Shooting in South African township leaves seven dead
Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shaken the crime-weary country of 63 million. “Police are investigating a shooting incident in Marikana... Read More
Giorgia Meloni could have a new political buddy to rival her friendship with Donald Trump after the two leaders appeared to hit it off in Tokyo-Sky News
Giorgia Meloni might have a new best friend in world politics after Japan’s prime minister laid on cake and gifts – and even sang happy birthday to the Italian leader. The women snapped a selfie together – with Ms Meloni later posting an anime version next to the caption: “Two distant nations, but ever closer. Friendship and... Read More
Pakistan: 14 killed as truck plunges into dry canal in Sargodha.
The statement added that the canal was dry, but passengers were stuck beneath the truck. The injured were provided first aid on site and were then shifted to Civil Hospital Kot Momin. Rescue services also shifted the bodies to the medical facility. M-3, M-4 and M-11 were closed due to dense fog, according to the National... Read More
No autism link to paracetamol in pregnancy – study” Current evidence does not link paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, experts have said after a new review of studies on the topic.
US President Donald Trump said in September there had been a “meteoric rise” in cases of autism and that Tylenol, which is called paracetamol in Ireland, was a potential cause. He said the painkiller should not be taken during pregnancy, suggesting pregnant women should “tough it out”. His comments were criticised by autism campaigners and... Read More
Iranian authorities have arrested many anti-government protestors during the recent unrest in the country. An Iranian media outlet said on Friday that around 3,000 people have been detained. Some government officials are pushing for a tougher crackdown.
The Tasnim News Agency, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on the detentions. It cites security officials as saying the detainees have been involved in killing civilians and damaging public property, and that some have ties to Israel. The protests and riots started late last month over soaring prices, fueled largely... Read More
Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran’s government” The exiled son of the last Iranian shah (king) has called on the world to help protesters topple Iran’s government, saying he is confident “the Islamic Republic will fall – not if, but when”.
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition leader, asked the world to target Iran’s Revolutionary Guard leadership, which he said would “facilitate our task and prevent more loss of life”. More than 2,600 protesters have been killed, according to a human rights group, in demonstrations that started over the economy on 28 December and turned into calls... Read More
Trump taps Blair, Rubio for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
US President Donald Trump boasted it is the “Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place.” The body will oversee the transitional government in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. The board’s creation comes shortly after the announcement of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee to manage post-war Gaza governanceImage: Amir Cohen/REUTERS US President Donald... Read More
Trump taps Blair, Rubio for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ US President Donald Trump boasted it is the “Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place.” The body will oversee the transitional government in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. Advertisement US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the names of some of the... Read More
At least seven people have been killed as Uganda’s presidential election descended into violence, with the opposition leader had been forcibly taken away.
Posting on X, the party said an army helicopter landed in Bobi Wine’s compound, before taking him away to an unknown destination.President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to prolong his four-decade rule in an election that saw widespread repression and an internet blackout. His main opponent, singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine earlier said he had been under house... Read More
India : Coast Guard Seizes Pak Boat With 9 Crew Members Inside Indian Waters.
The boat is being towed to Porbandar by an ICG ship for thorough “rummaging” and joint interrogation of the crew by agencies concerned, a post said.Press Trust of India. Coast Guard Seizes Pak Boat With 9 Crew Members Inside Indian WatersThe boat is being brought to Porbandar, officials said.Ahmedabad:The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized... Read More