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USA – At least 2 firefighters killed in Idaho ambush shooting on Sunday and others injured when a suspect opened fire on them as they were responding to a brush fire. The suspected gunman, whose name is unknown, was found dead and identified as the shooter at a later press briefing. Idaho Governor Brad Little … Read more
USA – United States is planning to pressure Israel in attaining a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange during a Monday visit to Washington by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, according to reports from Israel. The Times of Israel cited sources as saying that the remaining sticking points in achieving a ceasefire include the Palestinian … Read more
IRAN – Iran has expressed doubts on the US-brokered ceasefire with Israel since Jerusalem and Washington “have shown that they do not adhere to any international rules and norms,” but affirms its readiness to respond to any new attacks. This was expressed on Sunday in a phone call between Iran’s Chief of Staff and the … Read more
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said in an interview that there’ no plans for US and Iran nuclear talks. He noted that Tehran was engaged in negotiations with the US when Washington backed an Israeli attack on Iran and then eventually launched its own direct airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. “In … Read more
USA – Late Tuesday lightning strikes in South Carolina on a beach near Lake Murray left 20 people injured according to local reports. Some 12 children and six adults were transported to nearby hospitals, while two others sought medical attention on their own, NBC News cited Lexington County spokesperson Vanessa Diaz. The severity of the … Read more
IRAN – Contrary to the touted “complete obliteration of Iranian nuclear program” narrative, an intelligence assessment have found out that the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities resulted to minimal damage. The assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), a key intelligence agency within the US Department of Defense, is based on a battle damage … Read more
USA – Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic primary to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, while the former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. Unofficial results showed Mamdani with 43.50% of first-round votes, holding an over 7-point lead over Cuomo, who stands at 36.38%. The final results will be determined via ranked-choice tabulations, … Read more
IRAN – Iranian parliamentary committee have officially approved a draft bill to suspend its ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), until the security of nuclear facilities is ensured by the UN nuclear watchdog. “Iran has no plans for non-peaceful activities, but the world witnessed clearly that the IAEA has not honored any of its … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have warned Israel from attacking Iran, calling it a violation of the Israel-Iran ceasefire that took effect a few hours ago. This comes after the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to conduct attacks on Tehran, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire. “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF … Read more
USA – A record-breaking heatwave in the USA have left 160 million people under heat alerts as temperatures soar past 43C. The National Weather Service said that extreme heat warnings had been issued for 75 million residents in major cities, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Temperatures in Mitchell, South Dakota, reached … Read more
IRAN – Iran have denied that it have violated the Israel-Iran truce announced on Tuesday, dismissing claims that it fired missiles in the occupied territories of Palestine after the ceasefire came into effect. This comes after the Israeli Defense minister Israel Katz ordered IDF to conduct intensive strikes on Tehran, stating that Iran had violated … Read more
USA – The US secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem stated that the Florida ICE detention centers will be funded by the federal government, including the proposed Everglades site. Noem said Florida’s immigration detention centers will be largely funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s shelter and services program, which assists groups and cities receiving … Read more
IRAN – Iran has launched retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Qatar in an operation dubbed “Herald of Victory.” Explosions heard in Qatar’s capital, Doha and air defenses activated in US airbase in Iraq. Iran’s IRGC statement states that the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha heavily targeted. Sirens being heard in … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin on Sunday confirmed that the US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities were coordinated with the Israeli army. He noted that Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has been “in constant contact” with both the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and the head … Read more
RUSSIA – After US direct involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict by striking Iranian nuclear sites overnight, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that there’ some countries ready to supply Iran with nuclear weapons. “A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their nuclear weapons,” he said. … Read more
USA – Contrary to the touted claims by Israel and some western politicians and media, the US intelligence community as well as the IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi have asserted that there’s no proof that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence that Iran is making a systematic … Read more
DR. CONGO – Both Rwanda and DR. Congo singed preliminary articles of peace which comes before the next week’s scheduled final agreement between the two neighbors. The draft was initialed by technical teams from both countries, in a step witnessed by US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, the statement said on Wednesday. A … Read more
USA – A military intelligence source have revealed a plan spearheaded by Donald Trump to carry out military strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said any operation would likely involve several strikes on the underground site, located near the Iranian city of Qom. “There is now a movement … Read more
USA – A senior Pentagon officer have been removed from his position for criticizing Israel and America’s Middle East policy on social media, and an internal probe launched. Col. Nathan McCormack, who had been serving as the Levant and Egypt branch chief within the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s J5 strategic planning directorate, is at the … Read more
USA – At least 5 people have been confirmed dead after heavy downpour that resulted to flash flooding in West Virginia, while 3 are missing. Between 2.5 and 4 inches (6.35 to 10.16 cm) of rain fell in less than 30 minutes late Saturday in parts of Wheeling and Ohio County, overwhelming waterways and infrastructure. … Read more