Pakistan: After an earthquake struck, thousands of inmates at Karachi's Malir Jail broke down doors, unlocked their cells, and smashed windows as they felt the tremors. According to police, 80 of the escaped prisoners have been recaptured, while searches continue for over 130 who remain at large. One inmate was killed during the operation, and [...]
West Bank: A group of 20 reporters traveling in press vehicles was halted by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, who were wearing black balaclava masks that concealed most of their faces, while en route to Masafer Yatta. In a video shared by Abraham, an IDF major informs the journalists that they have “a reasonable time [...]
Somalia: The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) acknowledged the withdrawal, explaining that increasing water levels necessitated the evacuation. A helicopter participating in the mission crashed near the town due to a mechanical issue, but all crew members were successfully rescued and taken to a nearby military base. Militants claimed they had [...]
Senegal: The natural gas initiative, a collaboration between British energy company BP and U.S.-based Kosmos Energy, commenced operations on December 31, 2024. It is designed to create employment opportunities for the densely populated fishing community of Guet Ndar, located near the historic colonial capital of Saint Louis. This gas extraction facility, the deepest in Africa, [...]
Western Sahara: Ms. Shaba Seini, the Secretary-General of the National Union of Sahrawi Women (NUSW), took part in a conference focused on the status of women in Africa. During her speech at the virtual event, she highlighted the circumstances faced by Sahrawi women, both in the Sahrawi refugee camps and in the occupied regions of [...]
Kuwait: Recent statistics indicate an 83 percent drop in violations captured by traffic cameras, especially those for speeding and running red lights. In the past month, there were 28,464 violations recorded, a significant decrease from the 168,208 violations noted in the same month last year. Moreover, there was a 75 percent decline in offenses related [...]
Myanmar: Two wards on the east bank of the N'Mai River in Chipwe Township, Kachin State, have experienced flooding, displacing hundreds of families who were already affected by conflict. Heavy rainfall in the upper areas of the N'Mai River has caused it to overflow, rising up to 50 feet above its normal level, as reported [...]
Maldives: This year, the government will start distributing land plots or apartments in the Greater Male’ area to individuals over 18 years old as part of its efforts to address the housing crisis affecting Male’ residents. Eligible applicants will receive their land or flats by the end of the year. The government plans to allocate [...]
Libya: Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia called on all Libyan factions to show maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and resolve the ongoing political divide in the country. The three ministers emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of the Libyan people, protect national resources, and achieve consensus among all Libyan groups with the oversight of the [...]
Mali: A group affiliated with al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a significant assault on the Malian town of Boulikessi, during which they took control of a military base. This incident highlights the deteriorating security situation in Mali and the broader Sahel region. The attacks followed a warning from the United States Africa Command regarding the [...]
