INDONESIA – At least 17 people, mostly children were on Wednesday reported dead after a measles outbreak in Indonesia’s East Java. Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin is expected to visit Sumenep Regency in East Java in the wake of the outbreak. “Measles can actually be prevented through immunization, so we will revamp our immunization […]
Russia Captures Avdiivske in Donetsk Oblast
RUSSIA – The Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday announced that its forces had captured Avdiivske in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. According to the ministry, the advance was achieved “as a result of offensive actions” by a unit of the Center group of troops. It added that Russian aviation, drones, missile forces and artillery targeted Ukrainian […]
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Eliminates Militants Behind Police Patrol Attack that Killed 5
IRAN – The Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday said that they killed all the terrorists who were behind police patrol unit attack in Sistan and Baluchestan. In a statement, the IRGC’s Quds Base said its fighters carried out three joint operations at dawn in the cities of Iranshahr, Khash and Saravan. According […]
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Attacks
UKRAINE – Both Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday, with each side claiming to have intercepted each other’s attacks. Ukraine claimed to have downed 75 of 95 drones while Russia stated that it downed 26 unmanned aerial vehicles over its territory. Russian Attack on Ukraine According to Ukraine’s air […]
Germany Won’t Recognize Palestinian Statehood in Upcoming UN General Assembly; Friedrich Merz
GERMANY – The German chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said that Berlin won’t recognize Palestinian statehood in the upcoming UN General Assembly scheduled for next month. He said this during a joint press conference in Berlin with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. “The Canadian government and the Canadian Prime Minister are aware of the German […]
Haboob Dust Storm Blankets Arizona
USA – Towering haboob dust storm engulfed Arizona on Monday evening, which was later followed by thunderstorms, resulting to damage and power outages. The dust storm reduced visibility to near-zero, and 112.7 kilometers per hour (70 mph) winds tore apart a connector bridge at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport according to local reports. As the system […]
Iranian Envoy Expelled From Australia, Citing Antisemitism
AUSTRALIA – Australia have expelled the Iranian envoy and suspended the operations of its embassy in Iran, claiming that Tehran had been directing antisemitic attacks within Australia. Announcing the decision, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday that the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) had gathered “credible intelligence” linking the Iranian government to attacks on the […]
Israeli Attack in Southern Syria Kills 1
SYRIA – Israeli attack in Southern Syria’s Quneitra on Tuesday killed 1 person after the army struck a house in Turnejeh village. According to local reports, Israeli army also conducted overnight raids on Suwaisa village in Quneitra, where they fired flare shells in the sky and carried out searches in the area amid confrontations from the […]
Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip Kill Over 57
PALESTINE – At least 57 were killed on Tuesday by Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip according to local reports. A medical source said that that seven Palestinians were killed and others injured when Israeli fighter jets struck a home for a Palestinian family in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City. The Israeli army killed a […]
Nikolay Svechnikov Goes Missing During Istanbul Cross-Continental Swimming Race
RUSSIA – The Russian Consulate General on Monday said that its citizen, Nikolay Svechnikov, a 29 years old swimmer participating in the Istanbul Cross-Continental Swimming Race went missing during the swim. He failed to reach the finish line in the 6.5 kilometer race across the Istanbul Strait, organized by the Turkish National Olympic Committee. The […]
Gaza Starvation Kills 11 as Death Toll Rises to at Least 62,744
PALESTINE – Gaza starvation have claimed another 11 lives as famine continue across the strip. The Gaza Health ministry said on Monday that among the 11 are 2 children, which brings the total deaths from starvation and malnutrition to 300. Among them are 117 children. Death Toll in Gaza Today The health ministry said that […]
August 27 Declared Katiba Day in Kenya
KENYA – Kenya’s William Ruto declared August 27 as Katiba Day, in commemoration of the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. This day will now be commemorated every year from now on. The Executive Office of the President released a decreee on Monday, saying that the day will serve as a reminder of the country’s collective […]
Russia Takes Control of Zaporizhia Settlement in Dnipropetrovsk Region
RUSSIA – Russian Army’s Vostok group took control of Zaporizhia settlement in Dnipropetrovsk region according to a statement from the Defense Ministry on Monday. The ministry said that the settlement was seized “as a result of decisive actions” carried out by Russian units. The Dnipropetrovsk region, which borders the Zaporizhzhia front line, has been regularly […]
Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash Kills 3
UK – Three people died and one was injured after Isle of Wight helicopter crash on Monday. Four people were onboard the helicopter when it crashed. The ambulance service said that one person had been airlifted to hospital. The helicopter crashed in a field according to local reports, with emergency services responding to the scene. […]
Israeli Attack on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis Kills at Least 20
PALESTINE – Five journalists and a firefighter are among 20 killed by an Israeli attack on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis on Monday according to eyewitnesses. The Israeli army shelled the top floor of the emergency building, known as the “Al-Yassin” floor, according to local reports. Medical sources said that the death toll at […]