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Violent confrontations continue to escalate in the West Bank amid Israeli operations in Gaza On January 8, 2024, Israeli forces shot and killed three Palestinians during an operation in Tulkarm, a city in the occupied West Bank. According to the Palestinian health ministry, the deaths are part of an ongoing wave of violence in the...
Viral video captures two men in a punch-filled fight in the heart of Singapore’s bustling streets A video circulating on Reddit has captured a shocking street brawl between two Singaporean men in broad daylight on Siglap Road. The 26-second clip, which quickly went viral, shows one man barefoot and the other shirtless, engaged in a...
Houthi Attacks on Shipping Vessels Disrupt Key Trade Route Amid Gaza Conflict Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified attacks on commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea since mid-November, citing Israel’s military actions in Gaza as their justification. The attacks have included attempts to board ships, missile strikes, and drone assaults, with limited damage reported....
Workers and Protesters Share Conflicting Views Over Accusations of Antisemitism A protest against Michael Solomonov, an Israel-born celebrity chef, outside his Philadelphia-based restaurant, Goldie, has ignited a heated debate over whether it was an act of antisemitism or a legitimate protest against Israeli policies. The demonstration, which featured chants accusing Solomonov of genocide, targeted his...
Israel Pounds 250 Gaza Targets in 24 Hours Amid Escalating Conflict Israel’s military intensified its bombardment of Gaza, claiming to have struck around 250 targets in a single day as the ongoing conflict with Hamas entered its second month. The strikes, which have resulted in widespread devastation, hit residential areas in Rafah, a town near...
Despite the Devastation, Kherson’s Children’s Library Fights to Rebuild Kherson’s Dnipro Seagull library, a cherished cultural hub for children, has been left in ruins after two Russian artillery shells struck it last month. The library, which has been a beacon of creativity and learning since 1924, was set to celebrate its centennial next year. However,...
Passengers raise safety concerns after driver’s near-miss, but Grab customer service fails to address urgency of the issue. A Grab passenger in Singapore shared a concerning experience where he felt that his safety was compromised by a driver who appeared dangerously tired. The incident, shared by Reddit user u/TheBigM72, took place on November 10 when...
Severe Flooding and High Winds from “Bomb Cyclone” Storm Cause Widespread Destruction Storm Ciarán has wreaked havoc across western Europe, claiming at least 15 lives as torrential rain and record-breaking winds hit Tuscany, central Italy, and Portugal. At least six people have died due to severe flooding in Tuscany, while three others perished off the...
Structural failure causes disaster in Santa Cruz church, trapping worshippers in Ciudad Madero. At least 10 people were killed and around 60 others injured when the roof of a church in Ciudad Madero, northern Mexico, collapsed during Sunday mass. The incident occurred in the Santa Cruz church, where approximately 100 people were attending the service...