LONDON, 2 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has issued a stark warning that Europe must “urgently rearm” as leaders from across the continent gathered in London for emergency discussions concerning Ukraine. Speaking ahead of an EU summit scheduled for Thursday, von der Leyen announced her intention to present a […]

WASHINGTON, 2nd March 2025 – After an extensive journey through space, a US-based company is just hours away from attempting a daring lunar landing. If successful, its spacecraft will become only the second private lander to achieve this remarkable feat. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is scheduled to land no earlier than 3:34 am […]

LONDON, 2nd March 2025 – More than a dozen European leaders convened in London on Sunday for crucial discussions aimed at enhancing security cooperation and reaffirming support for Ukraine, following a tense standoff between Kyiv and Washington. Ukraine’s allies are emphasising their unwavering commitment to the nation, amid growing concerns that US President Donald Trump […]

LA PAZ, 2nd March 2025 – A tragic collision between two passenger buses on a highway in southern Bolivia has claimed the lives of at least 37 people, including eight minors, according to police. The incident is the deadliest bus accident in the country so far this year. Colonel Wilson Flores confirmed to AFP that […]

WASHINGTON, 2nd March 2025 – President Donald Trump has officially designated English as the United States’ official language, asserting that the move would foster unity in a nation shaped by immigration from across the globe. On Saturday, the White House published an executive order from President Trump, declaring that it is “long past time” to […]

COLOMBO, 2nd March 2025 – Sri Lankan police have launched a manhunt for their Inspector-General after a court issued an arrest warrant following the death of an officer during a failed raid. Inspector-General Deshabandu Tennakoon, who has been missing since Friday, is accused of ordering the raid on 31st December 2023, which led to the […]

DEHRADUN, India, 2nd March 2025 – Indian rescue teams have been working tirelessly in sub-zero temperatures on Sunday, as they continue their efforts to locate four workers still missing after an avalanche struck a remote border area. Snowfall is exacerbating the risk of further avalanches, complicating the search operation. More than 50 workers were buried […]

JERUSALEM, 2nd March 2025 – Palestinian militant group Hamas has insisted on the need for the immediate implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, following Israel’s endorsement of a temporary extension to the initial phase. In a statement to AFP, Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi asserted that “the only way to achieve stability in […]

TUNIS, 2nd March 2025 – A highly anticipated trial is set to commence on Tuesday, involving several leading Tunisian opposition figures accused of plotting against the state’s security. Critics and human rights organisations have condemned the proceedings, labelling them unfair and politically driven. Around 40 prominent defendants, including former diplomats, politicians, lawyers, and media figures, […]

JAKARTA, 2 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – A deepfake video featuring Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has been at the centre of a nationwide scam, deceiving unsuspecting citizens into handing over their money under false promises of financial aid. In the video, Prabowo appears in a traditional Indonesian black hat and shirt, addressing the public via Instagram. […]