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Death Toll Over 150 in Series of Attacks in Central Nigeria
A series of brutal attacks were carried out in central Nigeria's Plateau state on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, leaving over 150 people dead by current estimates. Armed groups carried…
A series of brutal attacks were carried out in central Nigeria's Plateau state on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, leaving over 150 people dead by current estimates. Armed groups carried…
The Red Sea has become the latest flashpoint in the long-running conflict in Yemen between Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized Yemeni government supported by Saudi Arabia and the United…
An Airbus A340 carrying over 300 Indian nationals was grounded at Vatry airport in eastern France on Thursday due to suspicions of human trafficking. The plane had taken off from…
Man Detained After Five Bodies Found With Trauma Wounds in Apartment Near Paris A man was arrested in France on Monday after the bodies of a woman and her four…
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has resurfaced after nearly three weeks without contact in a remote Arctic penal colony infamous for harsh conditions. Navalny described the "polar bear" rationing…
The Biden administration conducted a series of airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in eastern Syria and western Iraq on Monday in retaliation for a drone attack on a military base…
Israel launches expanded ground offensive in Gaza as war enters 4th month Israel has launched an expanded ground offensive into Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to intensify attacks…
Ukraine claimed another successful day in defending its skies on December 24th, shooting down multiple Russian fighter jets and drones. The downings come as Ukraine heads into its first Christmas…
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East after an oil tanker with reported ties to an Israeli company was damaged in an apparent Iranian drone attack off the coast of…
Ukraine launched a daring attack on December 26th against a key Russian navy landing ship docked in the occupied Crimean port city of Feodosia, causing major damage and casualties. This…
Introduction For the first time in over 300 years, Ukraine is celebrating Christmas on December 25th according to the Gregorian calendar, instead of January 7th as mandated by the Julian…
Escalating airstrikes bring Christmas bloodshed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his refusal to stop the military offensive in Gaza despite growing international calls for a ceasefire, as airstrikes on…
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been located in a notorious penal colony in the remote Russian Arctic, his team announced Sunday, after nearly three weeks with no word on…
Iranian General Killed in Israeli Airstrike Israel launched deadly airstrikes on targets near Damascus overnight Sunday in response to rocket attacks from Syria over the weekend. The strikes killed a…
A charter plane carrying 303 Indian nationals that was grounded at a French airport for four days amid concerns of human trafficking has finally landed in Mumbai. The flight, operated…
Ongoing Raids and Arrests by Israeli Forces Over the past months, Israeli security forces have been conducting near-nightly raids and operations across the occupied West Bank, especially focused in the…
Israel has uncovered a major Hamas tunnel network in Gaza City that served as an underground command center, as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas gain momentum following recent clashes.…
Israel's military assault on Gaza has entered its 4th day, with both sides exchanging rocket fire and clashing in fierce urban combat. This weekend saw the deadliest fighting yet, with…
Beijing has been gripped by a record-breaking cold wave over the past week, with temperatures plummeting to the lowest levels seen in December since 1951. The frigid weather has brought…
Serbia descended into chaos over the weekend as thousands of opposition supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade, accusing President Aleksandar Vučić and his governing party of rigging recent parliamentary elections.…
French authorities grounded a charter flight headed to Nicaragua from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on December 20th over suspicions of human trafficking, detaining over 300 Indian passengers onboard.…
Over the past two days, Ukraine has claimed to have shot down multiple Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers conducting operations in southern Ukraine. The losses come amidst intensified fighting in the region…
Pope Francis delivered an impassioned appeal for peace in the Holy Land on Christmas Eve, lamenting the "futile logic of war" as conflict rages between Israel and Hamas militants in…
The Czech Republic is mourning the victims of the deadliest shooting rampage in the country's modern history after a gunman opened fire at Prague's Charles University on December 21, killing…
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The Biden administration announced this week the formation of a US-led naval coalition to protect international shipping in the Red Sea amid a surge of attacks on commercial vessels by…
President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, pressing him to protect civilians in Gaza while stopping short of demanding an immediate ceasefire amid fierce fighting…
Turkey has launched a series of airstrikes against Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq and Syria after clashes that killed 12 Turkish soldiers. The operations come amid escalating conflict between…
Bethlehem is experiencing a somber Christmas season this year as the war between Israel and Gaza continues with no end in sight. Christians in Jesus' traditional birthplace are mourning the…
According to a report by The New York Times, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been privately sending signals that he is open to ceasefire talks with Ukraine. However, public rhetoric…
Election Commission Rejects Duntsova's Nomination The Central Election Commission of Russia has rejected the nomination of Yekaterina Duntsova, an anti-war candidate who sought to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the…
According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly ordered his close confidant, Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev, to organize the assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin, head…
Defense Minister Vows to Target Hamas Chief Tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated in recent days, with Israeli forces carrying out strikes in Gaza as they close in on…
Japan's cabinet has approved a record $56 billion defense budget for fiscal year 2024, marking a significant boost to the country's military spending in the face of growing threats from…
Tokyo Overturns Ban on Arms Exports in Major Policy Shift In a groundbreaking decision that overturns decades of pacifist policy, Japan has agreed to send key missile defense systems to…
A lone gunman opened fire at Prague's Charles University on December 21st, killing 14 people in what is being called the deadliest shooting in the modern history of the Czech…
French authorities grounded an Airbus A340 aircraft carrying 303 Indian nationals on December 22nd over suspicions of human trafficking, leading to a diplomatic situation between India and France. The flight…
Ukraine scored a major victory today by shooting down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber jets in southern Ukraine's Kherson region. The loss of three advanced jets in one day represents one…
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution to accelerate aid delivery to Gaza after over a week of contentious debate and multiple delays. The resolution, which was approved by…
Israel has uncovered a major Hamas tunnel network underneath Gaza City, in what officials are calling the militant group's "underground city". The discovery comes as ceasefire talks between Israel and…
Israel's government is facing mounting pressure after its military mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during fighting in Gaza last week. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military…
Argentina's controversial new president, Javier Milei, has sparked massive protests across the country after unveiling a broad decree aimed at drastically deregulating the economy. Over 300 policy changes were announced,…
A new COVID-19 variant named JN.1 is spreading rapidly across the globe, raising concerns among health experts. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated JN.1 as a "variant of interest",…
The UN Security Council has postponed voting on a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza for the third time this week. The delay…
A Norwegian cruise ship carrying over 250 passengers has lost power and maneuverability after being hit by a large wave in stormy seas off the coast of Norway. Ship Loses…
The death toll from nearly 3 months of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza has surpassed 20,000, according to health officials in the Hamas-ruled territory. As both…
A volcano has erupted in the Reykjanes peninsula of Iceland, spewing lava down a fissure about 360 meters long. The eruption comes after several weeks of intense seismic activity in…
The Biden administration announced a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Tuesday, releasing a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for 7 American detainees. The high-profile deal marks a…
China is employing various tactics in an attempt to influence Taiwan's upcoming presidential election on January 11th, 2023. As tensions between China and Taiwan continue to escalate, Beijing sees the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed mobilizing up to 500,000 additional troops in 2023 to boost Ukraine's defenses against Russia's invasion. This comes as the war approaches its one-year anniversary,…
In an unprecedented move, the Indian government has suspended a record 141 opposition MPs from Parliament in response to protests and commotions during the ongoing winter session. The mass suspensions…
A new Omicron sub-variant of COVID-19 named JN.1 is quickly gaining traction in India, raising concerns of another potential wave of infections. First detected in the US in October 2022,…
Two teenagers, a boy and girl both aged 16, have been convicted of the "ferocious" murder of transgender girl Brianna Ghey in a public park in Warrington, England. Details of…
Multiple attacks on commercial ships by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in recent weeks have raised alarms in the global shipping industry and prompted new international naval deployments. The assaults…
In an unprecedented move, the Indian government has suspended over 140 opposition MPs from Parliament proceedings after accusing them of disrupting the functioning of the House. The mass suspension, the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on December 19th that Ukraine's military has proposed mobilizing up to 500,000 additional troops, as the country remains determined to reclaim all occupied territories from…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that its troops accidentally killed 3 Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip during an airstrike on December 15. The…
A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern China's Qinghai province on Saturday, December 17, leaving over 130 people dead and many more injured as of December 20. Frigid winter temperatures…
Israel launched a series of airstrikes in southern Gaza early Tuesday while ground forces raided and took control of a hospital in northern Gaza. The raids come amid an escalation…
Finland and the United States signed a bilateral defense cooperation agreement on December 19th, granting US forces access to Finnish military bases and infrastructure. The move represents a significant expansion…
Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza on December 19th, killing over two dozen Palestinians, as efforts to broker a ceasefire remained stalled. The strikes targeted southern and central…
France's National Assembly passed a controversial immigration bill on Tuesday, after reaching a compromise deal between President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative opposition. The bill aims to toughen…
Israel is facing renewed scrutiny over its military tactics in Gaza after troops killed 3 Israeli hostages by mistake over the weekend. The hostages, held captive by militants for several…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has swept Egypt's presidential election, securing a third term in office with 89.6% of the vote amid historically low turnout and a lack of genuine opposition…
In an unprecedented move, over 100 opposition MPs have been suspended from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha amid protests over the recent security breach in parliament. The suspensions have…
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern China late Monday night, killing over 100 people and injuring hundreds more. The quake hit Sichuan province, with the epicenter located in the…
In a historic move, Pope Francis has formally approved blessings for same-sex couples. The Vatican released a document on Monday outlining guidance that allows Catholic priests to bestow blessings on…
Background Congress has been negotiating legislation to provide additional military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as it defends against Russia's invasion, while also addressing issues around immigration and border security.…
North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Sea of Japan on Sunday, its neighbors said, resuming weapons tests as tensions flare on the Korean peninsula days after…
Alex Batty, now 17, arrived back in Britain on Saturday after going missing in Spain six years ago at the age of 11. Batty had been living under the radar…
Israel has dramatically escalated its military offensive against Hamas and Gaza over the past few days, carrying out intensive airstrikes across the territory. The strikes have resulted in a mounting…
Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate and media tycoon Jimmy Lai went on trial Monday under Beijing's stringent national security law, marking the most high-profile case yet under the controversial legislation. High…
Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall along the northern Queensland coast earlier this week, bringing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding to communities still recovering from previous flood events over the…
Israeli forces opened fire on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City on December 16th, killing two women sheltering inside amid heavy fighting. The church compound incurred damage as…
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a once powerful Vatican prelate, was convicted on Saturday of embezzlement and abuse of office in a financial scandal and sentenced to 5 years and 6 months…
At least 61 migrants, including women and children, are feared dead after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya on Saturday, December 16th. The shipwreck is being called one…
A number of major shipping companies have suspended routes through the Red Sea following a series of attacks on commercial vessels by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The assaults have raised security…
Democrats and Republicans Inch Towards Agreement on $47 Billion Ukraine/Israel Aid Package After months of partisan impasse, the Senate appears close to finalizing a year-end deal that would provide about…
Hungary has vetoed an €18 billion ($19 billion) loan package from the European Union intended to support Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The move came just hours after…
Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, state media reported Saturday, further escalating tensions between the regional arch-rivals at a time when Tehran is…
Israel's military campaign in Gaza faces growing criticism from the US as civilian casualties mount, culminating in the accidental killing of 3 Israeli civilians held hostage by militants. With no…
Introduction A British teenager named Alex Batty, who mysteriously vanished during a family holiday in Spain in 2017 at the age of 12, has astonishingly been found alive and well…
The Biden administration is walking a fine line between supporting Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas rocket attacks and urging restraint as civilian casualties mount in Gaza. With no clear…
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual year-end press conference on December 14th, using the occasion to reinforce his commitment to achieving Russia's aims in Ukraine despite mounting losses. Speaking…
President Biden has issued his strongest public rebuke yet of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, warning that he could not defend the bombing of civilians and that the country risked…
Russia launched a major missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv on December 13, just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned from a historic visit to Washington D.C. where he…
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, in a rare move that defied…
Two Men Jump from Gallery, Release Tear Gas in Lok Sabha In a massive security breach at the heart of India's democracy, two men jumped from the visitors' gallery into…
Newly inaugurated President Javier Milei unveiled emergency economic measures to stabilize the economy and currency. The drastic moves aim to curb skyrocketing prices but will likely cause more short-term pain.…
Newly inaugurated Argentine President Javier Milei took office Tuesday, promising shock free-market reforms while warning of economic pain for Argentines in the near term. The right-wing leader outlined plans to…
Tusk Regains Power After 8 Years, Defeats Ruling PiS Party After 8 years out of power, Donald Tusk was sworn in as Prime Minister of Poland on Tuesday, replacing Mateusz…
As the war in Ukraine drags into its 10th month, the battlefield has settled into a stalemate and Western support for continuing military aid faces growing doubts. Despite recent Ukrainian…
Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Norwegian-owned oil tanker in the Red Sea on Monday, marking the latest concerning escalation of attacks threatening global…
A cruise missile fired by Houthi rebels struck a Norwegian-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Yemen on Monday, marking the latest attack in the rebel group's intensifying maritime assault…
A suicide bomber struck a police station in northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 23 paramilitary troops and wounding dozens more in a ruthlessly violent attack. The bomber detonated…
A Japanese court on Monday convicted three former soldiers of sexually assaulting a female colleague, in a high-profile case that prompted national outrage and demands for the military to tackle…
Chinese coast guard ships blasted Philippine supply boats with water cannons over the weekend in the disputed South China Sea, ratcheting up tensions between the two nations. Background of Territorial…
Javier Milei, the outspoken libertarian economist and politician, was sworn in as President of Argentina on Sunday, assuming power amid a severe economic crisis and social unrest. Milei campaigned on…
The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza, drawing widespread international condemnation as the…
Israeli forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip over the weekend, battling Hamas militants in fierce urban warfare as the war between the bitter enemies entered its fourth month. Renewed…