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Tragedy in Dhaka: Military Jet Crashes Into School, Leaving 19 Dead and Over 100 Injured

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

At least 19 people have been confirmed dead and more than 100 others injured after a Bangladeshi Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in the Uttara area of Dhaka on Monday, igniting a massive fire. The crash resulted in widespread devastation, with over 50 children and adults rushed to nearby hospitals. […]

Ecuadorian Gang Leader “Fito” Extradited to U.S. to Face Drug and Arms Trafficking Charges

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Adolfo Macías Villamar, the powerful Ecuadorian gang leader known as “Fito,” has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to international drug and arms trafficking. Macías, the infamous leader of the Los Choneros gang, is set to appear in a U.S. federal court today (Monday). He was serving a 34-year prison sentence […]

At Least 67 Killed in Gaza as Aid Convoy Comes Under Fire

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

At least 67 people have been killed in northern Gaza while waiting for UN aid, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry. The deaths reportedly occurred when Israeli forces opened fire near a convoy delivering humanitarian assistance. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that its 25-truck convoy had just crossed from Israel and cleared […]

EU Approves Tougher Sanctions on Russia in 18th Round of Measures

July 18, 2025July 19, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The European Union has approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, marking the 18th package of economic measures since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. A major highlight of the package is a reduction in the price cap on Russian oil exports. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hailed the move as one of the […]

Netanyahu Regrets Deadly Strike on Gaza’s Only Catholic Church

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed deep regret following an Israeli military strike that hit Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, killing three people who were sheltering inside. According to reports, the strike occurred on Thursday in Gaza City, also injuring several others. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that an initial […]

Israel Strikes Syrian Army HQ in Damascus Amid Rising Sectarian Violence in Sweida

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Israel announced it has targeted and bombed a Syrian army headquarters in Damascus, issuing a stern warning to the Syrian government to cease its aggression toward the Druze minority in Sweida province. The airstrike followed days of deadly sectarian clashes in the Druze-majority region, with monitoring groups reporting nearly 250 fatalities. Syrian government forces entered […]

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Assault on Ukraine, Defies Trump’s Peace Ultimatum

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Russia launched a sweeping overnight attack on Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, unleashing at least 400 drones, heavy artillery, and a ballistic missile, according to Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that the Iskander missile was fired from the occupied Crimean Peninsula, while the drone and artillery strikes targeted multiple regions across […]

Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker in Sea of Oman Over Fuel Smuggling Allegations

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Iranian authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker in the Sea of Oman on charges of fuel smuggling, according to judicial officials. The head of the judiciary in southern Hormozgan province confirmed that the vessel was intercepted after it was found to have incomplete legal documents related to its cargo. Initial reports indicate that the […]