The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed sorrow over a “loss of lives” following an attempted jailbreak at Makala Prison, the largest correctional facility in the country, on Monday. Details about the attempted escape from the prison in Kinshasa remain unclear. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, who is currently in Beijing with President Felix … Read more
Venezuelan authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, accusing him of “crimes associated with terrorism.” The warrant comes amid a crackdown on the opposition movement following July’s disputed election, which saw Maduro claim victory despite widespread skepticism. Gonzalez has denied the accusations, which include “usurpation of functions, forging a public … Read more
Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has become the first far-right party to win a state election in Germany since the Nazi era. The party’s victory in Thuringia and strong showing in Saxony have sent shockwaves through the political establishment, dealing a significant blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government. The AfD’s success is a worrying sign … Read more
US authorities have seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, alleging it was purchased illegally and smuggled out of the country. The Falcon 900EX aircraft was intercepted in the Dominican Republic and transferred to Florida, leaving Maduro’s government scrambling for answers. According to US officials, the plane was bought for $13 million through … Read more
President Joe Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire with Hamas, according to reports suggesting that a new proposal will be presented to Netanyahu as a “final” offer. During a meeting in the Situation Room, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris discussed … Read more
Russia unleashed a powerful wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, targeting Kiev, Sumy and Kharkiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said via Telegram on Monday morning that two people were injured in the capital Kiev, and the attacks caused damage in several neighbourhoods. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation … Read more
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci has claimed that Melania Trump is secretly supporting Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Scaramucci made these explosive comments on the MediasTouch podcast, stating that Melania is even more enthusiastic about a Kamala Harris victory than he is. This comes as Melania has been noticeably absent from Donald Trump’s … Read more
Israel’s main union called for a nationwide general strike on Sunday after soldiers recovered the bodies of six hostages killed in the Gaza Strip, where the military continues its operations against Palestinian militants. In response, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv and other cities in the evening, protesting against … Read more
Anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is projected to win big in the eastern state of Thuringia, with 30.8% of the vote. This would mark the far-right party’s first victory in a state parliament since World War II. The AfD’s controversial top candidate, Björn Höcke, hailed the result as a “historic victory” despite his party’s … Read more
A nationwide general strike has been called by the Histadrut labour union, representing 800,000 members, after the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were recovered. The strike, scheduled for Monday, is a response to the government’s failure to secure a deal to return the remaining hostages. Arnon Bar-David, chairman of the Histadrut, … Read more
Israeli police have confirmed that the three victims of the shooting attack in the occupied West Bank on Sunday were members of the police force. Ouzi Levy, the chief of Israeli police in the West Bank, reported that the attack, which occurred near the Tarqumiya checkpoint close to Hebron, resulted in the deaths of two … Read more
Vice-President Kamala Harris has condemned former President Donald Trump for his recent actions at Arlington National Cemetery, asserting that the military burial site is “not a place for politics.” In a social media post on Saturday, Harris criticized Trump for what she described as a “disrespectful political stunt” on sacred ground. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of six hostages who were held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The remains were found on Saturday in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, as stated by the IDF. The identified hostages include Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog … Read more
UN agencies, along with local health authorities in Gaza, have embarked on a significant campaign to vaccinate 640,000 children against polio. This initiative depends on temporary ceasefires between Israeli forces and Hamas, with the first pause scheduled to start on Sunday. The World Health Organization (WHO) stresses that at least 90% of children under the … Read more
Former President Donald Trump and special counsel Jack Smith are at odds over how to proceed with the election subversion case in Washington, DC. According to a status report filed late Friday, neither side is in a hurry to go to trial before the November presidential election or even by the end of the year. … Read more
A day of mourning has been declared in Kharkiv on Saturday as rescue teams concluded their operations after a Russian airstrike killed at least six civilians, including a child in a playground. The attack, one of the most devastating in the region this summer, injured nearly 100 people, including 24 children. According to Ukrainian authorities, … Read more
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the “immediate suspension” of the social media platform X in Brazil after the company missed a court-imposed deadline to appoint a legal representative in the country. This latest development is part of an ongoing dispute between Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk, which has … Read more
Ukraine has called on Mongolia to apprehend Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to the country. This marks the first time Putin will set foot in an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since the court issued a warrant for his arrest. The ICC accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the unlawful deportation … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his Air Force commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, amid intensifying aerial assaults by Russia. The move comes after a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing one of Ukraine’s top pilots, Oleksiy Mes, also known as “Moonfish.” Zelensky emphasized the need to strengthen the Air Force’s command level, but did not directly … Read more
King Tuheitia, the monarch of New Zealand’s Indigenous Maori people, passed away on Friday at the age of 69 while recovering from heart surgery. A spokesperson for the royal family reported that he died peacefully surrounded by family, just days after marking the 18th anniversary of his coronation. “The death of King Tuheitia is a … Read more