Category: World News

Five Palestinians, including at least three gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a militant group in the occupied West Bank. A sixth Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli troops who were attacked with stones in a protest against the raid, Palestinian medical sources say. The operation in the northern city of… Continue reading 6 Killed as Isreal Targets Militants in West Bank Raid by Ada Nkong

Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84, his company has announced. Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs’ famous black turtle neck jumpers. Miyake was known to work with traditional and modern fashion techniques during his long career. He died of… Continue reading issey Miyake: Japanese Designer Dies at 84 by Ada Nkong

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the recent attack on a nuclear power station in southern Ukraine, noting that any attack on nuclear plants is suicidal. Both Moscow and Kyiv have denied responsibility for the strike on the Zaporizhzhia plant over the weekend. Guterres condemned the attack on the plants on Monday at a meeting… Continue reading Guterres Condemns Attack On Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Station

….As UK court says trial will commence fully on May 2, 2023 The Central Criminal Court in the UK has adjourned the alleged organ harvesting case involving Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy president of the senate. The judge handling the case is going to hear pretrial applications on October 31, but the trial will commence fully… Continue reading Alleged Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu to remain in custody till Oct 31 next hearing date

The UK has recorded temperatures of over 40C (104F) for the first time. Thermometers hit 40.3C at Coningsby in Lincolnshire, while 33 other locations went past the UK’s previous highest temperature of 38.7C, set in 2019. Several fire services declared major incidents after a surge in fires. A major blaze in Wennington, in east London,… Continue reading Heat Wave: Fire Blazes as UK Passes 40 Degree Celsius for the First Time . by Francisca Ogar

The President of Russia has admitted that Western sanctions have caused his country colossal problems after it invaded Ukraine. Vladimir Putin admitted this during a video conference with Russian officials. The Kremlin chief said the West’s sanctions had cut Russia off from major technology products and conceded the nation could not develop in complete isolation,… Continue reading War: Western Sanctions Are Causing Russia ‘Colossal’ Problems – Putin Confesses

US President Joe Biden will meet Palestinian leaders in the occupied West Bank on Friday before he flies to a controversial summit in Saudi Arabia. His meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is likely to be strained, analysts say, after ties hit a low under the Trump administration. Later, Mr Biden will travel to Saudi… Continue reading Despite Criticism, Biden to Meet Prince Mohammed Bin Salman by Francisca Ogar

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suffered a gunshot wound to the right side of his neck, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Tokyo. He was taken away by ambulance, then transferred to the hospital by medical helicopter, where he is now undergoing emergency… Continue reading Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinto Abe Shot in the Neck . By Francisca Ogar

… says ‘I’m good” US President Joe Biden falls off his bicycle as he approaches well-wishers following a bike ride at Gordon’s Pond State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on June 18, 2022. AFP President of the United States, Joe Biden, tumbled as he was riding his bicycle near his beach home in the state… Continue reading Biden Crashes While Biking With First Lady Jill Near Their Home In Rehoboth Beach

A US woman has confessed to leading an all-female squadron for the so-called Islamic State group in Syria, as well as plotting attacks on American soil. Allison Fluke-Ekren pleaded guilty to one count of providing support to the group and admitted to training over 100 women and girls for violence. The mother and teacher-turned IS… Continue reading US Woman Confesses to Training All Female IS Battalion in Syria by Ada Nkong