The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the risk of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from “high” to “very high.” The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no proven vaccine, has resulted in 177 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases. WHO Director Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus indicated that while the…
The Philippine Senate was locked down as military personnel entered the building where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the Internationl Criminal Court (ICC), had sought refuge. Gunfire was reported, although officials have not disclosed the shooter, and no casualties have been confirmed. Dela Rosa, accused by the ICC of involvement in extrajudicial killings during…
The arrested suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, was detained after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel. Security officials reported Allen expressed intent to shoot officials in the Trump administration. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned that preliminary investigations suggested he likely…
Many world leaders have expressed support for the US-Iran agreement to a two-week ceasefire, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman have endorsed the conditional deal, while Pakistan, playing a mediation role, also backs the ceasefire. US President Donald Trump mentioned suspending bombings contingent on…
A second U.S. crew member who went missing after an American F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran has been rescued, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. The rescued individual, a “respected colonel,” sustained injuries but is expected to recover. Following the incident on Friday, both the pilot and the crew member ejected from…
More than 8 million people participated in the third No Kings protests against the Trump administration, according to event organizers. These global demonstrations targeted Trump’s policies on the Iran war, immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living. Organizers condemned Trump’s leadership style, asserting that power belongs to the people, not to “wannabe kings or…
Iran has stepped up attacks on energy targets in the Gulf, as two fuel tankers were hit by explosions and burst into flames. Fires are burning around the region with fuel and oil storage tanks hit in Bahrain and Oman. Tehran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 per barrel and warned…
At least 32 individuals have died due to a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, as reported by local authorities on Saturday. The Hamas-operated civil defense agency indicated that among the casualties were children and women, with one airstrike targeting a tent housing displaced individuals in Khan Younis. These strikes are described by…
A mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines on Thursday, killing a 22-year-old woman and leaving more than 30 people missing, authorities have said. Rescuers pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the Binaliw Landfill in Cebu City, who were later hospitalised. Many of the missing are believed to be…
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will “control” Venezuela until “a safe, orderly and prudent transition of power can occur.” No US service members were killed in the operation, Trump said, and the US is “prepared” to launch a second “and much larger” attack on Venezuela if necessary. Trump said all political…
