KENYA – Seven members of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) were on Thursday detained for 10 days under orders from a Mombasa court, in an ongoing investigation over their alleged theft of a portion of a 1-ton methamphetamine shipment worth an estimated $63 million. This is the largest drug haul ever seized in Kenya. The […]
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Accused of Looting in Nyala Market
SUDAN – The Sudan’s paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was on Thursday accused of looting a marketplace in Nyala by the Darfur Governor Mini Arko Minnawi. Several media outlets in Sudan reported that a group affiliated with the RSF attacked the Nyala market and looted several shops and passers-by. “What happened today in the […]
Latest on Thai-Cambodia Border Clash as Death Toll Rises to 16
CAMBODIA – The Thai-Cambodia border clash entered 4th day on Thursday Dec. 11, as death toll rises to 16. Cambodia’s Senior Minister General Kun Kim said between 130,000 and 150,000 people are currently sheltering in temporary sites, according to local reports. Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Thai forces “continued to attack” border areas and cultural sites […]
Russia Says Has no Plans to Attack NATO or EU
RUSSIA – Russia on Thursday reiterated that it has no plans to attack NATO members or EU, adding that it’s ready to offer a guarantee in writing. “We have no aggressive plans, as President (Vladimir Putin) has clearly stated, against either NATO or EU members. We are prepared to formalize the corresponding guarantees in writing, […]
Myanmar Junta Bombs Mrauk-U General Hospital, Killing 33
MYANMAR – Myanmar junta on Wednesday bombed Mrauk-U General Hospital in Rakhine state, killing at least 33, according to local reports on Thursday. The attack, which occurred on International Human Rights Day, injured 76 people, including 27 in critical condition. Among the dead are 17 women and 16 men. Residents said a junta jet dropped […]
Canadian Ambassador to US Kirsten Hillman Announces Exit from Position
CANADA – The Canadian ambassador to US Kirsten Hillman announced on Wednesday that she’ll exit the position in the new year. Hillman said there is never a “perfect time” to leave such a role, adding that she is grateful for the confidence placed in her “as the Canada-US relationship is being rewritten.” Hillman has served […]
Former Bolivian President Luis Arce Arrested in Corruption Probe
BOLIVIA – Former Bolivian President Luis Arce was on Wednesday arrested on charges of breach of duty and financial misconduct. Arce, who served as Bolivia’s president from 2020 to 2025, is currently being held in police custody in Sopocachi neighborhood of La Paz. Paz, a centrist from the Christian Democratic Party, won Bolivia’s presidential runoff […]
Overnight Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russia Reported
RUSSIA – Hundreds of flights were either cancelled, diverted or delayed in various regions of Russia after overnight Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed in a statement on Telegram that the country’s air defenses shot down 287 Ukrainian drones from 11 pm (2000GMT) on Wednesday to 7 am (0400GMT) Thursday morning. It specified […]
Heavy Rainfall in Gaza Adds to Hardships of Displaced Palestinians
PALESTINE – Heavy rainfall in Gaza Strip have added more harsh conditions to displaced Palestinians as their tents are left flooded for the second consecutive day on Thursday Dec. 11. The tents were inundated after rain fell continuously from the early hours of dawn through the night, worsening the conditions of families already displaced by […]
Trump Gold Card Visa Requirements, Benefits and Price
USA – Donald Trump on Wednesday Dec. 10, launched the Trump Gold Card visa program that’s offering an expedited immigration pathway to US residency. He unveiled the program during a roundtable with technology executives at the White House, saying the new visa option would help US companies keep highly skilled graduates from top universities. “Very […]
About the American $901B Defense Policy Bill
USA – On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed the $901 billion defense policy bill, in a measure outlining the Pentagon’s policies. The bill cleared the lower chamber in a 312-112 vote, sending it to the Senate for consideration. Key provisions in the 3,086-page bill include $800 million for Ukraine – $400 million for […]
US Seizes Oil Tanker at Venezuelan Coast
USA – Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US had seized an oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. “We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela; large tanker, very large, largest one ever seized, actually. And other things are happening,” Trump told reporters at the White House, […]
German’s Friedrich Merz Coalition Government Losing Voter Confidence; Poll
GERMANY – A new poll on Wednesday revealed that the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz coalition government is losing voter confidence. Trust in conservative leader Merz fell to 32% in December – down six percentage points from 38% when his conservative-left coalition government took office in May 2025 – according to the representative poll conducted by […]
Trump’s Administration Wants to Terminate Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan
USA – The Trump’s administration have reached a settlement agreement with the State of Missouri to terminate the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which was in place during the Biden-era. The agreement, which still requires court approval, follows years of legal disputes and marks the current Trump administration’s move to unwind one of […]
Kremlin Comments on Zelenskyy’s Claim he’s Ready to Hold Elections in Ukraine
RUSSIA – On Zelenskyy’s assertion that he’s ready to hold presidential elections in Ukraine if there’s security guarantee, the Kremlin on Wednesday stated that Russia will wait and see how things develop. Speaking to reporters at a press briefing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the issue of holding elections in Ukraine is something Russian President […]