Coup underway in Bolivia as soldiers storm presidential palace
former leader Evo Morales accused a top general of plotting a coup
Myanmar junta face renewed attacks from ethnic armed groups
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army clashed with junta troops for a second day in northern Shan state, resulting in two civilian deaths.
UAE facilitates exchange of 180 POW’s between Russia and Ukraine
Previous mediation efforts by UAE since start of 2024 have facilitated 4 prisoner exchanges between two sides
Turkish beekeepers send over 20,000 jars of honey to Gaza
Honey dispatched through Turkish Red Crescent Society
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives in Saipan
Assange expected to formalize plea deal
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted Israeli ship in Arabian Sea
Group says it targeted MSC SARAH V with ‘newly deployed ballistic missile’
Congolese leader begins five-day visit to Russia for talks with Putin
Nguesso’s visit to Moscow includes scheduled discussions with Putin, reflecting the growing ties between Congo and Russia and aiming to explore potential collaborations.
China hosts the second Horn of Africa peace conference
The Horn of Africa seeks stability through China’s development initiative as the conference explores China’s role in promoting regional security, development, and cooperation.
Gaza death toll since Oct. 7 rises to 37,658, injuries to 86,237
32 killed in Israeli attacks in last 24 hours alone, Health Ministry says, as Israel’s deadly onslaught against Gaza enters day 263
Chinese lunar probe brings back first samples from moon’s far side
The probe collected samples from the South Pole-Aitken Basin, a massive impact crater over 4 billion years old
Turkey rescues 50 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece
After official procedures by authorities, irregular migrants handed over to Izmir’s Provincial Directorate of Migration Management
Hamas chief’s family, including sister, killed in Israeli airstrike on G...
Other Israeli airstrikes across Gaza left more casualties among Palestinians
Interpol arrests 219 in human trafficking operation
Whether committed by family members or organized crime groups, impact of human trafficking on victims is devastating, says Interpol’s organized crime director
France’s Macron presses for creation of European defense force
‘Europeans should be able to cover their responsibility to be independent and capable of supporting themselves,’ says French president
Netanyahu seeks partial truce in Gaza, insists on continuing war
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is prepared to accept a partial truce in Gaza, focusing on the release of hostages, while maintaining that the conflict with Hamas will persist to eliminate the group.
China uneasy over North Korea after Putin’s visit, US says
China’s concerns grow over North Korea’s next moves after Putin’s defense agreement with Kim Jong Un, says US Deputy Secretary of State.
Ruto leads flag-off ceremony for Kenyan police mission to Haiti
Kenya’s President Ruto ceremonially dispatched 400 police officers for a UN-backed mission to tackle gang violence in Haiti, overcoming legal hurdles and international concerns.
One year ago, the Kremlin encountered an attempted mutiny.
One year ago, mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led a brief armed rebellion in Russia, challenging Vladimir Putin’s authority.
At least 15 officers killed in Dagestan attacks
6 gunmen responsible for attacks neutralized, situation is under control, says head of region
Militants attack synagogue, church in Russia’s Dagestan
The attacks have triggered street fights in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, a predominantly Muslim region on the Caspian Sea
Egyptian haj death toll rises to 672
The crisis unit confirmed that 31 deaths were due to chronic illness among officially registered pilgrims
Gaza death toll nears 37,600 as Israel kills 47 more Palestinians
At least 86,032 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, 2023, Health Ministry says
Russia ready to dialogue with NATO
Putin pledged to enhance the nuclear capabilities of his nation and equip the military with state-of-the-art weaponry
US, UK jets strike western Al Hudaydah province in Yemen
‘American-British aggression (forces) carried out four airstrikes on Al Luhayyah governorate in Al Hudaydah,’ reports Houthi-run Al-Masirah television
Boeing’s Starliner mission faces further delay due to technical issues
5 small helium leaks detected in propulsion system of space capsule currently docked at International Space Station
Israel pounds Gaza, killing dozens amid intense fighting
Residents reported that Israeli forces seemed intent on capturing all of Rafah
Cuba joins ICC case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
Cuba says Israel, shielded by US complicity, ignored its obligations under Geneva Convention as occupying power
