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In response to a coordinated attack on a military barracks in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, the government has declared a nationwide curfew. The assault targeted key military installations, including the Wilberforce military barracks, the armory, and the Pademba Road Prison. The attackers, described as “renegades” by President Julius Maada Bio, also managed to…
As the four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its final day, both parties are engaged in intense negotiations to extend the truce. The current agreement involves the release of 50 hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners over the four days, with international mediators, led by the U.S. and Qatar, working to prolong the ceasefire. Hamas…
Manchester United secured a commanding 3-0 win over Everton, with Alejandro Garnacho stealing the show with a sensational overhead kick. The victory came in the Toffees’ first game since a 10-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play rules. Garnacho’s incredible third-minute goal set the tone for the match, silencing the Everton faithful who were protesting…
A fire tore through the multi-story RJ Mall in Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and over 20 injuries, as reported by officials and local media. The commercial high-rise, which also houses call centers and software firms, became the scene of the tragedy on Saturday morning. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui confirmed on…
In a significant development on the second day of a four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, the prisoners and hostages release swap is expected to take place again today as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. Friday’s exchange, facilitated by Egyptian and Qatari mediation, saw the release of 39 Palestinians and 13 Israelis…
The first group of 13 Israeli hostages, including women and children, have been handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza and subsequently crossed into Egypt according to Israeli media. The truce, mediated by Qatar, involves a four-day pause in the fighting. Hamas plans to release a total of 50 hostages, while Israel has committed…
In a mounting legal challenge for rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, a second sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against him, just a week after settling a case with former partner Cassie. Joi Dickerson-Neal alleges that in 1991, Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her during a date, further accusing him of engaging in “revenge porn”…
The rescue operation to free 41 construction workers trapped for nearly two weeks in a collapsed tunnel in northern India is in its final stages. The workers, stuck since November 12 after a landslide caused a section of the 4.5km tunnel to collapse, are now just a few meters away from potential liberation. The operation…
Qatar has declared a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. local time on Friday. The announcement came after six weeks of intense fighting, with the ceasefire expected to bring a comprehensive halt to military actions in both northern and southern Gaza. The truce, brokered with the assistance of Qatar,…
A wave of respiratory illnesses, particularly among children in China, has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to seek details from Chinese authorities. The rise in cases, reported in northern parts of the country, has raised concerns, leading the WHO to request information on the outbreak’s nature, patient lab results, and the impact on healthcare…
