Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to urge allies to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses at a Ramstein group meeting in Germany this week, attended by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The Biden administration aims to deliver maximum military aid to Ukraine before Trump’s potential return to office, raising concerns about continued U.S. support. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces reportedly inflicted heavy losses on Russian and North Korean troops … Continue reading Ukraine presses attacks in Russia’s Kursk region

A Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured four, including a teenager, as debris damaged homes. Ukraine’s air defenses shot down 60 of 93 drones launched across nine regions, with electronic warfare redirecting 26 others. Recent Russian strikes have intensified, including a deadly New Year’s Day attack, Al-Jazeera has reported. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported a precision strike on a Russian command post in … Continue reading One killed, four injured as barrage of Russian drones hits Ukraine’s Kyiv

A massive fire at Accra’s Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest secondhand clothing hubs, destroyed numerous businesses and livelihoods. The blaze was fully extinguished with no reported injuries, and an investigation is underway. Traders, like shoe dealer Kwabena Charles, suffered significant losses. Authorities, including the National Disaster Management Organization, have pledged support for those affected, CNN has reported. The market employs around 30,000 people … Continue reading Huge fire at Ghanaian clothing market destroys hundreds of market stalls

A 7-year-old boy, Tinotenda Pudu, survived five days alone in Zimbabwe’s Matusadona Game Park, surrounded by lions and elephants. He relied on his knowledge of the wild, eating fruit and finding water in dry riverbeds. Local villagers searched tirelessly, beating drums daily, while rangers ultimately tracked him down by spotting his footprints, CBS News has reported. The park, spanning 570 square miles and home to … Continue reading Boy survives 5 nights lost in game park full of lions, hippos and elephants

Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador, demanding the release of journalist Cecilia Sala, who was detained in Tehran on December 19 despite holding a valid visa. Italian authorities expressed concern over her treatment, as reports indicate she’s in solitary confinement in harsh conditions. Iran linked Sala’s case to the arrest of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini in Milan on a U.S. warrant for allegedly supplying drone parts … Continue reading Italy summons Iranian ambassador, demands release of journalist Cecilia Sala

Residents in rural Ethiopia, 165km northeast of Addis Ababa, are fleeing their homes as Mount Dofan shows signs of a possible eruption. Since Thursday, smoke with a fiery plume has been seen rising from the volcano, accompanied by steam and debris. The area has experienced over a dozen recent seismic events, with tremors felt as far as Addis Ababa, the BBC has reported. Local authorities … Continue reading Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity ‘in panic’