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Arakan Army takes control of strategic township Paletwa in Burma
The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group based in Burma’s Rakhine state, has seized Paletwa, a township bordering India and Bangladesh.The Arakan Army declared the Paletwa region a “Military Council-free area,” signaling the end of…
Tanzania blocks Kenyan Airways passenger flights in response to Kenya blocking its cargo flights
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania on Monday announced it had withdrawn approval for neighboring Kenya’s flagship carrier Kenya Airways to operate a passenger service between the countries beginning next week.A statement from the Tanzanian Civil…
Philippines’ president congratulates pro-sovereignty Taiwanese election winner
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday congratulated the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te, saying in a statement shared on social media that he was looking “forward to close collaboration” and “strengthening mutual…
Romanian trucker convoy continues as negotiation attempts fall through
Truck drivers and farmers protested across Romania again on Monday as negotiations with the coalition government over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands failed to reach any agreements.Long convoys of trucks and tractors disrupted…
Poland’s president and new prime minister remain divided on rule of law despite talks
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president and new prime minister said Monday they remain divided on the key subject of rule of law in the country, despite one-on-one talks in search of common ground in…
New Taiwanese president blames Chinese political ambush for loss of ally Nauru
Taiwan lost one of its few remaining diplomatic allies Nauru to China on Monday, just days after it elected a new president, and accused China of attempting to pressure it while it affirmed the will…
Tunisian citizens rally against President Kais Saied, alleging backsliding
Thirteen years after toppling the country’s longtime dictator, Tunisians protested President Kais Saied for democratic backsliding.Opposition parties marched through the capital, expressing outrage at Saied’s rule and blaming him for ruining the aims of the…
Victims of sexual abuse by Japanese entertainment mogul demand compensation
Members of a group of men who say they were sexually abused as boys by a Japanese entertainment mogul are accusing the company behind the scandal, previously known as Johnny’s, of not being sincere in…
Off Duty State Cop Busted for Speeding and Drunk Driving
@Copwatchtv obtained body camera footage of an incident that happened in New Mexico of a New State Police Officer pulling over one his own. Edgar Madrid, 31, is a New Mexico State Police officer and…
UN agencies warn of need for more aid in Gaza as death toll rises
The heads of three major U.N. agencies say that Gaza urgently needs more aid to prevent widespread famine and disease.The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 24,000, with authorities reporting 132 people killed…
Endangered Missing Person Leandro Jesus Rondon from the 3rd District – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating an endangered missing person. A 28-year-old Leandro Jesus Rondon was last seen on Sunday, January 14, 2024, between 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m., on the 18XX block…
UN calls for $4.2 billion to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
The United Nations has issued an appeal for $4.2 billion to aid people in Ukraine and those displaced outside the country in 2024.$3.1 billion of the total is intended for supporting 8.5 million people within…
Hotel Scam: Couple Lands in Handcuffs Over Stolen Identity Stay
#CrimeCamNow On April 17th, 2022, Dunwoody police officers responded to a call about a couple involved in a fraudulent scheme. The duo had cunningly used someone else’s reward account information to book and stay at…
Nicaragua releases Bishop Rolando Ãlvarez and 18 clergy members from prison after negotiations with Vatican
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North Korea launches solid-fuel missile tipped with hypersonic warhead, state media claims
North Korea claims it launched a new solid-fuel, intermediate-range missile tipped with a hypersonic warhead on Monday amid its pursuit of more powerful weapons.Sunday’s launch was aimed at verifying the reliability of the missile’s solid-fuel…
Cambodian land rights activists convicted of attempting to incite revolution
A court in Cambodia has convicted four land rights activists who allegedly plotted to provoke a peasant revolution by teaching farmers about class divisions.The activists were charged with plotting against the state and incitement to…
Pakistan Muslim League, led by Nawas Sharif, launches election campaign
The Pakistan Muslim League, led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, officially launched its general election campaign in Punjab province.The rally followed a Supreme Court ruling that lifted a lifetime ban on politicians with convictions…
Iceland volcano eruption destroys homes as president says region entering ‘a daunting period of upheaval’
A volcanic eruption in Iceland has destroyed homes in the evacuated town of Grindavik as the country’s president is declaring that “a daunting period of upheaval has begun on the Reykjanes peninsula” where it unfolded. One…
Rishi Sunak faces UK lawmakers over military action in Yemen
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to address Parliament regarding the UK’s participation in US-led strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.Four Royal Air Force Typhoon jets participated in the strikes targeting Iran-backed rebels responsible for…
US-owned ship struck by missile near Yemen
A U.S.-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden was hit by a missile fired from Yemen on Monday, U.S. officials said.The U.S. Central Command identified the vessel as the M/V Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands-flagged…
North Korean foreign minister visits Moscow amid speculation of arms deal with Russia
North Korea and Russia have orchestrated another meeting as international concern grows over the two countries forming an arms cooperation deal.The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was developing relations with “our partner” North Korea,…
Iran sentences Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi to additional prison term
A court in Iran has slapped imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi with an additional sentence of 15 months for allegedly spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic, her family said Monday.According to a post…
Denmark’s newly crowned King Frederik X visits parliament
Denmark’s new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament on his first formal day after Queen Margrethe abdicated following 52 years on the throne.King Frederik X reaffirmed his commitment to joint work for the good…
Kosovo remembers 45 people killed on 25th anniversary of Recak massacre
Hundreds of Kosovars gathered in a southern village to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a mass killing of 45 ethnic Albanians by Serb forces.The event in Recak, which took place during the 1998-99 war in…
‘Terror attack’ in Israel leaves 1 dead, more than a dozen injured, police say
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Rare male pygmy hippo born in Czech zoo debuted to public
A rare male pygmy hippopotamus named Mikolas was born in a Czech zoo in Dec. 2023.The birth is considered a valuable addition to conservation efforts for the endangered species.Mikolas joined two females and one male…
Australia celebrates as Mary Donaldson is crowned queen of Denmark
Australians celebrated Mary Donaldson’s ascent to the throne of Denmark on Monday.Celebrations took place across Australia, including in Hobart, Queen Mary’s hometown in Tasmania.Crown Prince Frederik was proclaimed king of Denmark after Queen Margrethe II’s…
