Two brutal jihadist attacks early this week in northeastern Burkina Faso have resulted in the deaths of “several dozens” of soldiers and civilians, according to multiple security and local sources speaking to AFP on Friday. Overview of the Attacks Attack Location Casualties Perpetrators Date Major assault on military unit Village of Dargo Several dozens killed […]

The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, on Friday released a one-minute video showing an Israeli hostage held in Gaza, appearing visibly malnourished and weak inside a narrow concrete tunnel. Hostage Identity and Background Name Evyatar David Age 24 (turned 24 while in captivity) Captured On 7 October 2023 […]

Severe flooding triggered by intense rainfall in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, and its surrounding regions has resulted in at least 30 deaths since late June, according to a new update from the National Agency for Emergency and Humanitarian Disaster Management (ANGUCH) released on Friday. Casualty and Damage Overview Date Range Event Summary Deaths Reported Missing Persons […]

Japan has officially recorded its hottest July since meteorological records began in 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), which has also warned of further “severe heat” in the weeks ahead. The data underscores a growing trend of intensifying and more frequent heatwaves, driven by human-induced climate change, scientists affirm. July 2025 Temperature Overview […]

In a dramatic escalation of tensions with Russia, former US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines, following a days-long social media exchange with Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council. The move shifts what began as an online war of words into the dangerous realm of nuclear brinkmanship. […]

In a historic legal decision, a Colombian judge on Friday sentenced former President Álvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest, marking the first time in the nation’s history that a former head of state has been convicted and sentenced for a criminal offence. Summary of the Case Detail Information Name Álvaro Uribe Vélez Age […]

The Guatemalan government announced on Friday its plan to send officials to a controversial U.S. migrant detention facility, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” located in the swamps of the Everglades, Southern Florida. The delegation aims to evaluate the conditions and wellbeing of 14 Guatemalan nationals currently held there. Overview of the Visit Detail Information Facility Nickname […]

A Mexican man, Israel Vallarta, has finally walked free after spending nearly 20 years behind bars, having been acquitted in a case that not only caused significant diplomatic tensions with France but also highlighted the deep-rooted flaws in Mexico’s criminal justice system. Background of the Case Person Details Israel Vallarta Accused of leading a kidnapping […]

Adriana Kugler, Governor of the US Federal Reserve and a nominee of former President Joe Biden, will step down from her post earlier than expected, according to an announcement by the central bank on Friday. Her resignation, effective 8 August, opens a key vacancy on the Fed’s Board of Governors—an opportunity that President Donald Trump […]

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy has pledged a new initiative to deliver increased food aid to Gaza following a field visit to a US-backed humanitarian centre, even as the United Nations reports that Israeli forces have killed hundreds of Palestinians waiting for aid in recent months. Events and Statements Date/Event Details Visit of US […]