Israel carried out fresh strikes on Gaza targeting Hamas early on Saturday morning in response to ‘unverified’ rockets which the army allege were fired from the Palestinian enclave, despite a ceasefire that began two days ago. Unlike earlier operations, the army said the strikes did not target Islamic Jihad, but Hamas, which has de facto control over Gaza and so far has kept out of the violence that erupted this week. “Two rockets were fired…
Protests grow in Pakistan as the people want Imran Khan to resign
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, another school shooting in the US leaves 2 teens dead and several injured, including the 16-year-old gunman. Over on the Gaza strip, a ceasefire between the Islamic Jihad group and Israel appears to be shaky as both sides disagree on terms. And in Turkey, the Turkish government have started to send foreign ISIS suspects back to their home countries. So far they’ve deported an American, a…
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Police said protesters shot several arrows at them near Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the impeachment probe into President Trump has kicked off in the USA as diplomats testify in the open after weeks of closed-door interviews. The case is being live-streamed to US TVs. Israel is being hit with rockets every 7 minutes from Gaza – after Israeli forces killed a top commander of the Islamic Jihad group. In Hong Kong, schools have been forced to closed and major…
The Mose project has failed
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a suspected suicide bombing in Indonesia’s Medan – outside a police HQ – has claimed the life of the perpetrator and injured officers. More than 200 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza following the killing a top Islamic Jihadi leader. A Pakistani pop star, known for her provocative social media posts has turned to religion after quitting showbiz following leaked nudes. In UK news,…
Live from Bangladesh: In a breaking story, a Bangladesh train collision has left16 people have been confirmed dead and many more injured after two trains crashed into one another on the same track. The death toll is expected to rise. Three coaches were sent tumbling off the tracks at Mondolbhag station in the town of Kasba when a Dhaka-bound intercity train and a locomotive bound for Chittagong collided. Train services out of Dhaka had been…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, over two million people have been evacuated after Cyclone Bulbul smashed into Bangladesh and India. The deadly cyclone has led to severe flooding, damage to around 30,000 homes and 10 deaths. In Poland, the PM has made complaints to Netflix over its new documentary that implies Poland shared the responsibility of the Nazi crimes. On the Gaza strip, Israeli forces have killed a top Islamic Jihad…
Police Shoot Protester in Violent Clash
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, as the Hong Kong protests enter its sixth month, a protester has been shot by police during a clash over the weekend. In Iraq, three protesters have been killed during a clash with security forces. It brings the death toll to 15 protesters killed since Saturday. Over in Australia, thousands of people are in the path of the deadly bushfires – and smoke from them can…
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Hundreds of Indian Sikhs made a historic pilgrimage to Pakistan on Saturday, crossing through a white gate to reach one of their religion’s holiest sites, after a landmark deal between the two combative neighbouring countries of the subcontinent. Cheering Sikhs walked joyfully along the road from Dera Baba Nanak in India towards the new immigration hall that would allow them to pass through a secure land corridor into Pakistan, in a rare example of cooperation…
17 people were arrested in Florida as local police smashed a child pornography ring. Part of the group were two Disney employees were arrested in a sting operation orchestrated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. They were among 17 men Southern American Natives were arrested in an undercover sting operation, according to a press release from the agency. However, local sources have said that this was only a small part of the team…
The coalition is preparing to launch a ‘shock and awe’ attack on Iran
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, flooding in Sheffield forced dozens of shoppers to spend the night at a shopping centre. A major incident was declared in Sheffield as heavy rain continued overnight. In Wales, three men have been arrested following an allegation of “modern-day slavery.” Two elderly care homes reportedly hired foreign staff, who worked long hours with little pay. In Pakistan, smog covering the city of Lahore has forced all…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, China has jailed nine people, one with a suspended death sentence for illegally selling fentanyl to US buyers. In Italy, the education minister has announced as of next year climate change studies will be compulsory in Italian schools. The US withdrawal from Syria is looking more like an occupation as 800 troops have been tasked to protect ‘oil’. In the UK, 12 people have been found…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a peace deal between the Yemeni government and UAE-backed separatists has been announced. In Mexico, the president has thanked President Trump for his offers of help but says Mexico needs no ‘foreign intervention.’ Trump offered to help Mexico with drug cartels following the murder of a US family. In Sweden, police have arrested three suspects in connection with the weekend bombings. Attacks in Sweden have significantly…
Breaking News: Nine US citizens have been killed in a reported attack by Mexican Cartel. At least three women and six children were slaughtered by cartel gunmen and one child was still missing in northern Mexico. Relatives said the victims are also US citizens. Security Secretary Alfonso Durazo said the gunmen may have mistaken the group’s large SUVs for rival gangs. He said six children were wounded in the attack, and five have been transferred…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the Trump administration has begun the year-long process to withdraw the US from the Paris climate pact. In other US news, a US diplomat said she felt threatened by Trump according to the transcripts released in the impeachment probe into the president. The sister of the slain ISIS leader Baghdadi has been captured in northwest Syria. A Turkish official says the arrest is an “intelligence goldmine”…
PM Imran Khan revealed that Turkey’s President Erdogan bails out Pakistan & escape a huge penalty involving a Turkish power company.
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BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Iraqi protesters attacked the Iranian consulate in Kabul Sunday night. Protesters threw stones and climbed on the concrete building to replace the Iranian flag with an Iraqi flag. In New Dehli, air pollution has become “unbearable” and 37 flights have been diverted due to poor visibility. In the US, Hillary Clinton burst into laughter when talk show host Trevor Noah asked her how she killed Jeffery…
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces the first major challenge to his leadership this week as a grey-bearded, orange-turbaned rival he calls “Maulana Diesel” marches to Islamabad with thousands of supporters hoping to bring down the government. Tens of thousands of Islamists at a massive protest camp in Pakistan’s capital awaited a Sunday deadline set by their leader calling for the prime minister to resign. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman threatened to shut…
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