Venezuela Releases 10 Jailed Americans in Prisoner Swap with El Salvador In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Venezuela has released 10 jailed Americans in a prisoner swap deal involving El Salvador, marking a rare moment of cooperation among three countries with complex political histories. The exchange, finalized on July 18, 2025, was brokered through backchannel negotiations … Read more
Nine People Shot Dead While Playing Pool in Ecuador Tourist City: A Grim Reflection of Rising Violence A horrific mass shooting claimed the lives of nine individuals in the coastal tourist city of Playas de Villamil, Ecuador, when armed gunmen stormed a local pool hall and opened fire on Friday night. The victims, reportedly enjoying … Read more
25 NATIONS SLAM ISRAEL OVER “INHUMANE KILLING OF CIVILIANS” IN GAZA In a growing chorus of international condemnation, 25 countries have jointly denounced Israel for what they describe as the “inhumane killing of civilians” in Gaza, intensifying diplomatic pressure amid one of the deadliest phases of the Israel-Gaza conflict in recent years. The statement, issued … Read more
U.K. GOVERNMENT SAVING FACE ON APPLE ENCRYPTION BACKDOOR DEMANDS The United Kingdom government appears to be quietly backing away from its hardline stance on demanding encryption backdoors in messaging platforms such as Apple’s iMessage and WhatsApp, following intense pressure from tech companies, privacy advocates, and international allies. The move comes as part of a broader … Read more
OVER 90 PALESTINIANS SEEKING AID KILLED BY ISRAELI ARMY, SAYS GAZA AGENCY In one of the deadliest incidents in recent weeks, Gaza’s Government Media Office has accused the Israeli military of killing over 90 Palestinians who were attempting to access humanitarian aid in the northern part of the besieged enclave. The victims, according to local … Read more
IRAN TO HOST FRESH NEGOTIATIONS WITH EUROPEAN POWERS OVER NUCLEAR PROGRAMME Iran has announced that it will host a new round of negotiations with European powers aimed at reviving talks over its controversial nuclear programme, signaling a potential thaw in long-stalled diplomacy. The talks are expected to take place in Tehran later this month, with … Read more
PROBE FINDS PILOTS SHUT OFF LESS-DAMAGED ENGINE IN JEJU AIR CRASH A preliminary investigation into the tragic Jeju Air crash has revealed a critical error by the flight crew: the pilots mistakenly shut down the less-damaged engine during an in-flight emergency, a decision that may have contributed significantly to the fatal outcome. The crash, which … Read more
RUSSIA OPEN TO UKRAINE PEACE TALKS BUT INSISTS ON ACHIEVING ITS ‘OBJECTIVES’ In a significant development amid the ongoing war in Eastern Europe, Russia has signaled a willingness to engage in peace talks with Ukraine but has emphasized that any negotiations must be based on the achievement of its stated “objectives.” The statement, made by … Read more
Israeli Fire Kills 67 People Seeking Aid in Gaza, Medics Say A tragic humanitarian disaster unfolded in northern Gaza on Sunday, as Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for food aid, killing at least 67 people and injuring more than 150 others, according to local medical officials. The incident occurred … Read more
Calm Reported in Syria’s Sweida as Damascus Says Ceasefire Holding After days of fierce clashes and heavy casualties, a fragile calm has returned to Syria’s southern province of Sweida, with Damascus announcing that a ceasefire between local Druze militias and rival Bedouin groups is currently holding. The truce, brokered with the help of external mediators … Read more