2 Jul
Kenyan National Police Service Debunks False Reports on Officers' Safety in Haiti
The National Police Service of Kenya has refuted claims circulating on social media that Kenyan police officers in Haiti, part of the United Nations Stabilization Mission, have been killed. NPS spokesman Bruno Shioso assures the public that all officers are safe and suggests the rumors were spread maliciously.
14 Jun
Putin Labels G7’s $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Deal From Frozen Russian Assets as 'Theft'
Vladimir Putin has denounced the G7's $50 billion loan package for Ukraine, funded by interest from frozen Russian assets, as theft. Speaking to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he criticized Western efforts to legalize the asset freezes and called for a new international security system. The G7 and the European Union reached this agreement to support Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction.
6 Jun
Jewish Israelis and Palestinians Unite Against Hatred in Jerusalem
Over tens of thousands of young right-wing Israelis joined the Flag March in Jerusalem's Old City, displaying Israeli flags and chanting anti-Palestinian slogans, particularly targeting the Muslim Quarter inhabitants. Amid this, 60 activists from the Jewish-Palestinian group Standing Together countered the march, facing aggression. Despite challenges, Co-director Alon Lee Green remains hopeful for peaceful coexistence.
28 May
Worldwide Outrage Follows Deadly Israeli Airstrike on Rafah Refugee Camp
An Israeli airstrike on Rafah refugee camp killed at least 45 people, sparking global outcry. Medical staff called the aftermath catastrophic. The incident comes just after the ICJ ordered Israel to halt operations in Rafah. Various nations have urged Israel to comply with the ICJ ruling, complicating ceasefire talks.
24 May
China Stages Military Drills in Response to Taiwan's New President Lai Ching-te's Inauguration
In a reactive move, China has commenced military drills around Taiwan in response to Lai Ching-te's inauguration as Taiwan's new president. The exercises, which featured dozens of jets with live missiles, underscore China's strong disapproval of Taiwan's leadership and their push for independence. Internal political dynamics within Taiwan further complicate the situation.
23 May
Fatal Turbulence Shakes Singapore Airlines Flight from London to Singapore
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore faced severe turbulence, leading to one passenger’s death and several injuries. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, made an emergency landing in Bangkok, where emergency crews attended to the injured. The airline has expressed its condolences to the victim's family and is still investigating the incident.
4 May
Amidst Flood Crisis, Kenya Halts School Operations Until Further Notice
Following recent devastating floods, President Williams Ruto of Kenya has indefinitely delayed the reopening of schools. The severe weather has resulted in over 180 fatalities and damaging infrastructure, leading to this pre-emptive measure to ensure safety.