GUINEA-BISSAU – A group of Guinea-Bissau military personnel took over power and suspended ongoing electoral process in the country on Wednesday, 2 days after the presidential contenders announced themselves as winners even before the official results could be announced. The officers, calling themselves the “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order,” read a statement […]
Latest on Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan
RUSSIA – The Kremlin on Wednesday said that it had received several unofficial versions of the Russia-Ukraine peace plan, but added that there’s no official version which US have submitted to Moscow. Speaking to VGTRK, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said the papers were received “through unofficial channels,” adding: “There’s no official version, but there […]
Thai Flash Floods Death Toll at 33
THAILAND – Thai flash floods death toll have risen to 33, while over 1 million families were affected nationwide. Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said Nakhon Si Thammarat province recorded nine deaths, Songkhla province six deaths and Pattani and Yala provinces saw five deaths each, according to local media outlet The Nation. The Flood Crisis Operations […]
China News: Massive Fire at Tai Po District Plus China-Japan Updates
CHINA – At least 55 people were confirmed dead and 279 others were unaccounted for after a massive fire broke out in Tai Po housing estate, spreading to at least 7 building blocks on Wednesday. Dozens suffered injuries, with 16 being in critical condition. Flames quickly spread across bamboo scaffolding at the estate in the […]
French Pension Reform Suspension Blocked by Senate
FRANCE – The French Senate on Tuesday blocked the planned pension reform suspension for the 2026 Social Security Financing Bill. During a public session late Tuesday, senators voted to delete Article 45, which froze the legal retirement age at 62 years and 9 months and halted the planned extension of contribution periods. A total of […]
3 Allegedly Spying for Russia Arrested in France
FRANCE – Three people working with SOS Donbass, a French-Russian humanitarian group assisting civilians in eastern Ukraine, were arrested for allegedly spying for Russia and posting pro-Russian propaganda in Paris. The arrests are part of an investigation into a suspected actions of the organization as a relay for Russian influence operations, according to the French […]
Security Operation in Jordan’s Irbid Governorate Leaves 2 Dead
JORDAN – Two people were on Tuesday evening killed in a security operation in Jordan’s Irbid governorate. A special security force raided a site Tuesday evening in the Al-Ramtha District where two wanted individuals with extremist ideology had been sheltering, the Interior Ministry’s Public Security Directorate said. The suspects, who were brothers, opened heavy fire […]
Israel Launches a Large-Scale Military Operation in Occupied West Bank
PALESTINE – On Wednesday Nov. 26, Israeli forces launched a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank according to local sources. The army significantly reinforced its forces inside the northern Tubas governorate and deployed military bulldozers to several areas, while Israeli helicopters opened fire toward targets whose nature has not yet been identified, according […]
Thailand Declares a State of Emergency in Songkhla Province After Severe Flooding
THAILAND – A state of emergency was on Tuesday issued in Thailand’s Songkhla province after severe flooding affected over 2.1 million people, according to local reports on Wednesday. Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall and flash floods in regions including Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Nakhon Si Thammarat, […]
Thousands Homeless After Korail Slum Fire in Bangladesh
BANGLADESH – Thousands were left homeless after a massive fire at Dhaka’s largest slum – Korail slum – destroyed around 1,500 homes on Tuesday night. 19 firefighting units brought the blaze under control after five hours, and officials said the flames were fully extinguished by Wednesday morning. No casualties were immediately reported. Congested access routes […]
Femicide in Italy Now Comes with a Mandatory Life Sentence
ITALY – Femicide in Italy is now a crime punishable by a life sentence in prison after the Italian parliament on Tuesday passed into law a bill approving the mandatory sentence. Members of Italy’s lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, unanimously voted in favor of the law as the world marked the International Day for […]
What is the EU Democracy Shield Initiative?
FRANCE – Citing “disinformation” concerns from Russia, the European Commission have launched the Democracy Shield initiative whose strategic framework according to the commission is to “safeguard and strengthen democratic institutions across the EU, candidate countries, and potential candidates.” Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and […]
Displaced Palestinians Facing Harsh Conditions as Heavy Rains Flood Tents
PALESTINE – Displaced Palestinians in the Southern Gaza are facing harsh weather conditions as heavy rains have resulted to massive flooding inside tents. Witnesses said on Tuesday that several tents were destroyed by rainfall in al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, while others were blown away by strong winds in the area. “The situation in the […]
Drone Incursions Reported in Romanian Airspace Near Ukraine Border
ROMANIA – Romanian Defense Ministry on Tuesday reported that there were drone incursions on its airspace near border with Ukraine. According to the ministry, the first unidentified aerial object was detected in the morning over Tulcea County, entering Romanian airspace from Valcov, Ukraine, and heading toward the Chilia Veche area. At 06.28 am (0428GMT), two […]
2 Mountain Climbers Die on New Zealand’s Aoraki Mount Cook
NEW ZEALAND – On Monday, 2 mountain climbers fell to their deaths as they attempted to summit New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, according to Canterbury Police. 2 others were rescued. The two climbers, who fell from a ridge near the summit, “were located deceased at around 7 am (1800GMT Monday) this morning,” police […]