Twenty Killed in Attacks on Churches and Synagogue in Southern Russia
Attacks on police posts, churches, and a synagogue in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have left 20 people and five gunmen dead. At least 46 people were hospitalized with…
UK PM Sunak Unaware of Other Tory Candidates Considered for Election Bets
Rishi Sunak says he’s “not aware” of other Conservative candidates being investigated by the Gambling Commission over alleged election date bets. The commission is probing alleged bets by at least…
Trump and Biden Intensify Rhetoric Ahead of Debate Showdown
Joe Biden and Donald Trump both spent the weekend sharpening their lines in preparation for their first 2024 debate – in very different ways. Mr. Biden hunkered down with aides…
Israel kills Gaza emergency chief, a key figure in the health system
Israel removed a ‘pillar’ of Gaza’s health system by killing Hani al-Jaafarawi. Previously, we reported that Hani al-Jaafarawi, Gaza’s director of ambulances and emergency services, was killed in an Israeli…
“Niger Verifies Anti-Junta Rebels Responsible for Oil Attack”
Niger’s junta has confirmed that rebels damaged an oil pipeline carrying crude to Benin. The Patriotic Liberation Front, advocating for the release of ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, claimed responsibility for…
India’s exam chief fired following uproar over grading
India’s National Testing Agency (NTA) head has been sacked amidst allegations of irregularities in recent higher education exams. The government has set up a committee to propose reforms for the…
Beijing extends pandas as diplomatic gesture amid warming relations with Australia
During his visit to Adelaide Zoo, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has offered to send Australia two new pandas to replace Wang Wang and Fu Ni, the current “friendly messengers of…
Russia initiates ‘large-scale’ assault on Ukrainian power grid
Ukrainian energy facilities have been subjected to a significant attack by Russia, marking the latest assault on the country’s power grid, according to officials. This recent onslaught represents the eighth…
Chinese ‘unlicensed financiers’ alleged to have assisted Mexican cartel
The US has charged a Chinese “underground banking” network with aiding Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel in money laundering and drug distribution. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted 24 individuals,…
“Hawaii Five-0 Star Taylor Wily Passes Away at 56”
Actor Taylor Wily, known for his role in the reboot of Hawaii Five-0, has passed away at the age of 56, as confirmed by his entertainment lawyer to CBS News,…