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New COVID-19 Cases in Singapore Continue to RiseMay 13, 2025
SINGAPORE – New COVID-19 cases in Singapore are rising according to Communicable Diseases Agency, with the current reported cases as of May 3, being at 14,200. The Singapore’s Ministry of Health in a press release on Tuesday, May 13, stated… Read more: New COVID-19 Cases in Singapore Continue to Rise
Current Measles Cases in the United StatesMay 13, 2025
USA – The current measles cases in the United States as of May 9, were 1,001 from 31 jurisdictions. 2025 alone has seen a surge in the spread, with 14 new outbreaks being recorded which account for 93% of the… Read more: Current Measles Cases in the United States
Israeli Air Attacks on Gaza Kills 8 PalestiniansMay 13, 2025
PALESTINE – Renewed Israeli air attacks on Gaza Strip have killed at least 8 Palestinians on Tuesday, inflating the already bloated death toll to over 52,908. A medical source said three family members lost their lives in Israeli shelling of… Read more: Israeli Air Attacks on Gaza Kills 8 Palestinians
German Government Bans the Kingdom of Germany GroupMay 13, 2025
GERMANY – The German government have banned the Kingdom of Germany group, the largest “Reich Citizens” organization, in what officials called a significant blow against far-right extremism. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the group “Kingdom of Germany” (Konigreich Deutschland), which rejects… Read more: German Government Bans the Kingdom of Germany Group
Boko Haram Attack in Borno Military Base Kills Over 10 SoldiersMay 13, 2025
NIGERIA – A Boko Haram attack in Borno State at a military base in the Marte, north-eastern Nigeria have killed over 10 soldiers. Military sources said that the attack occurred at the Forward Operating Base of the 153rd Task Force… Read more: Boko Haram Attack in Borno Military Base Kills Over 10 Soldiers
30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine Aimed at Strengthening Ukrainian Military; RussiaMay 13, 2025
RUSSIA – Russia says that the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that’s being sought by France and Germany is aimed at bolstering the Ukrainian army and give them the “breathing space” so that they can prepare and continue their military action.… Read more: 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine Aimed at Strengthening Ukrainian Military; Russia
EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Seeks Trade Growth in Sub-Saharan AfricaMay 13, 2025
KENYA – EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Kenya’s Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui on Monday co-chaired the inauguration of EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) accord which seeks to deepen cooperation and expand opportunities between the European Union and Kenya. “Our… Read more: EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Seeks Trade Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prescription Drug Prices in the US to be Slashed by 59%; Donald TrumpMay 12, 2025
USA – Donald Trump have announced that prescription drug prices in the US will go down by 59% on his Truth Social platform account though providing no further details. “Gasoline, energy, groceries, and all other costs, down. No inflation!!!” The… Read more: Prescription Drug Prices in the US to be Slashed by 59%; Donald Trump
Trump Middle East Trip Marred by Differences with Israel Over Iran and GazaMay 12, 2025
USA – The upcoming Trump Middle East trip faces challenges as differences between the US and Israel are explicitly recognized in relation to the handling of Iran and Gaza. The two leaders, who were once closely aligned on Iran and… Read more: Trump Middle East Trip Marred by Differences with Israel Over Iran and Gaza
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen Confirms Plan to Displace Palestinians from Gaza StripMay 12, 2025
ISRAEL – Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza Strip is still on the table, according to Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, adding that their displacement is a realistic necessity. Speaking to the Israeli public broadcaster KAN, Cohen said the… Read more: Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen Confirms Plan to Displace Palestinians from Gaza Strip

German Chancellor Candidate Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Votes on First Round; Wins on Second Round

May 6, 2025

GERMANY – The German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz had been dealt a blow as he failed to secure the votes required to make him the chancellor on the first round of voting. He later won on the second round with a total of 325 votes, bringing him over the necessary 316 threshold. Earlier in the […]

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