Record Amount of Bribes Seized Ahead of Indian Elections NEW DELHI — In a stunning development, Indian election authorities have confiscated a record quantity of bribes, ranging from cash and booze to drugs and precious metals, as the country gears up for nationwide polls set to begin on Friday. The Election Commission of India (ECI) ...
Aung San Suu Kyi Moved from Prison to House Arrest Amid Extreme Heat In a surprising turn of events, Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been relocated from prison to house arrest, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the military government. Major General Zaw Min Tun stated, “Since the ...
Dubai Hit by Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Leave 20 Dead The Gulf states are facing a deluge of heavy rain, with flash floods claiming the lives of 20 people and causing chaos at Dubai Airport, the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai Airport is battling “very challenging conditions” as runways are submerged in water, leading to disrupted ...
Russian Missile Attack Kills 14 in Chernihiv, Ukraine In a devastating attack, 14 people were killed in the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine after a Russian missile strike, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials. The interior minister of Ukraine reported that over 60 individuals were injured in the assault, which targeted an eight-story building in ...
David Cameron Urges Israeli Leaders to Exercise Restraint Amid Rising Tensions JERUSALEM — In a bold move, UK foreign secretary David Cameron has called on Israeli leaders to tread lightly in the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East during his visit to Jerusalem. The UK foreign secretary’s remarks came ahead of his highly ...
Russian Military Death Toll in Ukraine Passes 50,000 Mark In a grim milestone, Russia’s military death toll in Ukraine has now exceeded 50,000, as confirmed by the BBC. Stark Human Cost of Russia’s Front-Line Tactics In the second year of the conflict, the body count saw a significant increase, with more than 27,300 Russian soldiers ...
EU to Consider Heavier Sanctions on Iran Following Aerial Attack on Israel BRUSSELS — In response to Saturday’s aerial attack on Israel, the European Union is gearing up to impose stricter sanctions on Iran, announced the bloc’s top diplomat. Expanding Sanctions After an emergency virtual meeting of EU foreign ministers on Tuesday, Josep Borrell revealed ...
The Battle for Influence in the Solomon Islands HONIARA — As the Solomon Islands gear up for their election, the night before has earned the ominous moniker of Devil’s Night. Political candidates pull out all the stops, from cash to sacks of rice and solar panels, in a last-minute scramble for votes. This vote-buying tactic ...
Tragedy Strikes Al-Maghazi Refugee Camp in Central Gaza GAZA — A devastating strike targeted Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 13 people, including seven children, and leaving more than 25 others injured. The relentless bombardment of the Palestinian territory by Israel continues to wreak havoc and destruction. ...
LONDON ROYAL ENGAGEMENT: PRINCE OF WALES RETURNS TO DUTY AFTER WIFE’S CANCER REVEAL LONDON — After spending the past three-and-a-half weeks by his wife’s side following her cancer diagnosis, the Prince of Wales is set to resume his royal duties. His first engagement will take him to a food redistribution charity in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, on ...
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