Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the foot at a rally Thursday, according to an official from his party, which said the incident was an assassination attempt. A bullet hit Khan in his foot after a gunman opened fire, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Umar said. The former Pakistan cricket captain was taken from the rally site just outside the town of … Continue reading Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Hurricane Lisa and Hurricane Martin form in the Atlantic within hours of each other

Hurricane Lisa and Hurricane Martin formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. This is only the third time on record that there have been two November hurricanes simultaneously in the Atlantic, according FOX Weather. The previous years were 1932 and 2001. Meanwhile, forecasters are also watching a third system that could bring rain and wind to Florida. Hurricane Lisa is … Continue reading Hurricane Lisa and Hurricane Martin form in the Atlantic within hours of each other

North Korea Launches 23 Missiles, Triggering Air-Raid Alarm in South

North Korea launched at least 23 missiles off its east and west coasts on Wednesday, one of which flew near South Korean waters and triggered an air-raid alert on a populated island, where people took cover. It was the first time the North had fired that many missiles in a single day. South Korea responded by firing missiles from fighter jets into waters near the … Continue reading North Korea Launches 23 Missiles, Triggering Air-Raid Alarm in South

Child deaths from acute kidney injury rises to 133 in Indonesia

Indonesia’s health minister said on Friday that the number of children who had died from acute kidney injury (AKI) rose to 133 from the previously reported 99. The deaths were among a total of 241 cases in 22 provinces, Budi Gunadi Sadikin said, adding that most patients were children under the age of five. Budi on Thursday said some medicinal syrups available in Indonesia contained … Continue reading Child deaths from acute kidney injury rises to 133 in Indonesia

Saudi Arabia, USA on High Alert After Warning of Imminent Iranian Attack

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom, putting the American military and others in the Middle East on an elevated alert level, said Saudi and U.S. officials In response to the warning, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and several other neighboring states have raised the level of alert for their military forces, the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia, USA on High Alert After Warning of Imminent Iranian Attack

Iran preparing to send additional weapons including ballistic missiles to Russia, western officials

Iran is preparing to send approximately 1,000 additional weapons, including surface-to-surface short range ballistic missiles and more attack drones, to Russia to use in its war against Ukraine, officials from a western country that closely monitors Iran’s weapons program told CNN. The shipment is being closely monitored because it would be the first instance of Iran sending advanced precision guided missiles to Russia, which could … Continue reading Iran preparing to send additional weapons including ballistic missiles to Russia, western officials

Hearing for 11 accused of ‘satanic’ child sex ring continued

A case against 11 people accused of taking part in a child sex ring involving witchcraft, attempted murder and serious sexual violence will be continued early next year. Seven men and four women are facing a 14-page indictment listing 43 different charges on alleged crimes that happened between January 2010 and March 2020 at various addresses in Glasgow. The accusations involve multiple young children, but … Continue reading Hearing for 11 accused of ‘satanic’ child sex ring continued

Inflation Soars Over 300% in Venezuela in Blow to Maduro Rebound

Inflation is roaring back in Venezuela, threatening to undermine the fragile economic recovery orchestrated by President Nicolas Maduro and rekindle a migration wave that had just begun to ease. Prices have soared at an annual rate of 359% over the past three months, according to an index compiled by Bloomberg. While that’s well down from the wildest hyperinflationary highs of recent years — the index … Continue reading Inflation Soars Over 300% in Venezuela in Blow to Maduro Rebound

Brazil Protesters Block Roads, Airport as Bolsonaro Stays Silent

Brazil Protesters Block Roads, Airport as Bolsonaro Stays Silent Protests by backers of Jair Bolsonaro, led by truck drivers, have spread across the country as the Brazilian president remains silent over his loss in Sunday’s election, so far refusing to concede defeat to his foe Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.  Supporters of the firebrand president, unhappy with the election result, blocked more than 200 roads … Continue reading Brazil Protesters Block Roads, Airport as Bolsonaro Stays Silent