In a dramatic incident at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, all 379 individuals aboard a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane survived a harrowing collision with a Coast Guard aircraft that tragically claimed the lives of five crew members from the smaller plane. Live visuals aired by public broadcaster NHK captured the JAL Airbus A350 bursting into flames while Read More…
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Israel kills Hamas deputy leader in drone strike in Beirut
On Tuesday, Israel killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, in a drone strike in Beirut, according to Lebanese and Palestinian security sources. The assassination of al-Arouri, who was 57 years old, is the first of a senior Hamas political leader since Israel launched a massive air and ground offensive against the group three Read More…
Japan rocked by deadly quake: Rescue operations underway as death toll rises
A catastrophic earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day, claiming the lives of at least 48 people, causing widespread destruction, and triggering tsunamis that swept away buildings and vehicles. Rescue teams are battling against challenging conditions to reach affected areas, where numerous buildings have collapsed, roads are impassable, and tens of thousands of homes remain Read More…
DRC President Tshisekedi declared victor in election, amid opposition protests and calls for rerun
President Felix Tshisekedi secured a resounding victory with over 73% of the vote in the recent December 20 poll, as announced by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s election commission, CENI. The declaration comes amid mounting opposition complaints regarding the election’s transparency and conduct. Denis Kadima, head of CENI, disclosed the outcome in Kinshasa, confirming Tshisekedi’s Read More…
Netanyahu plans to seize Gaza-Egypt border in prolonged war with Hamas
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday his intention to take over the Gaza Strip’s border with Egypt, as part of Israel’s ongoing campaign to eliminate Hamas. The war, which began on Oct. 7 when Hamas and its allies launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 240 hostages, is expected Read More…
Diplomatic hostage, Alex Saab, returns in triumph
Venezuelan Special Envoy and Ambassador to the African Union, Alex Nain Saab Morán, who, against the established diplomatic practice of immunity, had been illegally detained in Cape Verde for sixteen months and in the United States for two years, was freed on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was exchanged for ten American prisoners in Venezuela who Read More…
Aerial strike at Ethiopian Church kills eight, sparks controversy in Oromiya Region
A devastating aerial strike targeting a church compound in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region resulted in eight fatalities and five injuries, eyewitnesses and an opposition political party reported. Dismissing these claims, government spokesperson Legesse Tulu labelled the reports of the air strike as “an absolute lie.” The attack occurred at the Baro Full Gospel Church in the Read More…
US State of Maine disqualifies Trump from state ballot over Capitol attack, legal battle looms
In a consequential move, the US State of Maine has barred Donald Trump from its 2024 U.S. presidential primary election, making it the second state to do so due to his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, attributed this decision to Trump’s role in inciting Read More…
Russia warns Japan over planned supply of Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued a stark warning on Wednesday, cautioning Japan about the potential “grave consequences” in Russia-Japan relations following Japan’s decision to provide Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. Zakharova highlighted the escalating tensions between Moscow and Tokyo, exacerbated since Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine in February 2022. Japan, in line Read More…
Opposition defies ban, plans protest in Congo election dispute
Despite a ban from authorities and preliminary results showing President Felix Tshisekedi in a significant lead, opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo are determined to march in Kinshasa on Wednesday, alleging election irregularities. Martin Fayulu, a prominent contender challenging Tshisekedi, emphasised the opposition’s conviction that the election was fraudulent. “We are going to Read More…