` tags. ` The funeral for Shiri Bibas and her two sons is taking place this Wednesday morning in , following the return of their remains by Hamas last week. The remains of Shiri Bibas, along with those of her sons Ariel and Kfir, were given to Israeli officials late last week as part of […]
A highway construction site collapse south of Seoul resulted in at least four fatalities and six injuries, according to fire authorities. The incident occurred in Anseong, approximately 70 km from Seoul, at 9:49 a.m. (0049 GMT). Yonhap News Agency reported that five 50-meter concrete structures, intended to support a highway bridge, collapsed after being lifted […]
The Chilean government reported that millions of people, including those in Santiago, the capital city, experienced a power outage on Tuesday. According to a social media post by the undersecretary of the interior, the blackout impacted regions from Arica and Parinacota in the north to Los Lagos in the south. Chile’s national disaster response service […]
UNITED NATIONS – Noa Argamani, a former hostage, shared her experiences with the U.N. Security Council, describing her time in Hamas captivity as “pure hell” and urging the release of all remaining hostages. Argamani emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Being here today is a miracle, but I’m here to tell you we have […]
Ahead of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming meeting in the U.S. this week, the United Kingdom has announced plans to increase its defense budget. Starmer stated that in response to Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and Europe, the UK will raise its defense spending from 2.3% to 2.5% of its gross domestic product. This […]
` tags. “`xml While Egypt has reportedly declined President Trump’s proposal to resettle Gazans, citing the need to safeguard Palestinian interests and its own security while working with Arab leaders on alternatives, Gazans in the war-torn territory express their desire to leave. Desperate Gazans have told Digital that they would support the relocation plan – […]
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) apprehended the Chinese crew of a vessel registered in Togo on Tuesday, suspecting them of cutting an underwater fiber optic cable linking Taiwan and Penghu islands. According to the CGA, the ship, named Hong Tai 168, had been lingering approximately 925 meters from the cable since 7 p.m. local time […]
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia’s openness to collaborating with the U.S. on rare earth mineral mining, both within Russia and in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine. In a televised interview, Putin highlighted Russia’s substantial rare-earth mineral reserves and their importance to the nation’s economy. He expressed a need for better resource utilization and a willingness to […]
Reports indicate that an American woman has been taken into custody in Paris following allegations that she threw a newborn baby from a hotel window. The Paris prosecutor’s office has confirmed the incident, which was initially reported by Paris Match, according to the New York Post on Monday. The alleged act occurred earlier that morning. […]
UNITED NATIONS — Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, is urging the international organization to condemn Hamas for its actions on October 7, 2023, and the ongoing treatment of hostages. He highlighted the released hostages’ accounts of the harsh conditions they endured. Speaking to the press on Monday, Danon stated, “We demand justice and […]
` tags. ` The Vatican announced on Monday that daily evening prayers for Pope Francis’s health will be held in St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, is scheduled to lead the initial prayer this evening. This comes as Pope Francis, 88, is spending his tenth day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, […]
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union, a center-right party, has stated that his primary objective upon assuming leadership will be to strengthen Europe, enabling it to achieve independence from the United States. According to reports, Merz expressed surprise at needing to make such a statement, referencing recent remarks that suggested the current […]
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, two explosive projectiles reportedly detonated near the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday. A third projectile, described as a soda bottle, was reportedly thrown over the consulate’s perimeter wall but did not explode. Reuters reports that there were no injuries, and investigators are analyzing the […]
As Ukraine marked the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, European leaders reaffirmed their support for Kyiv but voiced concerns about the ongoing conflict, particularly with the potential influence of President Donald Trump’s administration in peace negotiations. Friedrich Merz, the newly elected leader of Germany’s conservative party, has consistently supported Ukraine. Merz stated on social […]
A former French surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, is slated to go on trial in France on Monday, accused of abusing 299 victims, primarily children, over nearly three decades. The four-month trial will address alleged rapes and other abuses committed between 1989 and 2014 against 158 men and 141 women, with an average age of […]
Pope Francis, 88, is resting this Monday morning, marking his tenth day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. He’s being treated for a complex lung infection that has led to early stages of kidney issues, according to the Vatican. “The night went smoothly; the Pope slept well and is resting now,” the Vatican stated. It remains unknown […]
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, former CIA Moscow station chief Dan Hoffman remarked, “We are way closer to the beginning than we are to the end,” highlighting the uncertain future. Following President Donald Trump’s re-election on Nov. 5, 2024, the West has been contemplating the implications for the conflict in Ukraine, […]
Radio Begum, Afghanistan’s only radio station run entirely by women, will soon be back on the air. The Taliban have reversed a previous suspension that stemmed from accusations the station was collaborating with a foreign TV channel. Launched on International Women’s Day in March 2021, Radio Begum’s operations were disrupted just five months later when […]
Pope Francis’ condition at an Italian hospital remains critical on Sunday, with officials reporting early-stage kidney failure in addition to his ongoing treatment for bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican stated that Francis, who is being treated at Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, is alert and participated in Mass on Sunday. He has been battling pneumonia and […]
During a combat officers’ graduation ceremony on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented images of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, to deliver a serious message. “I want to show you something. I want to show you this picture of Shiri Bibas and her tender children, Ariel and Kfir Bivas. […]