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…
A U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), successfully intercepted multiple attack drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. The incident occurred in the Red Sea during the early morning hours of November 23, Yemen time. The USS Thomas Hudner shot down the one-way attack drones without sustaining any damage or injuries to…
A much-anticipated truce between Israel and Hamas, aimed at facilitating the release of hostages and providing a temporary halt in the conflict, has been delayed. The deal, brokered by Qatar and the United States, was initially set to begin on Thursday but is now expected to take effect no earlier than Friday. The release of…
Brazil suffered its first-ever home World Cup qualifying defeat on Tuesday night at the Maracanã stadium, as Argentina secured a 1-0 victory in a match marred by violence and chaos. The iconic stadium witnessed a delayed start as fights erupted between fans and police, leading to a half-hour postponement. The trouble began during the national…
Israel and Hamas have reached a four-day truce and a hostage release agreement, mediated by Qatar and involving international stakeholders. The deal, approved by Israel’s cabinet with only three ministers dissenting, aims to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and marks a significant step toward de-escalation in the ongoing conflict. The agreement entails a four-day…
The first images of 41 Indian workers trapped for 10 days in a collapsed road tunnel in the Indian Himalayas have emerged. The workers, stuck behind a mountain of rubble in the northern Himalayan state of Uttarakhand since November 12, were seen on camera for the first time on Tuesday, appearing exhausted but alive. Rescue…
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Qatari officials have indicated that a truce deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict is approaching. Negotiations to free hostages, taken during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, are reportedly at their “closest point” to a deal and have reached a “critical and final stage,” according to Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed…
