James Survives Indictment Attempt
USA – The New York Attorney General Letitia James survived an indictment attempt by the Justice Department on Thursday, after a federal grand jury refused to indict her. This was the third time the US Justice Department has tried to prosecute James, who is considered one of President Donald Trump‘s biggest political enemies. A federal […]
What’s the New US Pax Silica Initiative?
USA – The State Department announced the launch of Pax Silica coalition whose main objective is to build a secure and innovation-driven silicon supply chain. This initiative will be covering: Partners in the Pax Silica Project The initiative will formally launch with the signing Friday Dec 12, of the Pax Silica Declaration, bringing together Under […]
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Dissolves Parliament for Early Elections
THAILAND – At the request of the Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn dissolved the parliament on Friday, to pave way for early elections. The king issued a royal decree dissolving the House of Representatives after Anutin formally requested fresh elections within 45 to 60 days. Thailand’s current parliament was formed after […]
Rwanda Accuses Burundian Army of Shelling Civilians in DR Congo
RWANDA – The Rwandan president Paul Kagame on Thursday accused the Burundian army of shelling civilians in eastern DR Congo. Burundi formally deployed its troops to Congo in 2023, ostensibly to help government forces combat the M23 rebel group. At some point, Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye defended the deployment, saying the soldiers were there to […]