North Korea has conducted its first missile launch in two months, firing an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) towards the sea to the east. South Korea’s military reported that the missile traveled a distance of 1,100 kilometers before splashing down into the sea. The missile launch has been strongly condemned by South Korea as a “clear […]
Guatemalan Forces Deployed to Haiti to Combat Rising Gang Violence
A contingent of 150 Guatemalan soldiers has arrived in Haiti to assist in the ongoing battle against violent armed gangs that have destabilized much of the nation. The soldiers, drawn from Guatemala’s military police, were deployed in two groups: the first 75 arrived on Friday, followed by another 75 on Saturday. This move comes as […]
Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks with France, UK, Germany on January 13
Iran will hold nuclear talks with France, UK, and Germany on January 13, just one week before Trump’s return to the White House. Iran is set to hold a fresh round of nuclear talks with France, the United Kingdom, and Germany on January 13, 2025, in Geneva, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official ISNA […]
SC Seeks Resolution as Punjab Urges Farmers to Join Court Panel Talks
Punjab government informs SC that protesters are unwilling to engage with the court-appointed panel. On Monday, the Supreme Court expressed optimism regarding a potential resolution to the ongoing farmers’ protest along the Punjab-Haryana border. The positive outlook came after the Punjab government informed the court that a group of protesting farmers had agreed to meet […]
ICMR Confirms HMPV Spread Across India and Globally
“ICMR assures India is prepared to manage any rise in respiratory illnesses due to HMPV.” Amid growing concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an alert on Monday, confirming that the virus is already circulating globally, including in India. The announcement comes as two cases of […]
Dubai Police Launch Investigation After Tourists Allegedly Mock Muslim Woman in Burqa
Tourists in Dubai are under investigation after filming a woman in a burqa without her consent, sparking widespread outrage online. Police have launched an inquiry into the incident. A 13-second video circulating on social media has ignited a wave of outrage and cultural debate in Dubai. The clip, which appears to have been filmed in […]
Ukraine Launches Fresh Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region
Ukraine’s Counter-Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Intensifies Ukraine has launched a counter-attack in Russia’s Kursk region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. According to the Russian defence ministry, the assault was met with heavy artillery and air power in retaliation. Ukrainian forces had entered Kursk earlier in August, capturing […]
South Korea’s Impeached President Faces Imminent Arrest Deadline, Remains Defiant
South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is showing resilience in the face of mounting pressure, as an arrest warrant looms over him following his controversial martial law order. The warrant is set to expire on Monday, but Yoon remains defiant, holed up in his fortified residence. Over the weekend, his security team heightened defenses […]
New York Becomes the First U.S. City to Introduce Congestion Charge
New York City Launches First Congestion Charge Scheme in the U.S. New York City has become the first city in the United States to implement a congestion charge, with car drivers now paying up to $9 per day to enter the busy areas of Manhattan. The move is aimed at easing the city’s notorious traffic […]
The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin – Africa’s overlooked independence heroine
“I know that you can die twice. First comes physical death… to be forgotten is a second death,” notes screenwriter Eve Blouin, in an epilogue at the end of her mother’s autobiography. Eve understands this sentiment more than most. In the 1950s and 60s, her mother, the late Andrée Blouin, threw herself into the fight […]