INDONESIA – The death toll from the Central Java landslides in Indonesia have risen to 11, with 12 still missing as of Sunday Nov.16. M. Abdullah, head of the Search and Rescue Office in Cilacap, where the landslide occurred, said that authorities are continuing search efforts for the remaining 12 victims after 11 victims have […]
Palestinian Teen Killed During Israeli Raids in West Bank
PALESTINE – A Palestinian teen was on Sunday killed, while another one sustained injuries during Israeli army raids at the Askar refugee camp in Nablus, West Bank according to medics. Ameed Hassan, director of ambulance and emergency services at the Palestinian Red Crescent in Nablus, said two youths were injured during clashes with Israeli forces […]
Mass Shooting in Homs Province, Syria Kills 2
SYRIA – A mass shooting in Syria’s Homs province on Saturday night inside a café in Umm Hartin village left 2 people dead and several others injured according to an Interior Ministry statement. The gunmen entered the facility and began shooting at people inside, killing two before fleeing, the ministry added in a statement. It […]
Sakurajima Volcano in Japan Erupts
JAPAN – The Sakurajima volcano which is located in Kagoshima prefecture in Japan erupted early Sunday, sending ash and smoke as high as 4,400 meters (14,436 feet) according to local reports. The eruption continued after the initial blast, leading the local weather agency to issue an ashfall forecast for the Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures. […]
Southern Gaza Strip Suffers Flooding After Heavy Rains
PALESTINE – Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, Southern Gaza Strip were on Saturday flooded after heavy rains. The Gaza Civil Defense said in a statement that its teams responded to the situation after dozens of tents in the refugee camps were submerged in rainwater in several areas of Al-Mawasi, western Khan Younis. Since […]
Explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Kills 9
INDIA – Nine people were killed and at least 32 others injured in an accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in the Indian-administered Jammu & Kashmir. The explosion which occurred late Friday, was triggered by the unstable nature of chemicals while authorities were extracting samples from a large cache of confiscated explosives. “As part of […]
Trump Cuts Ties with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
USA – Donald Trump has cut ties with long-time Republican supporter Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she pushed for the release of the Epstein files. “I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” Trump posted on his US social media site, Truth Social. Green has […]
Indian Air Force Trainer Aircraft PC-7 Pilatus Crashes in Chennai
INDIA – An Indian Air Force trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram in Chennai on Friday afternoon with a solo pilot. The pilot was able to eject safely according to local reports. The involved aircraft was a PC-7 Pilatus trainer used for beginner flight training. The single-seater trainer aircraft went down around 2.50pm. Standard safety measures […]
Former Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba Appointed Tanzania’s PM
TANZANIA – Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hasan has appointed the former Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba as the country’s next Prime Minister, according to her office. The appointment on Thursday came following the disputed election on Oct. 29 in which the 65-year-old, who came to power in 2021, won a second presidential term. Mwigulu Nchemba is a […]
Alaska Mining and Drilling Ban Revoked
USA – The US government on Thursday announced that the Alaska mining and drilling ban imposed during the Biden administration had been revoked. Interior Department officials called the decision a “major step in unlocking the energy potential” of the region, though environmentalists fear it will damage the huge natural areas of the US’ largest state. […]
Belgian Diplomatic Missions that are Closing and those to be Opened
BELGIUM – The Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on Friday announced that the country will close 8 diplomatic missions, as part of its restructuring plan. Under the plan, Belgium will close its missions in the following countries: The decision was taken after what Prevot described as the first comprehensive review of Belgium’s global diplomatic presence […]
Storm Claudia Forecast to Cause Flooding Across the UK
UK – Storm Claudia have been forecast to cause flooding across the UK and an amber weather alert have been issued in some parts of England and Wales. The UK’s meteorological service, the Met Office, said flooding is likely across the affected areas. The alert, in place from noon until the end of Friday, covers […]
Netherlands Records Strongest Earthquake in Years
NETHERLANDS – Northern Netherlands recorded a magnitude 3.4 earthquake early Friday in the Groningen province, marking the strongest to have been recorded in the region in years according to the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). The quake occurred at 1.16 am (0016GMT) with its epicenter near the village of Zeerijp, about 10 kilometers west of […]
Russian Strike Hits Azerbaijani Embassy in Kyiv; Zelenskyy
UKRAINE – Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday alleged that debris from a Russian strike hit the Azerbaijani Embassy in Kyiv as Russia launched a wave of strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital. 4 people were reported killed, with dozens others injured. In a statement, Zelenskyy said about 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic […]
What’s Happening in the Russia-Ukraine War Today
RUSSIA – As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, the Russian forces continue to advance on various fronts. In Kupyansk, a commander with the 121st Motorized Rifle Regiment reported that his unit had completed cleaning up the Prioskolnaya Street. “We’ve completed clearing Prioskolnaya Street. The street is now completely under our control,” he said. He reported also […]