6.9 magnitude quake strikes Japan

No loss of life or infrastructure damage reported yet

Thousands rally in London streets urging immediate cease-fire for Gaza

Carrying Palestinian flags, protesters call for immediate cease-fire while criticizing British government’s stance on Israel

Houthis strike Andromeda Star oil ship in Red Sea

The strike on the Andromeda Star follows a temporary cessation in Houthi actions targeting vessels associated with Israel, the United States, and Britain

Blinken: Beijing aims to ‘interfere’ in upcoming US elections

We have seen evidence of attempts to influence, arguably interfere, and we want to make sure that that’s cut off as quickly as possible,’ says US secretary of state

Deadly drone strike targets Emirati-owned facility in Iraq

The attack, targeting a gas complex owned by the United Arab Emirates, killed four Yemeni workers and caused power outages.

Massive $6B military aid for Ukraine announced by US

US announces $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine to counter Russian aggression.

Top diplomats meet in Riyadh for Gaza talks

Top Arab and European diplomats gather in Riyadh for discussions on the war in Gaza and an economic summit.

Morocco condemns storming of al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli settlers

Morocco condemns the storming of East Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque by illegal Israeli settlers, calling it a provocative act that violates its sanctity.

EU police nab gang smuggling Iraqis via Russia/Belarus

The arrested individuals primarily hail from Egypt, Iraq, and Syria, with fifteen of them detained in Poland

Palestinians unearth 392 bodies from 3 mass graves in Khan Younis

Bodies of children found among the victims, Gaza’s civil defense agency says

Blaze engulfs India hotel, leaving many dead

Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and rescue efforts are ongoing.

US to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

New US legislation paves the way for seizing frozen Russian assets and using them to aid Ukraine.

Iran trims Syria force after Israeli attacks

After a series of Israeli strikes targeting Iranian personnel in Syria, Iran has scaled back its military presence in the south.

EU supports UN’s Gaza hospital mass grave investigation demand

European Union supports UN demand for an independent probe into mass graves at Gaza hospitals destroyed in Israeli sieges.

Germany targets Nigerian ‘romance scam’ ring

German police launched a nationwide takedown of a Nigerian mafia group, Black Axe, accused of a large-scale dating scam.

King Salman of Saudi Arabia admitted to hospital for tests

King Salman of Saudi Arabia admitted to hospital for routine examinations. Palace statement confirms tests taking place at King Faisal Specialist Hospital.

Ukrainian strikes hit Russian fuel depots, targeting war effort

Kyiv claims to have destroyed two fuel depots, aiming to hinder Moscow’s military efforts.

US’ Blinken in China to boost diplomatic hand against Beijing

Antony Blinken’s visit to China follows Senate approval of a foreign aid package, bolstering U.S. diplomacy and addressing key issues including assistance to Taiwan and TikTok’s sale.

President: Portugal must address costs of slavery and colonialism

Portugal played a substantial role, trafficking nearly 6 million Africans, the highest among European nations

US Senate approves $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

Biden says he will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk, adding ‘the need is urgent’

Jamaica officially acknowledges Palestine as a state

Decision announced by Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith following debate in Cabinet

North Korea dispatches envoy to Iran in possible cooperation hint

Defying US isolation efforts, North Korea seeks allies. A high-level economic delegation heads to Iran for talks.

Russia claims military challenges Western arms superiority myth

‘Ukraine ‘unable to achieve its goals in the counteroffensive prepared by NATO instructors,’ says defense minister

Israel to assault Gaza’s Rafah ‘soon’ — report

Israel gears up for a military operation in Rafah, Gaza, intending to evacuate residents to shelters.

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