Hurricane Oscar slams Cuba causing widespread blackouts Hurricane Oscar made landfall in eastern Cuba on Sunday evening, intensifying the country’s ongoing struggle with power outages. The Category 1 storm, with winds reaching 80 mph (130 km/h), struck just as Cuba was dealing with its third day of near-total blackout after the collapse of its largest power plant on Friday. This power plant failure triggered a nationwide power crisis, and the government is working to restore…
Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s President Former military general Prabowo Subianto has been inaugurated as Indonesia’s president, unveiling the largest cabinet in decades. At 73 years old, Prabowo takes office as the country’s eighth president, succeeding Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, who led the nation through a decade of economic growth. After two previous unsuccessful bids for the presidency, Prabowo secured over 58% of the vote in February’s elections, defeating two opponents. In his…
Israel kills 33 civilians in Gaza refugee camp -including 21 women in Jabalia. More people remain under the rubble. Jabalia refugee camp, a densely-populated urban area north of Gaza City which Israeli forces have besieged for two weeks, sending another army unit to support troops already operating there. Israel kills 33 civilians in Gaza refugee camp Northern Gaza, particularly Jabalia area, is under a suffocating siege, with the most sophisticated army in the middle east…
Australia to Protect 52% of its Oceans, More Than Any Other Country Over 10,000 square miles of additional protected area will be added to the Heard and McDonald Islands in Australia’s far southern territorial waters. Coupled with other expansions of existing marine sanctuaries, it puts Australia on course to have 52% of its ocean territory protected, more than any other nation, by the end of the current administration’s term. “This is not just a huge…
Israel bombs Gaza school killing at least 15 Israel bombed a school in central Gaza on Sunday killing at least 15 people. The school was being used to shelter displaced Palestinians. Gaza’s Civil Defence Agency said the site in Nuseirat camp was struck by a volley of artillery on Sunday, killing entire families and wounding dozens more. Earlier, five children were reportedly killed by a drone strike as they played on a street corner in…
No 10 appalled by Israel’s attacks at the UN. A Downing Street spokesperson says the government is “appalled” by reports that Israel has deliberately fired at an observation post belonging to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. It follows a statement from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon which said an Israeli tank fired on Unifil facilities in southern Lebanon yesterday, hitting an observation tower and wounding two peacekeepers. Andrea Tenenti, Spokesman for Unifil…
Grzegorz Braun a Polish MEP calls for Israel to be declared a terrorist state to solve the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon. Polish MEP calls for Israel to be declared a terrorist state During a European Parliament discussion on the Middle East, The MEP Grzegorz Braun for Poland accused the EU of enabling Israeli aggression, labeling Israel as a “terrorist state.” To solve the conflict in Gaza, Israel must be declared a terrorist state, Polish…
China & Russia celebrate 75th anniversary of peace and diplomatic ties as president Xi sent a congratulatory message sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a view to expand ties. China & Russia celebrate 75th anniversary of peace Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that he stands ready to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to take the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties to continue expanding all-round practical cooperation. Since the establishment…
22 civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut today as the death toll climbs to 800 as Israel rages its war in Lebanon. “Scene of chaos” in Beirut after Israel strikes city centre, destroying two residential buildings and killing at least 22 people, wounding 117. Ambulances rushed many injured to the American University hospital. UN peacekeeping chief tells Security Council that safety and security of peacekeepers in Lebanon is “increasingly in jeopardy” as Israeli forces open…
Armed terrorist kill 20 in Pakistan in a mining quarter in Balochistan to cause disruption in the country. Armed assailants have killed 20 miners and injured another seven at a small private coal mine in southwest Pakistan, police said, raising security concerns just days before a major international summit is set to be held in the country. Armed Terrorist kill 20 in Pakistan The attackers broke into the miners’ quarters in Dukki district in Pakistan’s…
US inflation fell to 2.4% in September which provides much needed positive news for Kamala Harris on the upcoming election. US inflation fell to 2.4 per cent in September but still exceeded expectations, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by a quarter point at its next meeting in November. US business news got a much needed boos from the Bureau of Labour Statistics was below August’s 2.5 per cent annual increase…
Princess Kate makes surprise first public visit since ending her chemo treatment. Delighting the Royal family fans and well wishers with her appearance in Southport and her recovery from Cancer. Her visit to Southport The unexpected appearance alongside the Prince of Wales on a visit to Southport, where they held a private meeting with the bereaved families of three children killed in a knife attack in July. The visit to Southport was a low key…
Israeli forces deliberately attack UNIFIL personnel in Lebanon after using them as human shields to protect themselves against the Lebanese army. UNIFIL confirmed two peacekeepers were wounded when an Israeli tank fired at an observation tower at its headquarters in Naqoura, southern Lebanon and causing havoc in the Middle East. Israeli forces deliberately attack UNIFIL personnel Israeli “soldiers also fired on UN position (UNP) 1-31 in Ras Naqoura, hitting the entrance to the bunker where…
The latest news from Palestine and Israel butchers 28 civilians in Gaza school attack today without remorse. Israel butchers 28 civilians in Gaza school attack n Gaza, at least 28 people have been murdered and 54 civilians injured in an Israeli strike on a former school sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, paramedics and health officials say. According to the Health Ministry ambulances continue to bring victims to Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah after an Israeli strike…
London’s top courts are grappling with a wave of no-win, no-fee cases. Some of the highest value and most complex cases, led by some of the most established law firms in English legal history, are exploring the no win, no fee culture and handing lawyers billions in fees but crippling the already-creaking justice system. These costly cases are a cash cow for law firms: the UK’s largest 50 litigation practices generated £6.1bn in revenues. As…
Hurricane Milton is ploughing across Florida after slamming into the state’s western coast on Wednesday, bringing life-threatening flooding and leaving millions without power. The cyclone made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County as a category three storm on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale, with winds of 120mph, the US National Hurricane Center said. Hurricane Milton batters Florida Hurricane Milton batters Florida, bringing deadly tornadoes and floods, and leaving more than two million homes and businesses…
The Financial industry is lobbying Pension funds for more control. In a call for the UK fiscal rule relaxation to take more control over the way pensions are managed. Investors which manage £1.7tn of assets have urged UK chancellor Rachel Reeves to revamp Britain’s fiscal rules to unlock billions of pounds of more funding for infrastructure projects. The current definition means government is ‘actively discouraged’ from spending on infrastructure. The group of pension investors called…
Google threatened with break-up by US after its continued illegal practices. The US government says it is considering whether to ask a judge to break up search engine giant Google, in a move that could reshape how technology giants do business. Google’s Response – The search engine giant In response, Google warned that the proposed changes could have unintended consequences for US businesses and consumers. In a blog post, Google’s vice president of regulatory affairs,…
The Israel sends thousands more troops into Lebanon and signalled an expanded its ground invasion of Lebanon, even as Hezbollah launched one of the largest rocket barrages into northern Israel since the conflict flared a year ago. Satellite photographs show a significant Israeli army presence – including troops and vehicles – near the UN peacekeepers’ base in Maroun al-Ras, southern Lebanon. Israel is struggling in the conflict and is using UN peacekeepers as human shields.…
Ethiopia appoints new president, replacing the first female head of state Ethiopia’s parliament has approved Taye Astike Selassie, the country’s foreign minister since February, as its new president, replacing Sahle-Work Zewde, the nation’s first female head of state. The role of president in Ethiopia is largely ceremonial, with political power held by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Sahle-Work’s appointment in 2018 was seen as a milestone for gender equality in Ethiopian politics, but recent reports suggest…
Hezbollah says Israel trying to use UN peacekeepers as human shields In a statement attributed to a field office, the Lebanese group says the Israeli military is engaging in “unusual activities” near a UNIFIL base in the village of Maroun al-Ras. According to Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen news channel, the field office commander said Hezbollah fighters were asked to not engage Israeli forces in the area to protect the UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. “The Israeli enemy…
Houthis fired missiles and drones at Tel Aviv which is tightening the noose around Netanyahu especially after the failings of the iron dome, with a number of rockets hitting their targets. Benjamin Netanyahu is really feeling the pressure 12 months after his war, after failing to release the hostages and turning the International community against the genocidal Israel. Rockets aimed at Tel Aviv coming from all directions Houthi military spokesman General Yahya Saree says that…
Policewoman killed and 10 injured in shooting in Israel A 19-year-old Israeli policewoman, Sergeant Shira Chaya Suslik, has been killed and 10 others injured in a suspected terror attack at Beersheba’s central bus station. The gunman, who opened fire on civilians, was swiftly shot dead by security forces at the scene. Several of the injured suffered gunshot wounds, with one in serious condition. The attack comes as Israel remains on high alert ahead of the…
Blast near Karachi airport kills two Chinese nationals in suspected Indian attack Two Chinese nationals were killed and at least 10 others injured in a suspected Indian-funded suicide attack near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday night. The blast targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a power project in Sindh province. A third body, believed to be the attacker, was also found. The separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility,…
Israel issues more evacuation orders in southern Lebanon, hospitals & health centres bombed Israel has issued further evacuation orders to people in southern Lebanon that are outside the UN-declared buffer zone. The latest appears to signal a widening ground attack – which started earlier in the week. The new orders come after a night of heavy airstrikes on the capital in Beirut. It has been reported that more than 10 consecutive airstrikes hit the capital…
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