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UK – A popular weight loss drug safety review conducted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have concluded that semaglutide-based medications (these are; Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) increase the risk of a serious eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss. It however stated that non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) should be listed … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli forces on Saturday announced that they’ve recovered the body of Thai citizen Natfong Pinta. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the operation took place in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, claiming that the hostage was killed in captivity. Israeli estimates suggest that 59 captives remain … Read more
USA – The Donald Trump-Elon Musk fallout caught many by surprise as the once ride or die friends now exchange threats. Whether this’ all a PR stunt or a deep-rooted divide between the two, will remain to be seen. This’ what we know so far: US President Donald Trump said that he has no plans … Read more
POLAND – The Poland’s Armament Agency have announced that the Polish black hawk helicopters acquisition have been halted. There were 32 Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters which were under the process of procurement. “In the current geopolitical environment we must focus on the tasks with the highest priority for the armed forces,” spokesman Grzegorz … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza early Saturday have killed at least 24 Palestinians as Israel increases airstrikes on southern Gaza. Israel has stepped up its attacks using both air assaults and direct gunfire. Twelve people, including four members of a single family, were killed and over 40 others wounded in Israeli shelling that targeted … Read more
MALI – The Russia‘s private paramilitary Wagner Group announced that it’ll withdraw from Mali after over 3 years of operations in the country. In a statement, Wagner said the “mission is complete” and “PMC Wagner is returning home.” “We helped local patriots create a strong and disciplined army capable of defending their land. All regional … Read more
UKRAINE – In another attack, Ukraine hits Russian airfields in Saratov and the Ryazan regions, just before Russia’s overnight attack. According the Ukraine’s Army General Staff, the attack targeted two airbases; Engels which is located in the Saratov region, and Dyagilevo in the Ryazan region. In a statement, the General Staff stated that “ahead of … Read more
UKRAINE – An overnight Russian attack on Ukraine was reported on Friday, with Kyiv purporting the attack as the promised response to Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airfields. The Russian Ministry of Defense on Friday confirmed the retaliatory attack against “terrorism,” targeting Ukrainian defense ministry sites. Ukrainian Sites Targeted The Russian Ministry of Defense used … Read more
RUSSIA – New Russian railway tracks blown up by Ukraine in the Prokhorovsky District in Belgorod Region on Friday, in the latest railway sabotage carried out within Russia. All train operations in Belgorod region have been suspended, the region Governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov announced. According to him, an explosive device planted beneath the track exploded, causing … Read more
CHINA – China launches new satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, northern China, the 580th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets. The Launch included a batch of low Earth orbit satellites which took place at 4:45 am (2045GMT Thursday) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket.
SUDAN – An RSF drone attack killed 5 civilians in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, according to the Sudanese army. In a statement, the army said the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the Grand Market, the industrial zone and other facilities, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to others. The … Read more
MALI – Mali’s army on Thursday said that it killed 41 terrorists in a counter-offensive operation after a Mali military camp attack near the border with Burkina Faso and Niger. Among the dead was the Nigerien terrorist leader Mamoudou Akilou. A statement by the military said the terrorists were neutralized during a counter-offensive in response … Read more
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – The Hamas group head in Gaza and the group’s chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, has said that the Palestinian group is ready for new round of negotiations that’re aimed at a permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip. In a recorded speech, al-Hayya said that Hamas “did not reject the latest proposal by (US … Read more
ETHIOPIA – The African Union have voiced its concern on the latest US travel ban policy, urging the Trump administration to foster balance and evidence-based policy. Acknowledging every nation’s sovereign right to border protection and security, the AU Commission said in a statement it is concerned over “potential negative impact” on people-to-people ties, educational exchange, … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has claimed that the British Council office in Russia was acquiring information about Russian troops in Donbass and Novorossiya from Ukrainian refugees. In a statement, the FSB said that after Russia launched its operation in Ukraine, “the British Council’s activities acquired a clearly subversive character. Thus, through … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian Zvezda TV reported that its journalists were victims of Ukrainian drones strike while on a frontline assignment in Kherson Region on Thursday. The station stated that its crew’s vehicle was hit twice by drones after having evaded similar strikes earlier. The car caught fire, forcing the crew to evacuate with the … Read more
BELGIUM – The NATO defense ministers meeting in brussels on Thursday aims at discussing the alliance’s capability targets as US defense secretary Pete Hegseth pushes for a 5% contribution for every NATO member state. “Today is really key, because we will decide on the capability targets, and this is an important building block to decide … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today (Thursday) have killed at least 20 Palestinians, including an entire family, according to medical sources. The Wafa news agency, citing medical sources, said a husband, wife, and three children were killed in an Israeli strike in al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Four more … Read more
USA – On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced a travel ban that’ll affect several countries, that is set to take effect at 12.01 am Eastern Time on Monday. The Trump travel ban list includes 12 countries whose citizens are prohibited from visiting the United States, and additional 7 with partial ban. Trump issued the directive in … Read more
ISRAEL – A survey conducted by Israel’s Channel 12 and published late Wednesday showed that 57% of Israelis support holding new elections in Israel. The survey also indicated that if elections were held today, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s party would emerge as the largest, winning 24 seats in the Knesset. It showed that Bennett’s … Read more