Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundred others rescued
The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard sai...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a golden pager during their meeting in Washington on February 4, an apparent reference to Israel’s 2024 operation in Lebanon, where Hezbollah-linked communication devices were targeted.
Netanyahu’s office confirmed the gift, which was mounted on a wooden stand, was meant to symbolize Israel’s September 2024 operation, when hand-held radios and pagers detonated across Lebanon. The attack, followed by a second strike on weaponized walkie-talkies, resulted in 39 deaths and over 3,400 injuries.
The Lebanese government and Hezbollah blamed Israel, while Netanyahu later acknowledged he had approved the operation.
The meeting in Washington comes as Israel and the U.S. discuss regional security and military cooperation, with both leaders reaffirming their stance on deterring Hezbollah’s activities. Netanyahu’s symbolic gift underscores Israel’s approach to electronic warfare tactics.
The UN Human Rights Council has condemned Iran for rights abuses and ordered an expanded investigation into a crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands, as Tehran warned any military attack would be treated as an all-out war.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the state’s National Guard following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests and intensified tensions between state and federal authorities.
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on 23 January there are signs Israel is still seeking an opportunity to attack Iran, warning that such a move could further destabilise the Middle East.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Albania’s capital Tirana on Saturday in an anti-government protest sparked by the indictment of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over alleged corruption linked to major infrastructure projects.
U.S. electricity grid operators ramped up preventive measures on Saturday to head off rotating power cuts as a severe cold snap affecting around half the country put heavy strain on their systems.
The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sharply criticised the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, warning it benefits traders at the expense of farmers and national sovereignty.
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At least 80 political prisoners were freed across the country over the weekend following pressure from the United States, a prominent Venezuelan rights organisation, Foro Penal, said.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the state’s National Guard following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests and intensified tensions between state and federal authorities.
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