Island Nation’s Decision Marks A Shift in International Recognition Following Taiwan’s Election In a significant diplomatic shift, Nauru announced on January 15, 2024, that it would sever its ties with Taiwan and instead recognize the People’s Republic of China. The decision, made less than 48 hours after Taiwan’s presidential election, reduces Taiwan’s number of formal...
The US and UK Target Houthi Positions After Attacks on Shipping Routes The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are a Yemeni militia group that emerged in the 1980s, led by Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi. The group adheres to the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam and initially opposed the religious influence of Saudi Arabia in Yemen....
Military Response Looms After Rockets, Drones, and Missiles Fired at Western Warships The United States and the United Kingdom have issued strong warnings of “severe consequences” after their warships successfully repelled a barrage of 21 rockets, drones, and cruise missiles fired by the Houthi rebel group at western naval vessels in the Red Sea. US...
Social Media Post Sparks Debate on Geylang’s Safety Amid Rising Housing Costs A Singaporean woman in her mid-30s recently turned to social media to seek advice about the safety of living in Geylang, a district known for its affordability but also its reputation for being “unsafe” in the eyes of some locals. In a post...
As Putin vows to intensify attacks after Ukrainian Belgorod strike, a Russian missile attack on Voronezh region hits its own village. Russian missile attacks on Ukraine have claimed at least five lives, according to local officials, as strikes hit Kharkiv and Kyiv. The attacks come as Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to escalate military strikes...
Kremlin rejects claims of Russian involvement, urging for concrete evidence before offering any response. Meanwhile, Ukrainian attacks intensify along the border Moscow has insisted on receiving “hard evidence” before it can comment on the missile strike that landed in Poland, which earlier sparked concerns about potential escalation with NATO. A missile hit a farm in...
Airstrikes continue to cause significant fatalities in Gaza; Hamas rejects ceasefire proposal, while Israel vows to intensify operations. As of early this morning in Gaza City and Tel Aviv, the situation remains dire. Medics reported that an Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis in southern Gaza killed 23 people, adding to the already grim toll from...
Soldiers on the frontlines report “exceptional” levels of rodent infestations amid ongoing conflict. In the latest updates from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, frontline troops are facing an unexpected challenge: a severe infestation of rats and mice. Reports from the battlefield describe “exceptional levels” of rodent activity, further complicating the already difficult conditions for soldiers stationed...
Children in Gaza face an uncertain future as war and destruction leave classrooms empty and pupils displaced. As the war in Gaza rages on, the toll on education has been devastating, leaving thousands of children with no access to schooling. Mohammad Mosa, a 14-year-old student who fled his home in October, had hoped to continue...
The tragic incident highlights the dangers of the Mediterranean migration route as survivors are rescued and transferred to detention centers in Libya. At least 60 people are feared dead after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The tragedy occurred after high waves struck...